RC4WD Trail Finder 3 Servo Relocator Kit

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Hi everybody, my name's Luca and like many other TF3 users I'm aware of the awful steering system that RC4WD decided to use, so here's my attempt at creating a more efficient and effective way to steer this vehicle, hopefully without breaking expensive RC4WD parts like before. The kit is pretty straight forward: One part attaches the servo to the front bumper (I'm using the Z-S2116 bumper) and the other part attaches the motor to the original transmission block. There are 2 versions of the Servo Structure: I'm using the Slim version because it pushes the servo as far ahead as possible in order to fit with long motors such as my HW Fusion, however if you're not using such a long motor I highly recommend you use the standard Servo Structure, the servo will not be as ahead but the structure itself will certainly be stronger. As for the installation, first you'll need to get rid of the comically large 22R molded engine and its 2 mounts to the chassis, then you'll need 5 3x16mm screws to secure the Servo Structure in place, as shown in the pics. The Motor Structure on the other hand only requires 2 3x6mm screws that you'll use to attach the structure to the chassis through the original chassis holes, then you'll use the original "small" screws to attach the Structure to the molded transmission, as they were used to attach the original molded engine to the original transmission. In regards to the steering links, the new one is 65,5mm end-to-end long whereas the one behind the axle itself is the original one. Please be aware that since this is a "serious" and widespread issue, I decided to upload my creation as soon as possible in order to "help" as many people as possible, as soon as possible; that means that I haven't fully tried out this kit "out in the field". Nevertheless I'm pretty optimistic about my design but please keep me updated on your experiences with my kit if you decide to use it, every feedback is higly accepted and welcomed. I hope I was able to help a fellow RC Enthusiast out, thanks to whoever decides to use my kit and as I said hit me up with your Feedbacks, have a great day!