Serpent 720
10-27-2006, 02:15 PM
#1546
Originally Posted by Acid
Hey
Yeah, I had the same problem and I believe that the problem was with the rear lower arms... manufacturing problem.... anyway, I changed the arms and have no problem... to be safe.. I also used the Mugen upgrade pivot balls...
Acid
Yeah, I had the same problem and I believe that the problem was with the rear lower arms... manufacturing problem.... anyway, I changed the arms and have no problem... to be safe.. I also used the Mugen upgrade pivot balls...
Acid
10-27-2006, 02:25 PM
#1547
Originally Posted by Serpentd
Thank you for the info dude. I talked to Doug at Serpent USA and he's sending me the updated arms, but I can't seem to find those Mugen upgrade pivot balls to save my soul. Can you point in the right direction please. I like your approach to this problem. Thanks bro!
10-27-2006, 02:35 PM
#1548
Cool Dude! Thanks for all of your support guys. You guys are the SH*T!!!!! 
10-28-2006, 08:46 AM
#1549
Serpent 720 overdrive & gear ratio chart
I just completed an update to the FRONT TO REAR OVERDRIVE RATIO chart that I have been providing to people who want it. This chart now includes all the gear ratios for the Serpent 720.
If you would like a copy of this chart please email me. You need to Excel on your computer in order to open this file.
If you would like a copy of this chart please email me. You need to Excel on your computer in order to open this file.
Clutch Setup
10-30-2006, 02:37 AM
#1551
Originally Posted by Winner's Circle
I just completed an update to the FRONT TO REAR OVERDRIVE RATIO chart that I have been providing to people who want it. This chart now includes all the gear ratios for the Serpent 720.
If you would like a copy of this chart please email me. You need to Excel on your computer in order to open this file.
If you would like a copy of this chart please email me. You need to Excel on your computer in order to open this file.
10-30-2006, 02:38 AM
#1552
Originally Posted by Kendall
What clutch spring is everybody using for their 720?
10-30-2006, 03:24 AM
#1553
Tech Apprentice
hey, just wondered if anyone can help with this problem
my front toe is set out +2 degrees( points out) and rear toe is pointed in 3degress
yesterday on slippery track, my back end kicked out alot, especially on throttle exitting corners
i was using red shocks on back and yellow on fronts, would it help if i had neutral toe on front and yellow springs in backs aswell
ps. my back left shcok was leaking oil
my front toe is set out +2 degrees( points out) and rear toe is pointed in 3degress
yesterday on slippery track, my back end kicked out alot, especially on throttle exitting corners
i was using red shocks on back and yellow on fronts, would it help if i had neutral toe on front and yellow springs in backs aswell
ps. my back left shcok was leaking oil
10-30-2006, 04:01 AM
#1554
Originally Posted by bigboss
hey, just wondered if anyone can help with this problem
my front toe is set out +2 degrees( points out) and rear toe is pointed in 3degress
yesterday on slippery track, my back end kicked out alot, especially on throttle exitting corners
i was using red shocks on back and yellow on fronts, would it help if i had neutral toe on front and yellow springs in backs aswell
ps. my back left shcok was leaking oil
my front toe is set out +2 degrees( points out) and rear toe is pointed in 3degress
yesterday on slippery track, my back end kicked out alot, especially on throttle exitting corners
i was using red shocks on back and yellow on fronts, would it help if i had neutral toe on front and yellow springs in backs aswell
ps. my back left shcok was leaking oil
D.J. Apolaro
10-30-2006, 09:10 AM
#1555
Tech Adept
iTrader: (1)
Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
Depends, I use standard when traction is low (or itrack is damp/wet) and the track is tight and technical. Otherwise I go up to the 1.8 springs from either Serpent or Mugen.
The standard 720 spring is #6586 correct?
Which Serpent spring are you using?
#909518 1.8mm standard (grey)
#909520 1.8mm long (black)
Thanks.
