Steering problem
08-31-2009, 02:37 PM
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Steering problem
My car never goes straight! I keep trying to adjust the trim but it's not fixing it.
I noticed if my car is just idling and i turn the wheel right then i let go of the wheel on the transmitter the wheels on the on the car are still slightly turned right still. It does the same turning left.
Shouldn't they go straight when i let go?
Is this because my servo don't have enough torque? I have a jr 1817
I thinks it's like 206 oz or torque or something... cant remember
How do i fix my problem
I noticed if my car is just idling and i turn the wheel right then i let go of the wheel on the transmitter the wheels on the on the car are still slightly turned right still. It does the same turning left.
Shouldn't they go straight when i let go?
Is this because my servo don't have enough torque? I have a jr 1817
I thinks it's like 206 oz or torque or something... cant remember
How do i fix my problem
08-31-2009, 04:18 PM
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RE: Steering problem
Try seeing if the wheels go straight when the front end is off the ground. I could be the servo saver not letting the tires go back straight. You try and tighten the servo saver to see if the steering works better.
08-31-2009, 04:45 PM
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RE: Steering problem
you may also have to re-center your servo, and also check your tie rods and try to get your "toe" at least set to center... re-centering your servo just requires popping the horn loose, and setting the radio trim adjustment to dead center then reattaching the servo horn... Also like the guy above check ytou servo saver you want it good and snug, but not over tight, overtightening the saver can cause issues too...
08-31-2009, 05:49 PM
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RE: Steering problem
I had this problem on one of my buggies. Turned out to be the servo saver wasn't moving freely. Dis connect your servo arm and move the front tires by hand to see if its binding.
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RE: Steering problem
Check for steering slack from all your steering ball cups and replace it whenever possible. Disconnect your steering steering linkage, re-adjust the steering trim from your radio to center, re-attach the steering servo horn and re-adjust your turnbuckles. Give a little toe-in at least 1 degree on the front.
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