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Serpent Project 4-X

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Introduction
This is a wiki page for the new and very interesting concept 4-X from Serpent. This is wiki is meant to develop and grow as more is understood about the car.

Serpent's Product Page - http://www.serpent.com/product/400030
The 4-X Development Story - Here

Manual - Here

Spring Chart
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401705 Spring white C4.4 4X (2)
401706 Spring yellow C4.9 4X (2)
401707 Spring orange C5.5 4X (2) = kit
401708 Spring red C6.3 4X (2)
401709 Spring pink C6.9 4X (2)
401710 Spring blue C7.6 4X (2)
401711 Spring purple C8.4 4X (2) = kit
401712 Spring greenC9.5 4X (2)
401713 Spring grey C10.9 4X (2)
401714 Spring black C12 4X (2)

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Build Tips

RCBuilds.net Build, tip guide and youtube video - http://www.rcbuilds.net/builds/onroa...nt-project-4x/
Heave + Roll Damper Build Tips
Pivot Ball Nut Tip

Setups

Setup Tips

Ride Height Adjustment
Adjusting tweak with roll damper
Usage of washer on lower arm
Tuning ARS

Option Parts List

Social Media

Facebook 4-X Group

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11-18-2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Holmenkollen

What´s the reason for very high roll centers? I would think lower roll centers would be better for high grip situations.

To help with camber gain.

11-18-2016, 03:42 AM

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Is your droop settings orh or measured like the setup sheet?

I do it from ride height.

11-19-2016, 09:17 AM

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Ready to take mine out for its first runs tonight .

11-19-2016, 01:43 PM

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Ready to take mine out for its first runs tonight .

Hi Bud
Sure like to check out this baby ....I think this car is great for stock ..for mod it would be debatable....just my .02 cent

11-19-2016, 04:26 PM

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Hi Bud
Sure like to check out this baby ....I think this car is great for stock ..for mod it would be debatable....just my .02 cent

Sure come on over and take a look. I think this car will do just fine in mod. At least we will find out tonight haha

11-19-2016, 05:48 PM

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#401665 aluminum shock caps (2 pieces). How many of these do I need for the car (don't have it yet).

Any other upgrades recommended initially?

How about good to have spares?

Thanks!

11-19-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Holmenkollen

What´s the reason for very high roll centers? I would think lower roll centers would be better for high grip situations.

Their is a fine line with roll center on high grip or low traction condition.

11-20-2016, 08:57 PM

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Questions:

#401665 aluminum shock caps (2 pieces). How many of these do I need for the car (don't have it yet).

Any other upgrades recommended initially?

How about good to have spares?

Thanks!

I believe those aluminum shock caps are included in the kit. They are the caps that are on the heave dampers. The starter pack seems to be a good start for spares. #401729. I'm looking forward to when the spring kit will be available. I think the roll damper springs are going to be an important tuning aspect.

11-21-2016, 05:35 PM

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Cool you get yours yet Matt?

11-21-2016, 06:51 PM

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Cool you get yours yet Matt?

Yes. Haven't run it yet though. Still have to get the electronics in it and a body put together. Looking forward to get it on the track.

11-22-2016, 01:50 PM

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I just ordered my 4X and everything else I need to get back in to the hobby. I am planning to run on the local carpet track 17.5 2S Blinky Class running Jaco Blue's. Can anyone point me to a setup that would be a good starting point?