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Old 10-20-2016, 03:27 PM
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Old 10-20-2016, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by boucher
I don't think I've seen anyone break a servo. Usually the bellcrank will break (or bend if you have the aluminum) before anything happens to the servo. What servo are you using? And maybe you should just use the stock plastic horn instead.
I am using an XP DS1313, the stock plastic horn snapped first run out. Switched to the aluminum with plastic insert and stripped the insert. Switched to aluminum only, no insert and broke the gears inside the servo. Fixed that and went back to the aluminum with plastic insert. The link that goes between the servo horn and steering rack was tight on the ball studs, associated sent me a new one that is looser on the ball studs and that helped for awhile, but now last weekend, another stripped out insert. I am at a complete loss...
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Originally Posted by skidooboy84
I am using an XP DS1313, the stock plastic horn snapped first run out. Switched to the aluminum with plastic insert and stripped the insert. Switched to aluminum only, no insert and broke the gears inside the servo. Fixed that and went back to the aluminum with plastic insert. The link that goes between the servo horn and steering rack was tight on the ball studs, associated sent me a new one that is looser on the ball studs and that helped for awhile, but now last weekend, another stripped out insert. I am at a complete loss...
Are your end points set correctly on your radio?
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Originally Posted by tsair
Are your end points set correctly on your radio?
End points have been set, I just lowered them 10%, will let you know how I make out. Thanks.

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Old 10-21-2016, 06:53 AM
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I'm surprised no one suggested "Stop hitting stuff"

I've been running an Xpert 4431 servo with an aluminum servo horn for the past year. Only issue I had was the Associated aluminum steering rack broke twice. I went back to plastic and have had no issues since.
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Old 10-21-2016, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by skidooboy84
End points have been set, I just lowered them 10%, will let you know how I make out. Thanks.
Did you just lower them by that much or actually set them at the physical steering limits? I've run a few different servos and the endpoint have needed to be set different with each one.
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Old 10-21-2016, 04:45 PM
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ive heard about a 3rd hole in the front arm i think is that true are people drilling a 3rd hole?
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Originally Posted by accucel
Anyone experience wheel chatter with their T5m going through fast sweepers? My track has a wide radius, long sweeper with a few undulations, and I have observed the inner front wheel chattering back and forth.

The truck has glued trailing inserts, a high torque servo and good bearings, and my b5m is totally planted in the same corner. Is this a stadium truck thing, or something wrong with my setup?
I know this post is a bit out of date, but do you balance your wheels? You might see this kind of lifting as the imbalance pulls the tire off the ground? If you do balance check again. One thing off the list
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Old 10-23-2016, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tbone17
Did you just lower them by that much or actually set them at the physical steering limits? I've run a few different servos and the endpoint have needed to be set different with each one.
Lowering them to that point put it just lower than the physical steering limits. I broke 2 plastic steering racks in the same spot both times prior to switching to an aluminum rack.
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Originally Posted by eper
ive heard about a 3rd hole in the front arm i think is that true are people drilling a 3rd hole?
Yes I've been running this for well over a year. Smooths the steering out a ton!
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Old 10-23-2016, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by aeRayls
Yes I've been running this for well over a year. Smooths the steering out a ton!
Do you have a picture of where the hole is drilled or a link to a post about it?
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Old 10-24-2016, 01:45 AM
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Getting y truck today, Question i have is is there a Difference between the 4-gear or 3-gear trans as far as feel?? My b5m has the 3 gear but T5 manual shows 4-gear & i see some people use the 4 gear. ANy and All Opinions would help. Thanks
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I'm running the 3 gear truck responds more to throttle and brake inputs. My truck is really good and I had a few guys who lined up to try it last night and everyone loved it so I'd say 3 gear. Our track has good medium traction so it does work without tons of traction
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Thanks, so the 3 gear trans bolts right in when you pull the 4 gear ??
2nd question, if i buy the 3 gear case what can i use form the 4 gear tranny??
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You'll need:

3 gear case #91607
3 gear motor plate #91603
3 gear gear cover #91604

Everything else you need comes from your 4 gear box.
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