Smarttech Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looks like my servo has packed up after 2 months so looking to upgrade. I see some run duel servo and others run high power singles. Im running a 7.4v lipo and am after advice on the best way to go as new to all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I've gone for a spektrum 9020 not cheap at £150 but proven good enough to rub on its own (search YouTube) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarttech Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Budget? Not looking to break the bank but at the same point I would rather pay out for something that will last. Not in to false economy and buying cheap and then having to buy twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I've got dual hitec, dual Savox, single spectrum and single Tonnie. The tonngawa servo runs on 3s and I've not used it in anger yet but it's amazingly fast and powerful, the dual servo set ups are also fast and very reliable. The one that's really impressing me is the 9020 Spektrum. I like it that much, I've bought another for the next truck I buy... Probably the FFFIIIIDDDDDD DRAGON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris2258 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Got the 9020 & 9010 on my 5t can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarttech Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Harris2258 said: Got the 9020 & 9010 on my 5t can't fault them. I'm guessing the 9010 replaces the throttle/brake servo. Is this also more powerful ? If I set my brakes up so they only just make contact they are pretty crap but don't like having them set so it won't free wheel. If I buy a 9010 as well will this give more braking power or do I need to look at a brake upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Standard throttle servo is more than man enough for the job. You should use a brace between servo and brakes, the threshold one is superb! BTW Got a brand new one for sale in the FS section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Carpmart said: Standard throttle servo is more than man enough for the job. You should use a brace between servo and brakes, the threshold one is superb! BTW Got a brand new one for sale in the FS section... Rock armour H... not threshold Standard throttle servo is good enough to lock up the breaks so no need to upgrade that... These new spectrum servos, if they last well then they will be great! Tonnie servo is great but you need a mount and dual servos are a pain to set up. This is definitelythe way to go (spectrum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1234 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Spektrum 9020 for sure, just wish they would come down in price a bit A mate has raced with twin savox, twin hitec, the big hitec 1000 and the big uber tonegawa and has now swapped to a single 9020 and reckons that is better than all of them. At my last race meet my twin savox set up was red hot after a 15 min race whereas another mates 9020 was still stone cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 S9020 on the way, seems to be limited stock in the UK - which is contributing to the high price. I've seen almost £20 difference between the least/most expensive - with only those selling at the top end having any in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarttech Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Got to put ordering mine off for a week or so as just spent far to much money on my real car so as much as I want it back up and working the toys come second ! Edited March 31, 2016 by Smarttech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 34 minutes ago, Bunny_Basher said: S9020 on the way, seems to be limited stock in the UK - which is contributing to the high price. I've seen almost £20 difference between the least/most expensive - with only those selling at the top end having any in stock Freeprawn have just received a delivery of 9020's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Received my s9020 from freeprawn yesterday cracking service as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I bought one of my 9020's from Freprawn too... Great service as usual! The only thing I would say is that the 9020 is not the fastest of servo's... Edited March 31, 2016 by Carpmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 On 25 March 2016 at 18:41, (-:AD:-) said: Rock armour H... not threshold Standard throttle servo is good enough to lock up the breaks so no need to upgrade that... These new spectrum servos, if they last well then they will be great! Tonnie servo is great but you need a mount and dual servos are a pain to set up. This is definitelythe way to go (spectrum) You're 100% correct Ant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saviown Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 6 minutes ago, Carpmart said: I bought one of my 9020's from Freprawn too... Great service as usual! The only thing I would say is that the 9020 is not the fastest of servo's... what voltage did you run it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Saviown - run it 2s LiPo.... My comment is based on using mine on 2s... It's OK speed, just not as fast as others... Edited March 31, 2016 by Carpmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Noj said: Freeprawn have just received a delivery of 9020's... I know, my order was placed on Tue I could have ordered one elsewhere for £140 collected (not in stock), but being the sort that wants my stuff now, I ended up paying nearer the £160 (incl P&P). Edited March 31, 2016 by Bunny_Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saviown Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Just now, Carpmart said: Saviown - run it 2s LiPo thanks, that's what voltage I will run in the x5, does it come with a double alloy arm or is that a separate item? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 38 minutes ago, saviown said: thanks, that's what voltage I will run in the x5, does it come with a double alloy arm or is that a separate item? Separate item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Before I get home tonight, can someone please confirm if the stock Losi servo horn will fit the S9020 (15-spine?). I naively assumed that it would, but having seen a number of suppliers selling a 15-spine metal servo horn, starting to think that its another purchase I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 It fits perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeprawn Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 5 hours ago, Bunny_Basher said: I know, my order was placed on Tue I could have ordered one elsewhere for £140 collected (not in stock), but being the sort that wants my stuff now, I ended up paying nearer the £160 (incl P&P). Servo - £149.99 Interlink (Next day) deliver - £4.99 And you get £7.50 worth of bonus points too. Not really nearly £160 is it. Nige. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 How would the servo run on 3S with a BEC to drop it down to a constant 8.4v? Or waste of time? Nige I love your points system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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