RC Build Blog – HPI Savage XS SS Build

The Build – Part 11 The final step in the HPI Savage XS SS build is the body, wheels and tires. HPI includes all three but you’ll need to glue the tires to the wheels …

The Build – Part 10 Step 10 involves building and attaching the front and rear shocks. There’s nothing new or complicated about the shocks so it’s a pretty straightforward build. Build Notes: Shocks involve shock …

The Build – Part 9 In Step 9, we will be installing the Futaba receiver and Castle Creations Mamba ESC. This step requires a little patience as you’ll see early on, but take your time …

The Build – Part 8 Step 8 revolves around attaching your previously built front and rear clips to the center chassis. We will also be installing the drive bones that go from the center transmission …

The Build – Part 7 In Step 7 we will be putting together the 2 halves of the chassis as well as installing the servo and brushless motor. There are a few tricky spots here …

The Build – Part 6 Step 6 involves assembling the rear suspension. The build is very similar to the Step 3 (the front suspension), but thankfully has a few less steps. Lets get to it. …

The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the HPI Savage XS SS deals with the rear gearbox. Its identical to the front gearbox build so it should go quickly. Build Notes: In a few …

The Build – Part 4 The build of the rear differential is exactly the same as the front. I would have liked to build both at the same time but because the rear diff parts …

The Build – Part 3 Tackling the front (and rear) suspensions are a little more involved that most of the other steps with this build. HPI has made it quite easy though and you should …

The Build – Part 2 In Part 2 of the HPI Savage XS SS build we will be tackling the Front Gearbox. This is a pretty easy step and shouldn’t take long at all. Build …