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Old 11-18-2007, 03:27 PM
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Hi, need help here. I have this problem twice the steering of TF-5 sometimes binds. The car tends to sway either left or right depends on where u turn. I check the servo its ok, change the servo saver already, sanded the turnbuckles(so no binding) still the problem is there?

W/o servo attachment the movement is smooth.
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Old 11-18-2007, 04:14 PM
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Could it be the servo itself?
Last time when I used an old analog S3003, it gave me similar problems...
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Originally Posted by Nov
Could it be the servo itself?
Last time when I used an old analog S3003, it gave me similar problems...
I m using a KO servo leh. I tested w/o load on the servo its ok.
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Old 11-18-2007, 05:47 PM
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hi alan, check your servo centering.. your servo could be working but it might have a problem with centering..
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Originally Posted by DECK
hi alan, check your servo centering.. your servo could be working but it might have a problem with centering..
Change to another servo same problem, I give up. Will send to BK to check. Damm sian...
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Originally Posted by SuperEk4
check the servo its ok, change the servo saver already, ...
TF-5 as in Kyosho TF-5?

You mention changed the servo saver, to which brand? The original one was found faulty on a very fast driver's car a few months back. He had the "turn left keep left, turn right keep right" problem. Change to Kimbrough ok liao. If not, then must be your servo.
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Old 11-19-2007, 05:02 PM
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where to buy "Kimbrough" servo saver
thanks!
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Originally Posted by Ray Lan
TF-5 as in Kyosho TF-5?

You mention changed the servo saver, to which brand? The original one was found faulty on a very fast driver's car a few months back. He had the "turn left keep left, turn right keep right" problem. Change to Kimbrough ok liao. If not, then must be your servo.
u also very fast driver leh
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change servo saver already
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Check the kingpins that are holding onto the knuckles. Make sure that you do not tighten the kingpin screws.

Also, check the Ball cups that are holding to the Ball ends to make the steering work. They could be binding, or holding too tight to the balls. No pun intended.

Hmm... OR you could be driving too fast that your car is holding onto its balls. I mean Ball Ends.

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Originally Posted by hoppie
u also very fast driver leh
Thanks for the compliment.

But if you think i'm fast, which I really don't think... you should see my car hit the main straight corner... fly very fast into Bk's front door. Fast no use, must consistantly fast, buang one time jialat jialat, how fast oso no use... I still practicing. THIS guy is much faster, but I guess EK4 has found him.

Kimbrough Servo Savers
are now marketed by Eagle brand. But if you walk into an R/C shop and ask for Kimbrough servo saver, the shop owner should know what you mean. These have different models to suit different servos. So to be safe, bring the servo along if its your first time buying. Elite, RCI, Rotor are the shops I know who has them

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Originally Posted by Alfie
Check the kingpins that are holding onto the knuckles. Make sure that you do not tighten the kingpin screws.

Also, check the Ball cups that are holding to the Ball ends to make the steering work. They could be binding, or holding too tight to the balls. No pun intended.

Hmm... OR you could be driving too fast that your car is holding onto its balls. I mean Ball Ends.

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Haha my car is a female no BALLS, boobs only. I m passing to Nick for a check up. Tired of trial & error.
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Originally Posted by Ray Lan
Thanks for the compliment.

But if you think i'm fast, which I really don't think... you should see my car hit the main straight corner... fly very fast into Bk's front door. Fast no use, must consistantly fast, buang one time jialat jialat, how fast oso no use... I still practicing. THIS guy is much faster, but I guess EK4 has found him.

Kimbrough Servo Savers
are now marketed by Eagle brand. But if you walk into an R/C shop and ask for Kimbrough servo saver, the shop owner should know what you mean. These have different models to suit different servos. So to be safe, bring the servo along if its your first time buying. Elite, RCI, Rotor are the shops I know who has them
That guy is Nick Kyosho driver, he drives BL super fast. My driving is BS same car diff ppl. Hes nice always help newbies.

Btw i brought many Kimbrough servo savers for rainy days.
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Bro, your car spoilt already. Not good anymore
I think u better give it to me
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Originally Posted by hardrider
Bro, your car spoilt already. Not good anymore
I think u better give it to me

too late I gv to Nick already.
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