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Old 03-17-2014 | 08:39 AM
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I haven't had any luck with Spektrum 6070 or Savox Low profile servo's. My Spektrum just died after 3 weeks of racing. It is in an RB6. I don't feel like moving electronics around to fit a full size servo. Any of you using a good Low Profile that has lasted a long time?
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Old 03-17-2014 | 08:43 AM
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Futaba BLS551 will outlive this car and your next dozen. I'm using one in a 2w mod buggy and couldn't be happier.
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Old 03-17-2014 | 09:03 AM
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Futaba BLS551 will outlive this car and your next dozen. I'm using one in a 2w mod buggy and couldn't be happier.
Nailed it. Great servo and pretty much bomb proof.
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Old 03-17-2014 | 09:10 AM
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The futaba is a bit expensive. I use the Sanwa ERS-971 it's water proof as well. Brilliant servo for the money.
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Old 03-17-2014 | 09:16 AM
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I don't need inexpensive I just want something that works. And the Savox and Spektrum's didnt die but they strip gears easily. The Futaba ever strip a gear?
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Old 03-17-2014 | 09:26 AM
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At this point, I'm pretty convinced you'd have to hit the Futaba with a sledgehammer to stop it. I thought I stripped a gear in the Futaba once - turned out to be the servo horn.
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Old 03-17-2014 | 09:32 AM
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Ok, I will try the futaba. Is the BLS451 full size servo a good choice for 2wd stadium truck and short course?
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Old 03-17-2014 | 10:39 AM
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That is in fact the servo I have used in those two classes. Highly recommended as well.
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Old 03-17-2014 | 02:21 PM
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The ko low profile isnt much more as looks. pretty nice
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Old 03-17-2014 | 04:04 PM
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Futaba BLS551 or KOpropo RSX one10. I prefer the KO over the futaba, it just feels a little smoother and quicker, but both are good servos. Also the KO is rated to 7.4v and the Futaba 6v.
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Old 03-18-2014 | 11:34 AM
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+1 on Ko Propo one10 servo


Pass you soon...
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Old 03-18-2014 | 07:38 PM
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Ive heard nothing but good things about protek servos from guys at the track, my brother has one as well and its fast and durable. Heres there low profile model
http://www.amain.com/product_info.ph...age-Metal-Case
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Old 03-18-2014 | 07:43 PM
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I use a BLS351 in my 4wd Buggy, a BLS451 in my 2wd Buggy and a BLS551 in my TC. You can't kill them!
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Old 03-19-2014 | 06:44 PM
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I found out that Xpert brushless servos are good on quality and price as well...
Anyway, you can't go wrong with servo from some Big names like Futaba, Sanwa, KO, etc.
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Old 03-20-2014 | 09:36 PM
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If you don't want to pay the cost of the brushless Futabas, then you might try their 9551, I've been using them in most of my cars(in 2 touring cars & in my 2WD & 4WD buggies) & NONE of them have had a single problem yet(had them for several years now), & they can be had for around $80....
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