BCE chassis
04-23-2011 | 10:18 AM
#166
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 685
Hi Brian we have been testing since the first of the year (mostly indoor)
The only problem has been really bad weather as you know.
We are looking forward to Eastern weather getting better.
So outdoor testing, and set up development will progress soon.
The baseline results have been very satisfactory, I will post more info
as things get rolling. I will say, I really was impressed with the Serpent quality
while working with the car.
The only problem has been really bad weather as you know.
We are looking forward to Eastern weather getting better.
So outdoor testing, and set up development will progress soon.
The baseline results have been very satisfactory, I will post more info
as things get rolling. I will say, I really was impressed with the Serpent quality
while working with the car.
04-23-2011 | 10:47 AM
#167
Hi Brian we have been testing since the first of the year (mostly indoor)
The only problem has been really bad weather as you know.
We are looking forward to Eastern weather getting better.
So outdoor testing, and set up development will progress soon.
The baseline results have been very satisfactory, I will post more info
as things get rolling. I will say, I really was impressed with the Serpent quality
while working with the car.
The only problem has been really bad weather as you know.
We are looking forward to Eastern weather getting better.
So outdoor testing, and set up development will progress soon.
The baseline results have been very satisfactory, I will post more info
as things get rolling. I will say, I really was impressed with the Serpent quality
while working with the car.
Sweet
04-23-2011 | 12:20 PM
#168
Serpent S811 Chassis
Hey fellas. I can weigh in on the Serpent chassis as Bill and I have been working together on this project from the start.
The biggest difference from the stock plate to the BCE 811 plate is craftsmanship and rigidity. Bill did a great job with not changing the overall design, but more focus on clean layout and strengthening spots that could be weak. The BCE plate has a lot more stiffness and has shown much better wear than the stock 811 plate so far.
My first race with the plate was at Motorama (with no prior testing with this new chassis). Mind you, I'm no "Pro" like Maifield, Drake, Lutz, Savoya, etc..., but I did make the B main and was in a bump spot for the majority of the race, but I just made too many mistakes. I ran the same setup as Billy, Chad Phillips, and a few others so I didn't have to stray far away from the team just from having a different chassis. That's a very positive thing as it doesn't force you to have to start over with setup. Granted, with this plate, you could probably run the plastic chassis braces as opposed to the metal ones. I have yet to try that.
Other than Motorama, I've only gotten to race one more time and was winning the main before a steering servo failed with a couple minutes to go. I can't wait to run more, but as most NE guys know... it won't stop raining!!
Thanks again, Bill, for your hard work on this. I think we have a good thing going with this chassis for the 811 and I'll try to provide more feedback once this weather breaks.
The biggest difference from the stock plate to the BCE 811 plate is craftsmanship and rigidity. Bill did a great job with not changing the overall design, but more focus on clean layout and strengthening spots that could be weak. The BCE plate has a lot more stiffness and has shown much better wear than the stock 811 plate so far.
My first race with the plate was at Motorama (with no prior testing with this new chassis). Mind you, I'm no "Pro" like Maifield, Drake, Lutz, Savoya, etc..., but I did make the B main and was in a bump spot for the majority of the race, but I just made too many mistakes. I ran the same setup as Billy, Chad Phillips, and a few others so I didn't have to stray far away from the team just from having a different chassis. That's a very positive thing as it doesn't force you to have to start over with setup. Granted, with this plate, you could probably run the plastic chassis braces as opposed to the metal ones. I have yet to try that.
Other than Motorama, I've only gotten to race one more time and was winning the main before a steering servo failed with a couple minutes to go. I can't wait to run more, but as most NE guys know... it won't stop raining!!
Thanks again, Bill, for your hard work on this. I think we have a good thing going with this chassis for the 811 and I'll try to provide more feedback once this weather breaks.
04-23-2011 | 12:35 PM
#169
Tech Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,418
From: Amishland PA
Hey Bill,
Since you STILL owe us chassis's that we paid for and have not received!!!! Send us the serpent one asap!
Thanks
Since you STILL owe us chassis's that we paid for and have not received!!!! Send us the serpent one asap!
Thanks
04-23-2011 | 01:08 PM
#170
Tech Addict
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 685
Hey fellas. I can weigh in on the Serpent chassis as Bill and I have been working together on this project from the start.
The biggest difference from the stock plate to the BCE 811 plate is craftsmanship and rigidity. Bill did a great job with not changing the overall design, but more focus on clean layout and strengthening spots that could be weak. The BCE plate has a lot more stiffness and has shown much better wear than the stock 811 plate so far.
My first race with the plate was at Motorama (with no prior testing with this new chassis). Mind you, I'm no "Pro" like Maifield, Drake, Lutz, Savoya, etc..., but I did make the B main and was in a bump spot for the majority of the race, but I just made too many mistakes. I ran the same setup as Billy, Chad Phillips, and a few others so I didn't have to stray far away from the team just from having a different chassis. That's a very positive thing as it doesn't force you to have to start over with setup. Granted, with this plate, you could probably run the plastic chassis braces as opposed to the metal ones. I have yet to try that.
