Serpent 710
09-29-2004 | 10:17 AM
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From: The Milkyway/Planet Earth/Europe/Sweden/Skåne/Malmö
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Brand new, I can honestly tell you that there is no need for a MUST HAVE option.
If you are an experienced driver, likes quick cornering then the cheapest option is to do the Short Wheel Base mod. Go to 3hobby.com, click on Search and search for "mods". The article title is "710: Mods First".
Brand new, I can honestly tell you that there is no need for a MUST HAVE option.
If you are an experienced driver, likes quick cornering then the cheapest option is to do the Short Wheel Base mod. Go to 3hobby.com, click on Search and search for "mods". The article title is "710: Mods First".
Then I think I'll just order the kit, races it once, and if I feel the need for a shorter whellbase, I do the mod
09-29-2004 | 10:39 AM
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From: Nuremberg, Germany
Originally posted by New_Toasted
Hmm, since I only have one season of "real racing" in my hands I wouldn't call me experienced driver
Then I think I'll just order the kit, races it once, and if I feel the need for a shorter whellbase, I do the mod
Hmm, since I only have one season of "real racing" in my hands I wouldn't call me experienced driver
Then I think I'll just order the kit, races it once, and if I feel the need for a shorter whellbase, I do the mod
09-29-2004 | 10:55 AM
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Re: Re:
Hi,
That's also quit logical. The new servo saver provides more steering, as well as the short wheel base mod.
Some team drivers here in the NEterlands use the SWB-mod, because of the extra steering it provides.
I would advice all Serpent 710 drivers to make the mod.
It's easy, cheap and (when the car is unbuilt) can be done quick.
Try it and be surprised.
Thomas
Serpent prefer the new servo saver to the short wheelbase mod, which they have also tested.
Some team drivers here in the NEterlands use the SWB-mod, because of the extra steering it provides.
I would advice all Serpent 710 drivers to make the mod.
It's easy, cheap and (when the car is unbuilt) can be done quick.
Try it and be surprised.
Thomas
09-29-2004 | 12:15 PM
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From: Amsterdam Netherlands
Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by 840918001
I have seen the Serent team testing the new Mega (Picco) engine several times at Heemstede (MACH track).
When they use the unmodified version they don't have as much power as the JP FX-03 optioned, or a RB Rody.
When they do run the modified Mega, they are up there when it comes to top speed and power.
The tricky thing with the Mega engine story is that the stock Mega's will be 30 to 50% cheaper as the old NovaMega.
If you go for a MS edition or more you will have to pay just as much as for the NovaMega's.
I think I will go for the new Mega, this because I can modify the engine myself
Julius Kollf his pitman learned me all the tricks to do it the right way.
Thomas
I have seen the Serent team testing the new Mega (Picco) engine several times at Heemstede (MACH track).
When they use the unmodified version they don't have as much power as the JP FX-03 optioned, or a RB Rody.
When they do run the modified Mega, they are up there when it comes to top speed and power.
The tricky thing with the Mega engine story is that the stock Mega's will be 30 to 50% cheaper as the old NovaMega.
If you go for a MS edition or more you will have to pay just as much as for the NovaMega's.
I think I will go for the new Mega, this because I can modify the engine myself
Julius Kollf his pitman learned me all the tricks to do it the right way.
Thomas
Interesting story!
As we have no finalised engine spec yet there is no modified or unmodified version. At present our engines are of the European championship spec. We are more than happy with performance and are mainly reliabilty testing.
The engines used at the Euros were unmodified. Michaels engine as well as mine were opened serveral times at tech for all to see. There were no hand modifications on them.
I opened up my engine for the dutch team to see how it looked inside. As far as pricing policy: Nothing is fixed yet but the MS version will still be cheaper than the stock Nova based engines.
Hope some facts help the rumors out of the world...
09-29-2004 | 12:18 PM
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From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by Julius
Interesting story!
As we have no finalised engine spec yet there is no modified or unmodified version. At present our engines are of the European championship spec. We are more than happy with performance and are mainly reliabilty testing.
The engines used at the Euros were unmodified. Michaels engine as well as mine were opened serveral times at tech for all to see. There were no hand modifications on them.
I opened up my engine for the dutch team to see how it looked inside. As far as pricing policy: Nothing is fixed yet but the MS version will still be cheaper than the stock Nova based engines.
Hope some facts help the rumors out of the world...
Interesting story!
As we have no finalised engine spec yet there is no modified or unmodified version. At present our engines are of the European championship spec. We are more than happy with performance and are mainly reliabilty testing.
The engines used at the Euros were unmodified. Michaels engine as well as mine were opened serveral times at tech for all to see. There were no hand modifications on them.
