Serpent 1:10 F1
10-02-2013, 05:03 AM
#166
Not much happening here, must be all apples with the F1.
The 200mm front is now available part numbers #411313
Front set wide F110 and spare arms #411314
Suspension arm L+R wide carbon F110, I know most if not all of the US is 180mm but I thought I'd put it out there.
So far things have been going well with the F110 each run is getting better with the car.
We've had the front bulkhead revised here in OZ. My team mate (a fitter and turner) has made it from aliuminium with great results I'll post pics tomorrow.
Other things I've done to date is 2mm spacers under the front top arm giving more roll center, caster is now also at 6 deg, and the side springs are now 6.25 AE springs. Next test is to try out all front springs. Here in OZ the tracks are slightly more rougher and the softer springs that the TAMIYA drivers are using aren't working as well for me with the F110 so I'll try going harder and see what happens.
This body is for use only for the camera when videoing races.
Until next time WILL
The 200mm front is now available part numbers #411313
Front set wide F110 and spare arms #411314
Suspension arm L+R wide carbon F110, I know most if not all of the US is 180mm but I thought I'd put it out there.
So far things have been going well with the F110 each run is getting better with the car.
We've had the front bulkhead revised here in OZ. My team mate (a fitter and turner) has made it from aliuminium with great results I'll post pics tomorrow.
Other things I've done to date is 2mm spacers under the front top arm giving more roll center, caster is now also at 6 deg, and the side springs are now 6.25 AE springs. Next test is to try out all front springs. Here in OZ the tracks are slightly more rougher and the softer springs that the TAMIYA drivers are using aren't working as well for me with the F110 so I'll try going harder and see what happens.
This body is for use only for the camera when videoing races.
Until next time WILL
I've just bought a F110 and was wondering where you got the wide front end arms etc. Did you get these from Walter?
Cheers
10-02-2013, 02:14 PM
#167
http://www.walterrchobby.com.au/inde...0000.html?p=33
And to update, on the weekend I changed back to the 5.5 side spring and went the soft front spring using the RIDE spring set and 35wt oil on king pin..
2 deg toe out front stablised the car coming out of high speed corners, 2mm shim under front top arm ball link (front ball only left the rear top arm ball link standard). Ride height is at 4mm front 5mm rear, 500wt shock oil with 2 hole piston.
After these changes the F1 felt more comfortable to drive still tender on corner exit but I think tyre choice was the issue here as R1 where to only compound I had, soft f and r would of been the go.
CHEERS WILL
10-09-2013, 08:01 AM
#168
does anyone else find that the lower center pivot ball connecting the chassis and rear pod, can be pushed out of it's holder w/ VERY little effort? I can feel a slight snap as I push it back together, put comes apart very easily.
I hope once i get it together, w/ the center tube and shock, that it won't be that easy anymore.
I hope once i get it together, w/ the center tube and shock, that it won't be that easy anymore.
10-09-2013, 01:47 PM
#169
Just so I'm on the same page this what you both are referring too (pic below would not come up as pic hopefully it opens for you as it does at my end?)?
Mine is all together and it wont budge at all and I can't understand this happening when it is kept in place with the top plate when screwed down? The actual ball is just seated in until the top is tightened and has a very free movement this is a critical area and must have free movement or it wont work correctly. Try finishing (If it isn't already) and let me know if it continues and I'll pull mine apart and see for you
Will
Mine is all together and it wont budge at all and I can't understand this happening when it is kept in place with the top plate when screwed down? The actual ball is just seated in until the top is tightened and has a very free movement this is a critical area and must have free movement or it wont work correctly. Try finishing (If it isn't already) and let me know if it continues and I'll pull mine apart and see for you
Will
10-09-2013, 02:27 PM
#170
Yes that's the location. When I attach the lower graphite pod plate to that pivot ball with the screw, it easily pops out the bottom of the "football".
