masher81

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Is there a minimum / maximum amount of torque that a throttle servo should have?

Thanks!

armyn21

For me I like using 350oz to 450oz on both TH and ST and min of 0.11 speed

merdith6

iTrader: (3)

150 plus.

masher81

iTrader: (15)

Thanks, I have a few hitec and savox servos...and a futaba they are all around 130 to 160 i wanted to see id that was enough.

Matthew Bailey

Ten years ago the top of the line servos had 100 oz of torque. They were good enough to win with. Now, anything around 150 is plenty. The idea that you need a servo with 300 oz for anything in a buggy is ridiculous. If you really want to spend some extra money go for it, but the servos you have will be fine.

got_nitro

iTrader: (24)

Torque is not something you should be looking for or wanting in a throttle/brake servo, you want speed.

Matthew Bailey

That argument is as old as Ford vs Chevy. It all depends on driver preference. Some drivers prefer a fast servo and some prefer a slower servo with more torque. A faster servo can make the car harder to control on really slick tracks. I personally prefer a slower servo with torque. It helps smooth out throttle respnse.

Drip

iTrader: (6)

Also need to remember that your throttle servo also works your brakes. Do you want a 150oz servo struggling and over heating from using brakes? I know I use a lot of brake while racing and the more torque the less I have to worry about a servo failure. But that is just my opinion an something to think about when you find yourself scratching your head why you keep losing throttle servos.

got_nitro

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That's not an "argument". I agree it's preference but I'd rather have a fast throttle brake and most racers do. Besides, any fast quality servo will have AMPLE torque and it would not even be a question.

Throttle/brake control from your finger fixes all that.

kgombe

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i currently run 9352 futabas in my Buggy for both... its super fast with lots of torque... best of both worlds

nitrokiller123

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I like to stay above 250 and less than .12 speed for all my servos. I like my factor of safety to be higher rather than lower . Will a 150 oz servo work? Probably .... But will it likely fail quicker? Probably.

kgombe

iTrader: (11)

back in the day i ran a 8800S from JR.. which was 105oz at .08... fastest at it time.. i ran 2 in my Revo and they lasted over 5years.. the motor got worn out on both.. that worked great... wasn't in an 1/8 scale... but i'm sure they were no difference back then to now as cars has become lighter.

revo was 9.5 lbs when i raced it

masher81

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Thank you for all the replys guys.

got_nitro ... I was more concerned with the power to properly stop the car.

I prefer fast servos on all my cars, I am new to nitro though.

Coming from electric I don't think there is a fast enough servo in the world to replicate the throttle response of an electric setup?

banana rt

nitro is heavier than electric. for nitro its "a must" to have a big torque, makes brake easily and compensate the weight in turn, so you have a consistent feel.

ozziii

The Savox SC 1258TG is a pretty popular servo & works fine for 1/8 buggy throttle/brake & thats only 166oz-in, speed is .08, something with that torque & speed would be plenty powerful enough for the job.