Serpent 966
04-17-2009, 01:21 AM
#466
it can still be done, but you will need to upgrade at least the rear of the car to 08 spec, then but the 966 conversion kit.
i am actually in the process of upgrading my original 960 to not-so-full 08 spec and most likely sometime in the mid season i'll convert it to the 966 spec.
upgrading to the 08 spec, you have a choice of either OS1 or OS2. OS1 uses Serpent wheels, and OS2 uses Mugen/Kyosho wheels.
from what i've read so far, the chassis is not necessary to get the 08 spec, when it's time for me to do the 966 conversion, the 966 chassis is part of the conversion kit.
hopefully my explaination is clear, if you need a list of parts for converting your original 960 to the 08 spec, let me know and i can list them out for you.
i am actually in the process of upgrading my original 960 to not-so-full 08 spec and most likely sometime in the mid season i'll convert it to the 966 spec.
upgrading to the 08 spec, you have a choice of either OS1 or OS2. OS1 uses Serpent wheels, and OS2 uses Mugen/Kyosho wheels.
from what i've read so far, the chassis is not necessary to get the 08 spec, when it's time for me to do the 966 conversion, the 966 chassis is part of the conversion kit.
hopefully my explaination is clear, if you need a list of parts for converting your original 960 to the 08 spec, let me know and i can list them out for you.
http://www.serpent.com/product/903280/
Or actually you need:
http://www.serpent.com/product/903282/
and
http://www.serpent.com/product/903281/
Because in the kit a new retainer is supplied, based on the V2 brake system.
(new3 already mentioned this in his post)
http://www.rctech.net/forum/5671651-post429.html
Last edited by M7H; 04-17-2009 at 05:46 AM.
04-17-2009, 08:11 PM
#468
966 std flywheel size
Hi guys, i just got my 966 kit last few week and when i assemble the clutch it came with a 38mm flywheel. It should be a 36mm flywheel right due to the LCG engine mount being used... What the size of the flywheel u guys getting in the new kit?? thanks...
one more thing, i used to setup my clutch with brown shoe with 0.7/0.8 gap and tension starting form 1.2mm and with screws in the weight.
What gap and tension u guys run with the red shoe?? the new clutch went to dust with the stock setup?? wonder why?? any possibility the new clutch was warp??
i put in my old clutch set from my 08 everything went fine.
thanks
one more thing, i used to setup my clutch with brown shoe with 0.7/0.8 gap and tension starting form 1.2mm and with screws in the weight.
What gap and tension u guys run with the red shoe?? the new clutch went to dust with the stock setup?? wonder why?? any possibility the new clutch was warp??
i put in my old clutch set from my 08 everything went fine.
thanks
04-18-2009, 03:34 AM
#470
The 960'08 kit also had a LCG chassis and engine mount, and also came with a 38mm flywheel, I upgrade to the 966, so don't know what flywheel needs to be in the kit, but I can assure you that the 38mm will work perfectly.
04-18-2009, 07:24 AM
#471
ok maybe i'll just try it out...
any suggestion running the red shoe clutch setting?? anyone.. thanks
04-20-2009, 10:39 AM
#479
Yes, the Serpent team have tried the ZYTEC on their 966 and some experience a slight push on the other body, the ZYTEC is more agile but still stable if compared to the other body, some like the ZYTEC, some don't, I guess it depends on the driving style.
