Serpent S411
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#2027
Tech Master
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chassis flex
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.
#2029
Tech Apprentice
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.
#2030
Tech Adept
xray use serpent's old 4-step externally adjustable shock
serpent doesn't use it anymore
this is the second time I posted this quote
serpent doesn't use it anymore
this is the second time I posted this quote
#2031
Tech Fanatic
I ran my first club race and I really enjoy the car.
#2032
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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
jeremy
http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...l#post10025002
jeremy
#2033
Tech Master
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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.
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.
Last edited by pcar951; 12-11-2011 at 07:40 PM.
#2034
Tech Adept
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!!!
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!!!
Last edited by xtaiji; 12-12-2011 at 12:39 AM.
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#2037
Tech Adept
#2038
Tech Adept
#2039
Build in now !
#2040
Tech Master
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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.
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.
http://www.serpent.com/product/401420/
Someone that has both these parts can probably give you more info though.