Savox Servo

Shaun_23286 · #1 07-02-2010

I put a brand new Savox servo in my Cyber 10 today and gave it a little run up the track at worksop (nothing big, no jumps) and i didn't even do 2 laps before the servo decided it wanted to strip some teeth from the gears inside Has anybody else experienced this problem as i was advised that they are normally VERY good servo's.

bert digler · #2 07-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Shaun_23286

I put a brand new Savox servo in my Cyber 10 today and gave it a little run up the track at worksop (nothing big, no jumps) and i didn't even do 2 laps before the servo decided it wanted to strip some teeth from the gears inside Has anybody else experienced this problem as i was advised that they are normally VERY good servo's.

ring cml mate sounds like duff gear otherwise take it back to shop with receipt ask for your moneyback or replaced

Big G · #3 07-02-2010

I had the £26 one in my SC10 being totally abused and it's never failed. The truck even snapped its chassis during some jumping and the servo never hinted at failing.

MRD · #4 07-02-2010

Depends what Savox servo it is. The cheaper SC0252 has some plastic gears. Its the £50+ versions which are pretty much bomb proof.

wacattack · #5 07-02-2010

i recently got a new savox and it was broken out of the box. MB models had to replace it with a brand new one

Shaun_23286 · #6 07-02-2010

well i got mine from Apex Models and its's not the top of the line metal gear servo's, it is plastic gearing but still, surely it should'nt have done this after just 2 gentle laps, it was literally just on the flat no jumps no high speeds. It was basically just making sure everything worked as i have only put all the electrics in it today.

Think i will give Apex a ring and see what they can do, maybe its worth putting a little too it and calling the deffierence for the better metal geared servo, just like you suggested

Beanie · #7 07-02-2010

Where the EPA's set right? Too far and maybe it was stressing the servo/gears?

Neil Skull · #8 07-02-2010

Most new servo failures are due to the endpoints not being set correctly.
Did you check this when you installed it?

telboy · #9 07-02-2010

I set the endpoints for him.

they were miles from being stressed. I did jump it a few times, but nowt abusive as such. I've had placky geared servos last longer than this one.

Should last longer than a few mins gentle running.
Certainly worth checking with shop.

steelie600 · #10 07-02-2010

Personally id never ever use a plastic geared servo in anything as your only asking for trouble. the £28 savox range are very good but the £60ers are bullet proof!!

Shaun_23286 · #11 07-02-2010

When your on a budget though you have to settle for the cheaper servo. Im only just getting back into racing and had to buy ALL new stuff (apart from the buggy) and i told my girlfriend racing is not that expensive