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[Biz73]

The amount of time between handing my 7 year old the controller for my newly built FAV, and it hitting a fence post straight on at full speed, breaking the servo saver. I got to drive it for about 45 seconds to show him how a pistol style controller worked. Counting my initial check to make sure all was working properly, this car has had less than 2 minutes of drive time. I guess that's why they are called bashers

Is it possible to order just the futuba servo saver without buying the whole parts tree? I'd like to have a few on hand, but I'd rather not have all the extra parts.

[scootmike]

Dang it!

[GregM]

From what I know the Tamiya servo saver parts are only available on parts trees. There are #0115065 and #50204, which is yours according to the FAV manual?

Good thing it was just the servo saver and not the bodyshell that was broken, right?

Often enough when I give my controller away to other persons, they're trying to hit something (or someone) straight. I think it's time for me to learn how to decrease the throttle endpoints on my transmitter - just in case.

[Grastens]

This is why I never trust anybody less than half my age with the radio anymore (I am not that old...) - my Buggy Champ was put out of commission by a kid around the same age...

I thought servo saver parts were easily-found, although they do come on parts trees. Could this be a time to upgrade to a Hi-Torque Servo Saver?

[wolfdogstinkus]

My Mrs has done more damage to my cars than my 2 1/2 year old boy.

And that was a silver can, she is never trying my brushless.

[Tamiya1/10]

Is good that you took it well, otherwise your 7 year old will not want to join you anymore.

Went my son took my XC out many years ago, the damage he did was no where near what i have seen here by adult. Nothing can't be fixed or replaced and is all good seating on my shelve with recent upgrades.

[jkyamog]

Try to go to open spaces first. I have 2 kids, luckily both listened well and started on open spaces. Avoid also running 2 or more cars if any of the drivers are still learning.

Let them enjoy also. I must admit I am getting more potential breakage now, as my son is really hammering it.

[SteveU30]

Whenever I let my 3+1/2 year old drive my cars it's always in a wide open space and I always have my thumbs on top of his (stick control) so he learns how to accelerate and turn smoothly. I'm hoping that by the time he's old enough to drive them by himself he'll be better than me (which won't be too difficult believe me).

[shenlonco]

I would try just putting a better kimbro servo saver on it.

[mr crispy]

Ooo nasty. Think it's called target fixation, I use to read about it in motorcycle mags. If you stare at something you're more than likely to hit it! I've seen it happen many tines when handing over the TX to old, young, new and experienced drivers including myself

Makes me wonder why no one has developed a remote kill switch? Just a simple push button like a car key fob that kills the power and preferably applies the brakes. A bit like a fail safe that you can turn on and off with the push of a button.

[danb1974]

Makes me wonder why no one has developed a remote kill switch? Just a simple push button like a car key fob that kills the power and preferably applies the brakes.

It's shaped like a trigger and you have to push it full forward

Sorry cannot resist

Now on a more serious note. You have to learn to hit the panic button, by practice. Same as when you switch to a collective pitch heli and learn to use throttle hold.

[Biz73]

They make buddy systems for rc planes. You have a controller that takes over if needed, not sure how it works.

There were a few factors in this situation. It was his first try with a pistol transmitter, before that he had only used stick type. It was also his first shot at a 540 engine, the Grasshopper has a 380. And third, and the biggest factor, there was a large birthday going on where we usually run, so we went into the tennis court. The wider stance of the FAV leave the front tires just outside the bumper, on the Grasshopper the tires are even. So when it hit the fence, all of that force was into 1 of the front tires. I guess that's why the GH is a perfect beginner car, It's design protects most of the breakable parts.

While these are my cars, they are for my 2 sons and I to run. If I paid $700 for a Bruiser, I probably wouldn't let them run it Otherwise, they are going to bash these cars to their hearts content.

I already ordered 2 of the parts tree that has the servo saver, but now I will have 3 of all of the other parts. I was just trying to see if they were available in bulk with out the rest of the tree. Is the purpose of the servo saver to break before you servo does? or is it something else? I just assumed it did what it was supposed to do by breaking, saving my servo.

[mr crispy]

I understand it's designed to give and then break once it's limit it reached. It's usually quite accessible so its the perfect "weakest point" to replace.

If children will still be running the FAV then I'd suggest it's best to replace with a similar part. Dont upgrade with something stronger as it'll just pass the damage onto the next weak point... which could be your servo itself and more costly.

[SteveU30]

Ooo nasty. Think it's called target fixation, I use to read about it in motorcycle mags. If you stare at something you're more than likely to hit it! I've seen it happen many tines when handing over the TX to old, young, new and experienced drivers including myself

Makes me wonder why no one has developed a remote kill switch? Just a simple push button like a car key fob that kills the power and preferably applies the brakes. A bit like a fail safe that you can turn on and off with the push of a button.

I have the exact opposite in that I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door if i tried. I'm absolutely useless at games like golf and cricket as I always take my eye off the ball ha ha!