Thanks for posting this. I just got the same servo and the difference is dramatic. I did put a little bend in the link as well. I can get up rocks I couldn't before because of the extra torque. Thanks!
Waite till you see the mods that I have put on mine. I also ordered a high torque servo the MG959. I'll be posting a video once I get everything in and installed. Great vid Steve.!!
😁 Cool, make sure to set your steering duel rate adjustments so the steering don't turn to far because if you don't it will cause the CVD drives to pop around and bind at full steering and can cause them to break... make it turn as much as possible so when your giving it some throttle at full turn it sounds smooth without any popping hard clicking sounds. this servo is much more powerful so it should steer much better on the rocks... also see my bump steer mod video ... use the stock servo steering horn and grind the raised lump off flat and then put the steering rod on and it will correct this models bad bump steer problem. Thanks for watching.
@@ShenRC great tips. I take it this servo does not require a BEC. I understand some servos do so that you get the proper voltage/amps they need. Or upgrade to an ESC that delivers more. Thanks, I'll start the mods soon.
@@Homeracingworld Hi you can add a BEC if you want I am running mine without it and it seems fine. I did add a glitch buster I made to help out with the power a bit but I think you will be fine with just plugging it in and running it if you experience any power outs to the servo you can always add a cheap $6.00 Bec.
👍 Thanks , It runs so much better now after doing the things I have done to it. You will like it it looks so nice the body is awesome looking and the wheels, It looks real nice out on the trail.
😁👍 Thanks bud, It has super steering now!! I like this rig it may not be on par with a TRX4 sport but tinkering with it making it much better than stock that's what I love to do.
😁👍 Thanks for the tip, I know about this already but I just never did it for some reason I think it's because my side metal chassis rails are getting so scuffed up already I am worried what would happen if I raised the sliders even higher up.. The spot I run has lots of rocks bunched up that hit into the trucks bottoms like crazy..who knows one day I may try it. did not even do it on my trx4 yet also 👍Thanks for watching.
Hi I ran it a lot you just got make sure you set the steering throw up properly you don't want it over steering making the CVD drives binding to much or it will blow em.
On! also, is the pump steer still there or did it correct itself?. let us know. if you don't know what I am talking about look at youtube (Redcat gan8 scout II - Free steering Mod). Thanks
That servo you have doesn't have metal gears. How durable do you think it will be over time? Are there other servos with metal gears that will give me that wide sweep of steering?
@@ShenRC Thank you! I just ordered it, and look forward to having a stronger servo that also cures that lack of steering range problem. I appreciate it. :)
@@LeftenantMalachi Your welcome..remember dial the steering out to the spot you want it to turn and don't make it turn to much or you can damage the cvd drive and stuff.
It's a great rig but the trx4 sport does a bit better. But the new V2 is out now and is better than my version 1 it has lots of upgrade parts on it..it still won't be as good off road as the trx4 sport but if your crawling you will like the gen 8 and if you like the body I say get the gen 8. Thanks for watching.
😁👍 Cool, remember to bend the front steering rod and also use the radios steering DR to dial some out because it turns it real far. Thank you for watching.
Great upgrade, however in some cases when you change out a servo you're suppose to adjust your end points on each side of the servo turns. Otherwise if your servo is over steering that's when you start stressing the servo and you start breaking stuff. Just a friendly tip.✌🏼😎
@@RcBasherBoi COOl! Yea these cheap RTR radios only have steering DR I turned that down to dial out some steering because it turns to much now but you do get much more steering over the stock set up now so that's great!
I use those 20kg China servos on all my slashes and crawlers too. I've never had one die on me yet .... So far. All the stock servos in my cars and trucks burnt out in a month or so. The traxxas ones did last longer than my crawler stock servos.
@@stinky3shoes491 Hi no it's red , I always though the blue was waterproof but guy's say these red ones are also? the ads for the red one say waterproof check the link out in my video description.
@@ShenRC yea most of them are. The one I buy is 22$ . great vid bro. Keep up the hard work. I'm go crawling this weekend with a friend that just bought a bronco trx4. I'm break out my k5 . gonna try to make a few videos.
That's awesome thanks for the info. I ordered this same servo last week but was unsure about it, I believe you are the second person I've seen use this servo. Any videos up with the new Servo in use?
