Serpent 710
03-07-2004, 09:21 PM
#5431
Originally posted by Profoxcg
What do you mean place a spacer? where? what for?
What do you mean place a spacer? where? what for?
Originally posted by Profoxcg
I am lost, but it sounds interesting. i use an external filter isnt that the same things as the new tank (in terms of function)
I am lost, but it sounds interesting. i use an external filter isnt that the same things as the new tank (in terms of function)
03-07-2004, 09:23 PM
#5432
Originally posted by clmbia45
It seems logical to try to soften a belt, but why would you want to decrease friction with the pulley? That's why the teeth are there, to prevent slipping. NO??
It seems logical to try to soften a belt, but why would you want to decrease friction with the pulley? That's why the teeth are there, to prevent slipping. NO??
03-07-2004, 09:29 PM
#5433
Originally posted by Pyramid
Yes, the race was in JITC (big track for GP).. I would say not bad for my S710 to hit the JITC track for the first time (and me for the 3rd time within a year), I ended up in fifth (started from 9), already bottom out (bad decision in choosing tires shore) after 25mins of 45mins total A final. Goldfinger took the B1. Total entries were 47. JITC big track for GP layout could never be changed, only clockwise or counter clockwise for the past 4 years.
Yes, the race was in JITC (big track for GP).. I would say not bad for my S710 to hit the JITC track for the first time (and me for the 3rd time within a year), I ended up in fifth (started from 9), already bottom out (bad decision in choosing tires shore) after 25mins of 45mins total A final. Goldfinger took the B1. Total entries were 47. JITC big track for GP layout could never be changed, only clockwise or counter clockwise for the past 4 years.
Any setup that you guys can share?
That's a fantastic track you have !
I wish I could drive there one day...
Originally posted by Pyramid
The car handle nicely... for comparison with others, if I may, it takes corners in a much `smoother` way which could make you go faster but also a little tricky on the throttle apply which might slow you down. Serpent drive train has always been very free.. but I found it difficult to get much corner speed (as I prefer a `natural` drag brake than adjusting the brake lever. But a I guess a free drive train would also have many advantages on other areas.
The car handle nicely... for comparison with others, if I may, it takes corners in a much `smoother` way which could make you go faster but also a little tricky on the throttle apply which might slow you down. Serpent drive train has always been very free.. but I found it difficult to get much corner speed (as I prefer a `natural` drag brake than adjusting the brake lever. But a I guess a free drive train would also have many advantages on other areas.
Originally posted by Pyramid
The RR12 engine surely worth the money than any other modified engine.
The RR12 engine surely worth the money than any other modified engine.
03-07-2004, 09:31 PM
#5434
So what exactly are you doing "D"? Just spraying the belts or actually soaking them in a bowl of Silicone spray?? What is it exactly that your using to soak them? How long do you soak them for? Do you just wipe off the belts or wash them in soap and water? Thanks...
03-07-2004, 09:32 PM
#5435
Originally posted by GoldFinger
Even we gear up to 4.5 final ratio and using EFRA pipe (115 deg.C), we not notice any power drop when it shift to 2nd gear.
With 710, sure you will get all of the attention in the straight line.
Even we gear up to 4.5 final ratio and using EFRA pipe (115 deg.C), we not notice any power drop when it shift to 2nd gear.
With 710, sure you will get all of the attention in the straight line.
What 1st gear ratio / spur / pinion combo were you using? 4.5 ratio on 2nd gear assuming you use the lowest 23/55?
03-07-2004, 09:33 PM
#5436
Is this true what this guy is saying about the 710 not being durable? Can anybody compare the durability of the 710 to the NTC3? Thats what I ran before so I know how strong that car is.
03-07-2004, 09:34 PM
#5437
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
So what exactly are you doing "D"? Just spraying the belts or actually soaking them in a bowl of Silicone spray?? What is it exactly that your using to soak them? How long do you soak them for? Do you just wipe off the belts or wash them in soap and water? Thanks...
So what exactly are you doing "D"? Just spraying the belts or actually soaking them in a bowl of Silicone spray?? What is it exactly that your using to soak them? How long do you soak them for? Do you just wipe off the belts or wash them in soap and water? Thanks...
I soak them for 10 to 15 minutes. From time to time, I reapply them. Just leave them to dry. No washing in soap and water needed.
03-07-2004, 09:35 PM
#5438
IS it a silicone spray from an aerosol can?
03-07-2004, 09:37 PM
#5439
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
Is this true what this guy is saying about the 710 not being durable? Can anybody compare the durability of the 710 to the NTC3? Thats what I ran before so I know how strong that car is.
Is this true what this guy is saying about the 710 not being durable? Can anybody compare the durability of the 710 to the NTC3? Thats what I ran before so I know how strong that car is.
Let's just say that the 710 holds it's setting when you race and your settings stays the same after race.
The 710 is not as durable as say the 705. It's more fragile in a sense but this coould also be due to the car being very much lighter and perhaps faster too !
Of course, any car will break on hard impact.
03-07-2004, 09:37 PM
#5440
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
IS it a silicone spray from an aerosol can?
IS it a silicone spray from an aerosol can?
03-07-2004, 09:39 PM
#5441
Mazda 6
Looks like the body does not properly fit on S710. Anyone using this body ?
03-07-2004, 09:40 PM
#5442
I will say the NTC3 I had was a turd! Never held a setting for more than a few laps!
ON small impacts does the 710 manage to stay together?
Never held a setting for more than a few laps! ON small impacts does the 710 manage to stay together?
03-07-2004, 09:40 PM
#5443
Thanks for the silicone lube tip "D"!
03-07-2004, 09:46 PM
#5444
Re: Mazda 6
Originally posted by redsand
Looks like the body does not properly fit on S710. Anyone using this body ?
Looks like the body does not properly fit on S710. Anyone using this body ?
03-07-2004, 09:56 PM
#5445
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
Is this true what this guy is saying about the 710 not being durable? Can anybody compare the durability of the 710 to the NTC3? Thats what I ran before so I know how strong that car is.
Is this true what this guy is saying about the 710 not being durable? Can anybody compare the durability of the 710 to the NTC3? Thats what I ran before so I know how strong that car is.
Good news is SERPENT realised the problems and are coming out with newer versions. Same with the rear turnbuckle of the NTC3 which they have fixed too... Quality of plastics on the NTC3 is nowhere near the Serpent. I have both these cars...and I like them both. I just wished the NTC3 could be have quality parts like the Serpent...especially the adjustable hub.
Having said that, they both have their weak points :
Shocktowers on both cars are weak.
Rear suspension dept on both cars are weak.
Serpent wins hands down in the quality dept though.