danzul90 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Does any one have a clue as to why my steering doesn't return to zero? What i mean by this is regardless of trim settings or where i set the steering arm on the servo, if i turn left and release the wheel the wheels return OK but don't sit dead straight, they are maybe 10 - 20% out still turning to the left. If i dial that out with the trim on the tx then i get the same issue when i turn right. do i have to settle for a bit out on both side? or is it a set-up thing with suspension? Many thanks Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 What car, on what surface and which steering servo? Does this happen when the vehicle is held off the ground, or only when on the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Check for binding in the steering, once disconnected from the servo, it flop about freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Have you hit anything? If you have no adjustment, the steering might be 'sticky'. You might have had an impact and bent something - give it a good 'once over'. If you cannot get to straight ahead, which I presume is what you mean, I would remove the servo horn off the servo, then see how the steering moves - is it free-moving? If not, WHY NOT? Can you repair / replace / reposition what has moved? Now, set the radio set - Tx / Rx - on, reset the Tx to zero, and position the servo horn as close to straight ahead as you can. Now, trim the steering to straight ahead. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Knackered steering servo is my guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Its a Thunder tiger tomahawk VX. It happens when in the air and on the ground. I have rolled it a few times but have checked the car over and as far as i can see there is absolutely nothing visibly wrong with the car. Its the standard servo. I have already removed the horn and rest everything twice so i am guessing its a faulty servo. I have a spare couple so i will have to swap it over and see if there is any difference. It does drive straight but constantly needs a small amount of steering input to keep it straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysmini Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If it has one, check the servo saver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yes it has a servo saver, what should i be checking for? just that its moving freely and clear of muck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 It should be relatively tight and permit accurate movement - to a point. Only when there is a fair amount of resistance, it permits movement other than the intended steering - to save the servo from getting damaged - if that makes sense, If its sloppy, you'll have terrible control of your steering. A bit like those 'old American cars' with the actors sawing away at the steering and it still goes straight! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danzul90 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 yes that makes perfect sense. Thanks. I will have another look tomorrow before work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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