Hi bud, I tested it in the back yard on some rocks and it worked great! I only made one video showing my moded flat skid plate , I have a bunch of video left to post up of the gen 8 in stock for still.
dang what that servo did!! this is kinda scary but.... Gabriel Silvaz put WPL RTR tires in a bag wet with the fingernail polish remover (protein enriched stuff NOT straight acetone!) for 1/2 hour, followed by 6 hours bagged with WD-40, they came out 1/8" to 3/16" taller and a whole lot softer too! know it could be a HUGE mistake with some types of rubber, he was pretty brave-n-crazy, even with WPL RTR tires so undesirable and so inexpensive.
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Thanks for posting this. I just got the same servo and the difference is dramatic. I did put a little bend in the link as well. I can get up rocks I couldn't before because of the extra torque. Thanks!
Yes it makes a huge difference for sure. Thank you for watching and posting a comment.
Nice tip on getting the body to line up and make it easier to put on, thanks Steve. 😎 Thumbs up for that one. 👍🚙
😁Right on your welcome!
Wow! Looks like a drift car from Japan with that steering 👍👍👍👍👍
😁 Thanks it works like a charm!
Awesome advice on how to get the body on right every time! Thanks!
👍 You welcome, Thank you for watching.
Waite till you see the mods that I have put on mine. I also ordered a high torque servo the MG959. I'll be posting a video once I get everything in and installed. Great vid Steve.!!
😁👍 Cool!! It's fun tinkering around with the Gen 8 and improving it. Thanks for watching.
Very good tips and excellent upgrade !! Nice job .
👍 Thank you very much.
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Just ordered that servo. I have seen some tips on using magnets for the body. Well I have plenty of those to spare :) GREAT VIDEO.
😁 Cool, make sure to set your steering duel rate adjustments so the steering don't turn to far because if you don't it will cause the CVD drives to pop around and bind at full steering and can cause them to break... make it turn as much as possible so when your giving it some throttle at full turn it sounds smooth without any popping hard clicking sounds. this servo is much more powerful so it should steer much better on the rocks... also see my bump steer mod video ... use the stock servo steering horn and grind the raised lump off flat and then put the steering rod on and it will correct this models bad bump steer problem. Thanks for watching.
@@ShenRC great tips. I take it this servo does not require a BEC. I understand some servos do so that you get the proper voltage/amps they need. Or upgrade to an ESC that delivers more. Thanks, I'll start the mods soon.
@@Homeracingworld Hi you can add a BEC if you want I am running mine without it and it seems fine. I did add a glitch buster I made to help out with the power a bit but I think you will be fine with just plugging it in and running it if you experience any power outs to the servo you can always add a cheap $6.00 Bec.
Dude I did the the same servo after just 2 runs and wow what a difference. Great idea with the straps thanks bud!
😎👍 Cool! Thank you
Great informational video...every little tip helps us new RC'ers just starting out....thanks for sharing
😁👍 Thank you, thanks for watching.
Great job Steve 😀👍👍. Gen8 looking great 👍👌.
😉👊 Thank you bro!
Man that’s crazy the difference in the steering. Great mods
😁👍 Thanks it's much better now.
Wow all those mods and tricks are great! Definitely will refer back to this if I ever get one.
👍 Thanks , It runs so much better now after doing the things I have done to it. You will like it it looks so nice the body is awesome looking and the wheels, It looks real nice out on the trail.
nicely done steve have fun RCing
😉👍 Thanks bud.
Crazy steering throw now! Those servos rock! Like how you smoothed out the center hump. Rig is looking good man!
😁 Thanks It's so much better now.
That turning angle with the new servo is incredible! Great vid! 👍👍
😁👍 Thanks worked like a charm.
Great Mods bro! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You've got my 1+
Much appreciated!
Very creative and got some real good steering out of it for sure
😁 Thanks that servo works awesome for this gen 8!
@@ShenRC that's def 47 degrees of steering.
@@dwaynebaker8733 😁👍 Yes and I have the steering DR turned down in the video because it turns to much! Crazy but SWEET!
Looks good a lot better turning radius now. I want one of these trucks
😁👍It's pretty good once you do a few little tweaks and mods to it. Thanks
Very nice Steve. 👍😃👍 I’ll need to remember these mods when I get mine. 👍😃👍
😁👍 Thanks, make sure you get the servo I linked for the steering it goes 270 degrees stock ones go 180 only.
