Serpent 710
04-28-2004 | 06:30 PM
#9092
Tech Prophet
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 19,679
From: MORDOR
Re: Re: Tweak Station & Scale
Originally posted by markp27
Don't bother getting a tweak station/board - they don't work - again see the FAQ where Julius showed us why they don't work. The only method that really works is the lifting method. But make sure you do it on a very flat surface (i.e. the Hudy board) that is perfectly even and level - I actually you the spirit level from my MIP tweak station for this
it's the only part worth using 
Don't bother getting a tweak station/board - they don't work - again see the FAQ where Julius showed us why they don't work. The only method that really works is the lifting method. But make sure you do it on a very flat surface (i.e. the Hudy board) that is perfectly even and level - I actually you the spirit level from my MIP tweak station for this
it's the only part worth using
, you can still make use of it.Put the car on the tweak station. Say if you want to check the tweak on the rear wheels, instead of putting the front wheels on the fixed beam, suspend those front wheels by putting a block (like the droop gauge block) on the front part of the chassis so that none of the front wheels are touching the fixed beam. You will get a truer tweak on the rear wheels you intend to check from the level bubble gauge.
04-28-2004 | 07:21 PM
#9093
Tech Adept
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 170
From: DC Metro Area
centaxIII clutch shoe duration?
What life-span are you guys getting out of the round (one piece) clutch shoe?
The 3 centrifugal shoes seem to last 3 times as much as the XP (which is very understandable since they don't have nearly as much friction)
Is it something to change every race , 2 races, or is it me ?
The 3 centrifugal shoes seem to last 3 times as much as the XP (which is very understandable since they don't have nearly as much friction)
Is it something to change every race , 2 races, or is it me ?
04-28-2004 | 07:27 PM
#9094
Tech Prophet
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 19,679
From: MORDOR
Re: centaxIII clutch shoe duration?
Originally posted by cox049
Is it something to change every race , 2 races, or is it me ?
Is it something to change every race , 2 races, or is it me ?
Why are you changing them? Because of wear? Did the clutch shoe melt? Perhaps your clutch is slipping very badly.
Did you mod the flyweights? What are your clutch settings? I assume your engine is tuned right.
04-28-2004 | 07:49 PM
#9095
Originally posted by BaxterC
Hmmm, Dadio... I dont think you will be that bored... I think you will be rather busy.... Remember the Cigars.
Hmmm, Dadio... I dont think you will be that bored... I think you will be rather busy.... Remember the Cigars.
Ya i realized i will not be that bored with both my hands full. left hand, baby, right hand, milk bottle.
04-28-2004 | 08:08 PM
#9096
Re: Re: Re: Re: Congratulations
Originally posted by markp27
No, the FAQ is now on the 710 download page! Serpent liked the hints and tips that all you guys have contributed to. Ronald Baar asked if he could place it on the 710's download page and there it is
No, the FAQ is now on the 710 download page! Serpent liked the hints and tips that all you guys have contributed to. Ronald Baar asked if he could place it on the 710's download page and there it is
04-28-2004 | 08:42 PM
#9098
Originally posted by rice
guys can you give tips on how to set up on a cement track or tips or were can i start?
guys can you give tips on how to set up on a cement track or tips or were can i start?
someone may want to add to this.
04-28-2004 | 08:52 PM
#9099
Tech Addict
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 651
From: Everybody to the limit!
Where can I get a 710?
OK I've searched everywhere.......! A few lhs here in northern CA are "serpent dealers" but none of them carry any serpent cars. Actually none of them even carry any replacement parts. I have finally decided on a nitro TC after reading many posts and doing many searches and lots of research. From reading some posts here I already knew the 710 would be the hardest to get but are they really almost impossible to find? I hope I've just been looking in the wrong places because I really want one. I went to the RCX hoping to buy one there but of course Seprent wasn't selling anything at the show. They gave me some lit there on where to buy their stuff but I misplaced it. Any info would be great. Thanks!
04-28-2004 | 08:59 PM
#9100
Tech Elite
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,501
From: racing is my life
Originally posted by jfc_tech
just from my experience....i usually start with the stock, out of box, setup. with all those the same, i change the foam tires to rubber tires. we ever had a GP race on cement and the rubber tires works fine compares to foam.
someone may want to add to this.
just from my experience....i usually start with the stock, out of box, setup. with all those the same, i change the foam tires to rubber tires. we ever had a GP race on cement and the rubber tires works fine compares to foam.
someone may want to add to this.
04-28-2004 | 09:14 PM
#9102
Tech Addict
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 590
From: Auckland,New Zealand
Re: Where can I get a 710?
Originally posted by j240z
OK I've searched everywhere.......! A few lhs here in northern CA are "serpent dealers" but none of them carry any serpent cars. Actually none of them even carry any replacement parts. I have finally decided on a nitro TC after reading many posts and doing many searches and lots of research. From reading some posts here I already knew the 710 would be the hardest to get but are they really almost impossible to find? I hope I've just been looking in the wrong places because I really want one. I went to the RCX hoping to buy one there but of course Seprent wasn't selling anything at the show. They gave me some lit there on where to buy their stuff but I misplaced it. Any info would be great. Thanks!
OK I've searched everywhere.......! A few lhs here in northern CA are "serpent dealers" but none of them carry any serpent cars. Actually none of them even carry any replacement parts. I have finally decided on a nitro TC after reading many posts and doing many searches and lots of research. From reading some posts here I already knew the 710 would be the hardest to get but are they really almost impossible to find? I hope I've just been looking in the wrong places because I really want one. I went to the RCX hoping to buy one there but of course Seprent wasn't selling anything at the show. They gave me some lit there on where to buy their stuff but I misplaced it. Any info would be great. Thanks!
Hope you get one soon you dont know how much fun you are missing
04-28-2004 | 09:17 PM
#9103
Re: Re: Re: Tweak Station & Scale
Originally posted by InitialD
Well, if you already have bought and have the tweak station due to ignorance , you can still make use of it.
Put the car on the tweak station. Say if you want to check the tweak on the rear wheels, instead of putting the front wheels on the fixed beam, suspend those front wheels by putting a block (like the droop gauge block) on the front part of the chassis so that none of the front wheels are touching the fixed beam. You will get a truer tweak on the rear wheels you intend to check from the level bubble gauge.
Well, if you already have bought and have the tweak station due to ignorance
, you can still make use of it.Put the car on the tweak station. Say if you want to check the tweak on the rear wheels, instead of putting the front wheels on the fixed beam, suspend those front wheels by putting a block (like the droop gauge block) on the front part of the chassis so that none of the front wheels are touching the fixed beam. You will get a truer tweak on the rear wheels you intend to check from the level bubble gauge.
04-28-2004 | 09:54 PM
#9105
Tech Elite
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,069
From: Nuremberg, Germany
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: hi guys
Originally posted by Paolo M
Seems that you have a Crystal ball
We are thinking to go testing again around July. Still not sure thougth..... This year WC will be very ineteresting. So many manufacturers....... and our car so good
Do you like your 710?
Seems that you have a Crystal ball
We are thinking to go testing again around July. Still not sure thougth..... This year WC will be very ineteresting. So many manufacturers....... and our car so good
Do you like your 710?
Believe it or not, I still haven't driven the 710
I wanted to last weekend, but then found out that there was a race meeting at my clubs track Work is holding me off this week, but at the weekend it should be all systems go!