Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
06-02-2004, 10:03 AM
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Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
I have a 645MG on my T-quake, and I'm still not happy with the performance. I want to upgrade, and keep it under $50.
The stock Mammoth servo looks like it would be an upgrade, but I haven't seen anyone run one for some reason.
I was also thinking about going with a 1/4 scale servo.
The stock Mammoth servo looks like it would be an upgrade, but I haven't seen anyone run one for some reason.
I was also thinking about going with a 1/4 scale servo.
06-02-2004, 10:24 AM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
Well, you can always go with the Hobbico servoes! They have a standard size servo that can pull 200 oz at .19 sec. However, Hobbico servoes are bare-crap quality. Even Hobbico knows this because on their trainer plane, the Nextsar, they use FUTABA servoes! Go figure. 
I am shocked that the Hitec 645MG is not enough.
I am shocked that the Hitec 645MG is not enough.
06-02-2004, 11:35 AM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
I have large offset tires MT3 and run a kimrough servo saver.
Should I cut out the servo saver and just buy extra servo gears?
Should I cut out the servo saver and just buy extra servo gears?
06-03-2004, 10:26 AM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
I am very surpriesed on how that servo can't help you more. Do not buy the Mammoth servo it is junk. Even though it is rated at 177 it does not worth a crap. Hobbico same thing. I run the 645MG on my Mammoth and Have no problems, plenty of speed somethings too much so I slow it down. And the Mammoth huge. But if still want more, stick with Hitec or JR servos.
06-03-2004, 11:52 AM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
I will try the mp servo saver first. I guess this it the part you guys are talking about
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXABH5&P=ML
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXABH5&P=ML
06-04-2004, 05:53 PM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
I have a 5645 servo in my savage.Its a monster at 168 inoz of torque.It also has a metel gear train, is digital,and waterproof.It retails for 60 bucks.Im still waiting to do the mp upgrade although it looks easy enough.I put a large(very large) kimbrough saver on and its good enough for now.It will turn the wheels all the way when still on the ground.
06-04-2004, 08:18 PM
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RE: Steering upgrade from Hitec HS-645MG
yeah I had the truck in the house on a thick rug, and it was whipping the wheels around like they were just dipped in melted butter 
very pleased with them so far.
Tweedy
very pleased with them so far.
Tweedy
