Shepherd Velox V10
01-02-2010, 01:46 PM
#556
Suspended
Issue I had was installing standard size Sanwa WX Digital servos. As you can see, I had to raise them about 4mm above the top plate to just clear the chassis. There was no mention of this anywhere in the manual, and I read over it 100 times. Looks like the car was designed to handle a low profile servo. Did anyone else experience this problem?
01-02-2010, 02:36 PM
#557
The problem is that so called "standard" servos are not standard. They all vary slightly in dimensions, even within the same brand sometimes. That's why some cars like Mugens come with a dozen different mounts for all the different servos. Without that, some shimming may be required with some servos.
01-02-2010, 03:12 PM
#558
I think your both right!
The same servos were used in other cars, without the need to shim them up however. I have blown several low profile servos in the past which is why I don't like them in nitro cars. Most recently, I blew a brand new KO low profile servo, and KO USA warned they would not repair the servo again if it is used in nitro cars as it was NOT recommended.
It is such a shame, the V10 has such a low COG, and raising the servo 4mm was painful to do
The same servos were used in other cars, without the need to shim them up however. I have blown several low profile servos in the past which is why I don't like them in nitro cars. Most recently, I blew a brand new KO low profile servo, and KO USA warned they would not repair the servo again if it is used in nitro cars as it was NOT recommended.
It is such a shame, the V10 has such a low COG, and raising the servo 4mm was painful to do
01-02-2010, 03:18 PM
#559
You should try the Savöx sc-1251mg low profile servo. It has proven itself in France in a 6 hour enduro race with no problems, fitted on a nt1 as a gas servo.
For the price you cant beat it.
For the price you cant beat it.
01-02-2010, 03:58 PM
#560
The Kopropo low profile servo is useless. Mine was broken within one race.
Last season I used a low profile Futaba servo for all the races without any problem what so ever. Servo still looks perfect, no signs of overheating or anything. For the 2010 season I bought a Team orion low profile (same as savox) for steering, see how that goes.
Last season I used a low profile Futaba servo for all the races without any problem what so ever. Servo still looks perfect, no signs of overheating or anything. For the 2010 season I bought a Team orion low profile (same as savox) for steering, see how that goes.
01-02-2010, 10:08 PM
#563
johnny wants one thats why lol when you coming back to race at trackside qlds i hope
01-02-2010, 10:52 PM
#564
01-02-2010, 11:31 PM
#565
no just to drive around mugens lol
01-02-2010, 11:46 PM
#566
Trackside is an indoor track.
01-02-2010, 11:52 PM
#567
brendale you n lol
01-02-2010, 11:59 PM
#568
sorry tony
i have only raced at QRCCRA and never at trackside as they are to different entities.
One is an INDOOR racing and a shop called TRACKSIDE .
While the other is an OUTDOOR racing called England Park/QRCCRA/Brendale.
Peter
i have only raced at QRCCRA and never at trackside as they are to different entities.
One is an INDOOR racing and a shop called TRACKSIDE .
While the other is an OUTDOOR racing called England Park/QRCCRA/Brendale.
Peter
01-03-2010, 12:12 AM
#569
well peter u new what i meant sorry cya at the track
01-03-2010, 12:16 PM
#570
Tech Regular
hi guys, could someone give me an idea of the size of battery pack you vcan fit in the v10, i want to have a look round for a 6.6v LiFe pack before my car gets here