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Old 09-23-2010 | 03:44 PM
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Using the Hi-Tec HS7955TG for steering servo but without using a servo saver. Everytime I bump the front tires just a little, the steering gets out of alighnment. I then tried using a servo saver but still getting out of alignment. This is the first expensive servo I have ever used and hoping I didnt already ruin it by not using servo saver! Any advice or comments welcome. Thx.
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Old 09-23-2010 | 04:16 PM
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Good day!

What are you using it in? Some cars hav a built in servo saver and if it is too loose it will not center.
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Old 09-23-2010 | 04:34 PM
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Losi 8ight-E, and after checking the owners manual.. it does have a servo saver, but it all seems to be tight. If I hold the servo horn and push on the wheels, the saver seems fine.
The servo was purchased new and only used 5-6 runs before started noticing problems.

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Old 09-23-2010 | 07:45 PM
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Found the problem to be a plastic insert inside the servo horn to fit on the metal servo gear was stripped out. What a relief.
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Old 09-23-2010 | 11:13 PM
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Invest in a aluminum horn, They are worth the few bucks
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Old 09-24-2010 | 03:21 PM
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I will definitely get one, thx for the tip.
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Old 09-25-2010 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by xevious613
Using the Hi-Tec HS7955TG for steering servo but without using a servo saver. Everytime I bump the front tires just a little, the steering gets out of alighnment. I then tried using a servo saver but still getting out of alignment. This is the first expensive servo I have ever used and hoping I didnt already ruin it by not using servo saver! Any advice or comments welcome. Thx.
Ran in to this problem after changing a server as well. Found the 'reuse' of the horn was my issue. Turns out I needed to change the horn to the right manufacturer. My kit had other horns with letters branded to them. There was a 'H' for Hitec, etc. I ended up just replacing the original plastic horn with a metal version. Problem solved!
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