Originally Posted by Lake Ober

A quick question for you guys:

When I first built my F.T. back in December of last year, I installed the Savox-0252MG servo in it, with a Spektrum "glitch buster" --> This One After installing this setup, I never had any issues with glitching or brown-outs.

Recently, I decided I wanted a faster servo, and picked up an infamous Savox-1258TG. After installing it, along with my Spektrum "glitch buster", I keep getting a "glitching" sound from the servo (even when it is on, but at rest). There is no twitching going on, but just noises. I am assuming this is now occurring b/c this servo draws a larger amount of power then my previous one. So, should I pick up a Castle external BEC --> This One to solve this problem?

Also, if I do need the Castle BEC, what output voltage should I set it at with my CastleLink... 5V? Any knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks





Yep, I agree, it is expensive. That is one of the main reasons, why when someone asks what kind of SC10 they should get, the RS or the Factory Team, I would typically suggest the F.T. Unless someone is very young and just planning to play around with it, the F.T. will cost more up front, but will give you a truck that you can use even at a professional level. I mean, R/C is something that people usually start doing just to see what it's like, and end up loving it, and wanting to move on to better stuff. The F.T. kit not only allows you to build it exactly how you want it (and forces you to learn the in's and out's of your truck), but also has many upgraded parts that will help with the overall performance of the truck.

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Yes, the Avid hex adapters that everyone is talking about on here will work great for you --> http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...ccesories.html. You can run the RS wheels on them, and it will not change your width. Also, JConcept makes aluminum hex adapters (wouldn't recommend at all), and AE make plastic hex adapters (the same ones that are on the RS) which are a bit cheaper then the aluminum ones --> http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ter-Set-SC10RS. If I were you, I would just go with the Avid ones, only $17 for all four of em', and they sound very promising

As far as the shocks go, the ones on the F.T. truck are significantly better then the shocks that come stock on the RS version. The F.T. shocks are V2's and are threaded (for easier adjustments), and have bleeder caps on them (for simple shock bleeding). In addition, they are very easy to build. Many owners of the SC10RS will often install the V2 shocks on their trucks because they are a very useful upgrade. Here is the product listing, just incase your interested:

Fronts:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ront-Shock-Kit

Rears:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Rear-Shock-Kit

Originally Posted by J_Bone

With a MMP you should always use the BEC. You don't need to set the actual ESC voltage since it wont power anything. Set the BEC voltage to what you need for RX and servo.

Originally Posted by Brushless420

All those Savox servos are digital and make that sound. Has nothing to do with the current draw from the servo. No worries. If you want to get away from worrying about your servos draw dump that Castle MMP and get a Tekin RS or RS Pro. The BEC is crap in those Castle ESCs. Have used both and the Tekin is a much better ESC all the way around. There isnt a servo out there that will brownout with the Tekin.

Originally Posted by vfrninja

I run 7k in mine on a high bite technical track and It's real close to the feel of a tight ball diff. I put a very small bead if silicone rtv around the gasket and it doesn't leak a drop. If it leaks around the outdrive replace the orings and grease them up good when you install them. You can use black grease or I prefer green (teflon) grease. I've gone between both diffs in this and other vehicles and prefer the gear diff because I feel its more durable.

Originally Posted by jlfx car audio

it was origionaly a std kit that been fitted to 85% ft parts. when i was told by seller and the list,which i cant remember was all the main stuff. it has the ball diff and i prefer the ball diff tried gear diffs on road and only like them up front with thick oil so since this is a 2wd i stick to the ball diff. i have purchased the mip diff and carbide ball to insure i have a good diff avaiable it seller didnt keep his up to snuff. it dont have the conversion hexes up front . does this matter since my other truck i race is the losi scte4x4?
going to be running a novak 8.5 and gtb in it lookin to gear it to a 18/81 i think.we have 2 different tracks we race a 1/8th scale large jump track that hardpacked w/ loose sand out of grove, other is intended for SC realy bumpy small bumps/jumps track stays moist and it hard loomy dirt

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Thanks for the help guys! However, it sill seems like I'm getting a few different answers. @Brushless420: Are you saying that the Savox-1258TG is going to make that noise regardless if I use the Castle BEC or not? (Also, I will keep that in mind about the Tekin ESC's when I go to build my next R/C vehicle. I very well might pick up one then, I've heard great stuff about them.)

