Serpent 710
05-08-2004, 06:35 AM
#9811
Originally posted by rwisejr
I think Glenn is using one on his 710 maybe he will repost his pic.
I think Glenn is using one on his 710 maybe he will repost his pic.
05-08-2004, 06:48 AM
#9812
Re: Re: Re: Re: New Serpent Owner
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
You're THE man!
I've decided that I'm going to start rebuilding my 710 first instead of my 705. I'll post my progress there as it moves along ... hopefully share some useful tips with everyone.
You're THE man!
I've decided that I'm going to start rebuilding my 710 first instead of my 705. I'll post my progress there as it moves along ... hopefully share some useful tips with everyone.
The temptation of the darkside is strong! 
05-08-2004, 06:55 AM
#9813
Saturday surpise!
The surprise being that it is dry!!!
Went to the track to get my 710 through its second run, but it was unfortunately cut short
I blew my centax thrust bearing Oh man! Not really sure what I did wrong 
I'm just taking some bits now from my 705 so I can rebuild the 710's centax. I'll be following Glenn's article to the letter and hopefully this time it'll work ok.
The time wasn't completely wasted as I got my engine running pretty well, so if it is dry tomorrow I'll at least not have to concentrate on engine tuning.
It's been a bad couple of days - the Surikarn took some bad damage last night - I've know idea how, but the underneath of the chassis got damaged whilst I ran a few laps. I have crash or two, but nothing which was so bad
And then the camber link worked its way loose and the car flew at full speed against the wall Fortunately no damage, just lost a couple of spacers which where under the camber link.
Hopefully I've got rid of my bad luck and tomorrow will turn out to be a good day
Cheers, Mark.
Went to the track to get my 710 through its second run, but it was unfortunately cut short
I blew my centax thrust bearing Oh man! Not really sure what I did wrong I'm just taking some bits now from my 705 so I can rebuild the 710's centax. I'll be following Glenn's article to the letter and hopefully this time it'll work ok.The time wasn't completely wasted as I got my engine running pretty well, so if it is dry tomorrow I'll at least not have to concentrate on engine tuning.
It's been a bad couple of days - the Surikarn took some bad damage last night - I've know idea how, but the underneath of the chassis got damaged whilst I ran a few laps. I have crash or two, but nothing which was so bad
And then the camber link worked its way loose and the car flew at full speed against the wall Fortunately no damage, just lost a couple of spacers which where under the camber link.Hopefully I've got rid of my bad luck and tomorrow will turn out to be a good day
Cheers, Mark.
05-08-2004, 07:04 AM
#9814
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Serpent Owner
Originally posted by markp27
Sow&Steady, all I can say is 705 GTP! The conversion is coming The temptation of the darkside is strong!
Sow&Steady, all I can say is 705 GTP! The conversion is coming
The temptation of the darkside is strong!
05-08-2004, 07:06 AM
#9815
Originally posted by rwisejr
Marcos Goodluck and bring home the prize.I wanted to try my monos out today but of course some people made other plans for me namely my son who has a basketball game today so I won't make the track.You know mothers Day is tomorrow plus the weather is going to be crappy.
Marcos Goodluck and bring home the prize.I wanted to try my monos out today but of course some people made other plans for me namely my son who has a basketball game today so I won't make the track.You know mothers Day is tomorrow plus the weather is going to be crappy.
and the weather down here should be awesome!!!
05-08-2004, 07:07 AM
#9816
Re: Saturday surpise!
Originally posted by markp27
The surprise being that it is dry!!!
Went to the track to get my 710 through its second run, but it was unfortunately cut short I blew my centax thrust bearing Oh man! Not really sure what I did wrong I'm just taking some bits now from my 705 so I can rebuild the 710's centax. I'll be following Glenn's article to the letter and hopefully this time it'll work ok.
The time wasn't completely wasted as I got my engine running pretty well, so if it is dry tomorrow I'll at least not have to concentrate on engine tuning.
It's been a bad couple of days - the Surikarn took some bad damage last night - I've know idea how, but the underneath of the chassis got damaged whilst I ran a few laps. I have crash or two, but nothing which was so bad And then the camber link worked its way loose and the car flew at full speed against the wall Fortunately no damage, just lost a couple of spacers which where under the camber link.
Hopefully I've got rid of my bad luck and tomorrow will turn out to be a good day
Cheers, Mark.
The surprise being that it is dry!!!
Went to the track to get my 710 through its second run, but it was unfortunately cut short
I blew my centax thrust bearing Oh man! Not really sure what I did wrong I'm just taking some bits now from my 705 so I can rebuild the 710's centax. I'll be following Glenn's article to the letter and hopefully this time it'll work ok.The time wasn't completely wasted as I got my engine running pretty well, so if it is dry tomorrow I'll at least not have to concentrate on engine tuning.
It's been a bad couple of days - the Surikarn took some bad damage last night - I've know idea how, but the underneath of the chassis got damaged whilst I ran a few laps. I have crash or two, but nothing which was so bad
And then the camber link worked its way loose and the car flew at full speed against the wall Fortunately no damage, just lost a couple of spacers which where under the camber link.Hopefully I've got rid of my bad luck and tomorrow will turn out to be a good day
Cheers, Mark.
