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Skyion G82122 Servo

Old 09-02-2007, 10:00 PM
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Default Skyion G82122 Servo

Skyion G82122 Servo
Ratings 1-10
(10 excellent; 1 poor)
Fit: 8
Finish: 9
Material quality: 10
Ease of install: 7 (In a savage)
Performance: 8
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I was on the hunt for a good reliable servo that would not break the bank, and i found it. It's the Skyion G82122 Servo from Cen Racing. You can pick up this servo for around 15-20 dollars depending on your local hobby shop/web shop. I was going to use this servo in my Savage X SS, i was looking for a servo that is better than stock, for an affordable price. The servo puts out 144oz torque at 6v, and a speed of .16sec which is fast compared to a stock savage x servo. A stock savage x servo has 90oz of torque, and a speed of .20sec which is good, but can be better. I would recommend this servo for a serious basher looking for an affordable servo.

Hits:
Affordable price
nice upgrade over stock
metal geared

Misses:
None

Step by Step instructions for mounting it in a savage.

How it was shipped
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Packaging it came in
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General look of the servo
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Tools needed
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I recommend a clean dry are to work on, and something to keep the screws in.
Vehicle using for install
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Turn vehicle on its side
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1. First remove skid plate's
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2. Remove chassis brace
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3. Remove servo horn
4. remove old servo ( old servo compared to new)
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5. Reinstall servo
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6. Plug servo in receiver
7. Turn on radio
8. Turn on receiver
9. Center servo
10. Reinstall servo horn ( do this while the receiver is on)
11. Turn off radio, and receiver
12. Reinstall chassis brace
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13. Reinstall skid plate's
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14. Turn truck over, turn on radio and receiver and make sure servo works correctly.
15. Your Finished

Here are two video's to show stock speed vs. New speed

Old servo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8X9jnFM3Pug
New servo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BGPhVEGHVxM

I hoped you enjoyed this review, and will enjoy this servo if you pick one up.


Review couldn't have been done with out the help from:
[link=http://stores.ebay.com/Jennys-RCSports]Jenny's RCSports[/link]
Written by: Joseph Nappi
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:13 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

Good Review Mate [sm=thumbup.gif]
Old 09-03-2007, 06:20 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

Nice review. Let us know how the servo holds up. I was thinking of getting one for my Aftershock or Wheely king.
Old 09-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

Nice review, but I still stand by the Towerpro MG995
Old 09-03-2007, 10:37 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

which spline fits that servo?
Old 09-03-2007, 10:56 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

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Old 09-03-2007, 08:25 PM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

here are a few DARK test runs

Part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RHVqJ2dtPas

Part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zTgILTzgFvU
Old 03-15-2010, 01:44 PM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

how has the servo held up?
Old 03-16-2010, 10:21 AM
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Default RE: Skyion G82122 Servo

thanks for video link.

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