What Servo?
07-17-2008, 07:07 AM
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What Servo?
Im trying to get a little input here about upgrading the steering servo on the nemesis.I dont consider myself to be extreme on my truck,so Im not looking for the best that money can buy[X(]I actually do okay with the stock one,but I do need to upgrade to the next level,so if any of you guys know of a servo thats just a LITTLE better than stock,let me know
07-17-2008, 11:33 AM
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RE: What Servo?
Yea,I knew that one was coming.Thanks but like I said,Im not trying to get the best money can buy.My only problem with the stock ones is they dont last very long[:@]They do good enough for ME while there working,but my point is if Im going to rebuild my truck once a year,then I would like a servo that will last between rebuilds,hopefully for less than $100.00,The best I can get out of the stock ones is 4 to 5 months of fairly light use.
07-17-2008, 06:09 PM
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RE: What Servo?
I just put a JR ultra high torque 403 oz/in in my Genesis, and I love it, now if I could just get the other servos to stop twitching since I've put it in there
07-17-2008, 08:41 PM
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RE: What Servo?
ORIGINAL: The Real Dogman
you can get the Hitec HS5955TG for under $100 on ebay. Here is the link
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you can get the Hitec HS5955TG for under $100 on ebay. Here is the link
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07-18-2008, 12:44 AM
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RE: What Servo?
You can get a Hitec 5955TG at Donalds Hobby for $89.99 and usually with free shipping. Check it out.
http://www.donalds-hobby.com/prod/Sc...dproduct=42427
http://www.donalds-hobby.com/prod/Sc...dproduct=42427
07-18-2008, 02:25 AM
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RE: What Servo?
ORIGINAL: derrick05
Yea,I guess that would be the best route,and the smartest[8D]
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you can get the Hitec HS5955TG for under $100 on ebay. Here is the link
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you can get the Hitec HS5955TG for under $100 on ebay. Here is the link
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Good, You'll like it. Strong and fast !
07-18-2008, 07:14 AM
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RE: What Servo?
Thanks for the input from everyone,and once again,you guys have showed me the RIGHT way.I will be ordering that servo next weekMy lady wont let me spend anymore $$ this week
What Ive been doing is bouncing all over the web buying parts here and there to rebuild my truck.I havent ran it in a week because Im waiting until I get everything and do a total rebuild at once instead of a part here and there.The good part about it is I can go fire my truck right up and it still runs excellent.I love it more than anyotherMy pinions are thin and a few other normal wear things.My parts from cen should be here today and all the rest by the middle of next week.Will have around $300.00 in this rebuild but its well worth it when I know I can run hard for another year to come without worring about breakageI have about 3tanks of fuel left in a gallon that will make12 gallons and still running decent with good smoke(muffler smoke)
My lady wont let me spend anymore $$ this weekWhat Ive been doing is bouncing all over the web buying parts here and there to rebuild my truck.I havent ran it in a week because Im waiting until I get everything and do a total rebuild at once instead of a part here and there.The good part about it is I can go fire my truck right up and it still runs excellent.I love it more than anyotherMy pinions are thin and a few other normal wear things.My parts from cen should be here today and all the rest by the middle of next week.Will have around $300.00 in this rebuild but its well worth it when I know I can run hard for another year to come without worring about breakageI have about 3tanks of fuel left in a gallon that will make12 gallons and still running decent with good smoke(muffler smoke)
07-18-2008, 07:33 AM
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Well Derrick, if your pinions are thin then it sounds like ou will need one of my [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5477827/anchors_7740888/mpage_5/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7740888]"Bell Buddies" Found Here!![/link] And for only $25 shipped you will pay for it the first time you change your pinions and not damages your clutchbell trying to remove the gears. PM and I will get you set up!!
EDIT ADDED BTW those JR servos are notorious for causing sytem wide glitching!! Thats why we dont use them for Rock Crawling. Get rid of it and your glitching will stop!!
EDIT ADDED BTW those JR servos are notorious for causing sytem wide glitching!! Thats why we dont use them for Rock Crawling. Get rid of it and your glitching will stop!!
07-18-2008, 07:46 AM
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RE: What Servo?
I have been watching the bellbuddy since you first started with it,and my atitude was,Im not going to need that,but the more I think about it,It will probably be a wise investment.I am an excellent mechanic.My skill level is high,but if THE REAL DOGMAN has broken a clutchbell,then surely I will to.I will have to get back to you on that sometime in the near future.
