Serpent 710
04-16-2004 | 07:55 AM
#8311
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 801
From: Johannesburg, South Africa
Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
At the time I panicked!
I didn't know the car wasn't turned on so I quickly grabbed the M8 and tried to press the brake but the throttle wouldn't return! So then I attempted to shut the car off with my running shoe.
Only after I finally got it shut off that I realized that I never even turned the car on. Trust me, when you hear your brand new engine screaming in pain all you can think off is getting it shut down as quick as possible!
I'll take it apart this weekend as its suppost to rain again, but I'm sure it will be OK.
Let me tell you, that NS12S3 really screams!!!
At the time I panicked!
I didn't know the car wasn't turned on so I quickly grabbed the M8 and tried to press the brake but the throttle wouldn't return! So then I attempted to shut the car off with my running shoe. Only after I finally got it shut off that I realized that I never even turned the car on. Trust me, when you hear your brand new engine screaming in pain all you can think off is getting it shut down as quick as possible! I'll take it apart this weekend as its suppost to rain again, but I'm sure it will be OK. Let me tell you, that NS12S3 really screams!!!
04-16-2004 | 11:26 AM
#8312
Tech Elite
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,069
From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by Voodo_Magic
i have a serpent powerstart compact and today when trying to start my engine the starter could not turn the fly over i have only started my car about 20 times on it and now the two motors have seemed to of lost all power (and yes the batteries are fully charged!) Do i need to replace the motors and if so should i buy a couple of modifieds to install instead?
i have a serpent powerstart compact and today when trying to start my engine the starter could not turn the fly over i have only started my car about 20 times on it and now the two motors have seemed to of lost all power (and yes the batteries are fully charged!) Do i need to replace the motors and if so should i buy a couple of modifieds to install instead?
The belts mustn't be too tight, otherwise they'll put too much load on the motors.
Secondly, although the batteries may have been charged, if it was their first charge, then they can loose that charge quite quickly.
Or could it be that the batteries were charged a few days ago - they don't hold their charge for such a long time.
It is best to cycle the batteries a few times before first usage. Also charge them on the evening before you use them (after discharging them) to ensure that you'll get the best performance out of them,
Cheers, Mark.
04-16-2004 | 12:22 PM
#8313
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,063
From: Amsterdam Netherlands
Re: Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by markp27
a couple of things to check:
The belts mustn't be too tight, otherwise they'll put too much load on the motors.
Secondly, although the batteries may have been charged, if it was their first charge, then they can loose that charge quite quickly.
Or could it be that the batteries were charged a few days ago - they don't hold their charge for such a long time.
It is best to cycle the batteries a few times before first usage. Also charge them on the evening before you use them (after discharging them) to ensure that you'll get the best performance out of them,
Cheers, Mark.
a couple of things to check:
The belts mustn't be too tight, otherwise they'll put too much load on the motors.
Secondly, although the batteries may have been charged, if it was their first charge, then they can loose that charge quite quickly.
Or could it be that the batteries were charged a few days ago - they don't hold their charge for such a long time.
It is best to cycle the batteries a few times before first usage. Also charge them on the evening before you use them (after discharging them) to ensure that you'll get the best performance out of them,
Cheers, Mark.
04-16-2004 | 12:30 PM
#8314
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 881
From: Fontana, CA
Drive Ratio Table for 710
This is a quote from an article on mytsn.com
Drive Ratio Table for 710
We have recieved many requests from Serpent 710 owners for a Drive Ratio Table/calculator. So here it is, a simple sheet, displaying the drive ratio between the front and rear wheels when using different tyre diameters. Also included in the sheet is a Gear Ratio table which shows the revolutions of the engine, in both 1st & 2nd gear, in relation to 1 turn of the gearbox shaft when using different gearing combinations.
It is available to download and view as a PDF from the Serpent 710 page.
Drive Ratio Table for 710
We have recieved many requests from Serpent 710 owners for a Drive Ratio Table/calculator. So here it is, a simple sheet, displaying the drive ratio between the front and rear wheels when using different tyre diameters. Also included in the sheet is a Gear Ratio table which shows the revolutions of the engine, in both 1st & 2nd gear, in relation to 1 turn of the gearbox shaft when using different gearing combinations.
It is available to download and view as a PDF from the Serpent 710 page.
04-16-2004 | 01:58 PM
#8315
Originally posted by BaxterC
Well, Of coarse... Tell me, did one of my people contact you at all? If not, pm me your new number (if it has not changed). My kit has finally been shipped, I checked, I waited 3 weeks for them to ship.
Waiting for a servo...
Well, Of coarse... Tell me, did one of my people contact you at all? If not, pm me your new number (if it has not changed). My kit has finally been shipped, I checked, I waited 3 weeks for them to ship.
Waiting for a servo...
04-16-2004 | 02:28 PM
#8316
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 315
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Re: Re: sepent starter
When I got my new PowerStart Box Grey (1400G), there was a notice included that said that the electric motors must be run-in for 5 solid minutes BEFORE attempting to use the starterbox to start a gas engine.
04-16-2004 | 03:31 PM
#8317
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 881
From: Fontana, CA
Re: Re: Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by GlennCauley
When I got my new PowerStart Box Grey (1400G), there was a notice included that said that the electric motors must be run-in for 5 solid minutes BEFORE attempting to use the starterbox to start a gas engine.
When I got my new PowerStart Box Grey (1400G), there was a notice included that said that the electric motors must be run-in for 5 solid minutes BEFORE attempting to use the starterbox to start a gas engine.
