2nd throttle / brake mod finished

[Gazzman]

Ok, so after doing my 1st throttle / brake mod last week on my new build I thought i would do the same to all my savages. This is number 2.
The parts I have used are as follows:
1 x Fastrax racing throttle linkage set fast94RBK
1 x 2mm(14g) collet with allen key (pk4)
1 x 2 x 200mm rod, you can use a 150mm rod. I used a pair of Z bend pliers to form the end.
1 x 25t alloy servo horn. Free with Feetech servos.
The whole mod has cost me £8 for the parts, £2.99 for the linkage set, £2.99 for the collets & £1.99 for 2 x 200mm rods which are threaded on one end, but this end gets cut off so not important. Like I said the servo horn comes free with Feetech servos.
The rod has to be formed to clear the plastic roll bar and all i did was to mimic the original throttle rod to get the shape by using 2 pairs of pliers to shape it. The end which locates in the throttle bell crank was formed with a pair of Z pliers which will cost you about £10-15 but most model shops have these and if you ask nicely the will put the bend in it for you for free. It's a no brainer for them to make the sale.
2 of the springs used come with the linkage kit, the 3rd is from a pen.
The brake rod is the standard savage one .
This is a cheap, quick and easy solution to get rid of the woeful savage throttle/brake servo saver. Takes about an hour to fit & adjust.

 

[Jam 1]

NICE JOB, that looks Great... one thing I did was put a ball on the bellcrank and a cup on the end of the salvaged rod I used, it was already threaded, couple bends and adjusting like you say but was a great mod and the throttle and brakes do work much better

 

[Gazzman]

NICE JOB, that looks Great... one thing I did was put a ball on the bellcrank and a cup on the end of the salvaged rod I used, it was already threaded, couple bends and adjusting like you say but was a great mod and the throttle and brakes do work much better

Thanks Jam, Yer I am pleased with it, only 8 more to do. LOl. got enough parts left to do 2 more which I may tackle tomorrow as it's 2:00am here now and think it's time for bed..
Yes did see the ball end on the bell crank on your set up and will probably do the same on the later conversions but alas didn't have the right size in my parts bin, will have to buy a pack. Saw the mod you had done to the end of the brake rod but will probably leave mine as it is, as it works ok and again, don't have the parts to hand and trying to do this on a tight budget as have 10 trucks in all to do.
Was looking for an Ofna conversion as that seems to be what most peeps on here have done, but this side of the pond just can't get one and if you can they are silly money. Think this mod is as good if not better then an Ofna anyway. Sure does look nicer.

 

[Gazzman]

Well another day and another savage throttle/ brake linkage modified, this is No.3. Seven more to go, LOL.

 

[guinnessdublin]

Yes great neat job as expected from you mate, never knew such pliers existed do they do a tighter bend then bending yourself free hand?

 

[Gazzman]

Yes IO like neat. LOL. Yes definitely do a tighter bend then doing it freehand, They work like a crippling tool.

 

[ez2frag]

Very nice and clean.

 

[Gazzman]

And here's No. 4 finished. Out of parts now so back off to the model shop next week for fresh supplies. Think I will see if i can source some smaller collets when I am there as these brass ones are a bit on the large size. The 1st one I did used smaller silver ones, they clear the radio box opening better then these ones.


Only 6 more to go.

 

[Fstndt]

Ok, so after doing my 1st throttle / brake mod last week on my new build I thought i would do the same to all my savages. This is number 2.
The parts I have used are as follows:
1 x Fastrax racing throttle linkage set fast94RBK
1 x 2mm(14g) collet with allen key (pk4)
1 x 2 x 200mm rod, you can use a 150mm rod. I used a pair of Z bend pliers to form the end.
1 x 25t alloy servo horn. Free with Feetech servos.
The whole mod has cost me £8 for the parts, £2.99 for the linkage set, £2.99 for the collets & £1.99 for 2 x 200mm rods which are threaded on one end, but this end gets cut off so not important. Like I said the servo horn comes free with Feetech servos.
The rod has to be formed to clear the plastic roll bar and all i did was to mimic the original throttle rod to get the shape by using 2 pairs of pliers to shape it. The end which locates in the throttle bell crank was formed with a pair of Z pliers which will cost you about £10-15 but most model shops have these and if you ask nicely the will put the bend in it for you for free. It's a no brainer for them to make the sale.
2 of the springs used come with the linkage kit, the 3rd is from a pen.
The brake rod is the standard savage one .
This is a cheap, quick and easy solution to get rid of the woeful savage throttle/brake servo saver. Takes about an hour to fit & adjust.


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LOL I did exactly the same yesterday, but lets say I didn't know it was possible to buy it, so I was using old springs from my pens

 

[Gazzman]

LOL I did exactly the same yesterday, but lets say I didn't know it was possible to buy it, so I was using old springs from my pens

Well if it works then that's great but looks like abit of a lash-up not meaning to sound rude. Also just putting the spring on the brake rod doesn't sort out the problem of when the spring clip in the servo horn sticks causing the 2 halves of the saver not to close fully which can leave the throttle slightly open sometimes. The savage throttle brake servo horn was never good idea and another part HPI should have changed years ago. One of the only RCs that use this kind of setup and I wonder why.