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4RnrRick · 03-08-2005, 11:11 AM

I'm thinking about getting a couple servo savers for my Clod. But are they all created equally? What are the differences and what is best for these high torque servos that we use for crawling?

TwistedCreations · 03-08-2005, 11:38 AM

nope... some are weaker than others and give alot more play. the Kimbrough savers are the best ones i have used

Ace · 03-08-2005, 12:35 PM

I use one's that are spec'd for 1/8 gas trucks. The kimbrough black 1/8 scale work good.

badger · 03-08-2005, 12:42 PM

What's a servo saver?

AdamF · 03-08-2005, 12:50 PM

They have different springs in them. Some are stiffer than others, giving you stronger steering. I bought one of the gas servo savers, and I hated it, turned my steering to mush. But I might go back to them, im tired of wrecking servos.

EeePee · 03-08-2005, 01:27 PM

I mentioned in your other thread, I've stacked springs on a cheap one to stiffen it up.
Sure it still has some mush, but again, it beats spending money over and over again.

4RnrRick · 03-08-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

..... it beats spending money over and over again.

Thats what I'm hoping!!

Is this the one you guys are refering to?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXS361&P=ML

#LXS361 Kimbrough Gas Car/Truck Servo Saver, $6.29 ea.

or this one?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXND49&P=ML

#LXND49 Kimbrough Servo Saver Mid-Size w/Holes, $5.29 ea.

AdamF · 03-08-2005, 02:31 PM

Do they make any metal splined savers? I stripped my last saver.

JasonInAugusta · 03-08-2005, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RnrRick

Thats what I'm hoping!!

Is this the one you guys are refering to?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXS361&P=ML

#LXS361 Kimbrough Gas Car/Truck Servo Saver, $6.29 ea.

or this one?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXND49&P=ML

#LXND49 Kimbrough Servo Saver Mid-Size w/Holes, $5.29 ea.

First link is the best one out there. Kimbrough #124.

badger · 03-08-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

First link is the best one out there. Kimbrough #124.

Yep, those are the best ones! I have a bunch of them in my tool box. Once I switched to aluminum servo horns I will never use servo savers again. I do not strip the servo gears or the servo horn teeth, and I abuse the shit out of my rigs.

SR5Dave · 03-09-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

What's a servo saver?

x2... I hate em. The Ofna 1:8 scale ones are supposed to be fairly firm though.

Ace · 03-09-2005, 04:19 PM

I run the savers when playing and use plastic oversized arms when at a comp.

MoabCrawler13 · 03-09-2005, 04:31 PM

Badger, which aluminum servo arms do you use?

SR5Dave · 03-09-2005, 11:25 PM

Search for Ofna Servo Savers on THobbies; those are what Kev runs w/ giant tracs and 5995's... They seem pretty firm for him.

a_vdk · 03-10-2005, 03:25 AM

NOT

I have Airtronics 200 oz. servo's and will not be using saver's. I hope they will hold up

jason · 03-10-2005, 03:48 AM

I am sick of spending money on servos, so for my new rig I just ordered a set of the kimbroughs. I know it puts me at a disadvantage in a comp, but I am sick and tired of buying new servos after every event.

BENDER · 03-10-2005, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jason

I am sick of spending money on servos, so for my new rig I just ordered a set of the kimbroughs. I know it puts me at a disadvantage in a comp, but I am sick and tired of buying new servos after every event.

My feelings exactly. Servo savers on analog servos from here on out for me.

TwistedCreations · 03-10-2005, 06:49 AM

yep, i had ran kimbroughs' savers on my last RC and never had a problem. I decided to take them off on my current one and have fried 2 servos. so now that i have new servos, the savers are going back on. if it creates a little too much play, owell

bulletproofcustoms · 03-10-2005, 07:06 AM

damn this is some good reading especially since I forgot to even consider a saver especially now that I sheld out for that 333oz servo and im using the stock arm that came with the servo I think Ill try out the kimbrough....

heres some that ive tried

SR5Dave · 03-10-2005, 08:56 AM

I wish everyone could get the same Blue Birds that I have... Mine are troopers!

03-10-2005, 03:25 AM	#15
a_vdk Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Watching U Sleep Posts: 156	Servo Saver Lover! NOT I have Airtronics 200 oz. servo's and will not be using saver's. I hope they will hold up

03-08-2005, 11:11 AM	#1
4RnrRick Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: www.ORCRC.com Posts: 693	Are all servo savers equal? I'm thinking about getting a couple servo savers for my Clod. But are they all created equally? What are the differences and what is best for these high torque servos that we use for crawling?

03-08-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	nope... some are weaker than others and give alot more play. the Kimbrough savers are the best ones i have used

03-08-2005, 12:35 PM	#3
Ace Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 901	I use one's that are spec'd for 1/8 gas trucks. The kimbrough black 1/8 scale work good.

03-08-2005, 12:42 PM	#4
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	What's a servo saver?

03-08-2005, 12:50 PM	#5
AdamF RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,673	They have different springs in them. Some are stiffer than others, giving you stronger steering. I bought one of the gas servo savers, and I hated it, turned my steering to mush. But I might go back to them, im tired of wrecking servos.

03-08-2005, 01:27 PM	#6
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I mentioned in your other thread, I've stacked springs on a cheap one to stiffen it up. Sure it still has some mush, but again, it beats spending money over and over again.

03-08-2005, 02:31 PM	#8
AdamF RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,673	Do they make any metal splined savers? I stripped my last saver.

03-09-2005, 04:19 PM	#12
Ace Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 901	I run the savers when playing and use plastic oversized arms when at a comp.

03-09-2005, 04:31 PM	#13
MoabCrawler13 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Heber, Utah Posts: 87	Badger, which aluminum servo arms do you use?

03-09-2005, 11:25 PM	#14
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Search for Ofna Servo Savers on THobbies; those are what Kev runs w/ giant tracs and 5995's... They seem pretty firm for him.

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03-10-2005, 03:48 AM	#16
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	I am sick of spending money on servos, so for my new rig I just ordered a set of the kimbroughs. I know it puts me at a disadvantage in a comp, but I am sick and tired of buying new servos after every event.

03-10-2005, 06:49 AM	#18
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	yep, i had ran kimbroughs' savers on my last RC and never had a problem. I decided to take them off on my current one and have fried 2 servos. so now that i have new servos, the savers are going back on. if it creates a little too much play, owell

03-10-2005, 07:06 AM	#19
bulletproofcustoms Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boobslando, florida Posts: 323	damn this is some good reading especially since I forgot to even consider a saver especially now that I sheld out for that 333oz servo and im using the stock arm that came with the servo I think Ill try out the kimbrough.... heres some that ive tried

03-10-2005, 08:56 AM	#20
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	I wish everyone could get the same Blue Birds that I have... Mine are troopers!

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