As for the centax bearing ... I've been lucky. Maybe I'll run the 710 tomorrow if its dry. Only after that start the rebuilding.
05-08-2004, 07:26 AM
#9817
Originally posted by markp27
It is, Marcos - difficult to say as the engine I had in my 705 really didn't perform so well It seems to be reasonably good, but the TP06 is a lot better
It is, Marcos - difficult to say as the engine I had in my 705 really didn't perform so well
It seems to be reasonably good, but the TP06 is a lot better
05-08-2004, 07:29 AM
#9818
Re: Re: Saturday surpise!
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
wow! You've had an eventful weekend already!
As for the centax bearing ... I've been lucky. Maybe I'll run the 710 tomorrow if its dry. Only after that start the rebuilding.
wow! You've had an eventful weekend already!
As for the centax bearing ... I've been lucky. Maybe I'll run the 710 tomorrow if its dry. Only after that start the rebuilding.
05-08-2004, 07:52 AM
#9819
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Serpent Owner
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Yeap ... when I get to the 705 it'll be re-kitted for GTP.
Yeap ... when I get to the 705 it'll be re-kitted for GTP.
My order is already in for my 705 GTP conversion - I've ordered a Lola shell, too.Maybe we should all turn up at MACH Heemstede and make, like what D says, an impromptu RCTECH-Serpent Worlds
- sounds good to me
05-08-2004, 08:07 AM
#9821
Originally posted by Profoxcg
Hudy setup system gauges only though,
Hudy setup system gauges only though,
Cheers, Mark.
05-08-2004, 08:10 AM
#9822
Re: New Serpent Owner
Originally posted by B4
Hi All,
I'm going to become a proud Serpent 710 owner in a couple of days. I've pushed the Kyosho V-One-RR Evo as far as it will go and got sick of having to get hop up's that the manufacturer should have thought of.
Is there anything I should pay special attention to during the building of the Serpent. I have ordered the locking pins for the front diff and also the ball diff. I have adapted my driving style to suit a oneway. Any thoughts on what is the best drive configuration for the front. By the way we have a reasonably open track with fast entry and exit to the straight.
Hi All,
I'm going to become a proud Serpent 710 owner in a couple of days. I've pushed the Kyosho V-One-RR Evo as far as it will go and got sick of having to get hop up's that the manufacturer should have thought of.
Is there anything I should pay special attention to during the building of the Serpent. I have ordered the locking pins for the front diff and also the ball diff. I have adapted my driving style to suit a oneway. Any thoughts on what is the best drive configuration for the front. By the way we have a reasonably open track with fast entry and exit to the straight.
If your track is grippy and doesn't have any corners for which you have to brake heavily, then a one-way is the way to go. If the track is slippy or has little grip, then the diff - but it is still questionable whether or not you'd be quicker with the diff - it just makes it easier.
Cheers, Mark.
05-08-2004, 08:12 AM
#9823
Centax
Ok, followed Glens notes to the letter - will be keeping an eye on the grease in the thrust bearing from now on Seem ok after build - left the clutch gap at 0.7mm and about 0.1mm end-play. The clutch bell spins for 5 seconds with everthing in place and greased - seems ok
Cheers, Mark.
Seem ok after build - left the clutch gap at 0.7mm and about 0.1mm end-play. The clutch bell spins for 5 seconds with everthing in place and greased - seems ok Cheers, Mark.
05-08-2004, 08:59 AM
#9824
Originally posted by Marcos.S710
im taking my step-daughter to her soccer game today but will be racing tomorow with some fresh monotuning tires that i got in the mail and the weather down here should be awesome!!!
im taking my step-daughter to her soccer game today but will be racing tomorow with some fresh monotuning tires that i got in the mail
and the weather down here should be awesome!!!
Great I ordered some more the otherday and they should be here in a day or 2.Hope its nice tomorrow so I can sneak out to get some playtime.
05-08-2004, 09:08 AM
#9825
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Originally posted by B4
I was just reading his article on how to wire the switch and charging jack. It is on a 705, whilst it helps me understand what is required i'd like to see if he has a pic of the 710.
I was just reading his article on how to wire the switch and charging jack. It is on a 705, whilst it helps me understand what is required i'd like to see if he has a pic of the 710.
Hi B4!
Here is the article that shows how/where I mounted the KO Propo Electrical Switch on my 710:
http://www.mytsn.com/publ/publ.asp?pid=9658&ccid=9
IMPORTANT NOTE on the 60224 KO Propo Electrical Switch:
This switch draws current (5mA/6V) from the battery even when the switch is turned off. When turned on the switch draws 7mA/6V. When you are finished racing for the day, unplug the battery from the switch... otherwise the battery will be sucked dry in a few days.
Feel free to browse through my other articles at:
http://www.mytsn.com/publ/publlist.asp?cid=869&ccid=9
Most of the more recent articles are targetted at helping people with various aspects of building the S710, but they can be applied to other cars.
Hope this helps.
Regards,