18Likes

Xray NT1

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

02-04-2008, 02:26 PM

#2626

MikeMalinconico

Tech Adept

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: May 2007

Posts: 219

Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)

Has anyone tried serpent 720 shocks on the nt1?

02-04-2008, 02:49 PM

#2627

D-nicest

Tech Fanatic

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: NY, New York

Posts: 887

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by meronr

one question about that setup....They ran black springs in the rear, which were prototype springs never released which spring would you reccomend instead

Run the stock springs, I believe only Ralph Burch changed his front springs to a slightly harder rate on the day of the mains to compensate for the high traction that day. The rear springs were left stock. I ran the stock springs when I went there and the car was on rails.

02-04-2008, 02:53 PM

#2628

D-nicest

Tech Fanatic

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: NY, New York

Posts: 887

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMalinconico

Has anyone tried serpent 720 shocks on the nt1?

Mike what's up hows everything. Is the build coming along well? I know people have run the serpent shocks on the the NT1 successfully, but I would recommend keeping to the stock shocks with the adjustable piston. I have had no issues with mine

02-04-2008, 02:58 PM

#2629

D-nicest

Tech Fanatic

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: NY, New York

Posts: 887

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by badKarma

thanks...after doing the research and confirming things with you guys, it should work out...the only good think about being away is i get the chance to totally blueprint the car, as far as components, then i can buy it piece by piece and have it all together when i get home...now next, i just need to start with the engine, im thinking JL .12 evo 3... or the OS TZ .12, what do yall think? both are around $200

Out of the two I'd go with red dot for that extra horse power up top

02-04-2008, 03:06 PM

#2630

teamgp

Tech Elite

Join Date: Jan 2005

Location: Hampton/VA Beach USA

Posts: 2,089

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by meronr

one question about that setup....They ran black springs in the rear, which were prototype springs never released which spring would you reccomend instead

Diatta's correct. The stock springs were used in the front and rear, while they used slightly stiffer fronts (similar to the purple 35.5lb) when grip was way up.

02-04-2008, 04:08 PM

#2631

meronr

Tech Regular

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Oradell NJ

Posts: 476

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamgp

Diatta's correct. The stock springs were used in the front and rear, while they used slightly stiffer fronts (similar to the purple 35.5lb) when grip was way up.

gotcha....thanks

02-04-2008, 07:45 PM

#2632

neltime64

Tech Adept

iTrader: (8)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Sacramento, CA.

Posts: 222

Trader Rating: 8 (100%+)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmdhawaii

I still can't get over the fact that the price of a NT1 is now $489.95. Given that a set of front CVDs cost $67.00, that makes the base price of the car only $422.95. Didn't I read somewhere that they were throwing in the front CVDs for free? [ http://www.redrc.net/2007/10/xray-nt1-2008-chassis/ ] Wasn't the going street price for the original car only $400?

What's up with this $90 price increase???

Anyone looking for one may want to check out SpeedWorld Raceway & Hobbies. They're going for $439

02-04-2008, 08:04 PM

#2633

meronr

Tech Regular

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Oradell NJ

Posts: 476

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by neltime64

Anyone looking for one may want to check out SpeedWorld Raceway & Hobbies. They're going for $439

wow thats a good deal....good to know

02-04-2008, 09:32 PM

#2634

YLLIB

Tech Master

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Sep 2001

Location: Mesa, ARIZONA

Posts: 1,710

Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)

That is the NEW 08 with the cv, not last years car.

02-05-2008, 12:09 AM

#2635

badKarma

Tech Regular

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Madison, WI/Miami, FL

Posts: 443

Trader Rating: 0

i checked out Bobby Flack's setup from the Capitol Race last year...looks good...my question is, what is the "box stock" setup that the manual gives you? would this be benificial to start with while tuning the engine?

02-05-2008, 12:19 AM

#2636

Serpent-Dan

Tech Elite

iTrader: (18)

Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: Florida

Posts: 2,970

Trader Rating: 18 (100%+)

The manual has a set up in it use this first then adjust it to your liken or needs.

02-05-2008, 04:39 AM

#2637

meronr

Tech Regular

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Oradell NJ

Posts: 476

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serpent-Dan

The manual has a set up in it use this first then adjust it to your liken or needs.

yeah just look in the back of the book and you'll see what Serpent-Dan is talking about

02-05-2008, 05:18 AM

#2638

teamgp

Tech Elite

Join Date: Jan 2005

Location: Hampton/VA Beach USA

Posts: 2,089

Trader Rating: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by badKarma

Here is the PDF version.

Here is the online version.

02-05-2008, 10:53 AM

#2639

mtveten

Tech Elite

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Jan 2003

Posts: 2,780

Trader Rating: 29 (100%+)

Quote:

Originally Posted by badKarma

I've raced both motors and they each have their advantages. I found the TZ easier to tune for club level power and less sensitive to temp & humidity changes. The JL makes more power with better fuel millage but the stock carb can be temperamental in cooler weather.

Mark