Zac_with_no_K

So my (Purchased early 2011, lightly used, still brand new to me)RTR SC10's steering servo has crapped out on me. Always been planning on getting a more decent one anyways..

I was just looking through the manual about the servo horn..

I noticed It only shows what servo horn and spacers to use but doesn't say anything about a servo saver.

So are servo savers a whole different object or are servo horns/savers the same thing..

I've always believed the servo saver and servo horn were different.


Haven't decided on what kind of steering servo to get yet, but I'm just wondering if getting a servo saver is going to cause me to buy anything unexpected? - such as longer screw or any additional ae pieces or anything..

Thanks

SolderGlob

iTrader: (13)

From looking at the manual on-line it would seem your servo saver is separate from the horn.

If you look at your steering posts (AE #91000), you will notice that the one that connects to the servo is in two interlocking parts. Those parts will open up when there is enough stress on the steering system. The amount of stress would be determined by the tension you set on the spring (AE #91001) using the nut (AE #89216).

With that info, you won't need to worry about any extra pieces since all you would need is a servo and servo arm.

racer1812

iTrader: (31)

AE cars have an integrated servo saver in the steering rack, no other servo saver is needed. Simply use a servo horn.

Zac_with_no_K

Thanks for the replies guys.

So if the steering rack acts as a servo saver, does that need to be adjusted or checked from time to time?

racer1812

iTrader: (31)

Seasoned racers just glue it and use a high quality metal gear servo but for most just check it from time to time for grit, no real adjustment to do. The nut on top of the spring should be tight/locked down, but don't over tighten it and strip the threads.

Zac_with_no_K

awesome, thanks