Steering ?

[kruzr69]

I just got an E-Maxx last night brand new. The steering sucks on it unless it is going. Is this common on these trucks? I had a Stampede years ago and it seemed like it had a lot better steering, but maybe I just cant remember that good.
Tony

[Ace]

Yup, the steering will barely turn if sitting still.

Not a big deal on a stock maxx...

Might check the pillow balls out on the knuckles, if they are to tight the steering will drag. Does the steering return to center after a turn or continue turnin just a little?

You can upgrade the servo if it bothers you.

So when are you going to 4-link it into a crawler?

[kruzr69]

The steering returns to center. I think I will upgrade servos soon, it just bugs me.
I think I will wait a little while to 4 link it. My wife wants one now too, so I will wait until she gets hers to really tear into it. I did change to 12T pinions and it is a lot better crawling. I need to find a 72T spur for it now though. And put spools in it.

[kap06]

well, the pede has smaller tires than the E-maxx. the hi toqrue servo of traxas has about 80 oz of torque, but since the EVX only puts out 5 volts, it doesn't actually put out 80 oz.

also, since the stampede has alot of kickup, what with it being 2wd, the tires have less friction when the tires turn.

[JeepFan]

Putting bearings in the bellcranks helps too. My bushings wore into the posts and then it would barely turn.

[kap06]

i ran my stock steering system for over two years (16 months with stocker, 6 months with CS70MG, and another 2 months with dual CS70MG) and the bushings didn't ware into the posts, although they did scratch the anodizing off of the posts.

i run the pro-line kit now and it is smoooth like buttah.