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Old 12-10-2011, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Benzaah

On another note I cant fit in my Revtech 6000mah packs under the rear top deck without causing tweak when flexed Looks like im going back to Thunderpower

I run those in my car with no tweak issues, its close but nothing thats caused tweak.
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:16 PM
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I'm considering buying a used S411 to use in vta. I am new to on road racing and have questions about chassis flex and traction. With lower speeds and rubber tires do you want a more flexible chasis, ie the 2mm chassis? The 2.25 chassis? This would be indoor carpet racing.
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Old 12-11-2011, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Wishbone
I run those in my car with no tweak issues, its close but nothing thats caused tweak.
Could you take a pic and post it up? There is only about a 2 to 3 mm gap between the top deck and the battery on mines but twisting the car in my hands it tweaks out pretty easily. I guess ill have to try in on the track and see if it makes any difference.
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Old 12-11-2011, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BAD007SUZUKI
first off they are both very good cars. i have had a xray t3'11 and recently switched to the 411 this season. the serpent is way easier to drive, but its also easier to be consistent with it. the 411's parts are cheaper but still very good quality. i really like the one piece shock body's on the serpent. overall the serpent is a much better car in my opinion. i wouldnt trade my roller for a ready to go xray. a friend of mine runs the t3'11/12 (it has 2012 chassis and other 2012 parts) and we are the two fastest guys at the track. his xray has not beat my serpent yet. close, but no cigar. buy the serpent, you'll be happy with it.
thank you for the fast reply. the main issue i have with the xary is that is a little bit to loose from the rear and if you don't find the perfect setup it will be very difficult to drive an other week point i think the xray have are the shock i never made 4 shocks the same rebound. do you think i will have the same problems with the serpent?
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Old 12-11-2011, 06:25 AM
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xray use serpent's old 4-step externally adjustable shock
serpent doesn't use it anymore

Originally Posted by Julius
We did away with the system, because it proved too difficult for many to get 4 shock exactly the same. We are not considering implementing the system in the RCC shocks.

Shock travel would be severely limited when you would install the old adjustable pistons.
this is the second time I posted this quote
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Old 12-11-2011, 03:30 PM
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I ran my first club race and I really enjoy the car.
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Old 12-11-2011, 06:56 PM
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first race day with the s411.... only had a couple hours of testing on the car.. got to say this car is very easy to drive and is very smooth.. ran 17.5 blinky class today due to not enought for mod class.. got tq by 6 secs. and lapped the field in the main... here is a link to a video that a club member took..

http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...l#post10025002

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Are most guys running the 2.25 or the 2.50 chassis on carpet?

Would the thinner chassis provide too much traction when the grip on carpet comes up or, is it a must to get the car to really lock in? What about hard arms...are they needed for carpet? Right now my S411 is 3/10 slower than my box stock T3/12 , I'd like to improve on that.

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Old 12-12-2011, 12:25 AM
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Anyone try??

SPEC R C.V. Universal Swing Shaft Version 2(For Yokomo BD5) with 5X10X3 bearings

Bushing smaller bearing (4) (#401434)
It fits above bearing.

I love this cvd design, clip!!!

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where in the US can I buy Double joint cardan DJC set (2) (#401445)
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Originally Posted by gearhead_22
where in the US can I buy Double joint cardan DJC set (2) (#401445)
Try desoto racing.. give them a call. Alot of the 411 is not listed yet but they have it in stock most of the time.. jeremy
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Originally Posted by xtaiji
Anyone try??

SPEC R C.V. Universal Swing Shaft Version 2(For Yokomo BD5) with 5X10X3 bearings

Bushing smaller bearing (4) (#401434)
It fits above bearing.

I love this cvd design, clip!!!
yes, works ...
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Old 12-12-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by #iZzy
yes, works ...
No need to mdification???
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Old 12-12-2011, 10:40 AM
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Build in now !
Attached Thumbnails Serpent S411-ser-400008ser411le.jpg   Serpent S411-ser-s411le-x2.jpg   Serpent S411-ser-s411le-x3.jpg  
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Originally Posted by pcar951
Are most guys running the 2.25 or the 2.50 chassis on carpet?

Would the thinner chassis provide too much traction when the grip on carpet comes up or, is it a must to get the car to really lock in? What about hard arms...are they needed for carpet? Right now my S411 is 3/10 slower than my box stock T3/12 , I'd like to improve on that.
I think what most are saying is that the 3.5 Suspension bracket for the rear is a very nice addition. Apparently the 2.25 chassis gives a slight improvement.

http://www.serpent.com/product/401420/

Someone that has both these parts can probably give you more info though.
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