I'm using cheap Epic 1500's and I sometimes have trouble starting my .21 engine.
If I switch out the motors, what kind of motors should I get?
04-16-2004 | 04:34 PM
#8318
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,219
From: TEXAS. USA
Re: Re: Re: Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by PSI Racing
What batteries are you guys using in your Serpent starter boxes?
I'm using cheap Epic 1500's and I sometimes have trouble starting my .21 engine.
If I switch out the motors, what kind of motors should I get?
What batteries are you guys using in your Serpent starter boxes?
I'm using cheap Epic 1500's and I sometimes have trouble starting my .21 engine.
If I switch out the motors, what kind of motors should I get?
04-16-2004 | 04:36 PM
#8319
Tech Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 257
From: Netherlands
Re: Re: Re: Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by PSI Racing
What batteries are you guys using in your Serpent starter boxes?
I'm using cheap Epic 1500's and I sometimes have trouble starting my .21 engine.
If I switch out the motors, what kind of motors should I get?
What batteries are you guys using in your Serpent starter boxes?
I'm using cheap Epic 1500's and I sometimes have trouble starting my .21 engine.
If I switch out the motors, what kind of motors should I get?
The sellers site is www.cheapbatterypacks.com and I think the eBay handle is "cheapbatterypacks".
What motors? I don't know... I'm not really familiar with all that electric stuff...
04-16-2004 | 04:42 PM
#8320
Tech Fanatic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 881
From: Fontana, CA
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by KevinS
I bought my battery packs from eBay, 4 3000mAh packs for $20 each. These packs may not be the best quality for electric cars, but they do just fine in my starterbox!
The sellers site is www.cheapbatterypacks.com and I think the eBay handle is "cheapbatterypacks".
What motors? I don't know... I'm not really familiar with all that electric stuff...
I bought my battery packs from eBay, 4 3000mAh packs for $20 each. These packs may not be the best quality for electric cars, but they do just fine in my starterbox!
The sellers site is www.cheapbatterypacks.com and I think the eBay handle is "cheapbatterypacks".
What motors? I don't know... I'm not really familiar with all that electric stuff...
04-16-2004 | 05:14 PM
#8321
Tech Addict
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 590
From: Auckland,New Zealand
Re: Drive Ratio Table for 710
Originally posted by PSI Racing
This is a quote from an article on mytsn.com
Drive Ratio Table for 710
We have recieved many requests from Serpent 710 owners for a Drive Ratio Table/calculator. So here it is, a simple sheet, displaying the drive ratio between the front and rear wheels when using different tyre diameters. Also included in the sheet is a Gear Ratio table which shows the revolutions of the engine, in both 1st & 2nd gear, in relation to 1 turn of the gearbox shaft when using different gearing combinations.
It is available to download and view as a PDF from the Serpent 710 page.
This is a quote from an article on mytsn.com
Drive Ratio Table for 710
We have recieved many requests from Serpent 710 owners for a Drive Ratio Table/calculator. So here it is, a simple sheet, displaying the drive ratio between the front and rear wheels when using different tyre diameters. Also included in the sheet is a Gear Ratio table which shows the revolutions of the engine, in both 1st & 2nd gear, in relation to 1 turn of the gearbox shaft when using different gearing combinations.
It is available to download and view as a PDF from the Serpent 710 page.
P.S Thanksfor the info on the starter it starts on my car battery so i think its the cells are not very good (cheap cells)
04-16-2004 | 08:05 PM
#8322
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,945
From: ID
Re: sepent starter
Originally posted by Voodo_Magic
i have a serpent powerstart compact and today when trying to start my engine the starter could not turn the fly over i have only started my car about 20 times on it and now the two motors have seemed to of lost all power (and yes the batteries are fully charged!) Do i need to replace the motors and if so should i buy a couple of modifieds to install instead?
i have a serpent powerstart compact and today when trying to start my engine the starter could not turn the fly over i have only started my car about 20 times on it and now the two motors have seemed to of lost all power (and yes the batteries are fully charged!) Do i need to replace the motors and if so should i buy a couple of modifieds to install instead?
QWR-10246 S Steel Stater Box 1/8, 1/10
That is a very reliable (Taiwan Made) Stanless Steel stater box that also accept Dry Battery (AH-7) which cost much cheaper than those painted Serpent Grey stater box.
04-16-2004 | 09:45 PM
#8323
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 315
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3-Racing Handlepost (se710-030)
Don't buy it!
I just received this 3Racing rollover bar and handle set, and tried to install it. It looks very pretty doesn't it? All the fine detail work...
When I tried to install the small grubscrews that hold the bar in the mounts, it took only one twist and the threads stripped right out of the mount holes. This happened with ALL the threaded holes.
Money down the drain.
I just received this 3Racing rollover bar and handle set, and tried to install it. It looks very pretty doesn't it? All the fine detail work...
When I tried to install the small grubscrews that hold the bar in the mounts, it took only one twist and the threads stripped right out of the mount holes. This happened with ALL the threaded holes.
Money down the drain.
04-16-2004 | 10:06 PM
#8325
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,945
From: ID
Originally posted by Profoxcg
I am sorry to hear that...
Do they not make good stuff? i just ordered the 1mm ofset hubs.. i hope they are good.
I am sorry to hear that...
Do they not make good stuff? i just ordered the 1mm ofset hubs.. i hope they are good.