shifting servo

[notmanywords]

im gonna get one once my taxes come back, and i keep reading about the shifting servo not being right. whats wrong with it? and would just putting a new servo fix it? if so what kind of servo to use? like a mini or a steering or high torque kind? and info on this would be great

[SubyJeff]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vater...er-owners.html

How to check Shifting Servo settings

a couple helpful threads

[Knytemare]

I think we're gonna have to have a sticky on just how to check and set the EPA's on the shift servo. I've run 2 full packs through mine and have shifted a lot during the running of it and have had no issues.

[isac]

Shoot ur lucky I didn't even get to drive, heard about problem so I was tryin to set it and kaput. Idk if it my fault or not , been shiftin it with finger other than that this thing is sick

[notmanywords]

So I think they need to recall all the servos and give them better ones and that's a big reason why I don't want to buy one

[isac]

I agree witn notmanywords ME NO LIKEY SHIFTING SERVO!

[rocresq]

Seriously this car rips. I put 2.2 rock claws on mine and have been ripping around all day. I've put 4 batteries through it and another one charging now. With stock gearing and 5" tires this thing seem as fast as my vxl slash 4x4. Nothing gets hot and seems pretty rugged. A new shift servo for under $30 and its golden. Or spend 2 hours toying with the stock servo tuning it like I did with mine. Mine is all stock electronics on 2.2's. My Slash didnt have all these features and was priced about the same. The only difference is that I sold my slash 4x4s (both) a month after I bought them and I will keep this one.

[notmanywords]

Yea but the slash and this rig are 2 totally different kind. And I bet with you slash just like mine you charged the battery and went not like this where you charge the battery and go and then have to mess with that servo or buy another so far that's the biggest draw back from this

[Norcal_GIT_r]

It sounds like they need to warranty all these burned up servos.
Is the shift servo standard size or is it a mini?

[notmanywords]

i dont know thats what im trying to find out

[rocresq]

actually the slash lasted about 30 minutes before the centre drive shaft bearing blew, then I had to wait 2 weeks for replacement that wasn't covered under warranty. 2 weeks after that I had it on eBay

[GRIMGREG]

It sounds like they should have added some literiture in the box advising buyers to check EPAs, how to do so, and why. They probably should have put some sort of servo saver on them too, given how many seem to not be adjusted properly from the factory and are blowing servos. Especially with the number of these that will probably be sold to beginers.

[notmanywords]

theres a vid that tell how a briefly part on how to fix but thats it, and just since they have been out im sure alot have been sold and they need to fix it on the next batch and help the ones that have them already fix theres. take a servo from horzion hobby and make it work or order some from hobbypartz to fix them

[ibeamranger]

These servo's suck, I bought two twin hammers and the servo's both blew up in 5 min.

[zonkerd]

checked my end points before i ran it and still only lasted 5min going to get a new servo tomorrow

[ibeamranger]

The shift servo is a odd size, I went to 3 different hobby stores and nobody had that size. So if you find one that fits good please let me no..thanks

[Norcal_GIT_r]

Originally Posted by ibeamranger

The shift servo is a odd size, I went to 3 different hobby stores and nobody had that size. So if you find one that fits good please let me no..thanks

Great...Does anyone know the size of the servo?
Is there a way to get a standard sized servo to work?

[notmanywords]

Go into Pham thread he shows a different servo for the shifting

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by Norcal_GIT_r

Great...Does anyone know the size of the servo?
Is there a way to get a standard sized servo to work?

here what you need


HiTec RCD HS-225MG Mighty Mini BB MG Servo

[nissan_driver24]

Hitec HS-225MG is the best replacement shifter servo. BUT you will need to find a horn that would allow you to use the stock linkage or do what I did and make my own linkage. I also used a metal horn. Pictures are posted on the link below.

Pham's Vaterra Twin Hammers - SAY NO TO STOCK ELECTRONICS