Thanks! I didn’t know this one! I just found your channel so I apologize for all the comments, I may have said this in another video but I am upgrading to a hobbywing max5 800kv b&M Mount/gears. 8000mah 80c batteries. So this will be something I will need to do. Keep making the vids! Thanks again!
No problem, thanks for the interaction! I have that Hobbywing Max5/800kv combo in my electric 5ive B and it's absolutely mental, I can't imagine how epic it would be in an Xmaxx haha! I jump my Xmaxxes too much so I'm doing what I can to keep the weight down as much as possible, so I just stick with the stock motor in them.
Just curious, how does this "tighten" anything? I can see it being useful if the hole the screw goes in is stripped, then you can do this to avoid replacing the part, but I don't see how it tightens it. I replaced mine with a treal servo saver anyway, but was curious just the same. I had tried adding shims to preload the spring more (about 2mm worth) and it helped the steering be a little less soft, but it was still too "wandering nomad" for my taste with 3.8" wheels/tires on it and got the treal saver which is far stiffer. Also have a better servo when the stock one dies as it likely will now since the saver is stiffer.
What does this exactly fix? I have the new wide Maxx and the only steering issue I have is it’s hard to center the trim. With TSM off, and the trim adjusted if I turn right then back straight, it will start to rear right a little. Makes it very hard to control at higher speeds.
This fixes the problem with the servo saver itself, which threads into plastic. I explain it better in the video itself. For your specific problem it could be that the servo gears are worn out, or you may have something binding in your steering. This fix could help as well, but there are a few reasons you'd see something like that happening.
How tight is tight? I was tightening it but there wasn't a place it felt like it needed to stop. Figured since it's plastic it would just keep turning and turning since it'll strip? I don't have those screw with washers etc. Just tightening the stock screw
I would say tighten it down until it bottoms out, then maybe 1/4 turn, if that. Like you said it's plastic, so you do have to be careful on stripping it. As long as the rubber part on the locknut is making contact with the screw threads, it shouldn't loosen itself up.
one of the best instructional videos on RC I've ever watched thanks
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video.
Thanks! I didn’t know this one! I just found your channel so I apologize for all the comments, I may have said this in another video but I am upgrading to a hobbywing max5 800kv b&M Mount/gears. 8000mah 80c batteries. So this will be something I will need to do. Keep making the vids! Thanks again!
No problem, thanks for the interaction! I have that Hobbywing Max5/800kv combo in my electric 5ive B and it's absolutely mental, I can't imagine how epic it would be in an Xmaxx haha! I jump my Xmaxxes too much so I'm doing what I can to keep the weight down as much as possible, so I just stick with the stock motor in them.
crazycamkalani AWSOME!
Dude you’re a lifesaver.Awesome video man:)Thanks.This is a must upgrade/mod
Awesome shirt! Nice work around!
Awesome video man I just solved mine by putting in an aluminum steering rack but if I didn’t I would definitely be doing this.
Yeah I like to keep my stuff close to OEM and do the cheapest fixes possible haha
LEARN ME SUMTHIN! Awesome!
thanks ! mine was crazy loose after like 4 runs
Yeah it's definitely a weak spot on the maxx/xmaxx, it's definitely one of the first things I'd do when you get a new one!
Just curious, how does this "tighten" anything? I can see it being useful if the hole the screw goes in is stripped, then you can do this to avoid replacing the part, but I don't see how it tightens it.
I replaced mine with a treal servo saver anyway, but was curious just the same. I had tried adding shims to preload the spring more (about 2mm worth) and it helped the steering be a little less soft, but it was still too "wandering nomad" for my taste with 3.8" wheels/tires on it and got the treal saver which is far stiffer. Also have a better servo when the stock one dies as it likely will now since the saver is stiffer.
When the plastic one strips the whole thing will just separate, by adding the nut/washer it keeps the whole assembly from separating.
Does the nut interfere with the little plastic block it sits on ??
Not really, if you over tighten it, it will strip out the plastic, but otherwise it doesn't interfere with anything
What does this exactly fix? I have the new wide Maxx and the only steering issue I have is it’s hard to center the trim. With TSM off, and the trim adjusted if I turn right then back straight, it will start to rear right a little. Makes it very hard to control at higher speeds.
This fixes the problem with the servo saver itself, which threads into plastic. I explain it better in the video itself.
For your specific problem it could be that the servo gears are worn out, or you may have something binding in your steering. This fix could help as well, but there are a few reasons you'd see something like that happening.
How tight is tight? I was tightening it but there wasn't a place it felt like it needed to stop. Figured since it's plastic it would just keep turning and turning since it'll strip? I don't have those screw with washers etc. Just tightening the stock screw
I would say tighten it down until it bottoms out, then maybe 1/4 turn, if that. Like you said it's plastic, so you do have to be careful on stripping it. As long as the rubber part on the locknut is making contact with the screw threads, it shouldn't loosen itself up.
Nice simple fix. But I didn't understand what this is fixing. Does the original screw eventually pull through the threads of something?
Yes, the stock bellcrank threads through plastic, so it strips out after a couple of good hits to the front wheels.
Can’t see anything 😒