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03-22-2017, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Norse

Protek 160T smooth, accurated, fast, 208oz at 6v.

I don't need the torque of 160T, so 160SS would be my choice. However, I can't find much info about people running the servo, and how happy they are with it. There are two reviews on Amain, where one of them complains about exactly what happened with my Spektrum S6270. Otherwise the parameters of 160SS are exactly what I'm looking for...

So anyone has any experience with 160SS - good or bad? ;-)

Thanks!

03-22-2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OriginalDonk

I'm surprised nobody has jumped in to say you need to run a full size servo in a wheeler. I've been fine with my shorty/low profile in each wheeler I've run though a number of guys think I'm nuts.

I think it's a question of weight distribution. There are many full-metal low-profile servos tailored to off-road applications on the market today that weigh approximately the same as full-size servos with plastic cases and aluminium center piece used to weigh. Whereas I'd always use a full-size servo in a 2WD buggy or truck on Astro and carpet, I'd check the left-to-right balance of components before deciding for a full-size or LPF servo. As a matter of fact, I was going to check the pictures of the B74 SLA prototype for just that purpose as I stumbled across this thread... I'd either go for a HighestRC or maybe a Ruddog LPF servo, or maybe an SRT.
(Edit: I am going for a full-size servo due to weight distribution)

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03-22-2019, 08:51 AM

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I use teo of these. One in 2wd and one in 4wd. Ive had them 2yrs ish and they are faultless.

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03-24-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Norse

Protek 160T smooth, accurated, fast, 208oz at 6v.

+1 for the 160T

espcially at 7.4V it’s a monster

03-24-2019, 11:53 AM

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Yes 160T is a beast, I have now run it in 1/8 Nitro Buggy, Truggy, and also in 1:10 4wd buggy

03-24-2019, 04:22 PM

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Highly recommended this servo. I have protek 160T-160SS after a few months running my D418 is not center every qual not straight drive my D418
https://www.amainhobbies.com/mks-x6-...l599sl/p827063