10-30-2006, 09:44 AM
#1556
New Rear Upper Plate
New Rear Upper Plate for 720 With more holes for better and fine adjustment. Made by:Maxy's, we have them avaliable and ready for sale for information please call us. at the number below we hope to hear from you soon 
10-30-2006, 12:45 PM
#1557
Originally Posted by maxysfuel
New Rear Upper Plate for 720 With more holes for better and fine adjustment. Made by:Maxy's, we have them avaliable and ready for sale for information please call us. at the number below we hope to hear from you soon
10-30-2006, 12:51 PM
#1558
Originally Posted by maxysfuel
New Rear Upper Plate for 720 With more holes for better and fine adjustment. Made by:Maxy's, we have them avaliable and ready for sale for information please call us. at the number below we hope to hear from you soon
10-30-2006, 04:03 PM
#1559
Originally Posted by Kendall
The standard 720 spring is #6586 correct?
Which Serpent spring are you using?
#909518 1.8mm standard (grey)
#909520 1.8mm long (black)
Thanks.
Which Serpent spring are you using?
#909518 1.8mm standard (grey)
#909520 1.8mm long (black)
Thanks.
10-30-2006, 05:38 PM
#1560
Tech Master
For those who run the 720 for the setup you will need these Skyline hopups that make the 720 a real rocket....
Rear upper arm plate
Hollow 2 speed shaft
Rear shock tower
Aluminum rear anti-roll bar mount
rear body post mount
Front
Solid axle oneway
2 droop
yellow springs
2 hole on shock tower
50wt oil 3 hole
1/2 toe out
4mm caster clips in fromt of arms
middle roll center
Swaybar flat
long ackerman
Use the right upright on the left and the left upright on the right
Put a 1.5mm shim to level the steering link for 0 bump steer
42 shore tires 60.5
197mm
5mm ride height
Rear
7 droop
yellow springs
3 holes from the top of the Skyline rear shock tower
40 wt 3 hole
lower hole on rear upright
outer and highest position on the Skyline rear upper arm plate (need to make a shorter link)
3 rear toe in
rollcenter position #2
3mm in on 2.6mm swaybar
42 shore 61.5
6mm ride height
200mm
Proto stratus 3.1
Engine:Zx-12 .55 shims
Rocket Science 30%
Yellow Clutch
.70 clutch bell end play
1/8th spring nut tighten to 2.2mm
lighten clutch bell
Qualified 3rd in the Forgass state series finished 5th.. Car was good with lots of speed. I made the car have a small push to get rid of traction roll. The traction was higher than ever and I scrambled to stop it and this is what I did.. I would of preferred 45 shore tires but did not have them... I was really happy to have had the extra adjustments that Skyline rear link plate gave me.. I want to thank Ken Osaka for the help it made a lot of difference in my car and everyone else who was at the event running the 720.. 8 of the 12 cars were 720 and Paolo Morganti got the win with a 720..
Rear upper arm plate
Hollow 2 speed shaft
Rear shock tower
Aluminum rear anti-roll bar mount
rear body post mount
Front
Solid axle oneway
2 droop
yellow springs
2 hole on shock tower
50wt oil 3 hole
1/2 toe out
4mm caster clips in fromt of arms
middle roll center
Swaybar flat
long ackerman
Use the right upright on the left and the left upright on the right
Put a 1.5mm shim to level the steering link for 0 bump steer
42 shore tires 60.5
197mm
5mm ride height
Rear
7 droop
yellow springs
3 holes from the top of the Skyline rear shock tower
40 wt 3 hole
lower hole on rear upright
outer and highest position on the Skyline rear upper arm plate (need to make a shorter link)
3 rear toe in
rollcenter position #2
3mm in on 2.6mm swaybar
42 shore 61.5
6mm ride height
200mm
Proto stratus 3.1
Engine:Zx-12 .55 shims
Rocket Science 30%
Yellow Clutch
.70 clutch bell end play
1/8th spring nut tighten to 2.2mm
lighten clutch bell
Qualified 3rd in the Forgass state series finished 5th.. Car was good with lots of speed. I made the car have a small push to get rid of traction roll. The traction was higher than ever and I scrambled to stop it and this is what I did.. I would of preferred 45 shore tires but did not have them... I was really happy to have had the extra adjustments that Skyline rear link plate gave me.. I want to thank Ken Osaka for the help it made a lot of difference in my car and everyone else who was at the event running the 720.. 8 of the 12 cars were 720 and Paolo Morganti got the win with a 720..