Servo Upgrade - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

maxximum_44 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Looking to upgrade my steering servo for my Maxx. I am currently using the JRZ590(garbage). What are some good options out there? Do I really need 200oz. of torque? Any suggestion would be appreciated

Thanks

Michowski · (#2 (**permalink**))

well you know my answer. Airtronics 94359z. Best servo i ever used. Never had one problem and been using it for a year and a half now. Never once had a problem with it.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#3 (**permalink**))

Here's the list I have been shopping for best deal:

JR 650 142oz@.17sec
Futaba 9451 120 oz@.10sec
Airtronics 94357z 125oz@.07sec
94358z/94359z 200oz@.10sec
Futaba S9351 192oz@.13sec
JR 8800T
JR 8800S
Ace (Amain for spec's)

FreeRideFrosty · (#4 (**permalink**))

I love my JR 8800T

Eracer76 · (#5 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michowski

well you know my answer. Airtronics 94359z. Best servo i ever used. Never had one problem and been using it for a year and a half now. Never once had a problem with it.

+1

rocco79 · (#6 (**permalink**))

+2!!!!!!!!!!!

dentguy92 · (#7 (**permalink**))

if you go digital you don't need as much torque. Digital has 10x the holding power as a standerd servo. just some thing to think about. I like the ace servos good price and bilt by futaba.

Michowski · (#8 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentguy92

if you go digital you don't need as much torque. Digital has 10x the holding power as a standerd servo. just some thing to think about. I like the ace servos good price and bilt by futaba.

Are the ace servo's digital? Also dont forget with all that much more holding power also comes a lot more battery drain. And ive never had any holding problems with my 359z. Not knocking you or anything just stating my results.

dentguy92 · (#9 (**permalink**))

some ace are digital (the good ones) I ran a 1200mah pack all last year and It would last all day at the races . I dont know if that's good or not. you are right the 359 is a good choice but there is some other good ones out there. I have had no problems with my TI hitec. but they cost a lot more than the $39.00 hs645 that everybody has blown up. I did have a 359 for a short time and it was ok but I could tell the digital servo made my truggy hold a line through a turn a LOT better.... just my .02

Michowski · (#10 (**permalink**))

wanna trade servo's for a run? I really am debating about the new hitec one. 5955. Ive had no luck in the past so im really hesitant to get one.

dentguy92 · (#11 (**permalink**))

I had the same problem I HATED hitec but tried it anyway. they are nice servos I ran 2 in my truck and 2 in my buggy since round 2 and have not had a problem. I just got some ace servos to try and use the hitec as back up. you can try one there always in my pit bag just come over and grab one....

Michowski · (#12 (**permalink**))

sweet, thanks john. If i like em would you be selling any? I need 4 servo's for my new rides plus backups lol

Mr. Tune · (#13 (**permalink**))

I here good things about ace from several people. I've got 2 of these coming from amain. Looks I ordered right before they went on backorder

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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2479

Tex · (#14 (**permalink**))

I vote for Futaba 9451, my favorite servo whether it's on steering or th/br...it can do both awesome.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#15 (**permalink**))

Since we're in a steering servo upgrade thread I have to ask (again) how much torque is enough? Revo comes with 2 @80oz. If 80oz is too little, is 160oz too much but easy for them to do? Is 120oz fine for a stock weight Revo running Revo width (Python) tires? Sure 200oz is nice, but comes at a price. And...speed is rated at full load weight ratings, so how fast are they at less than full load? Any faster or still the same? This whole servo thing is confusing unless you simply have $125 and are willing to spend it.