Serpent 710
05-19-2004 | 10:32 PM
Originally posted by markp27
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES!
But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes! 
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES!
But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes!
05-19-2004 | 11:19 PM
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From: Fontana, CA
Originally posted by jhigga15
Any seggestions on a radio...under 300...Please
Thanks
Any seggestions on a radio...under 300...Please
Thanks
I would recommend the Futaba 3PK.
I know RC Mushroom has it for under $300, but it's a Megatech version, and not a Magnum.
It also doesn't come with servos.
05-19-2004 | 11:55 PM
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Originally posted by PSI Racing
I know RC Mushroom has it for under $300, but it's a Megatech version, and not a Magnum.
I know RC Mushroom has it for under $300, but it's a Megatech version, and not a Magnum.
05-20-2004 | 12:05 AM
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From: Fontana, CA
Originally posted by InitialD
I thought I read somewhere about the Magnum / Megatech version that one of them is able to change crytals while the other cannot... Is that the only difference?
I thought I read somewhere about the Magnum / Megatech version that one of them is able to change crytals while the other cannot... Is that the only difference?
Actually, you could change crystals on both versions.
On the Magnum version, you have to remove a black square sticker in order to change the crystal.
They just don't want you to do this in the US.
It goes against FCC regulations.
The only difference is Futaba doesn't warranty repair on Megatech versions.
Here's a quote from their website.
"Do you sell parts for my 3PK "Megatech" radio, I need a new battery tray for it and I can't find one anywhere?
No, the Megatech version of the 3PK is sold only overseas. While we can service these radios, we will not carry the transmitter battery tray.
Also please be aware that we do NOT do warranty repair on ANY Megatech version of this radio. For warranty work the radio will need to be sent back the country of purchase for warranty repair."
I just thought jhigga15, should know this, since he is from Florida.
05-20-2004 | 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by jhigga15
I JUST GOT MY 710...I am very excited
I JUST GOT MY 710...I am very excited
Like everyone here will tell you, download MarkP's FAQ, its useful. You can find it under his signature or at my site at 3hobby.com in the Downloads section.
Oh! You can even read his latest adventure with his cars there
05-20-2004 | 12:43 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Question
Originally posted by InitialD
I notice that at the first instance, the gears should be mesh tight. Then when the car is run for a few tanks, the gears "loosened" up. And even though it's smooth and rotates more freely, it will not strip. That's what I notice on mine.
I notice that at the first instance, the gears should be mesh tight. Then when the car is run for a few tanks, the gears "loosened" up. And even though it's smooth and rotates more freely, it will not strip. That's what I notice on mine.
Anyway, this weekend its strip down time for the 710.
05-20-2004 | 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by Profoxcg
now you guys are being mean to me !!!
now you guys are being mean to me !!!
On the other hand, don't foget to do the famous 16-19 conversion, that is when you've read the last 500 or so pages in the MTX thread. There are lot of good stuff in that thread BUT you know what they're missing?
Master MarkP!
That's why there is no FAQ!
OK, ok, seriously, you'll find the car easy out-of-box ...
05-20-2004 | 12:50 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Question
Originally posted by crashed_1
I still have that little bit of NTC3 in me...
I still have that little bit of NTC3 in me...
So did you go back to the 60 or did you mod the chassis?
but its still in the box.
05-20-2004 | 12:54 AM
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Originally posted by markp27
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES! But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes!
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES!
But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes!
Let us all brothers and sisters in this "room" pray for MarkP,
05-20-2004 | 01:32 AM
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Originally posted by markp27
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES! But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes!
First race today - public holiday here - nervous? YES!
But I'm going to have to do it with my 705 and my old SX 12 RE Oh well, lets see how it goes!
... and should everything else go wobbly, remember, even season pros "shake" so don't worry about it
05-20-2004 | 02:21 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Question
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Muahaha ... I knew it! That's why I quoted the "flick-turn-forever" gears thing
So did you go back to the 60 or did you mod the chassis?
Muahaha ... I knew it! That's why I quoted the "flick-turn-forever" gears thing
So did you go back to the 60 or did you mod the chassis?
I'm gonna miss the "flick-turn-forever" though...