Other than Motorama, I've only gotten to race one more time and was winning the main before a steering servo failed with a couple minutes to go. I can't wait to run more, but as most NE guys know... it won't stop raining!!
Thanks again, Bill, for your hard work on this. I think we have a good thing going with this chassis for the 811 and I'll try to provide more feedback once this weather breaks.
The biggest difference from the stock plate to the BCE 811 plate is craftsmanship and rigidity. Bill did a great job with not changing the overall design, but more focus on clean layout and strengthening spots that could be weak. The BCE plate has a lot more stiffness and has shown much better wear than the stock 811 plate so far.
My first race with the plate was at Motorama (with no prior testing with this new chassis). Mind you, I'm no "Pro" like Maifield, Drake, Lutz, Savoya, etc..., but I did make the B main and was in a bump spot for the majority of the race, but I just made too many mistakes. I ran the same setup as Billy, Chad Phillips, and a few others so I didn't have to stray far away from the team just from having a different chassis. That's a very positive thing as it doesn't force you to have to start over with setup. Granted, with this plate, you could probably run the plastic chassis braces as opposed to the metal ones. I have yet to try that.
Other than Motorama, I've only gotten to race one more time and was winning the main before a steering servo failed with a couple minutes to go. I can't wait to run more, but as most NE guys know... it won't stop raining!!
Thanks again, Bill, for your hard work on this. I think we have a good thing going with this chassis for the 811 and I'll try to provide more feedback once this weather breaks.
Lots of guys wanting to get out and about in the Sun for the 011racing season...
Chad YGVM
04-24-2011 | 01:17 AM
#172
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 685
Congratulations to Our Jason Miller for His Recent round 5 series ExpertNitro win
Jason has been running our 011 R8/Pro WorldX Buggy Chassis and Our new R8bE line, and the RC8T Pro Truggy Chassis Line up this year, and has been doing an outstanding Job. Keep up the Great Racing Jason. Looking for a geat run at the Nats.
Jason has been running our 011 R8/Pro WorldX Buggy Chassis and Our new R8bE line, and the RC8T Pro Truggy Chassis Line up this year, and has been doing an outstanding Job.
Keep up the Great Racing Jason. Looking for a geat run at the Nats.
04-25-2011 | 11:47 AM
#173
Congratulations to Our Jason Miller for His Recent round 5 series ExpertNitro win
Jason has been running our 011 R8/Pro WorldX Buggy Chassis and Our new R8bE line, and the RC8T Pro Truggy Chassis Line up this year, and has been doing an outstanding Job. Keep up the Great Racing Jason. Looking for a geat run at the Nats.
Jason has been running our 011 R8/Pro WorldX Buggy Chassis and Our new R8bE line, and the RC8T Pro Truggy Chassis Line up this year, and has been doing an outstanding Job.
Keep up the Great Racing Jason. Looking for a geat run at the Nats.
04-25-2011 | 12:06 PM
#174
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 685
defintly looking forward for the Serpent Projects, I have received a few inquires
already for some neat stuff will keep you guys posted as we roll on
.
04-25-2011 | 01:28 PM
#175
Bill, I should have parts go out to you by Wednesday.
And guys... the pictures that Bill posted don't do the chassis justice. Those pics were back in January of the first prototype that Bill did using my parts car as drawing board. Heck, the stock chassis I sent him was bent, there were some stripped screws, and it was far from a clean car.
We'll be working on finalization of the 811 plate within the next couple weeks to make sure fitment is 100% correct. Even the prototype that Bill sent me was really close for a first try... within 90% of what I'd consider production. With having to design a plate by copying a bent stock one, he did one heck of a job. There's just a couple little fine tuning items that have to be done and then just double check fitment again.
The final production product will be bad a$$.
And guys... the pictures that Bill posted don't do the chassis justice. Those pics were back in January of the first prototype that Bill did using my parts car as drawing board. Heck, the stock chassis I sent him was bent, there were some stripped screws, and it was far from a clean car.
We'll be working on finalization of the 811 plate within the next couple weeks to make sure fitment is 100% correct. Even the prototype that Bill sent me was really close for a first try... within 90% of what I'd consider production. With having to design a plate by copying a bent stock one, he did one heck of a job. There's just a couple little fine tuning items that have to be done and then just double check fitment again.
The final production product will be bad a$$.
04-26-2011 | 04:54 AM
#178
04-27-2011 | 01:13 PM
#180
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 685
chevydc44 Thank you for your post, we are getting things caught up
slowly but surely. Glad to hear you like keep us posted on your
Track results
slowly but surely. Glad to hear you like
keep us posted on your Track results