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HVAC25000
24-08-2008, 05:54 AM
Anyone stuffed a servo saver in an X11 with one of the low profile servos in the standup config? Since I don't have an X11, yet, I don't have a clue if there is room. I assume not.

I hate running cars without them... Cost me $60+ last time I tried it, and I only tried it for 3 packs in a touring car...

Thanks guys!
Chris
big_boss
24-08-2008, 07:20 AM
Because of the length (and flexibility) of the steering linkage these are not needed. but to answer your question, I doubt there is any room for it.
AndyM
24-08-2008, 07:27 AM
Chris,

A servo saver isn't really needed in the car; as long as you have a strong, torquey metal geared servo (like a Futaba S9551 etc.) you should be fine.

I've been running a Futaba S9551 one in my car for months (without a saver) and have had no problems at all.

HTH,
Andy
HVAC25000
24-08-2008, 07:29 AM
Hadn't thought about the linkage and what that would do. Thanks guys. One less thing to worry about. Now I just need 500 quid.
Stuvon
24-08-2008, 07:01 PM
I've never run a servo saver in my pred and never had a problem with a Futaba 9550.
Belsten
25-08-2008, 02:54 PM
I used to use a small kimboro saver in that config, fitted no problem
HVAC25000
25-08-2008, 03:35 PM
Did the Kimbrough have enough power? I tried one in my BJ4 and it was like having rubber steering. Now I'm running one of the high torque Tamiya ones that can turn a real car, but it's huge and I doubt will ever fit in a Pred.
Southwell
25-08-2008, 03:42 PM
I never ever damaged a servo in a pred, as long as it's decent and metal geared i wouldn't worry about it.
Cooper
25-08-2008, 04:16 PM
a plastic servo horn also flexes and saves servo's, but for that reason (flex) I prefer aluminium horns...
HVAC25000
25-08-2008, 05:24 PM
a plastic servo horn also flexes and saves servo's, but for that reason (flex) I prefer aluminium horns...

Coop, you drive r/c cars? I thought you just took pictures! :p
Cooper
29-08-2008, 07:37 AM
Coop, you drive r/c cars? I thought you just took pictures! :p



to the limits my friend ! ;-)
HVAC25000
29-08-2008, 09:33 AM
Haha, what are you driving these days?
Cooper
29-08-2008, 08:49 PM
Haha, what are you driving these days?

My girlfriend
Lowie
15-09-2008, 08:30 PM
I installed a servo-saver in my X10.

http://www.ludodg.com/RC/Predator/ESC-mod/resized_1/DSCN2411_640x480.JPG

more info about this mod can be found here (http://www.the-pred.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=408.msg2748#msg2748)