What Servo

[philly]

Having stripped the 'El Cheepo' steering servo in my XXX-CR yesterday, I need to replace it!
I have 2 Losi servos, which I think are made by JR, One is heavy duty the other is high torque.

Really, I'm wondering are these any good in your opinion or should I bite the bullet and get something a little more Newby proof!

[jim76]

to be honest in a 2wd you would be better with a high speed servo. the high torque is only really needed for 4wd or trucks.

i had a KO 2113, high speed with plastic gears, and the 2123, same spec with metal gears (more reliable). You can get these on ebay for about £35 or less.

Or try one of the new bluebird servos, they are normally around £35 new and the specs look pretty good for the money

[Oscar]

KO seem to be quite popular, but also quite pricey. I have run them for ages with few problems.
If you want something bomb proof, try the Sanwa ERG range, various speed/torque versions are available, Still not cheap (circa £50-60 new on ebay), but you'll unlikely ever have to buy another

[PaulRotheram]

Bluebird servos are very good, very reasonably priced, strong, torquey and are more than quick enough. the 617 is a very good servo.. I run one in both my cars and am more than happy with them. I think Jimmy has ran one of these in his last two review cars also.

Originally Posted by jim76

2123, same spec with metal gears (more reliable). You can get these on ebay for about £35 or less.

You show me where you can get them for £35 or less, and i'll be more than willing to be slapped with a kipper.

2123 servos are expensive, even when second hand as they are very good, reliable and last a life time.

[jim76]

[quote=Paul

You show me where you can get them for £35 or less, and i'll be more than willing to be slapped with a kipper.

2123 servos are expensive, even when second hand as they are very good, reliable and last a life time.[/quote]

give me a kipper then!!! I bought mine on ebay for under £35 second hand. My 2113 was under £30, but i have since replaced the gears with a metal set.
Just have to be lucky who you are bidding against i suppose!

[mole2k]

I run a Hi-tech 5925MG although that would be overkill for a 2wd buggy really.

[ashleyb4]

I agree with paul i have the blue bird 617 i think and it is meatl geared speed:0.10 and is only 25 quid i payed 40 for aJR servo that was plastic geared and speedo pf only 2.16.

Bargain if you ask me.

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[jimmy]

bluebird 617 is pretty good for the money yeah

[antnee]

look at the top on on this page
http://www.servoshop.co.uk/index.php...995&area=Servo

Dimensions (mm): 20.0 x 40.0 x 36.5
Weight (grams): 55.0
Speed (sec): 0.13
Torque (Kg.cm): 9.40
Ball Raced: Yes

and all for £15 , ive got 2 one in my T2 and one had been in my BL rustler till i sold it and will go in the custom model

[Col]

I see people like spending money!!.
Just run either of the servo's that you already have - as a newbie you'll probably not notice the benefit of a decent servo (no offense intended...) and as you improve, think about upgrading then (or if you break both the ones you've got)

[paulc]

hi guys who sells the bluebird servos would'nt mined trying one out and the 617 would be ok for four wheel drive

cheers paul