same way it helps steering servo more torque to open p carb faster true it works i notice that on my jato also more power to servo = more torque = faster carb response hope this makes sense

Hmmmmm, I don't think it could make that much difference. It takes very little to no effort to open/close the carb. Obviously 6 fresh volts will make any servo move better than low power though, so I'm sure when you pop that freshly charged pack in there it performs fantastically. I know what you're getting at Blue, I just don't think the difference would be as noticeable in the throttle/brake servo as in the steering... Don't hate me because I'm beautiful

On a lighter note - my Futaba 2PH transmitter/receiver with one S3003 servo and one S3010 servo just arrived! Yay! I also got the MIP Traxxas replacement clutch springs for when mine inevitably fails.

could you give me the web site where you got those springs. And the stock # or part # please!!!!!!!!!!! The spring I buy is 7 bucks for 1 and I get the clutch which I can not use. 4146x is the spring I have been using. Thanks Greg

That sucks that you had to buy the Traxxas clutch to get a $1.50 spring Greg, but from what I've read, you're not the only one...


This should help - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUR89&P=7 and you get 2 for $2.89.
Of course you'll have to pay s/h charges, so you should probably look into getting something else while you're there. I couldn't see paying more for s/h than the actual product... lol

Thanks for the web page. Yeah I am prolly going to get the Futaba radio also. I am currently looking at clutch bells also I know there has to be something out there we can use. Popper has a pretty good one I guess ,but I am going to look for something alittle closer to the redcat set up.

I have the mip spring, its a little hard to get on, very tight and the clasps are kinda weak, i'd stick to the 4146x or 4146

Eric at Redcat told me those are the springs to get. Remember, that clutch spins super fast, so the amount of force on the springs is necessary. As far as the clasps being weak, that's another story.

As far as a replacement CB, Eric & Jacob recommended the steel HPI Savage CB, 18 tooth. It offers a bit more top end than stock, and seeing it's steel, it's much more durable than aluminum...

Thanks for the infor. HPI SAvage cb 18t got it. Thanks again . What the hell wont hurt anything just to try it out right.

the hpi clutch bell is definately the way to go, i would stick to the traxxas spring though, i wasnt happy with the mip spring.

Did you get that set up yet? How many teeth is the stock Xp clutch bell anyway? I have not really looked at that.

i did the same setup popper did on his and it so far seems to work good, only put a tank thru it, the 2 speed isnt working though but its the shifter piece, have to see whats wrong.

the stock 2 speed is 16/21

The hpi is 17/22

A little bit more top end but you'll hardly notice it. Working great so far.