Serpent 960....
#1291
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by masa227
I prefer the laydown position, but I have it in the up position, with just alittle fuel spil on the receiver the car will run away. I spilled on my friends car at a big race sorry Chris.
Anyway, the receiver should be protected by a ballon around it......
The laydown position ads an additional piece of mechanisme to the carb, which might get play (but this takes a while), and the up position is more direct.
I doubt if the laydown position really makes a lot of difference CG wise.....
#1292
Originally Posted by sneezer714
I'm almoust finish with the Built of My 960!!
I have a question for you guy's
Which way you guy's prefer the throttle servo, in the Laydown position or
up and why.
I have a question for you guy's
Which way you guy's prefer the throttle servo, in the Laydown position or
up and why.
(why) just less parts to worries about and the car looks cleaner that way.
#1293
Originally Posted by PMSorber
It looks neat but don't forget, It does not work on a non bumpy read!
why not??
maybe you should give some feedback about youre post (regarding my car) instead posting these useless reply's!
#1294
Suspended
Originally Posted by team novarossi
oh really??
why not??
maybe you should give some feedback about youre post (regarding my car) instead posting these useless reply's!
why not??
maybe you should give some feedback about youre post (regarding my car) instead posting these useless reply's!
You have a point on the 960, your development is only in the wrong direction.
#1295
Tech Champion
iTrader: (17)
Will Team Serpent USA or any representative be attending the Byron Originals' On-Road Challenge
(July 8-9, Intense RC, Dekalb, IL)...? Just wondering cause I have seen Mike Swauger, Darin Ishitani, Jeffrey Lin, and Mark Sweeney already signed up...
Usually, ILLINOIS does not host something hugh...but I think these top gun are coming cause Winner will get $500 in cash...$50 for just A-main qualified and $xxx for TQ I think.....just wondering.
(July 8-9, Intense RC, Dekalb, IL)...? Just wondering cause I have seen Mike Swauger, Darin Ishitani, Jeffrey Lin, and Mark Sweeney already signed up...
Usually, ILLINOIS does not host something hugh...but I think these top gun are coming cause Winner will get $500 in cash...$50 for just A-main qualified and $xxx for TQ I think.....just wondering.
#1296
Advantage of laydown is lower CG. Linkage arrangement does slow the response slightly. I use a very fast servo, so the response is still very good.
Upright arrangement allows for the fastest possible throttle/brake response, but elevates the CG a bit.
With upright configuration, the rx can be installed on the outside of the throttle servo, which keeps it further away from fuel spills.
I still prefer the laydown...rx is inside a balloon between the belt & tank. Not the best place for it, but so far, no problem.
Pros & cons either way. After running the car a bit with the laydown servo, I have to say the negatives I foresaw, are not signigicant enough to make me want to switch to upright... I have no noticeable lack of throttle response.
Upright arrangement allows for the fastest possible throttle/brake response, but elevates the CG a bit.
With upright configuration, the rx can be installed on the outside of the throttle servo, which keeps it further away from fuel spills.
I still prefer the laydown...rx is inside a balloon between the belt & tank. Not the best place for it, but so far, no problem.
Pros & cons either way. After running the car a bit with the laydown servo, I have to say the negatives I foresaw, are not signigicant enough to make me want to switch to upright... I have no noticeable lack of throttle response.
#1297
Originally Posted by sneezer714
I'm almoust finish with the Built of My 960!!
I have a question for you guy's
Which way you guy's prefer the throttle servo, in the Laydown position or
up and why.
I have a question for you guy's
Which way you guy's prefer the throttle servo, in the Laydown position or
up and why.
http://www.daltonshop.com/images/S96...30gr_sides.jpg
http://www.daltonshop.com/images/S96...0gr_behind.jpg
#1298
Originally Posted by masa227
I prefer the laydown position, but I have it in the up position, with just alittle fuel spil on the receiver the car will run away. I spilled on my friends car at a big race sorry Chris.
No worries Ryan...
#1299
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by captian
i like the upright way
(why) just less parts to worries about and the car looks cleaner that way.
(why) just less parts to worries about and the car looks cleaner that way.
#1300
Tech Regular
Pyramid, what's the weight for?
#1301
Originally Posted by Darint
Pyramid, what's the weight for?
#1302
Suspended
Originally Posted by duneland
Advantage of laydown is lower CG. Linkage arrangement does slow the response slightly. I use a very fast servo, so the response is still very good.
Upright arrangement allows for the fastest possible throttle/brake response, but elevates the CG a bit.
With upright configuration, the rx can be installed on the outside of the throttle servo, which keeps it further away from fuel spills.
I still prefer the laydown...rx is inside a balloon between the belt & tank. Not the best place for it, but so far, no problem.
Pros & cons either way. After running the car a bit with the laydown servo, I have to say the negatives I foresaw, are not signigicant enough to make me want to switch to upright... I have no noticeable lack of throttle response.
Upright arrangement allows for the fastest possible throttle/brake response, but elevates the CG a bit.
With upright configuration, the rx can be installed on the outside of the throttle servo, which keeps it further away from fuel spills.
I still prefer the laydown...rx is inside a balloon between the belt & tank. Not the best place for it, but so far, no problem.
Pros & cons either way. After running the car a bit with the laydown servo, I have to say the negatives I foresaw, are not signigicant enough to make me want to switch to upright... I have no noticeable lack of throttle response.
#1303
Tech Regular
Thanks, I noticed the same challenge in balancing my 960. One thought for you though, if you put the lead on the outside of your receiver box, it will be further away from the centerline of the car, and you can use less weight to provide the same balance. It's kinda of a "balancing" act :-) to get a good static balance and getting the car close to minimum weight rule :-)
#1304
ROAR Region 9 Championships
Hey guys,
RCRCNT in Dallas hosted the Championships. It was an excellent weekend of racing. I ran the 1/8 Spec class and my 960/ZX-21 combo was awesome. I missed TQ by .05 seconds and qualified 2nd. I ended up taking home the 2nd place trophy. My car had a bit more on-throttle steering than I prefer but was manageable.
Brandon McNally was very fast (again) qualifying 2nd in 1/8 Open A Main. He had some troubles and didn't get to finish.
- Kirk
Go Serpent!
RCRCNT in Dallas hosted the Championships. It was an excellent weekend of racing. I ran the 1/8 Spec class and my 960/ZX-21 combo was awesome. I missed TQ by .05 seconds and qualified 2nd. I ended up taking home the 2nd place trophy. My car had a bit more on-throttle steering than I prefer but was manageable.
Brandon McNally was very fast (again) qualifying 2nd in 1/8 Open A Main. He had some troubles and didn't get to finish.
- Kirk
Go Serpent!