Serpent 720
05-16-2007, 10:27 AM
#2416
Tech Initiate
Originally Posted by SchuM
Hello to all! I've bough t a Serpent 720 '07 (#803005) and i've got a few parts missing in the kit.I list the missing parts:
-It does not came with the front CVD kit, instead it cames with normal dogbones
-front one way system as well the one way lock set to make it into a solid axle
-Bumper LeMans type
Does anyone have the same problem?? Anyway the quality looks great but especialy the CVD and the SPool as an extra where what makes me decide for this kit and not for any other brand.
Thanks in advance
Ricardo
-It does not came with the front CVD kit, instead it cames with normal dogbones
-front one way system as well the one way lock set to make it into a solid axle
-Bumper LeMans type
Does anyone have the same problem?? Anyway the quality looks great but especialy the CVD and the SPool as an extra where what makes me decide for this kit and not for any other brand.
Thanks in advance
Ricardo
-no CVD axles for front, only dogbones
-no front multi-diff, just the gear diff
-no fuel tank o-ring gasket at all not even the standard one
05-16-2007, 10:41 AM
#2417
Originally Posted by Acid
Hi Guys
Forgive the stupidity of the question but I have to ask
When the rear spoiler is mounted further away from the front of the car (as far back as possible) = the most amount of rear downforce? When the rear spoiler is mounted closer to the front of the car = least amount of rear down force?
The above is true for long sweeping corners. Does the above hold for quick tight corners (90 and 180 degree) type corners?
Thanks
Acid
Forgive the stupidity of the question but I have to ask
When the rear spoiler is mounted further away from the front of the car (as far back as possible) = the most amount of rear downforce? When the rear spoiler is mounted closer to the front of the car = least amount of rear down force?
The above is true for long sweeping corners. Does the above hold for quick tight corners (90 and 180 degree) type corners?
Thanks
Acid
Clearly though, even for those corners, the further back you mount the spoiler, the more downforce is attained due to the "lever action" of the spoiler over the front-to-rear balance of the car.
05-16-2007, 10:45 AM
#2418
Originally Posted by Dan_E_RCTEC
I also just got a 720-07 with the following missing parts:
-no CVD axles for front, only dogbones
-no front multi-diff, just the gear diff
-no fuel tank o-ring gasket at all not even the standard one
-no CVD axles for front, only dogbones
-no front multi-diff, just the gear diff
-no fuel tank o-ring gasket at all not even the standard one
Serpent kit boxes have seals on the sides of the box. Serpent also weighs each box prior to shipment. We have been very loyal Serpent dealer for 10 plus years and we have shipped a lot of kits and there is almost never a problem with the kits missing parts. As for missing that many parts I would suggest you contact the dealer you got the kit from and ask them to supply the parts.
Last edited by rpoage; 05-16-2007 at 11:01 AM.
05-16-2007, 10:51 AM
#2419
Originally Posted by Acid
Hi Guys
Forgive the stupidity of the question but I have to ask
When the rear spoiler is mounted further away from the front of the car (as far back as possible) = the most amount of rear downforce? When the rear spoiler is mounted closer to the front of the car = least amount of rear down force?
The above is true for long sweeping corners. Does the above hold for quick tight corners (90 and 180 degree) type corners?
Thanks
Acid
Forgive the stupidity of the question but I have to ask
When the rear spoiler is mounted further away from the front of the car (as far back as possible) = the most amount of rear downforce? When the rear spoiler is mounted closer to the front of the car = least amount of rear down force?
The above is true for long sweeping corners. Does the above hold for quick tight corners (90 and 180 degree) type corners?
Thanks
Acid
05-16-2007, 11:22 AM
#2420
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Originally Posted by Dan_E_RCTEC
I also just got a 720-07 with the following missing parts:
-no CVD axles for front, only dogbones
-no front multi-diff, just the gear diff
-no fuel tank o-ring gasket at all not even the standard one
-no CVD axles for front, only dogbones
-no front multi-diff, just the gear diff
-no fuel tank o-ring gasket at all not even the standard one
I'd be making sure it has the upgraded arms and stuff also..
05-16-2007, 12:27 PM
#2421
Tech Initiate
Originally Posted by fastharry
I'd be making sure it has the upgraded arms and stuff also..
I'll be going over all the parts tonight as it certainly has some of the '07 parts (black chassis plate, nylon pivot ball cups etc. but not all. Is there any quick way of identifying the "hardened" plastic parts from the standard ones?
BTW, my friend bought a kit from the same shipment at the same time and is also missing the same parts. I have contacted my dealer and he is looking into it.
05-16-2007, 12:35 PM
#2422
Originally Posted by Dan_E_RCTEC
OK to be more precise, it's missing the Serpent 720-07 one-way front diff with locker option.....
I'll be going over all the parts tonight as it certainly has some of the '07 parts (black chassis plate, nylon pivot ball cups etc. but not all. Is there any quick way of identifying the "hardened" plastic parts from the standard ones?
BTW, my friend bought a kit from the same shipment at the same time and is also missing the same parts. I have contacted my dealer and he is looking into it.
I'll be going over all the parts tonight as it certainly has some of the '07 parts (black chassis plate, nylon pivot ball cups etc. but not all. Is there any quick way of identifying the "hardened" plastic parts from the standard ones?
BTW, my friend bought a kit from the same shipment at the same time and is also missing the same parts. I have contacted my dealer and he is looking into it.
05-16-2007, 01:05 PM
#2423
Tech Initiate
They were bought from a Serpent dealer in London, Canada, which Serpent USA distributes to I believe.
05-16-2007, 02:14 PM
#2424
need some info please.How many teeth on Serpent 720 front,side and rear drive belts ???
05-16-2007, 04:10 PM
#2426
Tech Initiate
Yes there is another London - in Ontario Canada... look it up.
05-16-2007, 04:19 PM
#2427
Originally Posted by Dan_E_RCTEC
They were bought from a Serpent dealer in London, Canada, which Serpent USA distributes to I believe.
05-16-2007, 09:03 PM
#2428
Tech Adept
serpent usa is aware of the missing items
Lou
Lou
05-17-2007, 01:29 AM
#2429
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
The rear spoiler relies on airflow for it to work. Up to the certain point, the faster the airflow, the higher the downforce. For the above corners you mentioned, it would depend on the cornering speed of your car.
Clearly though, even for those corners, the further back you mount the spoiler, the more downforce is attained due to the "lever action" of the spoiler over the front-to-rear balance of the car.
Clearly though, even for those corners, the further back you mount the spoiler, the more downforce is attained due to the "lever action" of the spoiler over the front-to-rear balance of the car.
Perfect, so, more back = more downforce and more forward = more steering.
Thanks Guys
Acid
05-17-2007, 01:55 AM
#2430
Note Acid that we are limited to a max of 10mm overhang.
best medium is mounting wing inline with bumper.
best medium is mounting wing inline with bumper.