16LikesSerpent S411
01-10-2013, 08:03 PM
#4936
New parts looking good, couple of different Chassis (2mm stiff and 2.25), and I wonder what these are setting out to achieve?
http://www.serpent.com/product/401588/
Hope they have a set of 0.5/1.5 blocks ready on release though!
Looks like the towers have shocks that are at most 10mm lower than standard, although it looks like it could be less than that.
Ed
Last edited by TryHard; 01-10-2013 at 08:15 PM.
01-10-2013, 09:29 PM
#4937
Interesing...
New parts looking good, couple of different Chassis (2mm stiff and 2.25), and I wonder what these are setting out to achieve?
http://www.serpent.com/product/401588/
Hope they have a set of 0.5/1.5 blocks ready on release though!
Looks like the towers have shocks that are at most 10mm lower than standard, although it looks like it could be less than that.
Ed
New parts looking good, couple of different Chassis (2mm stiff and 2.25), and I wonder what these are setting out to achieve?
http://www.serpent.com/product/401588/
Hope they have a set of 0.5/1.5 blocks ready on release though!
Looks like the towers have shocks that are at most 10mm lower than standard, although it looks like it could be less than that.
Ed
LOL, first thing I thought when I saw those was your suggestion. (Works well on carpet as well, I'm now at 3mm for bumpsteer on carpet at the moment, but started at 4.5)
They either make more option split blocks or you'll have to re-adjust via the front bar (not the preferred method).
As far as the shock towers, it makes me wonder if shorter shocks are in the works as well, or did they re-work the shock plastics? I do like the counter sunk screw holes though.
All in all, the nice thing is that its all conversion for the original car, instead of a whole new kit, so costs should be down to make a new ride. I hope they make it like a conversion kit with one part number. Usually when they have it on the site, the parts are in the stream already
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01-10-2013, 10:57 PM
#4938
Yes, I'm wondering what 2mm stiff actually means and for what application its meant for (carpet or asphalt ?)
LOL, first thing I thought when I saw those was your suggestion. (Works well on carpet as well, I'm now at 3mm for bumpsteer on carpet at the moment, but started at 4.5)
They either make more option split blocks or you'll have to re-adjust via the front bar (not the preferred method).
As far as the shock towers, it makes me wonder if shorter shocks are in the works as well, or did they re-work the shock plastics? I do like the counter sunk screw holes though.
All in all, the nice thing is that its all conversion for the original car, instead of a whole new kit, so costs should be down to make a new ride. I hope they make it like a conversion kit with one part number. Usually when they have it on the site, the parts are in the stream already.
LOL, first thing I thought when I saw those was your suggestion. (Works well on carpet as well, I'm now at 3mm for bumpsteer on carpet at the moment, but started at 4.5)
They either make more option split blocks or you'll have to re-adjust via the front bar (not the preferred method).
As far as the shock towers, it makes me wonder if shorter shocks are in the works as well, or did they re-work the shock plastics? I do like the counter sunk screw holes though.
All in all, the nice thing is that its all conversion for the original car, instead of a whole new kit, so costs should be down to make a new ride. I hope they make it like a conversion kit with one part number. Usually when they have it on the site, the parts are in the stream already
.
Counter sunk towers are a good thing, can't get the rear screws out at the mo with button heads 
I think I'll be getting the new car, and then picking up a chassis and blocks for one of my current rides, whilst the other can be sold on... thats the plan anyway!
01-11-2013, 12:23 AM
#4941
I had a half wood as well 
My guess they will release the new kit details in the next few days and then they will reveal all and what we had a glimpse of will be listed as spares not options. If i cant sell my roller ill just update the shocks and towers on my old rides as i only bought 2 fresh chassis in November. Hindsight 
My guess they will release the new kit details in the next few days and then they will reveal all and what we had a glimpse of will be listed as spares not options. If i cant sell my roller ill just update the shocks and towers on my old rides as i only bought 2 fresh chassis in November. Hindsight
01-11-2013, 02:14 AM
#4942
Yup, will have to have a look again in a few days...
Anyway, tonight I've sat down and had another re-visit for a servo mount. My previous versions turned out too tricky to get right, and with reflection, I might as well just use the current servo mounts, so I've come up with the following...2mm thick carbon, using the two central holes on the chassis. I'll try and get the first Proto made up tomorrow, shouldn't take too long to do
Anyway, tonight I've sat down and had another re-visit for a servo mount. My previous versions turned out too tricky to get right, and with reflection, I might as well just use the current servo mounts, so I've come up with the following...2mm thick carbon, using the two central holes on the chassis. I'll try and get the first Proto made up tomorrow, shouldn't take too long to do
01-12-2013, 08:52 PM
#4945
Fisher qualified second at DHI cup. Ehrbar and Asmer also in the top 10. Looks like the new car is weapon fast against the yokomo's and Xrays.
I'm keen to see how they have revised the suspension arms. Whether its a shape and length change or just different spots to mount the new shocks. Going to have to call Walters on Monday and see when they have one of these goodies coming in.
I'm keen to see how they have revised the suspension arms. Whether its a shape and length change or just different spots to mount the new shocks. Going to have to call Walters on Monday and see when they have one of these goodies coming in.
01-12-2013, 10:52 PM
#4946
The ERYX is rumored to be released in 2 weeks from Friday (1/12/13).
01-13-2013, 12:45 AM
#4948
Fisher qualified second at DHI cup. Ehrbar and Asmer also in the top 10. Looks like the new car is weapon fast against the yokomo's and Xrays.
I'm keen to see how they have revised the suspension arms. Whether its a shape and length change or just different spots to mount the new shocks. Going to have to call Walters on Monday and see when they have one of these goodies coming in.
I'm keen to see how they have revised the suspension arms. Whether its a shape and length change or just different spots to mount the new shocks. Going to have to call Walters on Monday and see when they have one of these goodies coming in.
By all accounts, talking to a couple of Serpent team drivers... soon!
