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End points and dual rates are good!!
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Right... but if you tighten the servo saver a bit, it will come closer and engage more with the turn?RampageHopUps said:The servo saver does nothing for turning radius or turning speed. It only works when you hit something and then it spreads apart to lessen the shock load.
The servo saver is the 2 piece post with the spring and nut on the top. The 2 halves lock harder together the tighter the nut is pushing down on the spring.ChuenouXiao said:Rcdad so if I loosen the servo saver, meaning space the saver farther apart.... does that mean my XB will turn easier? Or isn't it the other way around? The saver closer together is when I get better radius?
I see what you mean, by the servo saver only slow the steering on the ground. You're talking about when the car is stationary.... I see what you meanRCDAD said:The servo saver only would slow the steering on the ground.You should check your EPA (end point adjustment) DR (dual rate) on the stock radio.
Unhook your steering servo and see how far the wheels steer. Your servo should push them just as far.
Wow... is there an advantage to owning aluminum piece like this comparing to the stock black plastic? Is this a XT servo saver?RCDAD said:
None really. It can actually get stuck if sand gets in there. The plastic works fine.ChuenouXiao said:Wow... is there an advantage to owning aluminum piece like this comparing to the stock black plastic? Is this a XT servo saver?
Right, so if I tighten the two piece together.... I will have more give or turn radius? Or is it the other way around? Loosen the piece and I will turn better?RCDAD said:You can see the post on the right is two piece.The nut and spring keeps the two halves mated.
Loosen up that nut and spring and there is give.
I have to test my new servo mount and aluminum steering post to see if my turning is better and more consistent; will get back to you guysRCDAD said:If you tighten it just locks it up. Has no effect on the radius.If it is too loose the wheels will respond slower when you do a hard turn.
Yea I agree but from me deceleration my XB on a turn, it still act like it can't turn sometime. Seems like a higher power mah battery help a bit but not very much. I think you do have point and will take that to heart. Appreciate it budDMZamora said:Just to clarify things, it's good to remember that a 4WD vehicle will always have a bad turning radius when under hard acceleration. Some people just step on the gas and then "Uh, my vehicle can't turn!"
If it's the stock servo, it's because it's weak. If you have an aftermarket servo, you'll have to tighten up the servo saver, a bit.GoffeeRedCat said:one other thing ive noticed!! when the truck is at a stand still and im turning the wheels they barely move!!! it that normal?? do i need to tighten the servo saver?? or do i leave it alone??
This is true.DMZamora said:Just to clarify things, it's good to remember that a 4WD vehicle will always have a bad turning radius when under hard acceleration. Some people just step on the gas and then "Uh, my vehicle can't turn!"
Sweet! Hopefully it works out for you.ChuenouXiao said:I have to test my new servo mount and aluminum steering post to see if my turning is better and more consistent; will get back to you guys
It'll give you a more direct feel. If the servo saver is too loose, it'll absorb some of the force from the servo, which will give you weak steering. Doesn't effect turn radius unless the servo saver is sloppy.ChuenouXiao said:Right... but if you tighten the servo saver a bit, it will come closer and engage more with the turn?
Kinda like driving a car with no power steering. At a stand still it's a bitch to turn, but once you get rolling it's a lot easier.GoffeeRedCat said:It's only doing it at a stand still..when it's rolling it seems to be fine so I don't thinks it's the diff fluid plus I got my turning radius problem pretty much solve by putting a little bit of positive toe and camber....I think it maybe the ginormous tires....then again I'm about to get taller and bigger tires sent out to me tomorrow so may not help lol
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