I actually did not look at it the way Julius explained. Instead of going with a higher ratio (hence the more number of turns your internal pulleys need to do to get the same tire rollout) the more inertia needs to be input.

Perhaps, by going with 1.875 internal ratio (and perhaps coupled with a lighter car maybe which gives better power to weight ratio?? ), a 7.15 1st gear final drive ratio is enough to propel the car to match other car's seemingly higher final drive ratios on shorter tracks. Any comments, Rene / Julius?

The 710 spurs and pinion are based on 0.8 module gearing which has finer pitch than the spurs and pinions of the 705. From what I can see, they should theoretically fit as the clutchbell looks like the same as the one used on the 705. The one way bearing hub for the 1st gear spur looks the same too. So does the white 2 speed clutchshoe.

Do 705 spurs and pinions physically fit on the 710, that I would have to leave to Rene or Julius to comment. But if it is indeed possible, you need to use 705 spurs and pinions exclusively on the 710 to get proper mesh.

I believe mytsn did mention "integrated mounting position for personal transponder".

As for shocks, they are the same as the 705. I would not know about springs though if they are sticking to the same white, yellow, red and blue convention...

This is what Rene Cornella said about a page or two ago concerning the above;

Why do you think the 705 is a B+ car in the first place? Does the car win any less competition around the world?

I agree with you on this. I believe this is the asian metality (no offense to that as I'm asian too ! ) that more available 3rd party hop ups means that the car will be more famous because it will perform better. But the fact is why create and have inferior 3rd party products when the originals are much better? True, they may be cheaper but when you're talking about a race car, there is no compromise.

I'm sure others as well as I are crossing our fingers and hoping that Serpent is listening to this !

Is Serpent providing new mounts for the 1400 starter box in the 710 kit or can the 705 ones be used?

Aw gee you're too kind

The old D1 is away for a refurbishment, so no new pics for a while I'll repost my fav tomorrow, to set of the 710 friday picture frenzy

But apart from the pics the technical input from certain people on the 705 forum has been tremendous. In other forums I visit, there is very little sharing of knowledge....seems some people want to keep it for themselves.

Cheers, Mark.

D, that 14 posts in a row! Aiming for 5000 this weak?

God willing !!

Hey, look who's online... Is MichaelS who I think it is?

Incidently, we will get a release of the 710 tomorrow which is Friday. I guess we'll let the Serpent team drivers do the honours of the Friday pics tradition on the 710 thread...

Naturally

You've got sharp eyes - you don't miss a trick, do you!

You guys are getting out of control with the bashing.... Last I knew Serpent and evey other company are for profit...they are like every othe company...some one said back on another page that MUGEN copies other companies Ideas...R&D is very expensive...I don't blame them...all of these companies are here to make money...Just when you got your integra GSR with all of the good stuff...Honda releases the RSX with a 200 HP VTEC and a 6 speed tranny...unlucky...thats life, get the new joint or stick with the old and work hard beat the new...

The ART suspension has three main positions.
- Neutral, No change in toe.
- Up, The wheel gets less toe-in when the suspension compresses. This makes the rear steer more in corners.
- Down, opposite to up. It will make the car more stable under accelleration and braking (just using more static toe-in would make braking more difficult) but reduces the steering in fast corners.

Someone asked if we didn't believe in the system if you could use an option to run a "normal rear". If you'd thought first you'd realise that in every adjustment there is a "middle". If a company brings out a "hard" "medium" and "soft" spring you'd never comment "do they know what they are doing" Don't they trust the hard and soft ones to make an in between option available.
If that's the way you think, then you must think all tuning options on todays cars are a symbol of manufacturers not being sure of their design. Like "hey its a shit design, lets give them tuning options to sort it out!"

We think the ART suspension gives a tuning option that can help to refine the car to the track. Sometimes up works best, sometimes down, sometimes you'll find using the neutral gives the best feel of the car.

Julius, how true:

"If that's the way you think, then you must think all tuning options on todays cars are a symbol of manufacturers not being sure of their design. Like "hey its a shit design, lets give them tuning options to sort it out!"

I find it hard to believe how some of these guys find ways to complain about things....

Well, I guess you are right.... It's me, Michael!! Although I don't exactly know what you think!!

Just checking out what you guys are talking about. So far so good, most of the stuff is already explained by Julius. Just one thing: there will be no two rear ends, just one with different possibilities to adjust.