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Old 09-27-2005, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by markp27
I borrowed it off my team mate who built it himself - very nice!!! The Serpent diff looks very nice, too and you're right it is extremely smooth.

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Old 09-28-2005, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by soc123_au
Thanks for the reply, I downloaded the FAQ from Markp27's sig. From what I have read so far that should answer most of my questions. Well done to everyone involved in putting that together, very comprehensive. With a bit of luck I should have the used car by the weekend so I can get familiar with it.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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Old 09-28-2005, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by going4#1
Which diff was that? I had a 705 and it definitely used a ball diff.
The same diff that comes with the Impulse.
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Old 09-28-2005, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Pyramid
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I think once you have the right oil for the track and set-up, it will be nice and consistent like the Impulse ones but I'm struggling to decide. I really like the convenience of being able to adjust quickly with the ball diff. This is especially so these days because I'm racing in the nationals monthly and 90% of the time I have never been to the track. I only get the Saturday before the race to do no more than 3 or 4 tanks usually so being able to do quick changes helps. On the Sunday all we get is three 5 minute heats. If all goes well then I am still adjusting set-ups between heats but we all know that 95% of the time there is something else to deal with in between and then its the final!

The answer is, as always, have the gear diff when it gets out because I'm curious, start with the ball diff each time and don't get lazy with maintenance!
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Originally Posted by Pyramid
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And it's a damn shame it took so bloody long to figure that out @ serpent.....
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Originally Posted by _cyclops_
And it's a damn shame it took so bloody long to figure that out @ serpent.....
I guess once it out they want it to be perfect! it takes time. Same case with the RCC damper in which now I heard Xray wants something new for their shocks as well.
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Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
but I'm struggling to decide.
Good point there.... as for decision suggestion if I may, I'm sure you would be able to afford to have more than one (filled with different oil)

Uncle Sow, seems like you are taking the D spot now.. he still looking for the old ring again?
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Old 09-28-2005, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
The one MarkP27 used is a modified 705 gear diff.
The one I used at the weekend was actually even better! It was a custom built one out of Aluminium. If I can find the charger for my camera, I'll post a pic - the diff is absolutely beautiful!

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Old 09-28-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by _cyclops_
And it's a damn shame it took so bloody long to figure that out @ serpent.....
Yer, well, it isn't so easy as that, I think. Serpent are really working hard on having a top car and we're pushing the envelope here with the diffs and all. The ball diff is still thought to be the faster option, but the gear diff makes it a bit easier to drive.

Wait a little longer and Serpent will have a beautiful gear diff available.

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Old 09-28-2005, 10:20 AM
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Here's a picture
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Old 09-28-2005, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Pyramid
Good point there.... as for decision suggestion if I may, I'm sure you would be able to afford to have more than one (filled with different oil)
You guys know me too well ... I better go into economy mode.

Uncle Sow, seems like you are taking the D spot now.. he still looking for the old ring again?
Yes, and don't tell him that he's looking in the wrong place ...
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Old 09-28-2005, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by markp27
The one I used at the weekend was actually even better! It was a custom built one out of Aluminium. If I can find the charger for my camera, I'll post a pic - the diff is absolutely beautiful!

Cheers, Mark.
Aww you smug ... and you kept that quiet from your family?
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Originally Posted by markp27
Here's a picture
that makes me sick, looks like a 3-racing, Kyosho copy diff. Must be damn slow ... send it to me to test.
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Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
Aww you smug ... and you kept that quiet from your family?
I was going to spring the surprise on you
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Originally Posted by Sow&Steady
that makes me sick, looks like a 3-racing, Kyosho copy diff. Must be damn slow ... send it to me to test.
*spit* *spit* *spit* Bro - how can you compare this work of art with 3racing!!! You bring shame on our Family again!!!
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