@J_Bone: Do you have a MMP installed in you SC10, with a Castle BEC, and the Savox-1258TG? Does it make any "glitching" noise at all? I know a few guys at my track have the 1258TG servo installed, and it doesn't make any noises (if I recall correctly).

Does anyone else on here have a MMP, Savox-1258TG, and a Castle BEC installed on their trucks? Does your servo make any "glitching" noises, or is it silent while operating and while at rest?

Originally Posted by jlfx car audio

My q was lost jn the show and tell so let me ask again

Originally Posted by Murray100

What does rtv stand for? Is green grease the same as ae green slime? Thanks

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Does anyone else on here have a MMP, Savox-1258TG, and a Castle BEC installed on their trucks? Does your servo make any "glitching" noises, or is it silent while operating and while at rest?

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Thanks for the help guys! However, it sill seems like I'm getting a few different answers. @Brushless420: Are you saying that the Savox-1258TG is going to make that noise regardless if I use the Castle BEC or not? (Also, I will keep that in mind about the Tekin ESC's when I go to build my next R/C vehicle. I very well might pick up one then, I've heard great stuff about them.)

Does anyone else on here have a MMP, Savox-1258TG, and a Castle BEC installed on their trucks? Does your servo make any "glitching" noises, or is it silent while operating and while at rest?

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Thanks for the help guys! However, it sill seems like I'm getting a few different answers. @Brushless420: Are you saying that the Savox-1258TG is going to make that noise regardless if I use the Castle BEC or not? (Also, I will keep that in mind about the Tekin ESC's when I go to build my next R/C vehicle. I very well might pick up one then, I've heard great stuff about them.)

@J_Bone: Do you have a MMP installed in you SC10, with a Castle BEC, and the Savox-1258TG? Does it make any "glitching" noise at all? I know a few guys at my track have the 1258TG servo installed, and it doesn't make any noises (if I recall correctly).

Does anyone else on here have a MMP, Savox-1258TG, and a Castle BEC installed on their trucks? Does your servo make any "glitching" noises, or is it silent while operating and while at rest?

Originally Posted by J_Bone

I no longer have a MMP esc, I went Novak. But the MMP did make my airtronics servo noisy as well. Since switching its not so noisy. It still makes a noise but nothinging like before.

Originally Posted by drtdvl4

I have the 1258TG but am using a Brushless Hobbies ESC. No glitches, no noise. Works like a dream.

Originally Posted by Acill

All digital servos make the sound you hear. Its just the nature of them.

Originally Posted by Mizchief

I have that setup. It's not glitching, it just the servo trying to adjust it's self. If there is any stress on the wheels when you turn it on you'll get that. Usually if you pick up the front end and set it back down or wiggle the wheel on the tx it stops.

All my savox's do this. I think th aluminum case causes the noise to be louder htan with a hi-tech or other plastic case brand.

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Yes, the Avid hex adapters that everyone is talking about on here will work great for you --> http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...ccesories.html. [/URL]

Originally Posted by Lake Ober

Thanks for the help guys! However, it sill seems like I'm getting a few different answers. @Brushless420: Are you saying that the Savox-1258TG is going to make that noise regardless if I use the Castle BEC or not? (Also, I will keep that in mind about the Tekin ESC's when I go to build my next R/C vehicle. I very well might pick up one then, I've heard great stuff about them.)

@J_Bone: Do you have a MMP installed in you SC10, with a Castle BEC, and the Savox-1258TG? Does it make any "glitching" noise at all? I know a few guys at my track have the 1258TG servo installed, and it doesn't make any noises (if I recall correctly).

Does anyone else on here have a MMP, Savox-1258TG, and a Castle BEC installed on their trucks? Does your servo make any "glitching" noises, or is it silent while operating and while at rest?