Serpent to 1/10th EP Touring Kit S400
02-02-2008, 10:42 PM
#1157
Ran my car on saturday first time. Ran it in an outlaw race with other cars. I was dissappointed with the performance. I ran the stock setup with 37 shore 26mm foams all around. Car was the slowest from the start. Also with the front spool the car didnt want to turn. It was like rocking during the turns. The back would also give way when i tried to turn in the sharp turns.
the 1st problem of oversteer (back stepping out) during cornering is definitely cause by you running 26mm tyres all round. with foams on asphalt, you have to run wider rears. usually 26mm Front and 30mm rear, or you could run 24mm front 28mm rear. if you have the wheels touching the steering arms or rear shocks, then runn spacerson the wheels hexes or run thicker wheel hexes. bear in mind that bu doing this you will be altering th etrack width and maybe you could uses different width suspension holders to maintain track width.
things to remember when running a spool:
1. On Power steering is increased
2. off power steering decreased
3. the car is very sensitive to tyre diameter and with foams this becomes critical and can affect the handling drastically.
with the mamba 7700, you need to gear it according to the track and according to the motor temps after a full run. 200 degress F is tha absolute maximum it should run at. 180F will be alot safer.
hope this helps
02-02-2008, 10:42 PM
#1158
double post
Last edited by RocketRacer; 02-04-2008 at 10:09 AM. Reason: double post
02-03-2008, 09:16 AM
#1159
Parts For S400
Other than Serpent USA for parts for the S400. Where in the USA can I get parts readily available for Online orders of parts?
Thanks!! Snake S400 owners!!
Thanks!! Snake S400 owners!!
02-03-2008, 05:39 PM
#1161
MaxAmps 5000HV 7.4v w/o grinding the bulkheads. 7.4v lipo's legal with ROAR. MaxAmps 5000 height is 18mm compared 24mm with NiMhs. With shrink wrap only. But with ROAR specs lipo's has to be plastic covered. Still has enough room to fit w/o grinding. Remember ROAr just legalized lipo's 2s @ 7.4v only, I believe.
Last edited by Geezatec; 02-03-2008 at 05:56 PM.
02-03-2008, 07:31 PM
#1162
http://molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html
Any of our dealers can get you parts, most S400 parts are in stock, from c hubs to gear diffs, to the new Alloy C-Hubs.
Or have your local hobby shop call us and we can get the parts to them right away.
Any of our dealers can get you parts, most S400 parts are in stock, from c hubs to gear diffs, to the new Alloy C-Hubs.
Or have your local hobby shop call us and we can get the parts to them right away.
02-04-2008, 10:05 AM
#1163
Looked @ Molzermowery and Emailed my LHS to see what they're stocking of parts and availability. looking for local service and how long they deliver, at least 5 day turnaround or less. UPS in same State or city is usually next day.
02-04-2008, 01:48 PM
#1164
Ran the car in 27t rubber at the snowbirds. I had the yokomo one-way in the front and the car's steering was awesome! I had a problem with the driver though 
I kept turning a bit too early and a tap at the right angle would snap the front CVDs. I only took 2 spares with me and ended up breaking 5 of them. I am going to try the tamiya ones up front with the tamiya axles as well.
Many thanks for all the help from the Serpent drivers and Tim Potter!!! They are definitely awesome and helped me out when I needed it the most!
I kept turning a bit too early and a tap at the right angle would snap the front CVDs. I only took 2 spares with me and ended up breaking 5 of them. I am going to try the tamiya ones up front with the tamiya axles as well.Many thanks for all the help from the Serpent drivers and Tim Potter!!! They are definitely awesome and helped me out when I needed it the most!
02-04-2008, 01:59 PM
#1165
Was nice chatting with you...
If you run alumimum axels, run them in the rear... With a spool or 1 way, it will twist aluminum pretty quick...
If you run alumimum axels, run them in the rear... With a spool or 1 way, it will twist aluminum pretty quick...
Ran the car in 27t rubber at the snowbirds. I had the yokomo one-way in the front and the car's steering was awesome! I had a problem with the driver though I kept turning a bit too early and a tap at the right angle would snap the front CVDs. I only took 2 spares with me and ended up breaking 5 of them. I am going to try the tamiya ones up front with the tamiya axles as well.
Many thanks for all the help from the Serpent drivers and Tim Potter!!! They are definitely awesome and helped me out when I needed it the most!
I kept turning a bit too early and a tap at the right angle would snap the front CVDs. I only took 2 spares with me and ended up breaking 5 of them. I am going to try the tamiya ones up front with the tamiya axles as well.Many thanks for all the help from the Serpent drivers and Tim Potter!!! They are definitely awesome and helped me out when I needed it the most!
02-04-2008, 04:18 PM
#1166
http://molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html
Any of our dealers can get you parts, most S400 parts are in stock, from c hubs to gear diffs, to the new Alloy C-Hubs.
Or have your local hobby shop call us and we can get the parts to them right away.
Any of our dealers can get you parts, most S400 parts are in stock, from c hubs to gear diffs, to the new Alloy C-Hubs.
Or have your local hobby shop call us and we can get the parts to them right away.
02-04-2008, 10:37 PM
#1168
Checked through Molzermowery Dealers, LHS 5 miles away. And this LHS telling me that Serpent parts they have is on EBay!!!
Many Parts houses for Serpent S400 are on order, I'll have to wait!! Where I got the S400, parts are yet available for us serpent users.
Many Parts houses for Serpent S400 are on order, I'll have to wait!! Where I got the S400, parts are yet available for us serpent users.
02-05-2008, 03:15 AM
#1169
? they must not be interessted in helping you. Most parts are available. very few are not. Your best bet is a dealer that is close. I do understand that does not always work as well as planned though.