I'm late to the party! Great mods, thanks for posting.
Glad you like them!
Another great set of tips, mods and upgrades Steve. Keep'em coming dude.
😁 Thanks for the kind words.
wicked crazy difference in the steering now huh...wow! some great mods & tips going on here Brother, good job!
😁👍 Thanks man, thanks for watching.
Nice mod and upgrades video Steve. Good job 👍
😁👍Cool thanks, I just want to help others get the G8 running better.
You are really working this chassis. That servo helped so much!
😁👍 Thanks bud, It has super steering now!! I like this rig it may not be on par with a TRX4 sport but tinkering with it making it much better than stock that's what I love to do.
Raise your rock sliders with longer hardware and spacers. About 1/4”. Trim that much off the body in that area. Better clearance, nice rig!
😁👍 Thanks for the tip, I know about this already but I just never did it for some reason I think it's because my side metal chassis rails are getting so scuffed up already I am worried what would happen if I raised the sliders even higher up.. The spot I run has lots of rocks bunched up that hit into the trucks bottoms like crazy..who knows one day I may try it. did not even do it on my trx4 yet also 👍Thanks for watching.
That is a sweet truck.
😁👍Thanks it looks great I am having a blast with it.
lets see it run specially while turning. I heard that it has a limit angle on the turn cause of the knuckles. hope to see it run. Thanks
Hi I ran it a lot you just got make sure you set the steering throw up properly you don't want it over steering making the CVD drives binding to much or it will blow em.
Nice work Steve! All great mods for sure. 👌🏻👍🏻
😁👍 Thank you very much.
Great upgrade video bro!
Awesome GEN8!
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😁👍 Thank you
Wow~ That's crazy steering
Nice tips ;-D
😁👍 Thanks bud, it's much better.
On! also, is the pump steer still there or did it correct itself?. let us know. if you don't know what I am talking about look at youtube (Redcat gan8 scout II - Free steering Mod). Thanks
Hi I show a mod i did to correct bump steer in another video.
That servo you have doesn't have metal gears. How durable do you think it will be over time? Are there other servos with metal gears that will give me that wide sweep of steering?
Hi this servo does have full metal gears.It's linked in my video description. Thanks for watching.
@@ShenRC Thank you! I just ordered it, and look forward to having a stronger servo that also cures that lack of steering range problem. I appreciate it. :)
@@LeftenantMalachi Your welcome..remember dial the steering out to the spot you want it to turn and don't make it turn to much or you can damage the cvd drive and stuff.
Great mods you did there Stevo, man that servo lock left and right pretty good now! :)
😁👍👍 Much better! Thanks
Great explanation 👍! With that upgrades, this will be an awesome crawler!
😁👍 Thanks it sure is... way better now than out of the box!
Do you think with these mods it competes well with the trx4 Sport? This looks so much better.
It's a great rig but the trx4 sport does a bit better. But the new V2 is out now and is better than my version 1 it has lots of upgrade parts on it..it still won't be as good off road as the trx4 sport but if your crawling you will like the gen 8 and if you like the body I say get the gen 8. Thanks for watching.
More great info and tips. Sweet video man 👍👍
😁👍 Thank you friend.
I ordered the servo. Thanks again.
😁👍 Cool, remember to bend the front steering rod and also use the radios steering DR to dial some out because it turns it real far. Thank you for watching.
Awesome I subscribed to your channel 👍👍👍
👍 Thanks!
Very good tips,thumbs up and subbed!
😎👍 Cool! Thanks for watching.
Great info. The Redcat I have is modified quit a bit. But I've had no issues with it at all. Would like to get one of the newer ones.
😁👍 Gen 7? get the redcat portal axle kit it will probably run better than the gen 8!
I fixed my skid plate bump for $13 by just ordering the axe edition center pan from redcat.
Yep redcat finally made a flat skid..at least they listen to there buyers and make improvements. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing great tips
😁👊 Welcome bro!
Great tips and mods as always ...
😁👍 Thank you very much.
Great upgrade, however in some cases when you change out a servo you're suppose to adjust your end points on each side of the servo turns. Otherwise if your servo is over steering that's when you start stressing the servo and you start breaking stuff. Just a friendly tip.✌🏼😎
😁 Did that dude must not have watched it fully ... it's all good 👍
@@ShenRC : I must of missed it. I did watch your entire video.✌
@@RcBasherBoi COOl! Yea these cheap RTR radios only have steering DR I turned that down to dial out some steering because it turns to much now but you do get much more steering over the stock set up now so that's great!
