2LikesSerpent Spyder SRX-2 Mid Motor Buggy Thread
03-15-2014, 07:40 AM
#1053
Tech Initiate
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First off, let me say how amazing the ride is. I have broken exactly one part in 2 months of racing this baby in two classes every week.
To further the discussion, I broke a bulk head insert racing. My fault, apparently you lose steering when doing a wheelie into a banked sweeper, which is all well and good as long as the front comes down before the cement wall.
I was/am running the plastic insert because I began thinking the same thing as Jcopeland1. While changing the insert though I noticed the back of my a arms worn on the top. I think this is because while turning the pivot ball attached to the steering arm is rubbing the a arm somehow.
I took a picture, but this site keeps saying "upload of file failed".
Anyway, so, there is too much flex in either the front part of the chassis or the plastic bulk head insert or the plastic steering linkage?
Has anyone else noticed wear like this?
Take Care
Chris
To further the discussion, I broke a bulk head insert racing. My fault, apparently you lose steering when doing a wheelie into a banked sweeper, which is all well and good as long as the front comes down before the cement wall.
I was/am running the plastic insert because I began thinking the same thing as Jcopeland1. While changing the insert though I noticed the back of my a arms worn on the top. I think this is because while turning the pivot ball attached to the steering arm is rubbing the a arm somehow.
I took a picture, but this site keeps saying "upload of file failed".
Anyway, so, there is too much flex in either the front part of the chassis or the plastic bulk head insert or the plastic steering linkage?
Has anyone else noticed wear like this?
Take Care
Chris
03-15-2014, 08:02 AM
#1054
Tech Initiate
I hope serpent gets the updated one completed soon. I can't find a chassis in stock anywhere.
03-15-2014, 08:03 AM
#1055
http://dialedsetups.com/default/sheets/view/id/1196
There are a few setup notes that can be used if you find yourself wanting more steering.
03-15-2014, 09:23 AM
#1057
Tech Apprentice
I am on my 3rd chassis and the first 2 was with the plastic bulkhead now i have switched to aluminum
I have seen both breakage from plastic and alu. So it really depebds on how and which angle you hit
Other than that the buggy is awesome. I'd really love to have an alluminium chassis some day.
I have seen both breakage from plastic and alu. So it really depebds on how and which angle you hit
Other than that the buggy is awesome. I'd really love to have an alluminium chassis some day.
03-15-2014, 10:03 AM
#1059
03-15-2014, 11:10 AM
#1060
Serpent has taken care of everyone who has had an issue. They are also addressing the issue as we speak. Its really not as big of a deal as you are making it out to be. I still have the original chassis and bulkhead on both of my cars and I have had a few mishaps that probably should have broke the chassis and more but it didnt. I would rechassis my car before every race if i had to because once you drive a Spyder the other buggies dont compare.
03-15-2014, 11:53 AM
#1061
Finally! Got my snake dialed in last night, just need to get used to 2wd but overall I feel a lot more comfortable with it now. Knocked off 2 seconds from my avg lap times and even cracked some 17's. Thanks to everyone for the tips. Drag brake sure helped a ton since I don't brake as often as I should and it helped rotate better around the tight turns.
On my last run I got clipped midair and landed nose first onto a pipe and this happened:
Lol, got my fastest last times on my last run and I didn't know I had a broken chassis until I cleaned it up a bit.
Serpent America is going to get me squared away and get me up and running again. Kudos to them.
Btw, Paul from Serpent America told me that a new, beefed up front section MM chassis is coming in a few weeks. More peace of mind thanks to Serpent listening to customer feedback.
On my last run I got clipped midair and landed nose first onto a pipe and this happened:
Lol, got my fastest last times on my last run and I didn't know I had a broken chassis until I cleaned it up a bit.
Serpent America is going to get me squared away and get me up and running again. Kudos to them.Btw, Paul from Serpent America told me that a new, beefed up front section MM chassis is coming in a few weeks. More peace of mind thanks to Serpent listening to customer feedback.
Looks like we broke at almost the same spot.
No worries though since Serpent is sending a replacement and in a few weeks, a gen 2 chassis will be released. Growing pains for Serpent's first 1/10 offroad entry.
03-15-2014, 02:52 PM
#1064
for everyone, I ran my car outdoors today on a low bite dusty track today. The track has not been run on since november. Got there today and seen a bunch of dust in the air from guys running. Track was very dusty. So I went out with a broom to brush off the 1/4 inch of dust on the track. My car was hooked. I really could not believe it. I drove a centro last year one race when the track conditions where much better than today and it was terrible. I could push it just like a rear motor car.