Losi 8ight building and setup
05-13-2007, 09:48 AM
#3452
Tech Master
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Throttle servo bit the dust this weekened (5955T). Thats one for steering, one for throttle. 
I've read all they're is to read, setup my endpoints blah blah blah.
Those who say these servos don't get hot are crazy. During practice friday I pulled my 8ight off, the throttle servo was so hot you couldn't touch the dang thing. Next day during qualifying it took a dump.
Lasted just under 2 gallons. This is getting expensive
When the servos stay in, it is fast as heck, but to keep them running is hard to do. If only they're was a cure.
I've read all they're is to read, setup my endpoints blah blah blah.
Those who say these servos don't get hot are crazy. During practice friday I pulled my 8ight off, the throttle servo was so hot you couldn't touch the dang thing. Next day during qualifying it took a dump.
Lasted just under 2 gallons. This is getting expensive
When the servos stay in, it is fast as heck, but to keep them running is hard to do. If only they're was a cure.
05-13-2007, 10:47 AM
#3453
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by scr_achy
Throttle servo bit the dust this weekened (5955T). Thats one for steering, one for throttle.
I've read all they're is to read, setup my endpoints blah blah blah.
Those who say these servos don't get hot are crazy. During practice friday I pulled my 8ight off, the throttle servo was so hot you couldn't touch the dang thing. Next day during qualifying it took a dump.
Lasted just under 2 gallons. This is getting expensive
When the servos stay in, it is fast as heck, but to keep them running is hard to do. If only they're was a cure.
I've read all they're is to read, setup my endpoints blah blah blah.
Those who say these servos don't get hot are crazy. During practice friday I pulled my 8ight off, the throttle servo was so hot you couldn't touch the dang thing. Next day during qualifying it took a dump.
Lasted just under 2 gallons. This is getting expensive
When the servos stay in, it is fast as heck, but to keep them running is hard to do. If only they're was a cure.
05-13-2007, 10:55 AM
#3454
Tech Master
iTrader: (18)
Originally Posted by gtsum
I hate to bust on ya, but if your servo's are getting hot and are frying, then the simple explanation is your settings are not quite right - there are no other explanations. You may have checked all your EPA's, but something has to be off. Is the throttle arm parallel to the ground? Is is parrallel to the servo case? When you are at WOT, are you able to pull the throttle arm out another 2-3 mm or so to allow for chassis flex? Is there any servo/radio tray movement when you at WOT and when you are braking? Are you running the rubber grommets AND the spacers? Every 8ight I have helped set up (mine inclluded of course) has not had a single issue - I am at 3-4 gallons, buddy is at 3 gallons, another guy at 2 gallons, etc. These are all different servos as well (JR9000 for me, Hi Tec 645's for my buddy, and Hi Tec 625's for another guy).
05-13-2007, 12:40 PM
#3457
Tech Master
iTrader: (18)
Originally Posted by scotty5555
Scrachy
When you pull full break is your throttle spring collapsing all the way? If it is your servo is dinding on you carb. Thats the issue that allot of people that i know deal with.
When you pull full break is your throttle spring collapsing all the way? If it is your servo is dinding on you carb. Thats the issue that allot of people that i know deal with.
when I get some time, i'm going to be the neat freak that I am and take and clean every part. Then i'm going to really really pay attention to anything that may cause this to happen. I want to say its not the car, but to spend all this time on servo setup and still have problems is crazy lol
If I don't have any problems in spokane i'll keep it.
05-13-2007, 01:57 PM
#3458
Yeah , This is a JOKE ! Im on my 5th servo and i triple check everything before i run it and i am still having this problem. The servo is dampened, the servo/elec. tray is dampened ! there is no bind in the linkage! WTF LOSI !
05-13-2007, 02:57 PM
#3459
Tech Rookie
is there anyone out there that still using the original spektrum z270 on their RTR?
05-13-2007, 03:02 PM
#3460
Tech Adept
mines still running
05-13-2007, 03:50 PM
#3461
Originally Posted by Born2Lose
Yeah , This is a JOKE ! Im on my 5th servo and i triple check everything before i run it and i am still having this problem. The servo is dampened, the servo/elec. tray is dampened ! there is no bind in the linkage! WTF LOSI !
05-13-2007, 04:46 PM
#3462
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by XMSRacing
Post pics of your throttle servo setup and/or have someone at your track that hasn't had issues take a look at it. It isn't the car - its purely the setup and servo you put in it.
plus 1
05-13-2007, 05:00 PM
#3463
Originally Posted by Laysander
is there anyone out there that still using the original spektrum z270 on their RTR?
05-13-2007, 05:13 PM
#3464
Originally Posted by XMSRacing
Post pics of your throttle servo setup and/or have someone at your track that hasn't had issues take a look at it. It isn't the car - its purely the setup and servo you put in it.
And if that breaks the car is going into the trash
05-13-2007, 05:31 PM
#3465
Tech Adept
lol if you plan on trashing it tell me where i can find your trash can to retreieve the car i have a RTR version and have almost a gallon through it. heck I had to search forums to see how the heck to set my end points