Accord

I'm doing the final assembly of my brand new Serpent 705, the throttle linkage in particular. I also bought the optional transponder mount which mounts onto the side of the electronics tray, I am using an AMB transponder on it. Well, it was VERY poorly designed! The brake control rod attached to the servo horn actually hits the transponder when even moved 1mm! This is totally ridiculous and in my opinion it's unexcusable. Serpent should not release a product which they advertise as being compatible with the 705 when in reality it is not. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what did you do? How can I remedy this?

Aside from the transponder mount being incompatible, the pipe that came with the NovaMega power pack is also incompatible! The front left wheel actually hits the tip of the pipe where the set screw is holding it onto the car when the wheel is all the way to one direction. It's like the manifold that came with it just does not bring the pipe back far enough. How can I remedy this problem?

Also, I need some tips on where I should store the servo and AMB transponder wires, if you could attach a picture of how you have your wires organized that would be great.

Here is a picture of the throttle linkage hitting the transponder mount...

JonB

try mounting it on the bottom

Accord

That is a fantastic idea, I can't believe I didn't think of that.

Thanks!

chippy

iTrader: (4)

Or try the brake on top of servo arm.

PUNISHER

iTrader: (2)

Dude,
You have to do some thinking when putting these cars together!!


Is the header and pipe a "two piece" pipe?? If so, you will have to cut the header to desire length. That will free up some space between the front wheel and end of the pipe!!

The throttle linkage need to be shaped or bend for proper fit for you servo horn (arm). Also try cutting the excess linkage or rod so it wont hit anything else.


Picture of a proper shaped linkage for a 705

PUNISHER

iTrader: (2)

Another Pic of the whole car.......

chippy

iTrader: (4)

Thats why I chose the MTX3For its simple lay out

Boomer

Just out of curiosity - shouldn't the instructions SAY something about needing to trim the manifold? Since the car is made with a specific maximum length of a pipe, one would think the instructions might say something about it. Just a thought.

But, by the way, your brake linkage would still interfere with his (and your) transponder if it wasn't mounted on the underside (as was wisely suggested). You've just changed where you mount it - Accord wanted to mount his transponder on his transponder mount - go figure!

Manticore

you need to be as smart as punisher to build a snake !!

shiston

iTrader: (3)

Hi Accord, one Serpent 705 I saw had the transponder mounted just infront of the front shock tower.

Pit-racer

iTrader: (4)

I mount my transponder just behind the front shock tower.

nizee

Accord,

I have the same exact mount as yours and i place my mount on top of the servo horn. I place my Personal transponder on where i screw the Receiver mount is on top. I leave the transponder mount empty since some place where i race did not have a system for using personal transponder and i have to rely on transponder provide by the race organizer. That way, i do not have to dismentle my personal transponder if the race organizer does not support it.

To said that the 705 or some other car a poorly design is unfair, since these people call themself specialize Engineer in designing car. Maybe you should question one self before question the designer of any car. A better way is seek help rather then critize. Just my 2 cent worth.

I would agree that this car is not for beginner and the frustration the beginner would face without any help, as it such a waste to see them breaking it up. Maybe HPI RTR would be great.

lost man

Well I think this thread is now Dead.

Accord

To all the people that helped me out, thanks a lot I appreciate it.

To all the people who criticized me for saying the 705 was poorly designed, I was wrong, I should have said the 705 instruction manual was poorly written . They have that whole section in the back about every little adjustment in the car, why didn't they talk about setting up throttle linkage and other stuff many people have had trouble with aswell?

JonB

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but in your picture you have a 25 tooth servo horn on your hitec servo, it should be 24. Airtronics/ko/JR is 23, hitec is 24, and futaba is 25. You'll end up stripping that horn if you use it since its too big.