Serpent 720
07-16-2006, 05:37 PM
#646
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by Luke W
The Futaba S9451 digital is fast, has lots of torque, and will last...I've had mine over a year. They cost about $80-$90.
07-16-2006, 06:17 PM
#648
Try the jr z8450 i have it on my steering since i have my first impulse
07-16-2006, 07:04 PM
#649
The missing springs seems to be a Worldwide issue. I was given a set when I picked up the car so it wasnt a problem. Anyone who gets one needs to check to see if the springs are in the kit.
Finished the build last night, it is pretty much what I expected. I must admit I think I prefer the 710 front & rear belt tensioner set up. The 720 lay out for the eccentric carriers is a bit of a pain. The rear plate/upper bulkhead piece is also a bit tricky to install. Looking forward to hitting the track with it tommorow night. I was very happy to see all the upgrades from the 710 fitted with no hassles, saves a heap of coin having to buy all the bling bits for the new car.
Finished the build last night, it is pretty much what I expected. I must admit I think I prefer the 710 front & rear belt tensioner set up. The 720 lay out for the eccentric carriers is a bit of a pain. The rear plate/upper bulkhead piece is also a bit tricky to install. Looking forward to hitting the track with it tommorow night. I was very happy to see all the upgrades from the 710 fitted with no hassles, saves a heap of coin having to buy all the bling bits for the new car.
07-16-2006, 07:10 PM
#650
Originally Posted by soc123_au
The missing springs seems to be a Worldwide issue. I was given a set when I picked up the car so it wasnt a problem. Anyone who gets one needs to check to see if the springs are in the kit.
Finished the build last night, it is pretty much what I expected. I must admit I think I prefer the 710 front & rear belt tensioner set up. The 720 lay out for the eccentric carriers is a bit of a pain. The rear plate/upper bulkhead piece is also a bit tricky to install. Looking forward to hitting the track with it tommorow night. I was very happy to see all the upgrades from the 710 fitted with no hassles, saves a heap of coin having to buy all the bling bits for the new car.
Finished the build last night, it is pretty much what I expected. I must admit I think I prefer the 710 front & rear belt tensioner set up. The 720 lay out for the eccentric carriers is a bit of a pain. The rear plate/upper bulkhead piece is also a bit tricky to install. Looking forward to hitting the track with it tommorow night. I was very happy to see all the upgrades from the 710 fitted with no hassles, saves a heap of coin having to buy all the bling bits for the new car.
Looking forward to seeing you run around at the Worlds 2006 with the new unit Socman!!!
Cheers The OX
07-17-2006, 03:45 AM
#651
Three the hard way
serpent 720 and the rest of the Crew 
07-17-2006, 03:53 AM
#652
Hi,
here you can find my new 720
I am shure you also will like the new car!!
see you!
Daniel
here you can find my new 720
I am shure you also will like the new car!!
see you!
Daniel
07-17-2006, 05:50 AM
#653
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by madbeats
serpent 720 and the rest of the Crew
07-17-2006, 06:06 AM
#655
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by GrandeGixxer
Do the aluminum hexes come standard with the 720? I like the way the radio tray goes all the way to the front shock tower. Should stiffen the front bulkheads quite a bit.
07-17-2006, 06:08 AM
#656
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by going4#1
It's what I use and it's one solid servo. Used to use Hitec but after the fourth one melted down went to the Futaba 9451 and haven't had a need to change yet.
07-17-2006, 06:09 AM
#657
Tech Adept
Orange alu hexes are standard. The purple ones on my photos earlier in this topic are not standard...
07-17-2006, 06:12 AM
#658
Tech Adept
I'm using a Hitec as a steering servo. Have been doing so for the past year and a half, and have had no problems whatsoever with it. So it's not all bad...
I have used graupner and futaba servo's for throttle/brake though and destroyed 1 graupner and 1 futaba so far. Braking is very bad for the servo...
I have used graupner and futaba servo's for throttle/brake though and destroyed 1 graupner and 1 futaba so far. Braking is very bad for the servo...
07-17-2006, 06:16 AM
#659
The 720 is quit light!
Only 1735g with bigger tires and pers. transponder.
Thantīs great
see you!
Daniel
Only 1735g with bigger tires and pers. transponder.
Thantīs great
see you!
Daniel
07-17-2006, 08:01 AM
#660
fried engine
Hi guys,
It looks like I fried my engine yesterday. Couple of reasons I can think of:
- Hot weather + 35 C
- Small cooling head (didn't have time to buy the new larger one)
- 1st gear was shifting about a sec too late, we were trying to adjust it before the engine blew :-(
- Track is really fast, has a long straight where you can push the engine all the way up to the limit.
Situation on the engine is following: It blew right at the end of the straight. It just made a silent tsssss (like a snake) before it went dead. Car was very hot at that point. I waited like an hour for it to cool down completely. Then I restarted it. It starts without a problem but after 10-15 sec it stalls again.
Now the question is: Will it be enough for me to just buy a new piston and sleeve set? Or what else should be changed? Or is it enough if I just polish the pieces that have been fried? Maybe dumb questions, but first time with a dead engine and just looking for some help here as a loyal Serpent fan and driver.
P.S.: Greetings to Tomaschko and Kandi, looking forward to seeing you here with the new 720 asap. Alles klar?
.
It looks like I fried my engine yesterday. Couple of reasons I can think of:
- Hot weather + 35 C
- Small cooling head (didn't have time to buy the new larger one)
- 1st gear was shifting about a sec too late, we were trying to adjust it before the engine blew :-(
- Track is really fast, has a long straight where you can push the engine all the way up to the limit.
Situation on the engine is following: It blew right at the end of the straight. It just made a silent tsssss (like a snake) before it went dead. Car was very hot at that point. I waited like an hour for it to cool down completely. Then I restarted it. It starts without a problem but after 10-15 sec it stalls again.
Now the question is: Will it be enough for me to just buy a new piston and sleeve set? Or what else should be changed? Or is it enough if I just polish the pieces that have been fried? Maybe dumb questions, but first time with a dead engine and just looking for some help here as a loyal Serpent fan and driver.
P.S.: Greetings to Tomaschko and Kandi, looking forward to seeing you here with the new 720 asap. Alles klar?
.