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ser3100 · 10-01-2009, 08:48 AM

Im gonna be installing the HR dig here pretty soon and just wanted some feedback from whoever is running it. Im using the JR XS3 radio and the dig servo will be a Hitec 645MG. My question is this. Should i use the linkage that it comes with or would i be fine using a straight linkage using traxxas rod ends, balls and threaded rod. And whats your take on servo horns/savers vs. an aluminum servo arm for the dig. I bought the CKRC FT tranny servo mount so thats where the servo will be as of right now. Any insight would help. Thanks

ser3100 · 10-01-2009, 08:49 AM

CAn you guys please post pics of your HR dig setups? This would really help.

Greatscott · 10-01-2009, 02:17 PM

I am using Traxxas E-maxx shift linkage. The HR Dig comes with fuel tubing you have to cut and it is a pain to get it set up right, the Traxxas linkage was easy to set up. I'll post a pick later, I'm at work right now and can't get to Photobucket.

Greatscott · 10-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Here is my dig set up:

To make this work you'll need to bend the servo horn about 20deg, and you have to bind the linkage so it doesn't hit the spur gear.

ser3100 · 10-01-2009, 09:30 PM

I was thinking more along the lines of just ditching the whole wire and collar setup and going threaded rod with rod ends on both ends secured by 3mm hardware. I just think that wire thing looks too flimsy

Greatscott · 10-01-2009, 10:43 PM

Nope, it is faurly stout, and if you bend it you know you have something screwed up and risking your servo getting fried.

Sicario666 · 10-03-2009, 09:00 AM

thats a niiice lookin setup you got there...i like what youve done

10-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	Hot Racing Dig linkage question Im gonna be installing the HR dig here pretty soon and just wanted some feedback from whoever is running it. Im using the JR XS3 radio and the dig servo will be a Hitec 645MG. My question is this. Should i use the linkage that it comes with or would i be fine using a straight linkage using traxxas rod ends, balls and threaded rod. And whats your take on servo horns/savers vs. an aluminum servo arm for the dig. I bought the CKRC FT tranny servo mount so thats where the servo will be as of right now. Any insight would help. Thanks

10-01-2009, 08:49 AM	#2
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	CAn you guys please post pics of your HR dig setups? This would really help.

10-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
Greatscott I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,648	I am using Traxxas E-maxx shift linkage. The HR Dig comes with fuel tubing you have to cut and it is a pain to get it set up right, the Traxxas linkage was easy to set up. I'll post a pick later, I'm at work right now and can't get to Photobucket.

10-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
Greatscott I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,648	Here is my dig set up: To make this work you'll need to bend the servo horn about 20deg, and you have to bind the linkage so it doesn't hit the spur gear.

10-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#5
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	I was thinking more along the lines of just ditching the whole wire and collar setup and going threaded rod with rod ends on both ends secured by 3mm hardware. I just think that wire thing looks too flimsy

10-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#6
Greatscott I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,648	Nope, it is faurly stout, and if you bend it you know you have something screwed up and risking your servo getting fried.

10-03-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
Sicario666 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Jo Posts: 113	thats a niiice lookin setup you got there...i like what youve done

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