Dougie
Well-Known Member
Most people that race use the large black Kimbrough servo saver (for 1/8th scale vehicles), I've also heard of people using the Ofna 1/8 scale servo savers, but I don't know how well they work because I've never tried the Ofna ones.
Just make sure you have a strong metal geared servo or else you will strip out the gears inside the servo
Just make sure you have a strong metal geared servo or else you will strip out the gears inside the servo
DEVASTATOR
Defiance Racing
Yeah, if you're servo is a strong one, you can use the Kimbrough Large servo saver for nitro and 1/8 scales. That's primarily what I use.
Ball Racing
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The worst thing is the Ofna or the Kimbrough do not have the holding power we really need.
Our servos have become so strong, that you can barely give the tires any resistance, and the saver gives, and the tires can't move.
You can notice this in short cut grass or similar traction holding surface,
If there are bumps, and you need a quick turn you can watch as the truck waits until the front tires are free before you get instant turn,
Also you can watch the front tires get smacked around at full speed even though the servo is holding steady.
You can take say a 1/8th scale buggy, or you savage flux, and crank the adjustable saver down to the point of traction not causing the tires to bouce, and give, and you will have instant turn, no matter the surface.
A 300 oz servo will give you no more turning ability than a say 180 or less because the saver unloads, before that much torque can be applied.
Take you truck turn it on, and grab the front tires, and see how easy it is to turn the wheels from side to side, even though the servo is still centered.
We need a stronger saver,,,,,
somebody please manufacture one:wish
Our servos have become so strong, that you can barely give the tires any resistance, and the saver gives, and the tires can't move.
You can notice this in short cut grass or similar traction holding surface,
If there are bumps, and you need a quick turn you can watch as the truck waits until the front tires are free before you get instant turn,
Also you can watch the front tires get smacked around at full speed even though the servo is holding steady.
You can take say a 1/8th scale buggy, or you savage flux, and crank the adjustable saver down to the point of traction not causing the tires to bouce, and give, and you will have instant turn, no matter the surface.
A 300 oz servo will give you no more turning ability than a say 180 or less because the saver unloads, before that much torque can be applied.
Take you truck turn it on, and grab the front tires, and see how easy it is to turn the wheels from side to side, even though the servo is still centered.
We need a stronger saver,,,,,
somebody please manufacture one:wish
DEVASTATOR
Defiance Racing
I couldn't agree more with what Ball said. That was one of the big reasons I went to dual front servos. It is costly but if you double up on everything, you finally get what you're looking for. It's not perfect either but it does get you the steering you're looking for. The savers still wear out even on a dual setup but not nearly as fast as a single servo system.
If you race a lot, it is worth replacing the saver once in a while. My one race Clod (the best of my group) was performing well under what I expect from it and I kept trying to adjust different things to bring it back to no avail. I finally decided the only thing left to try was new servo savers and that was the whole problem. They were badly worn out and I hadn't realized it. The springs were badly worn. With no weight, they turned quickly but on the ground, there was massive slop and lag time during transit.
It would be nice to see a stronger servo saver be produced to handle what these newer servos are putting out.
If you race a lot, it is worth replacing the saver once in a while. My one race Clod (the best of my group) was performing well under what I expect from it and I kept trying to adjust different things to bring it back to no avail. I finally decided the only thing left to try was new servo savers and that was the whole problem. They were badly worn out and I hadn't realized it. The springs were badly worn. With no weight, they turned quickly but on the ground, there was massive slop and lag time during transit.
It would be nice to see a stronger servo saver be produced to handle what these newer servos are putting out.