R/C Tech Forums - Serpent 710

Originally posted by InitialD
That's a smart way. :nod: If anyone remembered, I actually asked this question to Julius (not knowing at that time that he does not work for Serpent :lol: ) when the 710 just came out about the batch numbers below the box which has the weight of the contents and some numbering and alphabets printed. I asked what those numbers meant and somebody chided to say that was utterly waste of time to know what it meant ! :rolleyes:

Perhaps it's good to bring that subject up again and probably have people like Rene C answer it.:nod:

On the back of my box one of the codes is specifically labeled "Batch: D495".
So I'm sure if you could get someone to say what batch numbers have the updated parts, you would know which kit to buy.
On the back of my other Serpent kits, they each have a batch number.
I'm not sure if we could use this method around the world, or just here in the US.

cyba888

04-21-2004 11:22 PM

Havent touched my 710 in about 3 weeks and I dont plan to run it in another 3 weeks. How long can I let the 710 sit before I need to change the shock oils? Going to LA for vacation :nod:

BaxterC

04-21-2004 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by cyba888
Havent touched my 710 in about 3 weeks and I dont plan to run it in another 3 weeks. How long can I let the 710 sit before I need to change the shock oils? Going to LA for vacation :nod:

Going on Vacation and not taking your SNAKE:eek: :eek: :eek: no... you will need to rebuild it completely when you get back or she'll not want to perform... be nice to your snake and take it to LA, you may find a track and then you can race there one or twice...

I am only joking, dont take it to heart... :D

PSI Racing

04-21-2004 11:50 PM

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If you're coming here to Southern California for vacation, you better take your 710 with you.
We have a lot of big namers down here and several nice tracks.
It's also usually sunny and warm.
You'll regret not bringing it with you.

InitialD

04-21-2004 11:50 PM

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I would take off the shocks or just suspend the wheels and not let it compressed.

I would not be worried about the shocks. I would be more worried about the engine.

InitialD

04-21-2004 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
You'll regret not bringing it with you.

Temptation is great ! :nod: :lol:

InitialD

04-21-2004 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
I'm not sure if we could use this method around the world, or just here in the US.

It should work the world over if we can decipher the coding since it comes only from Holland and distributed to the world all over.

PSI Racing

04-22-2004 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by InitialD
It should work the world over if we can decipher the coding since it comes only from Holland and distributed to the world all over.

I wasn't sure if Serpent USA put these stickers on, that's why I wasn't sure if this method would work.
Ok, here's what my sticker says.

SERPENT MRC B.V.
QUALITY CONTROL
80200
SERPENT 710 2004
PACKED BY: IV/FN
CHECKED BY: RH
BATCH: D495 WEIGHT: 2.295 kg

I know the codes might be different, but is the format basically the same on your's?

InitialD

04-22-2004 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
I know the codes might be different, but is the format basically the same on your's?

Yes they are. Mine also says Batch D495...:confused:

PSI Racing

04-22-2004 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by InitialD
Yes they are. Mine also says Batch D495...:confused:

I got mine before Christmas last year.
I know it was one from the first batch to the US.

PSI Racing

04-22-2004 12:12 AM

Batch

I guess now all we have to do is find out what batch has the updated parts.

InitialD

04-22-2004 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
I got mine before Christmas last year.
I know it was one from the first batch to the US.

Mine was one of the first batches to Malaysia.

PSI Racing

04-22-2004 12:16 AM

D, have you tried out that front ball diff yet?
How do you like it?
How does the car handle with the front one-way locked?
Did you have to use a different setup?

InitialD

04-22-2004 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
D, have you tried out that front ball diff yet?
How do you like it?

Tried it briefly. Nice handling. Must not make the diffs too loose. Turning is nicer than the front solid axle.

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Originally posted by PSI Racing
How does the car handle with the front one-way locked?
Did you have to use a different setup?

Unfortunately when I tried the front diff, I was using different shocks. 40 wt with 4 holes (1.2 mm holes) front and rear. Was using front yellow and rear white with 37 shore front and rear. Car handled nice. I just need to test out more with harder springs and harder tires this weekend with the same shocks.

markp27

04-22-2004 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by InitialD
Tried it briefly. Nice handling. Must not make the diffs too loose. Turning is nicer than the front solid axle.

Unfortunately when I tried the front diff, I was using different shocks. 40 wt with 4 holes (1.2 mm holes) front and rear. Was using front yellow and rear white with 37 shore front and rear. Car handled nice. I just need to test out more with harder springs and harder tires this weekend with the same shocks.

Have you put the Mazda into action yet?

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