Serpent 710
Originally posted by pelos
Did you already try longer pins? How did you manage to mount them on 10x15 steering block bearings?
Did you already try longer pins? How did you manage to mount them on 10x15 steering block bearings?
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Originally posted by Sow&Steady
6 should be good enough.
6 should be good enough.
I run 6,5 min with the Max engine and pipe.
For modified engines runtime between 5 and 6,5 mins is normal.
When it´s over tuned you won´t make 5 min on one tank. When the engine isn´t modified you mostly have runtime between 6 and 8 mins.
When you modify the engine yourself try to make the engine capable of driving between 5,5 and 6,5 mins, unless you modify it for a special track.
During the last two races of the Dutch national championship there were Serpent team drivers using the new Mega's.
It had enough power and runtime was impressive, 7,5 min!
They ran it right out of the box.
When they modify this engine you will have an atomic bomb. It´s a bomb allready
Bye Thomas
Originally posted by InitialD
Did anybody notice the new orange part on the front of his car? I guess it's to make the car heavier.
Did anybody notice the new orange part on the front of his car? I guess it's to make the car heavier.
How good does that car look
I have not seen those oarts as yet?
Julius are they going to be released as an optional part?
Originally posted by pelos
Did you already try longer pins? How did you manage to mount them on 10x15 steering block bearings?
Did you already try longer pins? How did you manage to mount them on 10x15 steering block bearings?
Exactly...I just read it on mytsn and I have got my hands on some today to use on the weekend.
I am only using the longer pins for the rear, on the diff outdrive sides (left and Right). Will let you know how it goes for wear
Originally posted by redsand
I think the orange part is a reactive caster adjustment. So the hinge pin can be positioned flat (normal), tilted forward (less caster when turning) and tilted backward. (correct me if im wrong).
I think the orange part is a reactive caster adjustment. So the hinge pin can be positioned flat (normal), tilted forward (less caster when turning) and tilted backward. (correct me if im wrong).
Hope Julius can enlighten us more on this if it's true indeed. But looking at the caster setup, he has used very little with the smallest shim (1 mm) in the front of the upper front arm. Obviously to get more turn in.
Originally posted by InitialD
Reactive caster?
Hope Julius can enlighten us more on this if it's true indeed.
But looking at the caster setup, he has used very little with the smallest shim (1 mm) in the front of the upper front arm. Obviously to get more turn in.
Reactive caster?
Hope Julius can enlighten us more on this if it's true indeed. But looking at the caster setup, he has used very little with the smallest shim (1 mm) in the front of the upper front arm. Obviously to get more turn in.
the hinge pin does look tilted forward though.
btw, i'm sure it isnt some eye candy option part. there must be a good reason for using that stuff.
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Helloooooooo
Hehehehe........probably
Also whats with the rear body post??
Originally posted by InitialD
Did anybody notice the new orange part on the front of his car? I guess it's to make the car heavier.
Did anybody notice the new orange part on the front of his car? I guess it's to make the car heavier.
Also whats with the rear body post??
Originally posted by PUNISHER
Helloooooooo
Hehehehe........probably
Also whats with the rear body post??
Helloooooooo
Hehehehe........probably
Also whats with the rear body post??
Originally posted by PUNISHER
Also whats with the rear body post??
Also whats with the rear body post??
Yeah, Mark is correct about the rear additional post. The way they refuel is to grab the cable tie from behind the car through the rear opening of the rear windscreen of the bodyshell with one hand while the other hand refuels with a fuel bottle or fuel gun.
When you grab the car with one hand by picking up the cable tie that connects to the fuel cap, the bottom part of the arm will bend the rear part of the bodyshell. The additional rear post helps the rear part of the bodyshell remain in shape. I think it will also be helpful if you ever get accidently rear ended by somebody else. Prevents the bodyshell from getting stuck under the wheels.
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Originally posted by InitialD
Hey Punisher, what's cooking? Where have you been missing?
Hey Punisher, what's cooking? Where have you been missing?
Been around just been quite and busy until now.

Also enjoying my new r/c car...HPI Pro4.
Originally posted by InitialD
Yeah, Mark is correct about the rear additional post. The way they refuel is to grab the cable tie from behind the car through the rear opening of the rear windscreen of the bodyshell with one hand while the other hand refuels with a fuel bottle or fuel gun.
When you grab the car with one hand by picking up the cable tie that connects to the fuel cap, the bottom part of the arm will bend the rear part of the bodyshell. The additional rear post helps the rear part of the bodyshell remain in shape. I think it will also be helpful if you ever get accidently rear ended by somebody else. Prevents the bodyshell from getting stuck under the wheels.
Yeah, Mark is correct about the rear additional post. The way they refuel is to grab the cable tie from behind the car through the rear opening of the rear windscreen of the bodyshell with one hand while the other hand refuels with a fuel bottle or fuel gun.
When you grab the car with one hand by picking up the cable tie that connects to the fuel cap, the bottom part of the arm will bend the rear part of the bodyshell. The additional rear post helps the rear part of the bodyshell remain in shape. I think it will also be helpful if you ever get accidently rear ended by somebody else. Prevents the bodyshell from getting stuck under the wheels.
Aahh...I.CI thought it would be for more weight.
Also just notice the front ball diff.......cool.



