t maxx steering Upgrade

[sata1991]

hi i have a t maxx classic and the turning sucks tires will not move when it is not moveing my question is there a servo that will correct this problem if so what ones thanks everyone

 

[theant]

Stock servo = 80 oz torque

Hitec 645 = 133 oz torque
Traxxas 2075 servo = 130oz

I have the same problem with mine.lol I would just get the Hitec that I mentioned and move your steering servo to the throttle/brake duty. Hitec because it has all metal gearing. 2075 because it is waterproof, but if the rest of the truck is not waterproof, there is no point in just having the steering servo waterproof!

 

[sata1991]

so swap my steering servo with my throttle one why may i ask and thanks ill look up the price of one

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

the factory steering servo is stronger than the factory throttle so buy a higher torque steering and move the factory steering to throttle duty because it is also the servo for the brakes

 

[sata1991]

ok thanks guys for the help

 

[rak12]

+1 on the Hitec it's worked well for me for about a year now. No complaints.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

A nimh hump pack is a must to get full performace out of any servo. This is the first upgrade that needs to be done in any vehicle that uses 4aa's to power the electronics.

 

[theant]

Totally agree, I put in a hump and it woke up my stock 2055 steering servo. However in saying that the stock Tmaxx servos....well...SUCK. The 2055 servo is still pretty weak. But a hump combined with a hitec 645, it would turn on a dime!!! I think the Hitec at my lhs goes for 45 or 50 bucks out the door, taxes in, so thats not too bad in my opinion....when you look at what you are getting for that price.

 

[sata1991]

well ebay will be my best friend lol i found some i will get a pack also thanks

 

[Stroytika]

because of the ebay chop shops you can get a 2075 for dirt cheap. i know your looking at a 645, but if your on a budget this is the one to get
this ebay auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-207..._Accessories&hash=item19cb32a9b6#ht_500wt_969

and heres what they cost retail
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product.../Traxxas-Digital-High-Torque-Waterproof-Servo

i hope this helps.

 

[theant]

And for the extra $10, I would go with the Hitec since it has all metal gears. But having water proof is always nice too.

 

[sata1991]

whats a good hump pack there are a few out there i was thinking of a hpi 6v 1200 mah nimh came froma savage xl i am pretty sure

 

[theant]

I've got the duratrax 1600mah...can't complain. I only have to charge it up every 2-3 times out.

 

[Nitro4910]

Get 6~~5x8x2.5mm bearings & swap out the plastic bushings in your steering & throttle bell cranks,
it will help make your steering smoother & get rid of some slop.

~~AvidRC.com~~Best place on the net for bearings(most are $1 each), so stock up on wheel & clutch bell bearings too.
http://avidrc.com/product/8/metric-bearings/78/5x8x25-Rubber-MR85-2RS-metric-bearings.html

 

[cwal1774]

^^ that's one way to go but it would be a lot easier to just buy a new stronger servo. Yes ebay will be you're best friend I've been using it alot the past 3 years.