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Savox in a SV2
My son and I both run Savox servos in our SV2's.
At Area 51 between the 2 of us, the cars stripped both servo gears, Wesleys survived the day just, I had to put another servo in, so put a BRAND NEW sc-1252mg. In less than 2 heats the gears stripped in that too. My driving on that day was not the best but not the worst I've ever driven but you would expect a servo to last longer than 10 mins. Anyway, my question is? Is there a servo saver that can be fitted to the SV2 to stop this from happening as it could get expensive spending £15 on a gear set every 10 mins of running. I am torn to move away from Savox but they are normally damn good servos. Any advice very much appreciated. Cheers Mark
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the gears are alot finer in the low profile servos, many choose to run the full size ones for the extra reliability, especially if you get it wrong regulary
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What servo horn are you using if you use the kit plastic one that should break before the servo it's self . i've been running a savox servo with the kit plastic horn in my svr (same front end) for the last couple of meetings and it's been fine
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I am currently running an Alloy one, so thats going in the bin and back to the kit plastic one.
Thanks Mark
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iv run a 1257tg in my cat sx2 then moved it into my cougar sv both times with ally servo horn and never had a problem......had some big hits too
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At the same time, at some point or another it's our duty to come to grips with the fact that when we break something like a metal geared servo - especially 2 of them in 10 minutes - it's less about what's wrong with the product and more about what we as consumers are doing wrong. And when you're talking about a small (low profile) servo that's intended for use in on-road cars (according to the manufacturer's specs) whose wheels are protected, it tells me you chose to go against common sense. "Ideal for 1/10 scale touring/on-road" http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SC1252...avsc1252mg.htm But ultimately, servos typically strip gears because you're hitting things or landing jumps with the wheels cranked to one side or another - so if you're going to choose to run them in your buggies you've got to drive very clean. Otherwise, go with standard sized servos like most of us mortals. |
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and thats my point, your using a full size servo, not low profile like the thread starter is using, Robby has summed it up perfectly!
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These Savox Servos ran fine for 6 months in a Losi 22
So is there an issue with the SV2 and the 1251 Savox I agree with the post above that I'd rather use the plastic stock horn and snap/strip this rather than do the servo in !!
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I've done 2 in my SV2, another 2 lads at last round of Worksop that were pitting with me also went through servo gears also in their sv2s......I spoke to Robin Schumacher re this and he advised running a full size servo with slightly higher torque as the lower servos aren't quite up to it!
To be fair, I broke one servo off the main jump so that was my fault, the other wasn't anything dramatic!! I'm aware that a well known team have done independent testing on torques of servos and they don't perform as well as they say they should!! I like the low profile servos but if they don't cut the mustard then they must go!!! |
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The low profile we not strong enough or designed to be used in an open wheeled buggy that is prone to hitting things, good drivers may be ok I damaged one, fitted a larger version and have had no problem.
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I've used the Savox 1258 in my sv2 and in my sv pro. It must be 3yrs old now it's had some big hits and never missed a beat
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You're using a full size servo, not low profile like the thread starter is using.
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Correct Robby just pointing out the fact that i've never had a problem with the 1258 for a long time. So if he's looking to change servos that would be my suggestion.
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My experience is the same as everyone else really. I had a 1251 in my SV2 and it didnt last long. I changed to a 1258 and that was much better.
The other option is a different brand of servo, I am now using a low profile Futaba servo and touch wood..... Admitting, it cost double what a Savox does but if it lasts then it is money well spent!
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Thanks for all the replys guys, seems my main option is to replace with full size servos.
So going up for sale in the very near future is 3 1251's and a 1252 Savox. Thanks again Mark
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If you're going to run low profile servo and adding weight under the servo, I will just run full size servo with better spec.
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Savox 1252
I have just bought a new sv2 and put a new savox 1252 in and it lasted 3 heats before its gear stripped, I believe the servo horn is to long for the 1252 ,to much leverage, I have now put a 2 year old 1258 I had kicking around no problem so far
Cheers jason Ps I have a cheap 1252 servo for sale needs new gears lol |
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