Nice mods and video 👍
😁👍 Thanks Bud.
Great mods man!
😉👍 Thank you very much.
That's awesome Steve definitely going to try WD-40 next time 🐢🐢👍👏👏👏👏
😁👍 Thanks, Good tips all in one video! Let me know how it goes!
Those are some great mods and upgrade bud👍😁
😁👍 Thanks bud!!
I use those 20kg China servos on all my slashes and crawlers too. I've never had one die on me yet .... So far. All the stock servos in my cars and trucks burnt out in a month or so. The traxxas ones did last longer than my crawler stock servos.
😁👍 Yea they cant be beat I think I got this one for only $16.99! BEAUTY!
@@ShenRC did u get the waterproof one? I get the blue one.
@@stinky3shoes491 Hi no it's red , I always though the blue was waterproof but guy's say these red ones are also? the ads for the red one say waterproof check the link out in my video description.
@@ShenRC yea most of them are. The one I buy is 22$ . great vid bro. Keep up the hard work. I'm go crawling this weekend with a friend that just bought a bronco trx4. I'm break out my k5 . gonna try to make a few videos.
@@stinky3shoes491 😁👍COOL! have FUN out on the rocks and trails!
Hey what's your opinion on those servos now that you've had it awhile? Do they hold up and have decent power?
For the price you can't get a better crawler servo...Mine been working great. Thanks
Cool thanks
That's good review~! How atout this model size? Compare to Trx4 or SCX10 ii??^^
😁👍 Thanks they all are about the same size the chassis and wheel base.
@@ShenRC Thank you for your reply~!^^
good work 👍
👌 Thanks bud!
That's awesome thanks for the info. I ordered this same servo last week but was unsure about it, I believe you are the second person I've seen use this servo. Any videos up with the new Servo in use?
Hi bud, I tested it in the back yard on some rocks and it worked great! I only made one video showing my moded flat skid plate , I have a bunch of video left to post up of the gen 8 in stock for still.
On the 2nd run Redcat seems to be greasing the gears properly
😁👍Yes I noticed that, it's good they listened to the people and fix the problems. Thanks for watching.
Hi Steve, awesome
👌 Thanks man!
do you have to wash off the wd40 ?
Hi no let it soak in a bit and if it's to oily pat it off with a rag a bit, I never had to wipe it off I let it soak in a bit.
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😁👍👍Thank you.
At the Max stering angle the wheels still turning or it creats any issue with the CV axles?
Hi a little bit but nothing bad but you definitely have to adjust steering DR and not use 100% it turns much to sharp. Thanks for watching.
cool stuff man
😁👍 Thank you
@@ShenRC your welcome
Nice tips dude
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dang what that servo did!!
this is kinda scary but.... Gabriel Silvaz put WPL RTR tires in a bag wet with the fingernail polish remover (protein enriched stuff NOT straight acetone!) for 1/2 hour, followed by 6 hours bagged with WD-40, they came out 1/8" to 3/16" taller and a whole lot softer too! know it could be a HUGE mistake with some types of rubber, he was pretty brave-n-crazy, even with WPL RTR tires so undesirable and so inexpensive.
😁👍 LOL! i did something like that with slot car tires once and when I looked at them they got like 4 times the size!
Is it the 180 or 270 degree servo?
Hi I have it linked in my description you can go check it out It's the 270 servo. THANK YOU
Thanks for the link.
👍 Your welcome thanks for watching.
You should move your 4 link bars
Hi Why should I do that it's working great and I don't want to mess up the trucks geometry. Thanks for watching.
All the mods are cool,is the $20 servo strong,love the show👍👍
😁👍 Thanks and yes much stronger than the stock one.
But how does it steer under load/power...that’s the key. The Gen 8 still will not get the 47degree they claim.
😁👍 Works like a charm this servo I linked is stronger than the stock one also. Thanks for watching.
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I find when I use a Savox they have more swing than normal.
😁 Yea this one definitely has more than the stock redcat servo! Thanks bud.
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😁👍 Thank you.
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Hi yes I know about this mod but just never bothered to do it to mine. Thank you very much.
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