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SunstoneRC
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08 May 2010 : 11:23:56
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Morning All
Hope you're enjoying your Saturday !
After my run out last Tuesday evening it was immediately apparent that my Hyper 7 with its stock RTR servos didnt have the quickness in the steering dept as the rest of you guys enjoy.
My question is...what servo's would you recommend and does is it just the steering servo that I need to replace ? will I also have to upgrade my radio gear too ?
Also, are the graphite parts generally for show or are they a real benefit ??, I mean are they stronger ?
As a bit of a newbie, Im itchin to start fiddling..
Steve
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 09 May 2010 : 03:59:10
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Don't worry about graphite and fancy bits, get yourself a quicker stronger servo for both functions first.
Thought I'd keep in touch, sat in hotel lobby in Shanghai with a drink! |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2010 : 15:01:27
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| I'd highly recommend an Ace DS1015 for steering duty. For a couple of years Ive been using a servo that came with my spektrum radio, and didnt think that Id notice the difference using a more expensive and faster servo, but it instantly transformed my car. There are a few other options besides the Ace though, and Im sure some others will chime in with their preference. As for graphite E.t.c, the only bit i upgraded to a stronger version on my Hyper 7 was CNC steering knuckles, as the cast ones break easily. I did bend a shock tower aswell. You have to remember that fitting stonger parts isnt always a good idea, some parts are designed to break easily to save damage from more expensive parts of the car. |
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SunstoneRC
New Member
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2010 : 20:53:11
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You have to remember that fitting stonger parts isnt always a good idea, some parts are designed to break easily to save damage from more expensive parts of the car.
Good point Tom...cheers
and thanks for the recommendation. I'll check'em out. Would these servo's work ok with my stock radio gear ? I am looking to upgrade to some spektrum gear in the next few weeks/months. I just want to get some run time before forking out a big lump of wad.
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David Smeaton
New Member
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2010 : 19:12:31
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Steve,
Didn’t notice your post earlier, have you changed your servo/servos? When we were chatting one Tuesday night I briefly said that you need to get the car 'sorted' and reliable before you go for super-dooper hop-ups. As Tom has said start with good servos, not too fast on the throttle but 10+KG torque to operate the brakes.
I would start by cleaning your shocks out and starting with a good base oil -40w probably (everyone has different ideas), clean out your diffs then fill with oil (I run 1000w Rear, 30000w centre, 7000w front which keep good 4 wheel traction and docile steering), tune the engine well with good clutch shoes and soft springs. Get all 4 wheels vertical (0 Camber) and set the suspension so the car is level.
Now get out on the track and just drive lap after lap after lap. Then when you know what your car is doing you can start adjusting.
Hope this helps, feel free to ask anything.
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SunstoneRC
New Member
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2010 : 21:02:29
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Hey Dave
Thanks for your advice. Think you've got it spot on. Reckon I've got alittle preoccupied with upgrading first. Watching you guys with your buggies has got me thinking that I need more more more.
Think I'd best stick to the basics for now as u say and start from scratch. It'll do me some good to have some 1 on 1 time with my buggy too though the wife might start to get jealous
Seriously though...be better to learn to walk before running eh ?
Cheers again
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SunstoneRC
New Member
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2010 : 19:36:31
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Originally posted by David Smeaton
tune the engine well with good clutch shoes and soft springs. Get all 4 wheels vertical (0 Camber) and set the suspension so the car is level.
sounds a daft question but where do I get a decent clutch gear from ?...dont the hobby shops usually sell replacement parts ?..i.e. replacement for same part.....
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David Smeaton
New Member
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2010 : 21:31:15
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Steve,
The clutch bell you can prety much pick up from most model shops - Access Models will sell them, the important thing is to get the right number of teeth. Count them and get the same.
You might want to pick up spare clutch bearing and put them in the new bell.
Check the wear on the shoes too.
If in doubt take a picture and post it on here, one of us will advise. |
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