HPI Savage XL 2023 transmission issues, repair and preventative maintenance @hybrid32494 Nitro gang!

Here is some preventative maintenance knowledge to save you some time and money in the long run. Nitro lovers rejoice! There are some small and not so small issues but with some predisposed knowledge there is much fun to be had. Known issues are all internal Transmission grub screws need loctite and the flanged bearings are thin and small. Wheels need balancing. Hex screws seem to strip out easily due to factory installation with power tools eventually replace them with new stainless ones from RCScrewz. Some screws have super strong Loctite on them and will not come loose. Front and rear differentials are sintered steel and can break from landing full throttle off jumps this goes for any RC vehicle. Transmission shift points need to be adjusted one turn more than suggested in manual after engine break in. Third gear replacement is non existent (HPI will make it later)at the moment so you will need to wait to get a new one or buy a hard to find whole 3 speed transmission or put a two speed in it. The two speed will be plenty! Two speeds seem to be easily available currently. The Savage XL is a beast. Has new wider stance that helps handling, It has gobs of power! It doesn't need a three speed. A two speed is plenty. Pulls wheelies easily once broken in. Runs great once ran in and tuned in. Stock servos work great with Lipo receiver battery. There are a lot of aftermarket custom parts and hop ups for it. The body is solid with new design and molded protective roll bar and skids. Chassis can handle bashing. Tons of fun