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phildogg · **steering question? -** 01.16.2009, 07:01 PM

ok installed a dx2.0 then had to install a y harness to get both servos plugged into the receiver. doesn't seem to turn as well. (might be my imagination.) Epa is set at 125, stock traxxas servos. does it loose any power running the 2 servos through the y harness compared to each having their own plug in like on the 4ch trx receiver?lmk
phil

E-Revonut · 01.16.2009, 07:08 PM

I'm using a y harness on my sr3100(?) Spektrum DSM2 rx. I have no issues with speed or power. Not sure what I have my end point at ( I'm in Albany, everything RC is in Syracuse still) My tx is the DX3R. Very happy with my set up.

phildogg · 01.16.2009, 07:31 PM

might be my imagination.LOL I'm going to install the optional steering stop and see if there is a big differance. too cold to run outside now anyway. thanx though.
phil

lincpimp · 01.16.2009, 07:37 PM

did you remove the horns and allow the servos to center them selves and then readjust the linkages when you changed the rx and radio? I find that you have to do that when running a new radio setup, as the servos will fight each other!

redshift · 01.16.2009, 08:09 PM

I finally convinced my buddy with a 3905 Maxx to lose one servo, and he admitted he should have done it sooner, it does turn faster with one and he noticed right away.

He just so happened to end up using the spare steering servo for the shifter when he bought the 2 speed kit. The kit came with the cheesy micro servo DOA, stripped before he even powered it up! I did think that was a bad idea on Traxxas' part the first time I saw the new 2 speed setup...

Consider eliminating one servo, and possibly upgrading that one servo. It will definetely reduce stress on your BEC if nothing else.

JThiessen · 01.16.2009, 08:26 PM

Phil - you know better by now!!!!

Get one good servo and call it done!

lincpimp · 01.16.2009, 09:47 PM

All I have to say is that a jr9100t will easily outperform any stock servo or pair of them. That is what I run in all of the trucks I have, and I could not be happier, it is a quiet servo with plenty of grunt and quick too.

phildogg · 01.16.2009, 09:53 PM

Ok guess I'll start looking for a good servo.
phil

hoovhartid · 01.17.2009, 12:48 AM

phildogg,

have you checked the rate?....

....next to your left thumb when holding the radio, you have 3 buttons. Buttons A and B are red and Button C is black....

...push button B to the right... it should be the steering rate... make sure its at 100%

just a suggestion, you had mentioned EPA, but not the rate, so I thought I'd throw it out there.