I ordered a RC8TE and I was wondering if a Spektrum S100 servo work with this kit? It is heavy duty and it has metal gears so I think it would work, but what do you think?

Also has anyone had any experience with the Novak HV systems? I want a castle system for it but I don't have the money for it.

Just let me know what you guys think.

Thanks, Chris

That servo is not even close to the amount of torque you need. Don't skimp on servos. Servos are worth the price because you'll have them a long time. Cars eventually wear out, but the electronics just get transplanted into the next car.

You'll want something with at least 250oz of torque.

I would also save up your money for the Castle system. The Novak HV systems are not up to the task of moving 1/8 scale truggies. I've personally witnessed one catch fire down the straight away.

What servo would you recommend?

Servos are a debatable subject. But I've had good luck with the Hitec 7955 for the most part. I think the newest version is actually the 7950. I've had one mysteriously fail on me, but they have a good warranty:

7950 (rediculous amounts of torque)
http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-7950tg_servo.html

That's a good price too. They're $150 just about anywhere else...

Its just so hard to let myself pay that much for a servo, but if I need it I guess its only a one time thing.

Chris

I know what you mean. I buy alot of my electronics second-hand to save some dough. However, the warranty usually doesn't apply unless you bought it new...

Do you think this servo will fit in the RC8TE? http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...=44850&cat=296

Nope. That's a 1/4 scale servo. If you click on the specification tab, it lists it's dimensions...

what about this? http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=615784

It fits all the requirements. For 25 bucks, it wouldn't hurt to try I guess...

thanks for all your help, I will probably end up buying an expensive one but I will give the cheap one a try first.

Thanks, Chris