servo question

Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and new to R/C. I got my first R/C the other day, the 1/16 summit VXL brushless.
Today while running my truck I noticed when making a turn (can't remember whether it was right or left, but only one direction) it was making a clicking noise. I assume it was coming from the servo. is this normal, or is the servo stripping?
Thanks,
Brett

It is pretty common for the servos to fail on this platform.
Gear sets can be had for less than $5, but if it is new; a call to Traxxas should get you a free servo.

If you want to replace it with something that will hold up better, there are a few inexpensive options....
BlueBird 390
HiTec 5085

I have the BlueBird, so I can tell you how to set that up...

[B][U]BB 390 Set Up[/U][/B]

All stock hardware is used.
NONE of the hardware included is needed!


There are tab braces that do not allow the servo guard to sit flush.
IT IS OPTIONAL TO REMOVE THEM.
I have done this both ways without any adverse reactions.
Here is a picture of the braces:
[IMG]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6114/6390044963_2b88bede2d.jpg[/IMG]
(thanks goes to danielhr77 for the picture)
The tab braces create a small gap between the chassis and the servo guard.

Here is how it plugs in:
[IMG]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6320107998_9dfe6c36ef_z.jpg[/IMG]


You will also need to reverse the servo direction.
These are the steps for LINK and TQi radios:

Hold MENU for 3 seconds
Green Blinks

Press MENU
2 Green Blinks

Press SET
Green Blinks

Press SET
Red Blinks

Press SET
8 Green Blinks

Hold MENU
Setup Complete