Hi all, I am new to this site but not to rc. I want to upgrade the servos on the tmaxx, and after hours of searching I can't come up with an answer. I want something fast and with torque. I've read that 200mg is the minimum some guys will run in their maxxes (steering). That sounds good but I'm not sure what brand you all have had luck or no luck with. And what about throttle? Do I need all the torque for throttle? Also I do have a hump pack, but would like to go bigger as it already doesn't last lond, so with the new servos it'll be worse. Whats the biggest I can get, for longer runtime. My lhs seems to always want to sell me what they have a lot of so thats no help sometimes. Price isn't a big issue and bigger is better. Also digital or analog? I have the spektrum dx3s, and what are end points on digital servos? Crap that was alot of questions for one post sorry bout that. Thanks
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I've been running Futaba digitals for years now and I love them. The nice thing about digitals is their precision. They center much nicer than analog servos which makes them a breeze to setup. I've had the same two servos in my T-Maxx for about 4 years now. They are extremely dependable. The newest versions of the ones I use are the S9351 (steering) and S9452 (throttle/brake)
Just keep in mind that running digital tends to drain the battery a bit faster and it's pretty much a requirement that you run a NiMH pack for the receiver as alkalines can't keep up with the necessary current they will require.
I've run a hitec 985MG in my revo for both steering (single servo) and t/b. It did a great job for both. It's what I use now in my savage and aftershock for a t/b servo. I like it because it's well sealed with o-rings, including the output shaft. Since t/b servos are almost always upright, that makes them more prone to water damage. It's relatively quick and strong. Not a bad servo for $70.
I've run a hitec 985MG in my revo for both steering (single servo) and t/b. It did a great job for both. It's what I use now in my savage and aftershock for a t/b servo. I like it because it's well sealed with o-rings, including the output shaft. Since t/b servos are almost always upright, that makes them more prone to water damage. It's relatively quick and strong. Not a bad servo for $70.