Calling all maxx owners!

[cvec7]

I have a question about the stock steering servo. I am currently in need of a temporary/back-up servo, and I want to buy the stock maxx servo as a cheap replacement untill I get my 625MG back from hitec.
Anyway...

1. Is it metal-geared?
2. If not, how does it hold up? I'd be using it for throttle in my savage or a 1/8 buggy.

Thanks very much in advance!

 

[rbmaxxbasher]

The servo you're referring to is the Traxxas 2055 high torque steering servo.

1. No, it is not metal gearing, it is plastic.
2. The servos hold up pretty well to normal use as a t/b servo.

IMO: not too good for steering.

 

[Tarant]

No it is not metal geard, and It will hold up pretty nicly as a throttle servo. when use it as a steering servo it can become loose and their will be play in the gears. but it will be a decent throttle servo

 

[aml48]

I would go with the Hitec 645mg but you are going to need a 2300 mah battery pack.

 

[cvec7]

Well, I bought one anyway, I got a killer deal of $9 brand new, just pulled out of a maxx from Bruce at rush rc, so I couldn't resist.

And, aml, where can I pick up a 2300 mah pack?

 

[aml48]

http://www.onlybatterypacks.com/showitem.asp?ItemID=10189.16

Just unhook the battery box and bolt this in. It lasts for 10 hours of running and never needs discharged before charging it up. It will give you great steering response

 

[cvec7]

That seems like a nice set-up, a little expensive at $50 tho...

 

[aml48]

It is totally worth it! I have one for every Nitro RC I own.

 

[rbmaxxbasher]

where's the slowest guy around?

He can make you one.

 

[aml48]

where's the slowest guy around?

He can make you one.

what does this conment supposed to mean? The the battery will slow you down? It weights the same as the battery box?

 

[retarded pilot]

hes refering to fasteddy aka "the slowest guy in town"

hes the site admin and builds receiver packs in his spare time

 

[aml48]

Oh my bad