What Servo

[philly]

Having stripped the 'El Cheepo' steering servo in my XXX-CR yesterday, I need to replace it!:(
I have 2 Losi servos, which I think are made by JR, One is heavy duty the other is high torque.

Really, I'm wondering are these any good in your opinion or should I bite the bullet and get something a little more Newby proof!:confused:

[jim76]

to be honest in a 2wd you would be better with a high speed servo. the high torque is only really needed for 4wd or trucks.

i had a KO 2113, high speed with plastic gears, and the 2123, same spec with metal gears (more reliable). You can get these on ebay for about £35 or less.

Or try one of the new bluebird servos, they are normally around £35 new and the specs look pretty good for the money

[Oscar]

KO seem to be quite popular, but also quite pricey. I have run them for ages with few problems.
If you want something bomb proof, try the Sanwa ERG range, various speed/torque versions are available, Still not cheap (circa £50-60 new on ebay), but you'll unlikely ever have to buy another;)

[PaulRotheram]

Bluebird servos are very good, very reasonably priced, strong, torquey and are more than quick enough. the 617 is a very good servo.. I run one in both my cars and am more than happy with them. I think Jimmy has ran one of these in his last two review cars also.

2123, same spec with metal gears (more reliable). You can get these on ebay for about £35 or less.


You show me where you can get them for £35 or less, and i'll be more than willing to be slapped with a kipper.

2123 servos are expensive, even when second hand as they are very good, reliable and last a life time.

[jim76]

[quote=Paul

You show me where you can get them for £35 or less, and i'll be more than willing to be slapped with a kipper.

2123 servos are expensive, even when second hand as they are very good, reliable and last a life time.[/quote]

give me a kipper then!!! I bought mine on ebay for under £35 second hand. My 2113 was under £30, but i have since replaced the gears with a metal set.
Just have to be lucky who you are bidding against i suppose!

[mole2k]

I run a Hi-tech 5925MG although that would be overkill for a 2wd buggy really.

[ashleyb4]

I agree with paul i have the blue bird 617 i think and it is meatl geared speed:0.10 and is only 25 quid i payed 40 for aJR servo that was plastic geared and speedo pf only 2.16.

Bargain if you ask me.

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[jimmy]

bluebird 617 is pretty good for the money yeah

[antnee]

look at the top on on this page
http://www.servoshop.co.uk/index.php?pid=MG995&area=Servo

Dimensions (mm): 20.0 x 40.0 x 36.5
Weight (grams): 55.0
Speed (sec): 0.13
Torque (Kg.cm): 9.40
Ball Raced: Yes

and all for £15 :), ive got 2 one in my T2 and one had been in my BL rustler till i sold it and will go in the custom model

[Col]

I see people like spending money!!.
Just run either of the servo's that you already have - as a newbie you'll probably not notice the benefit of a decent servo (no offense intended...) and as you improve, think about upgrading then (or if you break both the ones you've got):)

[paulc]

hi guys who sells the bluebird servos would'nt mined trying one out and the 617 would be ok for four wheel drive

cheers paul