steering setup

[maxxtrac]

what is the best steering set up to use on a t maxx. is it best to just buy a high torque servo. Or is their some kind of a steering lindage that i need to buy to go with the high torque servo?

 

[NCNitro]

A new steering servo is a good start. I use a Hiteck 645 mg servo, for about $40 your steering will be greatly improved.

Alot of guys also use the Hiteck 5645 mg which is a digital servo, a few more bucks but another very good choice

BTW the only other thing you will need is a servo saver, the traxxas one wont fit the hiteck servo, but a Kimbrough with the adapters are only about $6. No other linkage is needed

 

[maxxtrac]

I dont understand what the servo saver is could you give me a link where i can buy one.

I was just looking at the Hitech servo and it said it requirs a futaba radio is this why i would need the adapters?

 

[NCNitro]

A servo saver is the round white plastic piece screwed to your servo that attaches to the bell cranks, here is a link to one.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2535&P=7

If you notice the three small adapters, these allow it to be used on different brands of servos

 

[maxxtrac]

thanks guys.I noticed ther was two versions of that servo. there is a 645mg j and a 645mg s/jr/z wich one should i buy?

 

[SkyMaxx]

I use the HiTec HS-5645MG version. It is indeed a digital servo, and it does cost more than the straight 645. BUT it brings about 170 oz-in of torque (versus 133 oz-in on the 645) to the table. That is a HUGE amount of torque and great for a steering servo.

Here's their link on the HS-5645MG Digital Hi Torque servo:

http://www.hitecrcd.com/Servos/hs5645.htm

Here's their link on the HS -645MG Hi Torque servo:

http://www.hitecrcd.com/Servos/hs645.htm

As for a Futaba radio...the style connector that the HiTec servos use is a Futaba style. If you know anything about servos, you can buy another radio's style connector and remove the Futaba one and install the other radio's connector. It takes about five minutes and requires a set of needle nose plyers and some patience.

The j, s, jr, and z refer to radio styles. The connectors more specifically. The "j" is the Futaba version (I believe). The "s" is HiTec, the "jr" is another brand, and the "z" is for airtronics. The TRAXXAS radio is a Futaba based design; this means it uses Futaba style connectors.

As for the servo saver...the Kimbrough that was mentioned earlier works great. The purpose of the servo saver is to act as a shock absorber for the servo. It absorbs any stray bumps and prevents the gears of the servo from taking the shocks. Think of it as a life extender for the servo. You can run without one, but if you do a lot of extreme driving the servo won't last as long.

Hope this helps.

 

[FastEddy]

I Use the Kimbrough 121 It seems to be the largest and strongest one I have used yet.

 

[maxxtrac]

thanks guys that just what i needed.:bandit:

 

[madmaxx]

hay sky maxx how much are those servos that you posted:beard:

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Does anyone else here run the GPM Racing linkage? Its a slick bearring setup. Smooooooooooooth! Like my wifes gums!

 

[NCNitro]

So wheres the link Christian?

 

[SkyMaxx]

madmaxx, sorry took so long with the response...been a busy day. The price for the digital is $55 and the non-digital is $40. Tower Hobbies has both. I PMed the information and some links.

 

[FastEddy]

I got the new ProLine steering package today. It replaces the stock steering parts with a built in servo saver and ball bearings. I hope to get it all installed sometime this week and let you know my thoughts.