I opened up my engine for the dutch team to see how it looked inside. As far as pricing policy: Nothing is fixed yet but the MS version will still be cheaper than the stock Nova based engines.
Hope some facts help the rumors out of the world...
You've been away from the forum for a while!
Cheers, Mark.
09-29-2004 | 12:34 PM
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From: Amsterdam Netherlands
Re: Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by markp27
Thanks for the info from "The Horse's Mouth"
You've been away from the forum for a while!
Cheers, Mark.
Thanks for the info from "The Horse's Mouth"
You've been away from the forum for a while!
Cheers, Mark.
Have fun this weekend!
09-29-2004 | 12:41 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by Julius
I,ve had some time off on holiday but I've been keeping track of you, Sow and D's ramblings!
Have fun this weekend!
I,ve had some time off on holiday but I've been keeping track of you, Sow and D's ramblings!
Have fun this weekend!
09-29-2004 | 12:53 PM
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From: Va Va Voom!
Originally posted by New_Toasted
Hmm, since I only have one season of "real racing" in my hands I wouldn't call me experienced driver
Then I think I'll just order the kit, races it once, and if I feel the need for a shorter whellbase, I do the mod
Hmm, since I only have one season of "real racing" in my hands I wouldn't call me experienced driver
Then I think I'll just order the kit, races it once, and if I feel the need for a shorter whellbase, I do the mod
That's the best thing to do.
09-29-2004 | 12:59 PM
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From: Va Va Voom!
Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by Julius
Interesting story!
As we have no finalised engine spec yet there is no modified or unmodified version. At present our engines are of the European championship spec. We are more than happy with performance and are mainly reliabilty testing.
The engines used at the Euros were unmodified. Michaels engine as well as mine were opened serveral times at tech for all to see. There were no hand modifications on them.
I opened up my engine for the dutch team to see how it looked inside.
Interesting story!
As we have no finalised engine spec yet there is no modified or unmodified version. At present our engines are of the European championship spec. We are more than happy with performance and are mainly reliabilty testing.
The engines used at the Euros were unmodified. Michaels engine as well as mine were opened serveral times at tech for all to see. There were no hand modifications on them.
I opened up my engine for the dutch team to see how it looked inside.
As far as pricing policy: Nothing is fixed yet but the MS version will still be cheaper than the stock Nova based engines.
Hope some facts help the rumors out of the world...
Hope some facts help the rumors out of the world...
Julius, its good that this rumour is cleared but we would have prefered that the latest thinking/info is posted on myTSN. These days all we hear on my TSN is - a0 its no longer going to be a community site, just info and b) what others say on the net isn't true and that this is sick.
Well what is sad (not sick) is that Serpent is relying on folks like you having to go around at all the message boards to see what rumours are out there. Would be much better if up front info is on myTSN.
Having said that I've posted issues and questions for Serpent on myTSN in the past and 90% of the time there are no replies.!
09-29-2004 | 01:00 PM
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From: Va Va Voom!
Re: Re: Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by Julius
I,ve had some time off on holiday but I've been keeping track of you, Sow and D's ramblings!
Have fun this weekend!
I,ve had some time off on holiday but I've been keeping track of you, Sow and D's ramblings!
Have fun this weekend!
Ooops! Oh dear, looks like the three stoogers (OK, 3 Serpent DieHards) are being tracked.
Having said that how come you haven't joined 3hobby.com? Some of the others are there.
09-29-2004 | 01:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Mega's
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Ooops! Oh dear, looks like the three stoogers (OK, 3 Serpent DieHards) are being tracked.
Having said that how come you haven't joined 3hobby.com? Some of the others are there.
Ooops! Oh dear, looks like the three stoogers (OK, 3 Serpent DieHards) are being tracked.
Having said that how come you haven't joined 3hobby.com? Some of the others are there.
And all the time we thought D's Ring was real Now we know where the real one lies
09-29-2004 | 01:13 PM
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From: Va Va Voom!
Originally posted by markp27
BTW: Julius - you going to the worlds?
BTW: Julius - you going to the worlds?
Errr JULIUS!
Can you get cheap flights for Mark and me? You must go and we volunteer to carry your radio up the drivers' stand, Mark can translate (plus he knows ... uhmm never mind).
09-29-2004 | 01:15 PM
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Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Errr JULIUS!
Can you get cheap flights for Mark and me? You must go and we volunteer to carry your radio up the drivers' stand, Mark can translate (plus he knows ... uhmm never mind).
Errr JULIUS!
Can you get cheap flights for Mark and me? You must go and we volunteer to carry your radio up the drivers' stand, Mark can translate (plus he knows ... uhmm never mind).
