98LikesSerpent SRX8-GT
11-05-2019, 09:42 AM
#151
Just started building the car yesterday. What is the trick to get the rear diff spacers aligned? The only way I could get them in place was to take the diff case apart, insert the spacers, they the diff. I could not get them in, following the manual. Great idea, because diffs are accessible without taking the whole car apart. just couldn't get the spacers to seat properly, when on diff.
Mine also came this way.
I recently fitted a new set and these fit and worked fine. I agree. It is a very good idea!
I hope you enjoy the rest of the build.
Regards
BM
11-09-2019, 05:36 AM
#152
Almost done!!!
What is the trick to get the front bumper screws and nuts together? The body post holes are too big and the nut just spins.
What is the trick to get the front bumper screws and nuts together? The body post holes are too big and the nut just spins.
11-10-2019, 06:26 AM
#153
Tech Addict
Just started building the car yesterday. What is the trick to get the rear diff spacers aligned? The only way I could get them in place was to take the diff case apart, insert the spacers, they the diff. I could not get them in, following the manual. Great idea, because diffs are accessible without taking the whole car apart. just couldn't get the spacers to seat properly, when on diff.
to get an easier insertion of the differential, you can grind a little the aluminium.
11-10-2019, 06:31 AM
#154
Tech Addict
11-10-2019, 06:34 AM
#155
11-12-2019, 08:17 AM
#156
Tech Initiate
Ordered mine today, will receive it by Friday or Saturday.
I would like to know if I can use X-ray Gtx8 clutch/shoes, the one that looks like the Gimar with one center spring ? Or is the Serpent box one is good enough ? Or what other clutch systems and shoes could be use on this car.
thx
I would like to know if I can use X-ray Gtx8 clutch/shoes, the one that looks like the Gimar with one center spring ? Or is the Serpent box one is good enough ? Or what other clutch systems and shoes could be use on this car.
thx
11-12-2019, 02:29 PM
#157
Tech Initiate
11-13-2019, 08:38 AM
#158
Rear wheels rubbing rear arms
Is anyone having issues with the rear wheels rubbing/cutting into the back bottom of the rear arms? Both Sweep and GRP do it, but the GRP are really bad. I run the kit setup with the hub carrier insert in the bottom outside hole. I removed some material from the arms in that area to minimize the contact between the rim and the arm. However, I’m not sure if that is a good idea or not. I only removed enough so that there is very minimal contact.
Last edited by kyle3333; 11-13-2019 at 09:32 AM.
11-13-2019, 12:49 PM
#159
Is anyone having issues with the rear wheels rubbing/cutting into the back bottom of the rear arms? Both Sweep and GRP do it, but the GRP are really bad. I run the kit setup with the hub carrier insert in the bottom outside hole. I removed some material from the arms in that area to minimize the contact between the rim and the arm. However, I’m not sure if that is a good idea or not. I only removed enough so that there is very minimal contact.
There is not a lot of room in the design here but there's a couple of things you can try........
Try to minimize the play in the drive-shaft, wheel hex using 8x11x0.1 shims without it binding the bearings at all.
Check play also in the ball joints on the upper arm's. Any play here can also cause this issue.
Also, on the rear. If you use the inner hole when mounting the outer (Hub) hinge pin. This may also contribute to the issue.
My car did have some slop from new in various area's but this maybe my OCD kicking in cause there are not many car's that do satisfy me in that area ...... lol.
You can also try using the optional wheel hex's all round,
600821 is +1 Wheel Hex's
Or get the lightened version also +1,
600852
I hope this helps.
Regards
BM
11-16-2019, 06:48 AM
#160
Tech Apprentice
Yes. A number of us have had this issue. It seams in a number of the kits. These plastic bearing holders were manufactured slightly over sized.
Mine also came this way.
I recently fitted a new set and these fit and worked fine. I agree. It is a very good idea!
I hope you enjoy the rest of the build.
Regards
BM
Mine also came this way.
I recently fitted a new set and these fit and worked fine. I agree. It is a very good idea!
I hope you enjoy the rest of the build.
Regards
BM
11-16-2019, 09:13 AM
#161
read where GT died there. The long time Byron's events in Joliet, IL disappeared years ago and not too long ago the
'property' was sold and is now a different business all together.
Lincoln, Nebraska is about the most viable 'inland' site.
11-16-2019, 07:43 PM
#162
Sad......I recently researched Cincinnati (shorter track size per description), Toledo has been a big event but I think I
read where GT died there. The long time Byron's events in Joliet, IL disappeared years ago and not too long ago the
'property' was sold and is now a different business all together.
Lincoln, Nebraska is about the most viable 'inland' site.
read where GT died there. The long time Byron's events in Joliet, IL disappeared years ago and not too long ago the
'property' was sold and is now a different business all together.
Lincoln, Nebraska is about the most viable 'inland' site.
BTW: I did hear there may well be a possibility of being able to use the old LHR track again. Apparently, the new owners only want the building to use. So it may be a viable proposition to somehow rent the track space again?? It would, apparently, only be the track and no building's ie: indoor pitting area. But may be a possibility??
Regards
BM
12-06-2019, 07:33 AM
#163
Tech Addict
Options are coming!!
Serpent will have the good GT8 clutch design like the other brands !!
Also, all the magnesium parts (40% lighter than alu !!) are available !!!
Serpent will have the good GT8 clutch design like the other brands !!
Also, all the magnesium parts (40% lighter than alu !!) are available !!!
12-10-2019, 07:35 AM
#165
Its a shame that the Nitro Pan Car class at Toledo is considered a replacement to GT ..... It does make it sound like you can not run both?!
Regards
BM
Regards
BM