98LikesSerpent SRX8-GT
05-19-2019, 05:33 PM
#76
The Euro GT wasn't even a euros it was an 'International Race' which is just a glorified club race! There's another one this year next month in Leipzig, Germany which I will attend.
The first 'proper' EFRA euros for GT8 is next year.
I agree though with you and the SRX8-GT will walk all over the Xray GT8 for sure. Our main competition will be the IGT8.
05-19-2019, 05:35 PM
#77
Hi, please some help.
I just finished building my srx8. and hopefully this Saturday will trayit in the club. I have the werks 34mm pro clutch 4 alum shoes, that I used previously in my IGT8. and now have problems assembling it whit the stock serpent clutch bell that comes with the kit. as soon I tight the srew the bell does not run free, is stuck . as soon as I loose a litter bit the screw the bell runs free as is supose to be . with the stock serpent clutch I have no problems.
Do any buddy is using the werks clutch_. have the same problem_.
Sorry for my English, im from Guatemala
I just finished building my srx8. and hopefully this Saturday will trayit in the club. I have the werks 34mm pro clutch 4 alum shoes, that I used previously in my IGT8. and now have problems assembling it whit the stock serpent clutch bell that comes with the kit. as soon I tight the srew the bell does not run free, is stuck . as soon as I loose a litter bit the screw the bell runs free as is supose to be . with the stock serpent clutch I have no problems.
Do any buddy is using the werks clutch_. have the same problem_.
Sorry for my English, im from Guatemala
Otherwise if you insist on using the werks clutch you will need to extend the crankshaft by using a spacer on the end of the shaft or use a longer crankshaft extension top hat.
05-20-2019, 09:13 AM
#78
Tech Rookie
The easiest way is just use the standard Serpent clutch which is fine if properly setup. It's really good running the Yellow shoes with X-hard springs. Even the stock carbon with X-hard springs works well.
Otherwise if you insist on using the werks clutch you will need to extend the crankshaft by using a spacer on the end of the shaft or use a longer crankshaft extension top hat.
The car feel really great, my previous car was an IGT8. and the SRX8 feels more responsive, turns great and all around feels a better chasis.
05-20-2019, 07:13 PM
#79
Hi, please some help.
I just finished building my srx8. and hopefully this Saturday will trayit in the club. I have the werks 34mm pro clutch 4 alum shoes, that I used previously in my IGT8. and now have problems assembling it whit the stock serpent clutch bell that comes with the kit. as soon I tight the srew the bell does not run free, is stuck . as soon as I loose a litter bit the screw the bell runs free as is supose to be . with the stock serpent clutch I have no problems.
Do any buddy is using the werks clutch_. have the same problem_.
Sorry for my English, im from Guatemala
I just finished building my srx8. and hopefully this Saturday will trayit in the club. I have the werks 34mm pro clutch 4 alum shoes, that I used previously in my IGT8. and now have problems assembling it whit the stock serpent clutch bell that comes with the kit. as soon I tight the srew the bell does not run free, is stuck . as soon as I loose a litter bit the screw the bell runs free as is supose to be . with the stock serpent clutch I have no problems.
Do any buddy is using the werks clutch_. have the same problem_.
Sorry for my English, im from Guatemala
Sure. You just need to get a shim kit. 3x5x.2 (0.1, 0.15) etc to extend the shaft to gain that small amount of end play you need when the screw is tightened (so your end bell spins)
Regards
BM
05-23-2019, 03:11 PM
#80
Tech Regular
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Team, can you help me understand the difference of the diff design compared to other off-road type diffs in the market? The diff have foam inserts which according to the manual is for relieving pressure. never seen any other diffs with this system. Plus the cross pin also has a set screw holding the cross pin on the cup drive.
How does this work?
How does this work?
05-24-2019, 08:14 AM
#81
05-24-2019, 02:16 PM
#82
05-26-2019, 01:30 PM
#83
SRX8GT diffs.
I also was intrigued to see the foam inserts in the diffs.
I for one, am using them. I know some have decided not to.
One tip if you decide to use them.
When assembling the diff. Soak the foam inserts with diff' oil and insert before filling the diff itself.
It makes inserting the wet foam inserts a little easier.
Also. Referring to the diff'. The small set screw (M3 x 4) going into the diff' case itself, is to assemble and access the outdrive drive pin (2.5 x 12) which is usually accessed via the diff' case opening. Does make assembly nice and easy.
But this set screw could also be used to relieve diff' case pressure (a-la- 5th scale diff') when it get's warm.
Regards
BM
I for one, am using them. I know some have decided not to.
One tip if you decide to use them.
When assembling the diff. Soak the foam inserts with diff' oil and insert before filling the diff itself.
It makes inserting the wet foam inserts a little easier.
