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Paul - 07 Jul 2003 15:40 GMT

Looking for a radio with a steering wheel that has a longer turning distance
than my stock Traxxas, whose wheel only turns a little over 45 degrees from
end to end and my son has a hard time steering. I understand that dual rate
steering can help but I'm also looking for a wheel that turns farther. Any
recommendations?

Paul

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ollo - 07 Jul 2003 16:54 GMT

> Looking for a radio with a steering wheel that has a longer turning distance
> than my stock Traxxas, whose wheel only turns a little over 45 degrees from
> end to end and my son has a hard time steering. I understand that dual rate
> steering can help but I'm also looking for a wheel that turns farther. Any
> recommendations?

I think they are all the same, so just get a radio that has steering
endpoint adjustment, so you can make it less sensitive.

BR,
-olev-

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Paul - xxx - 07 Jul 2003 21:02 GMT

Paul deftly scribbled:

> Looking for a radio with a steering wheel that has a longer turning
> distance than my stock Traxxas, whose wheel only turns a little over
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> Paul

Check that the servo is powerful enough, and use a longer servo horn for a
longer steering throw. Also check that the steering works properly, and
isn't snagging when using the suspension travel .. ;)

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Johnboy - 08 Jul 2003 04:32 GMT

His problem is the same I have come across. The
driver wants to rotate the wheel 100 degrees left and
100 degrees right, and real hard, which will break the
plastic after a few outings. I ran a hobby shop and
always kept 5 or 6 assemblies on hand. These were
real cheap and easy to change out. There is no way
to easily modify the mechanism.

> Looking for a radio with a steering wheel that has a longer turning distance
> than my stock Traxxas, whose wheel only turns a little over 45 degrees from
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>
> Paul

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