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Originally posted by InitialD :sneaky: Those spacers are inherited from the 705. Since I do not use shock towers on the 705, those spacers are laying around in the toolbox. I found that the shocks are not as straight as they should be (me thinks) when mounted as shown in the manual. It was like that on the Impulse PRO and when the 705 came out, they came with those spacers and the reason for that was the front shocks could be aligned straight and better. What does Team Serpent think this? Since the 710 was designed from the ground up, why was this overlooked since the bulkheads could be made to shift a little bit behind? |
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Originally posted by crashed_1 Damn...you're right...they aren't straight...more wrenching.:flaming: |
Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by Julius Looks like you missed a spot on the radiotray with the CA-glue on the edges!!! (near the M4 screw at the right front bulkhead!) :D :D :D :D |
Originally posted by GoldFinger With aluminium(stock) balls, especially if the rear camber is set 4 deg. a hard impact from back side of the wheel will rip out arm thread. Did you already rip out a ball or is it more a concern? |
Originally posted by GoldFinger Julius, there is one thing I forget to ask you: Pls check Initial D picture about steering linkage in normal position. When I mount the steering rod face up(balls on the top), as the car lean harder it increases the toe in for the outside wheel. At least it will help servo holds this tire in setup position. Which is good for high speed cornering. For low speed cornering the present ackerman angle is big enough to do it smoothly. If I build it face down (just like manual) the toe change (bump steer) is only happen when you brake hard but not changing the toe setup as the car leans out when cornering. All above is only my theory and i mount it on top eventually, only because im feeling better.. :D :lol: Question is: Which is better for tight and small track? |
Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by clmbia45 ;) Julius, I've been meaning to ask, I know working for Serpent must be very profitable, but isn't it a bit MUCH to put a picture of your private plane on your posts??:lol: I wish :cool: :cool: :cool: :D Actually I am not an employee of Serpent. I test and race for them but I do not get paid. |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by Julius Actually I am not an employee of Serpent. I test and race for them but I do not get paid. I knew Pieter was a tight ass ! :lol: |
Originally posted by Julius Maybe it's me but: Camber is set with the top pivot ball. More camber means it's screwed in further = more durable. The lower balls are set for track width and toe. On testing, I switched the upper link to its shortest position(UBO) and made an adjustment(lower ball) to keep 4 deg camber. In this position, screwing all the way(upper ball) you will only get 1 deg. change. With this (very much) camber change, i think i hit the jackpot on back side. Then i realize the rear trackwidht is 202mm and nothing i can do since the upperlink ball is screwed maximum. Pyramid suggest me to cut the ball and I did cut 3mm off. Check my photo, you will never be able to do that without cutting your balls!! (I mean stock aluminium pivot ball) Then after adjusting the lower ball to kept 200mm trackwidht, my car is even better. Originally posted by Julius Did you already rip out a ball or is it more a concern? And for the next day Sunday race,before the Final I did put some threadlock on that ripped arm thread. I did Finish without cahnging any parts coz I do not have any of those 710 parts :eek: :eek: Is that couraging ?? or stupid ..??:lol: :lol: |
Originally posted by Julius I doubt that you will be able to clear the steering rod from the suspension. Especially when you run the top pivot block in the lowest position. To be honest we didn't try this. Feel free! :p Mount the ball face down and to compensate that you have to mount track rod on the lower side in steering block too :p |
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Originally posted by Julius I wish :cool: :cool: :cool: :D Actually I am not an employee of Serpent. I test and race for them but I do not get paid. :weird: :weird: :weird: |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by GoldFinger Really..??? :weird: :weird: :weird: Julius fly's planes for a living for KLM I believe. Cheers Alastair |
Originally posted by GoldFinger Then i realize the rear trackwidht is 202mm and nothing i can do since the upperlink ball is screwed maximum. Pyramid suggest me to cut the ball and I did cut 3mm off. Check my photo, you will never be able to do that without cutting your balls!! (I mean stock aluminium pivot ball) Then after adjusting the lower ball to kept 200mm trackwidht, my car is even better. |
Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by clmbia45 ;) Julius, I've been meaning to ask, I know working for Serpent must be very profitable, but isn't it a bit MUCH to put a picture of your private plane on your posts??:lol: KLM also would object slightly if I were to make a 500km/h flyby of the Serpent factory :D |
Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by InitialD [BWhat does Team Serpent think this? Since the 710 was designed from the ground up, why was this overlooked since the bulkheads could be made to shift a little bit behind? [/B] |
Hey 100 posts!!!!!! :cool: Only 10000000 to go before I catch D :D
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Originally posted by Julius Hey 100 posts!!!!!! :cool: Only 10000000 to go before I catch D :D |
MISSING FRONT ONE WAY GEAR
Julius,I am assuming you are with Serpent.I bought the 710 and it has the wrong front one way gear.What is in my kit appears to be a diff gear with 3 pins on back side and round hole in middle instead of hex.Hobby shop says call Serpent USA,Serpent USA is closed for 2 weeks and probably won,t have parts anyway.Can you be of any assitance on this.Don,t mean to put you on the spot just trying to get help.Thanks
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Originally posted by Julius Hey 100 posts!!!!!! :cool: Only 10000000 to go before I catch D :D |
Re: MISSING FRONT ONE WAY GEAR
Originally posted by Rebal Julius,I am assuming you are with Serpent.I bought the 710 and it has the wrong front one way gear.What is in my kit appears to be a diff gear with 3 pins on back side and round hole in middle instead of hex.Hobby shop says call Serpent USA,Serpent USA is closed for 2 weeks and probably won,t have parts anyway.Can you be of any assitance on this.Don,t mean to put you on the spot just trying to get help.Thanks In all fairness, there is not a lot I can do.... Serpent USA is the right place to help you. You could try to send an e-mail to Ronald Baar at Serpent HQ. [email protected] |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by Julius No not an oversight. With the tower in "your" position it's difficult to reach the front screws of the diff holders. |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by Julius KLM also would object slightly if I were to make a 500km/h flyby of the Serpent factory :D |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Steering Linkage Pic 2
Originally posted by Julius I test and race for them but I do not get paid. |
Originally posted by Profoxcg should I start putting my car together or not??? |
Serpent 710 Pics - Part 1
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Ok, as promised, here is an onslaught of pics I've taken. Enjoy ! :D
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