Also. Referring to the diff'. The small set screw (M3 x 4) going into the diff' case itself, is to assemble and access the outdrive drive pin (2.5 x 12) which is usually accessed via the diff' case opening. Does make assembly nice and easy.
But this set screw could also be used to relieve diff' case pressure (a-la- 5th scale diff') when it get's warm.
Regards
BM
Last edited by British Menace; 05-26-2019 at 09:25 PM.
05-28-2019, 06:45 AM
#84
Tech Initiate
How is the car driving?
Had mine built for a couple of weeks now. Unfortunately bad weather has stopped me running the car.
Car goes together very well only couple of points I found were the front diff eccenters were very tight in the alu bulkheads and needed a bit of sanding to get them to fit properly and allow the front bulkheads to close. The other thing was the rear right chassis brace which (badly) hits the back of the radio tray. I had to cut down the brace to fit. Not major things but still things to watch out for! Enjoy the build.
Car goes together very well only couple of points I found were the front diff eccenters were very tight in the alu bulkheads and needed a bit of sanding to get them to fit properly and allow the front bulkheads to close. The other thing was the rear right chassis brace which (badly) hits the back of the radio tray. I had to cut down the brace to fit. Not major things but still things to watch out for! Enjoy the build.
Have you driven the car yet?
What are your impression as it match up to the 3.1?
i want to upgrade but my 3.1 handles real well right now
Last edited by Dougie1986; 05-29-2019 at 07:07 PM.
06-05-2019, 06:56 AM
#85
Tech Addict
I also was intrigued to see the foam inserts in the diffs.
I for one, am using them. I know some have decided not to.
One tip if you decide to use them.
When assembling the diff. Soak the foam inserts with diff' oil and insert before filling the diff itself.
It makes inserting the wet foam inserts a little easier.
Also. Referring to the diff'. The small set screw (M3 x 4) going into the diff' case itself, is to assemble and access the outdrive drive pin (2.5 x 12) which is usually accessed via the diff' case opening. Does make assembly nice and easy.
But this set screw could also be used to relieve diff' case pressure (a-la- 5th scale diff') when it get's warm.
Regards
BM
I for one, am using them. I know some have decided not to.
One tip if you decide to use them.
When assembling the diff. Soak the foam inserts with diff' oil and insert before filling the diff itself.
It makes inserting the wet foam inserts a little easier.
Also. Referring to the diff'. The small set screw (M3 x 4) going into the diff' case itself, is to assemble and access the outdrive drive pin (2.5 x 12) which is usually accessed via the diff' case opening. Does make assembly nice and easy.
But this set screw could also be used to relieve diff' case pressure (a-la- 5th scale diff') when it get's warm.
Regards
BM
06-05-2019, 07:34 AM
#86
Tech Addict
We have run Open Diffs in Rallye Game (Belt driven) for over 25+ years now, no issue. What is quite funny too, is that it should really be a non issue, considering the center diff (two Speed / Spool, whatever is run) has always been open, and in 1/8 buggy too. It will be fine.
06-08-2019, 06:01 AM
#87
Hi Dan, i recently just watched a race with the SRX8-GT and i wasn't that impress. The 3.1 seem to hook up much better. I know this could be a setup issue or the driver. On power the back end just didn't look stable and i thought this revised car would have made the car more planted. With that said....
Have you driven the car yet?
What are your impression as it match up to the 3.1?
i want to upgrade but my 3.1 handles real well right now
Have you driven the car yet?
What are your impression as it match up to the 3.1?
i want to upgrade but my 3.1 handles real well right now
Immediately I have noticed that the SRX8-GT needs a softer suspension setup than the 3.1 as on the 3.1 I was always having to run it super hard and it trashed tires quite quickly but it was fast. With the SRX-GT I can run the car softer in spring and dampening for the same feeling and the car is significantly better on tire wear.
The drivetrain and the gearbox/braking assembly is a much better design as well. Not to mention the radio tray is a massive improvement in functionality and ease of maintenance.
I used to really hate maintaining and working on my 3.1 car and it also made me quite lazy to play with diff setups etc as it was an absolute mission to change either of the diffs. No issue now with the SRX8-GT as it just a dream to work on.
So all in all I'd say go for the upgrade - it is definitely worthwhile. Don't forget that it'll take us a while to get fully up to grips with the SRX8-GT as it is a completely new platform for us but so far I'm just as fast with the SRX8-GT and it feels easier on the edge than the 3.1
06-08-2019, 06:05 AM
#88
Team, can you help me understand the difference of the diff design compared to other off-road type diffs in the market? The diff have foam inserts which according to the manual is for relieving pressure. never seen any other diffs with this system. Plus the cross pin also has a set screw holding the cross pin on the cup drive.
How does this work?
How does this work?
06-13-2019, 12:49 AM
#90
Tech Initiate
You can check the Serpent website, if you type 600057 in the search section you can find setups in the setup section of the car page.
Hope this helps.