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notmanywords · 02-09-2013, 01:16 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 01:36 PM

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

How to check Shifting Servo settings

a couple helpful threads

Knytemare · 02-09-2013, 01:46 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 04:42 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 05:15 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 06:14 PM

I agree witn notmanywords ME NO LIKEY SHIFTING SERVO!

rocresq · 02-09-2013, 06:48 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 07:21 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 08:00 PM

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

notmanywords · 02-09-2013, 08:34 PM

i dont know thats what im trying to find out

rocresq · 02-09-2013, 08:36 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 08:48 PM

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 · 02-09-2013, 10:22 PM

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 · 02-10-2013, 06:18 PM

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

zonkerd · 02-10-2013, 06:25 PM

checked my end points before i ran it and still only lasted 5min

going to get a new servo tomorrow

ibeamranger · 02-10-2013, 06:41 PM

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 · 02-10-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

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 · 02-10-2013, 08:25 PM

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

sally1800 · 02-10-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

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 · 02-10-2013, 09:04 PM

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

02-09-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	shifting servo 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

02-09-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
SubyJeff Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: hlkl Posts: 75	Re: shifting servo http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vater...er-owners.html How to check Shifting Servo settings a couple helpful threads

02-09-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
Knytemare Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 728	Re: shifting servo 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.

02-09-2013, 04:42 PM	#4
isac Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Apache Junction Posts: 96	Re: shifting servo 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

02-09-2013, 06:14 PM	#6
isac Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Apache Junction Posts: 96	Re: shifting servo I agree witn notmanywords ME NO LIKEY SHIFTING SERVO!

02-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#5
notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	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

02-09-2013, 06:48 PM	#7
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Re: shifting servo 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.

02-09-2013, 07:21 PM	#8
notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	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

02-09-2013, 08:00 PM	#9
Norcal_GIT_r Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Sierras. Posts: 655	Re: shifting servo It sounds like they need to warranty all these burned up servos. Is the shift servo standard size or is it a mini?

02-09-2013, 08:34 PM	#10
notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	Re: shifting servo i dont know thats what im trying to find out

02-09-2013, 08:36 PM	#11
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Re: shifting servo 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

02-09-2013, 08:48 PM	#12
GRIMGREG Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 496	Re: shifting servo 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.

02-09-2013, 10:22 PM	#13
notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	Re: shifting servo 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

02-10-2013, 06:18 PM	#14
ibeamranger Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ventura county Posts: 11	Re: shifting servo These servo's suck, I bought two twin hammers and the servo's both blew up in 5 min.

02-10-2013, 06:25 PM	#15
zonkerd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: roseville Posts: 2,024	Re: shifting servo checked my end points before i ran it and still only lasted 5min going to get a new servo tomorrow

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02-10-2013, 06:41 PM	#16
ibeamranger Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ventura county Posts: 11	Re: shifting servo 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

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notmanywords Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarskville/ but now back in Ohio Posts: 69	Go into Pham thread he shows a different servo for the shifting

02-10-2013, 09:04 PM	#20
nissan_driver24 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 667	Re: shifting servo 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

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