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    RC Racer
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    Merv steering problem

    I just got a used merv roller and haven't installed all my upgrades yet it's all stock. What I noticed is that when I steer to the left it doesn't steer all the way like it does steering to the right any suggestions? It somewhat looks like this guys merv on his video.


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    RC Turnbuckle Jr.
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    Take the link from the servo horn off and see if you have full range
    if you do maybe try setting the servo end points with the transmitter

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    Another thing that might have happened that one of the screws that connect the steering links to the steering parts came loose and rubs against the bulk head.
    Nobody is born with experience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Petertje60 View Post
    Another thing that might have happened that one of the screws that connect the steering links to the steering parts came loose and rubs against the bulk head.
    Quote Originally Posted by 50togo View Post
    Take the link from the servo horn off and see if you have full range
    if you do maybe try setting the servo end points with the transmitter
    I think I figured out what happened. I bought this roller from spicecars here and I guess he regret to inform me that the front lower arms don't match then again I could me wrong as to why it doesn't steer correctly. I even tried my servo on a friend's merv and it worked just fine. I only discovered the part not matching when I was like F it let me take this front apart. Let me know if you think this might be the problem because I haven't took it completely apart yet cause it got to late. I'll take it apart tomorrow and clean every part then put my upgraded parts on. Picture below of the mismatching part. And to think I even left spicecars a good feedback as a seller. I also noticed the steering knuckle to be cracked then I asked him about it he said oh man sorry I didn't know I said its cool he didn't know now it's making me think he actually did know.

    http://s1175.photobucket.com/albums/...er_media_share

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    Looks like a a rear arm on the front. You get what you pay for when buying used.

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    Quote Originally Posted by b@3 View Post
    Looks like a a rear arm on the front. You get what you pay for when buying used.
    True this was my first time ever buying anything in a forum and it might be the last.

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    Is this normal for the toe links TRA7138X to losen it up because my steering would steer properly until I've loosened both sides picture is below.

    http://s1175.photobucket.com/albums/...filter=noflash

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    Don't let one bad apple ruin the whole bunch.

    I know when I sell anything, I am 100% up front and honest... I thoroughly inspect before even posting the sale. If something is found after the fact, I do my best to make it right...

    Sometimes that means refunding a few dollars for parts
    Sometimes that means finding and sending new parts
    Whatever it is I just said... I could be wrong.

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    The seller did make it right and refunded me $10 out of $110.

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    Hey every bit counts. Now get it sorted out so we can see some straight running video!!!

    Good Luck.

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