Serpent 710
10-04-2004, 07:57 PM
Originally posted by InitialD
Just answering your question about the new servo saver and steering linkage mounting, I think you need to mount the steering link at the bottom. Else, it will rub.
Just answering your question about the new servo saver and steering linkage mounting, I think you need to mount the steering link at the bottom. Else, it will rub.
D is right
10-04-2004, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by Picard
The tyres sparksy has are rubbish
The tyres sparksy has are rubbish
If you guys have the chance, give the new Ellegi tires a go. Better wear as what rcabj mentioned as the rubber is more dense. Grip is excellent too.
Originally posted by Picard
He was runnin g 198 F and 200 R track width
He was runnin g 198 F and 200 R track width
10-04-2004, 08:12 PM
Re: Mark & Sow
Originally posted by Picard
So who is the undisputed king of the 710 forum
So who is the undisputed king of the 710 forum
Both of them claim that I don't have the RING anymore...
10-04-2004, 08:17 PM
Originally posted by InitialD
If you guys have the chance, give the new Ellegi tires a go. Better wear as what rcabj mentioned as the rubber is more dense. Grip is excellent too.
I think if you have a fast sweeper, using 200 mm in the front should make the car very stable.
If you guys have the chance, give the new Ellegi tires a go. Better wear as what rcabj mentioned as the rubber is more dense. Grip is excellent too.
I think if you have a fast sweeper, using 200 mm in the front should make the car very stable.
I would be interested in trying a set, where did you get them from? Mushroom?
I run 199 in the front, sparksy like 198, we both had good speed in the sweeper, but now I find rthe car to be too responsive, I am swimming in steering and the rear can't keep up, but I think that could also be my happy trigger finger and the clutch is a little too aggressive
10-04-2004, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by InitialD
How is that calculated? On the droop gauge (+1) or by lifting the chassis up 1 mm from the ride height before the front wheels start to lift of the ground?
How is that calculated? On the droop gauge (+1) or by lifting the chassis up 1 mm from the ride height before the front wheels start to lift of the ground?
Are those dish type rims or the ones with the +2 offset?
What was your front and rear trackwidth?
200mm rear 198mm front track
10-04-2004, 08:26 PM
Originally posted by Picard
Do you find them as good as speedminds D
Do you find them as good as speedminds D
BTW, with the new Ellegis, I needed to screw in the pivot ball more. With the new Ellegis, I would end up about 1 mm wider in front and the rear than I would with the Speedminds. So now I set the trackwidth with the Ellegis and when I switch to Speedminds, I use self made hex lexan spacers to space out the wheels to get the same trackwidths.
Originally posted by Picard
I would be interested in trying a set, where did you get them from? Mushroom?
I would be interested in trying a set, where did you get them from? Mushroom?
Originally posted by Picard
I run 199 in the front, sparksy like 198, we both had good speed in the sweeper, but now I find rthe car to be too responsive, I am swimming in steering and the rear can't keep up, but I think that could also be my happy trigger finger and the clutch is a little too aggressive
I run 199 in the front, sparksy like 198, we both had good speed in the sweeper, but now I find rthe car to be too responsive, I am swimming in steering and the rear can't keep up, but I think that could also be my happy trigger finger and the clutch is a little too aggressive
Yeah you're right. It's driving style and preference. I think the wider front should tame your car a little.
10-04-2004, 08:36 PM
Originally posted by InitialD
Yeah I would think so... But I don't know if it's me or something else but I find the Speedmind tires wear down a lot too these days. Perhaps it's the track surface. I also noticed that their rubbers are not as dense as before I used to remember. I'll go and check again.
BTW, with the new Ellegis, I needed to screw in the pivot ball more. With the new Ellegis, I would end up about 1 mm wider in front and the rear than I would with the Speedminds. So now I set the trackwidth with the Ellegis and when I switch to Speedminds, I use self made hex lexan spacers to space out the wheels to get the same trackwidths.
Yeah I saw some at Mushroom. However, we get ours at our LHS since the price is about the same before shipping.
Yeah you're right. It's driving style and preference. I think the wider front should tame your car a little.
Yeah I would think so... But I don't know if it's me or something else but I find the Speedmind tires wear down a lot too these days. Perhaps it's the track surface. I also noticed that their rubbers are not as dense as before I used to remember. I'll go and check again.
BTW, with the new Ellegis, I needed to screw in the pivot ball more. With the new Ellegis, I would end up about 1 mm wider in front and the rear than I would with the Speedminds. So now I set the trackwidth with the Ellegis and when I switch to Speedminds, I use self made hex lexan spacers to space out the wheels to get the same trackwidths.
Yeah I saw some at Mushroom. However, we get ours at our LHS since the price is about the same before shipping.
Yeah you're right. It's driving style and preference. I think the wider front should tame your car a little.
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it)
10-04-2004, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by Picard
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it)
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it)
We have to try the snake rims.
10-04-2004, 08:43 PM
See what I mean D
Hard to argue with that
Hard to argue with that
10-04-2004, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by Picard
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.
Originally posted by Picard
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it)
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it)
Perhaps you need to check if sparsky gets some freebies or discounts from Mushroom for pushing tires to you.
10-04-2004, 08:51 PM
Yeah.. no arguments Picard.
We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Malaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.
We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Malaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.
Last edited by sparksy; 10-04-2004 at 09:19 PM.
10-04-2004, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by sparksy
We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Maslaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.
We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Maslaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.
I have too many PM and remember reading something from sombody about coming over. I think I have accidentally deleted it as I don't have that PM anymore. Just PM me again. I remember you asked me about something... Cheers.
10-04-2004, 09:08 PM
He was probably asking for some driving lessons D
10-04-2004, 09:14 PM
Originally posted by Picard
He was probably asking for some driving lessons D
He was probably asking for some driving lessons D
Perhaps I think it's time to ask those two old guys to pass the RING to you instead of hording it for themselves to try and look young.
10-04-2004, 09:31 PM
Well he does make me spend all my money on snake goodies so I have to get back at him some how