07-18-2008, 07:50 AM
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LOL yep I have broken 3 before I finally got pissed enough to make a tool, now noone should break one!!
The heat tempering those things go thru makes them VERY brittle!!!
The heat tempering those things go thru makes them VERY brittle!!!
07-19-2008, 06:31 AM
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Parts arrived on time and I managed to change out my pinions without breaking my clutchbell,but I was really sweating on that one.I used the same technique you guys told me about my center diff.I held it easy,at the strongest points with plumbers pliers and torched it until the threadlock burned,and the gears came off very easily,but man oh man I was sweating that thing like a poker hand but we made it and all is well
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RE: What Servo?
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Parts arrived on time and I managed to change out my pinions without breaking my clutchbell,but I was really sweating on that one.I used the same technique you guys told me about my center diff.I held it easy,at the strongest points with plumbers pliers and torched it until the threadlock burned,and the gears came off very easily,but man oh man I was sweating that thing like a poker hand but we made it and all is well
Parts arrived on time and I managed to change out my pinions without breaking my clutchbell,but I was really sweating on that one.I used the same technique you guys told me about my center diff.I held it easy,at the strongest points with plumbers pliers and torched it until the threadlock burned,and the gears came off very easily,but man oh man I was sweating that thing like a poker hand but we made it and all is well
07-23-2008, 08:43 AM
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RE: What Servo?
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What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
07-23-2008, 10:04 AM
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RE: What Servo?
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What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
07-23-2008, 01:24 PM
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RE: What Servo?
ORIGINAL: Tree1
I am using another Hitec 5955TG on my TR Arena for the throttle and brake. It has more than enough torque to stop such a heavy truggy.
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What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
Im gonna go broke.
07-23-2008, 06:30 PM
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RE: What Servo?
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I was trying to get out of buying two of those,but all other worthy options from hitec arent any cheaper so I guess I will be getting 2 5955TG(ouch)Im gonna go broke.
ORIGINAL: Tree1
I am using another Hitec 5955TG on my TR Arena for the throttle and brake. It has more than enough torque to stop such a heavy truggy.
ORIGINAL: derrick05
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
Im gonna go broke.
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RE: What Servo?
ORIGINAL: nomobux
You don't need a 5955 for a T/B ........... lunacy , unless you like burning money
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I was trying to get out of buying two of those,but all other worthy options from hitec arent any cheaper so I guess I will be getting 2 5955TG(ouch)Im gonna go broke.
ORIGINAL: Tree1
I am using another Hitec 5955TG on my TR Arena for the throttle and brake. It has more than enough torque to stop such a heavy truggy.
ORIGINAL: derrick05
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
What do you guys use for your throttle/brake servo?Ran yesterday and the clutchbell is fine.
Im gonna go broke.
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RE: What Servo?
I see where both of you are coming from,besause my thinking is that would be overkill on b/t.I found a HITEC 5645MG=168 [email protected] for $47.00,I just have to find out if all HITEC servos come with the same warranty because I have to have the 3 years.I figure if I can get by with stock,then this should be a worthy upgrade for brake and throttle and the 5955TG for steering.I think that may work for me,it just depends on the warranty coverage.Do any of you know about that?
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RE: What Servo?
ORIGINAL: CEN Racing
I think nemesis deserves an ultra strength type servo
I think nemesis deserves an ultra strength type servo
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RE: What Servo?
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I agree for steering but Im not going to use 2 5995tg.Theres just no way I need all that for throttle and brake.You guys can overkill yours but thats not necessary for me,not to mention a big waste of money.What do you guys do with your trucks that require so much torque on b/t?I ordered 1 5995TG and one 985MG.They should be here Monday or Tuesday.I contacted HITEC twice and there is NO 3year warranty on ANY of their servos.Its two years on every servo they make.I talked to two different people to be sure,doesnt matter if your servo cost $20.00 or$200.00,2 years is what it is wich is excellent(cen doesnt even cover components under warranty)So there it is.Sure is a lot to be learned in the servo game.Think I will just stick with HITEC to be safe and warranteed.I did run up on some deals on some JR servos but a reliable source says they do to much twiching and gliching,so I guess I will be on the HITEC bandwagon
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I think nemesis deserves an ultra strength type servo
I think nemesis deserves an ultra strength type servo