steering pic's

[Ol' fart]

Here is what I have so far.


For the servo saver I have modified a 1/10 scale shock. No oil, just a spring on both sides of the piston. To adjust the length of the arm add a shim to one side or the other of the piston. The special washers on the connecting arm form an axle to pivot on. They are Stainless steel. The shock attaches to the steering arm with one of the rubber mounts that come with all servo's.


I'll use a bolt with a jam nut to set this. Very little movement is requered in this area. These are the thickest springs I could find. If they are not stiff enough I'll have to go the a bigger setup.

 

[BoukeG]

Brilliant Doug! Making a servo saver from a 1/10th scale shock! I'm looking forward to the results! As usual, the parts look top notch.

 

[krashkrieg]

That turned out so great! I heard you were using a shock but didn't know how...

The ticket is that HD spring inside!...Very Cool...

Can't wait to get my grubby little paws on one!

I'll shut up and You take my money already!

 

[Guest]

Innovative...

Steering rack looks great also!

 

[rampage idiot]

Wow that really turned out great 2 thumbs up!!!!

 

[rampagemt]

Can't wait to test it out

 

[bob c.]

Now I think that's better than sliced bread...great job

 

[MNRampage]

Looking great ! Almost like a steering damper ?

 

[bigfol]

Too cool, have you had a chance to test it yet? Looks like your on winner.....

 

[Obeast44]

Wow man turned out great!! I definitely look forward to seeing how well it works out

 

[BoukeG]

We might conclude ol'fart is the only one in this world who is able to turn aluminum into gold!

 

[strodedawg]

why not fill the shock with oil? another tuning option possibly...i.e. adjustable servo saver

 

[Guest]

I was think'n the same thing. If the springs are too soft, you could stiffen the shock with fluid.

 

[Obeast44]

Save adding oil for after ya get it dialed in....less messy

An externally adjustable Shock/Dampener would be ideal (obviously) but I am sure that would drive the cost up considerably.

 

[twissted]

I like this steering I would use it.

 

[TheKaiman]

Looks awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

 

[Knuckles]

That is a thing of beauty, I am interested to see how well it works. Once again Ol'fart, looks like another quality product

 

[tsudo5th]

Wow I want! Will it all work on MT?

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

Can't wait!! Are you going to include a modified shock with the steering rack??

 

[Ol' fart]

why not fill the shock with oil? another tuning option possibly...i.e. adjustable servo saver

Ya, I thought of that too and I will try it.

I think it would slow down the return to center rate and may cause the car to wander a bit. On the other hand the front might start to bounce back and forth with the springs fighting each other, then it would be a big help. I have yet to try it out as I am busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest.