Need new steering servo for t-maxx

[allen5278]

I would like to change the stock steering servo on my t-maxx with a better one which one should i use?

 

[w bill]

Make sure you get one thats ballbearing with metal gears look at the torque output the stock servo has and you can go with a little more and you should be fine.Avoid crashing into things it will eventually kill any of them!: I like futaba just make sure what ever you buy is compatible with your radio.

 

[rak12]

I replaced the steering servo with a Hobbico digital BB servo from Tower hobbies for about $40. It's rated at abpout 193 Ozs @ 6V, nearly double OEM. I had it for about 3/4 gallon with no problems. Heres the link :

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNRT1&P=7

 

[olds97_lss]

That's not too bad of a servo for $40. A little slow, but probably fine for a MT for steering.

 

[WoodiE]

Before you pull the trigger on that Hobbico servo check out the Savox SC-0251 high torque metal gear servo.

Dimensions(mm): 40.7X19.6X42.4
Weight(g): 61.0
Speed(@4.8V sec/60): .20
Torque(@4.8V oz-in): 180.5
Speed(@6.0V sec/60): .18
Torque(@6.0V oz-in): 222.2
Gear: Metal
Bearing: 2BB
Case: Plastic

Can be found for about $40 on eBay but check if your LHS carries them first!

 

[duramax47]

Do you need it to be waterproof? As far as i know traxxas is the only people who have waterproof but i dout u need it, just though i might through it out their.

 

[rak12]

It was a good balance of bang vs. buck for at the time. It is a bit slow but I adjusted my bashing style a bit to accomodate.

 

[dub c]

i really like my Savox sc 0252! its not as powerful as above stated servo but still works great. another important thing for me is it
fits traxxas horns.

 

[olds97_lss]

Savox doesn't carry any servos that are o-ring'd for water resistance. I sent them an email to find out after I saw them posted in this thread. Kind of sucks... I'd pay a little more for a better sealed servo.

 

[DRVMUSTANGS]

I got one off of ebay for $34.00 w/shipping. It is a no name brand metal gear/ digital. According to the spec. 208 oz. never turned so well and quick. I feel it was a great deal for those of use trying to keep the hobby and the wife at the same time.