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Old 10-18-2011 | 08:25 PM
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this looks like a work of art. If i was still into 1/8 electric, i'll for sure eat this one up! I had a electric serpent and it drove great. But it was the rcm conversion kit.. But I sold it...
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Old 10-18-2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by teeforb
this looks like a work of art. If i was still into 1/8 electric, i'll for sure eat this one up! I had a electric serpent and it drove great. But it was the rcm conversion kit.. But I sold it...
This is something different. Than a converted car it's purpose built, narrow and balanced. I hope it drives 1/2 as good as it looks.
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Old 10-18-2011 | 09:56 PM
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It looks great, I wonder why they dont just lengthen the chassis for truggy?
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Old 10-18-2011 | 10:32 PM
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This thing looks... incredible!!! Mine should be in the UPS truck soon and on its way here....can't wait.

Before my Xray was built I already know about the 41t front overdrive hopup...any must have upgrades that people are talking about for this bad @#$ snake?
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Old 10-19-2011 | 01:36 AM
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I still have to do the body but it's hot lap time...



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Old 10-19-2011 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Cmjomaha
This thing looks... incredible!!! Mine should be in the UPS truck soon and on its way here....can't wait.

Before my Xray was built I already know about the 41t front overdrive hopup...any must have upgrades that people are talking about for this bad @#$ snake?
i would get a number 2 steering rack and webbed bladders
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Old 10-19-2011 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
I still have to do the body but it's hot lap time...



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Looks Sweet what shock oil did you use also how much more room do you have in the battery trays U think 3S 5000 will fit
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Old 10-19-2011 | 11:12 AM
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how close is the motor to the steering rack? looks really close in that picture.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jsamarin
how close is the motor to the steering rack? looks really close in that picture.
It is pretty close. There is enough room for the sensor wire. I can take a close up pic but it will have to be later tonight.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
It is pretty close. There is enough room for the sensor wire. I can take a close up pic but it will have to be later tonight.
is there any extra room for a bigger esc?
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Old 10-19-2011 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
It is pretty close. There is enough room for the sensor wire. I can take a close up pic but it will have to be later tonight.
A pic would be awesome.......Im in no rush either, i have to sell my mugen buggy before i order this one
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Old 10-19-2011 | 12:27 PM
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Looks Sweet what shock oil did you use also how much more room do you have in the battery trays U think 3S 5000 will fit
The thunderpower 5200 packs that are in there are tight. 3s would not fit without modification but theres nothing to stop you from taking the door off and cutting some slots and using velcro straps. And I set it up pretty much the same as the nitro car 45f and 27.5r

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Old 10-19-2011 | 12:49 PM
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Man with all these great cars coming out, it's getting really hard for me to choose which car to run next year.

That is if I decide to switch, I'm not even sure about that yet.


But this Serpent is at the top of my list.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmjomaha
This thing looks... incredible!!! Mine should be in the UPS truck soon and on its way here....can't wait.

Before my Xray was built I already know about the 41t front overdrive hopup...any must have upgrades that people are talking about for this bad @#$ snake?
Whats avail right now is what crosses over from the nitro buggy:
alum shock towers
ti parts (standoffs, turnbuckles, etc)
hard ano shock caps
webbed bladders
ti shock shafts
steering rack
(Note the alum center diff mount shows as a hop up on serpents page but it is not the same, hubs are different, braces are different)

Im sure I missed something but thats the preliminary list.
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Old 10-19-2011 | 04:36 PM
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frank L - did you run your buggy yet ? do you have video run your buggy ?
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