10-09-2013, 03:12 PM
#171
Leave it with me and I''ll pull mine appart and see ok, do my best to give you the solution 
Will
Will
10-09-2013, 03:15 PM
#172
pivot ball
I sent a message on hobby talk. my car is built and up and running. I moved the larger pivot ball to the center piece. car is fine now. pivot ball does not fall out of holder.
question though.
what front wing fits on this car, as the Tamiya f104 does not fit, and I would like a 1 piece. I can't find one in the States.
question though.
what front wing fits on this car, as the Tamiya f104 does not fit, and I would like a 1 piece. I can't find one in the States.
10-09-2013, 03:35 PM
#173
I used a 3 Racing (FGX) wing at first and ground down the lip that hold the lexan wing at an angle on the bumper (wing support) this in turn put the wing on an angle downwards and would actually lift the front at high speed.
I haven't tried the TAMIYA wings.
I now have replace the bumper and attached the 3 Racing front wing again leaving it as is and this was the ticket works well looks good and is strong, I have ruined the two lexan wings already in some crashes and now will be sticking with the 3 Racing one. Screw the wing straight down on the support at 4 equal points not in the center as that part of the wing is raised slightly and screwing it down at this point warps the wing. Hope this helps you out some.
I haven't tried the TAMIYA wings.
I now have replace the bumper and attached the 3 Racing front wing again leaving it as is and this was the ticket works well looks good and is strong, I have ruined the two lexan wings already in some crashes and now will be sticking with the 3 Racing one. Screw the wing straight down on the support at 4 equal points not in the center as that part of the wing is raised slightly and screwing it down at this point warps the wing. Hope this helps you out some.
10-09-2013, 03:40 PM
#174
I sent a message on hobby talk. my car is built and up and running. I moved the larger pivot ball to the center piece. car is fine now. pivot ball does not fall out of holder.
question though.
what front wing fits on this car, as the Tamiya f104 does not fit, and I would like a 1 piece. I can't find one in the States.
question though.
what front wing fits on this car, as the Tamiya f104 does not fit, and I would like a 1 piece. I can't find one in the States.
10-09-2013, 03:43 PM
#175
10-09-2013, 03:46 PM
#176
10-09-2013, 03:51 PM
#177
10-09-2013, 03:56 PM
#178
Now you both can enjoy the F110
Before you go any further you may want to read this more handy hints
http://www.rcformula1.com.au/index.p...long-term-test
In the US I 'm not sure maybe TQ Racing? I know RC MART does Maybe someone in the US can answer this for you, sorry I'm in Australia
Before you go any further you may want to read this more handy hints
http://www.rcformula1.com.au/index.p...long-term-test
In the US I 'm not sure maybe TQ Racing? I know RC MART does Maybe someone in the US can answer this for you, sorry I'm in Australia
10-09-2013, 04:09 PM
#179
OK TQ RACING HERE for the front and rear wings
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=2326
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=2326
10-14-2013, 01:41 PM
#180
SERPENT have answered and have now released the option aluminium front bulkhead to be shipped out shorty. And there RTR will be ready around Dec, this will bring more to the sport one will hope with one buy and then race, The Carbon chassis and other Carbon parts are replaced with glass fibre like most RTR with the option to upgrade, it will run the DRAGON brand of motor and ESC (HOBBYWING) and servo (SAVOX). This will be the first real competition F1 to be released and with the way F1 is going at the moment others will follow.
PRESS RELEASE
"Ronald Baar, the CEO of serpent, gives us a little more info on the F110 RTR. The car will be delivered complete with a 21.5 t engine and ESC, from Dragon RC (origin Hobbywing) , and Dragon RC servo (origin Savöx) and also a radio 2.4 GHz identical to that which already equips the RTR 411. Regarding the chassis, carbon parts will be replaced by fiber reinforced parts and the car will be also delivered with rubber tires. Planned release date may be before the month of December."
PRESS RELEASE
"Ronald Baar, the CEO of serpent, gives us a little more info on the F110 RTR. The car will be delivered complete with a 21.5 t engine and ESC, from Dragon RC (origin Hobbywing) , and Dragon RC servo (origin Savöx) and also a radio 2.4 GHz identical to that which already equips the RTR 411. Regarding the chassis, carbon parts will be replaced by fiber reinforced parts and the car will be also delivered with rubber tires. Planned release date may be before the month of December."