Serpent 710
05-25-2004, 07:35 AM
Re: Hey guys look what Santa brought me
Originally posted by markp27
PIC!
PIC!
05-25-2004, 07:37 AM
Re: Re: What's this thing?
Originally posted by GlennCauley
This is a boost bottle that connects to the crankcase. You have to drill into the crankcase and install a pressure nipple. Then the boost bottle connects to the engine by a short length of tubing.
These things are used to even out the pressure pulses of the engine to produce a smoother powerband. The practice has been around for ages and is used in 2-stroke motorcycles (esp. MX bikes).
However, for RC these things are totally useless. The bottle is waaaayyyyy too small to be of any use. This product is just a marketing cash-grab.
This is a boost bottle that connects to the crankcase. You have to drill into the crankcase and install a pressure nipple. Then the boost bottle connects to the engine by a short length of tubing.
These things are used to even out the pressure pulses of the engine to produce a smoother powerband. The practice has been around for ages and is used in 2-stroke motorcycles (esp. MX bikes).
However, for RC these things are totally useless. The bottle is waaaayyyyy too small to be of any use. This product is just a marketing cash-grab.
05-25-2004, 07:39 AM
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Re: Re: Re: What's this thing?
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Glenn, agree with you re: marketing cash-grab ... isn't there supposed to be a t-joint with the kit too?
Glenn, agree with you re: marketing cash-grab ... isn't there supposed to be a t-joint with the kit too?
No, I don't think there should be a T-joint from what I remember. You connect the bottle directly to the crankcase nipple (that you install). That is the only connection you make.
05-25-2004, 07:43 AM
Originally posted by GlennCauley
3 words (and they are not "made of glass")
Oh... my... gawd !!!!!!
3 words (and they are not "made of glass")
Oh... my... gawd !!!!!!
Now you're REALLY going to start somethin'
My 2106 engine was SUCH a pain to break in... got stuck so many times due to cylinder pinch, it took nearly 1 hour to get it running properly. And that was with pre-heating the head with a heatgun.
Funny thing about heat guns... when you heat up the engine with a heatgun, you know when to stop when you can see the fuel start bubbling in the tank.
I should also have known better than to point the heat gun directly at the airfilter (I melted the mesh screen on my Motor Saver airfilter cage) and also softened the top rubber of the rear belt a bit. I had a bit of brain-fade that day.
Funny thing about heat guns... when you heat up the engine with a heatgun, you know when to stop when you can see the fuel start bubbling in the tank.
I should also have known better than to point the heat gun directly at the airfilter (I melted the mesh screen on my Motor Saver airfilter cage) and also softened the top rubber of the rear belt a bit. I had a bit of brain-fade that day.
Mamma mia, you must have a big heat-gun! On the other hand, its still May and its still cold where you are?
Oh, Flames ... Stanley cup finals ... how goes it?
This engine is going to be a monster... it sounded a lot stronger than the .15 in my S835.
With the stock set-up and stock tires I went to a practice track that was set up Saturday in a parking lot. The lot was not swept, but they did spray sugar-water.
When I ran it I thought I would take it easy to break in the engine properly and not kill anything on the car. I richened the engine a bit (3/4 turn) and then went out.
Oh... my... gawd...
The engine is so strong it is scary. And that was not even broken in yet! I'm glad I modded the clutch... it worked perfectly! Also, the shift point was perfect! I have never had that happen before on the first run.
With smoke trailing and the engine burbling just a hint, I used my favourite 3/4-to-full throttle break-in. On a windy day with temp of about 20C, the engine got up to 225F after I leaned it in a bit after some runs.
Oh... my... gawd...
At the end of the straight, I could pitch the car sideways and do a powerslide at will. The car pushed a bit through the tight stuff, but that is mostly because the track design was much too tight (purposefully). I will play with springs a bit and maybe tires, but the stock setup is a GREAT starting place.
WOW... what a car!!!!!
With the stock set-up and stock tires I went to a practice track that was set up Saturday in a parking lot. The lot was not swept, but they did spray sugar-water.
When I ran it I thought I would take it easy to break in the engine properly and not kill anything on the car. I richened the engine a bit (3/4 turn) and then went out.
Oh... my... gawd...
The engine is so strong it is scary. And that was not even broken in yet! I'm glad I modded the clutch... it worked perfectly! Also, the shift point was perfect! I have never had that happen before on the first run.
With smoke trailing and the engine burbling just a hint, I used my favourite 3/4-to-full throttle break-in. On a windy day with temp of about 20C, the engine got up to 225F after I leaned it in a bit after some runs.
Oh... my... gawd...
At the end of the straight, I could pitch the car sideways and do a powerslide at will. The car pushed a bit through the tight stuff, but that is mostly because the track design was much too tight (purposefully). I will play with springs a bit and maybe tires, but the stock setup is a GREAT starting place.
WOW... what a car!!!!!
05-25-2004, 07:45 AM
Re: Re: Re: Re: What's this thing?
Originally posted by GlennCauley
Hi S&S,
No, I don't think there should be a T-joint from what I remember. You connect the bottle directly to the crankcase nipple (that you install). That is the only connection you make.
Hi S&S,
No, I don't think there should be a T-joint from what I remember. You connect the bottle directly to the crankcase nipple (that you install). That is the only connection you make.
05-25-2004, 07:47 AM
Re: Re: Hey guys look what Santa brought me
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Maaaaan! Where did you order those from?
Maaaaan! Where did you order those from?
This was going to be for me 705 GTP 1/8th killer - now I'm probably going to put it in the 710 with the 2106 in the GTP
Take a look at the size of the air filter oil bottle you get from Mugen - this thing is going to last a life time
Same Novamega only suppy the tiny little tubes!!!
05-25-2004, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Now you're REALLY going to start somethin'
Now you're REALLY going to start somethin'
Well, I don't want to start flaming anyone on here.
I respect the name "Hudy" ... even if it was taken by a whiny imposter.
I did manage to break a steeringblock. My own fault. Easily fixed and easily repairable.
If the S710 is made of glass, it is certainly volcanic glass.
05-25-2004, 07:51 AM
Originally posted by GlennCauley
3 words (and they are not "made of glass")
Oh... my... gawd !!!!!!
3 words (and they are not "made of glass")
Oh... my... gawd !!!!!!
This is what I found, too! There is so much mechanical grip with this car. Normally I go for a spin on the track without the body on, just to get the engine warmed up a bit and that I can easily adjust the mixture - the difference between the 705 and 710 without a body on is enormous. The way the 710 behaves is more like the 705 with a body on it remains stable and good mannered. With the 705 you have to drive with a bit of respect without the body.Glad you like your 710!
05-25-2004, 07:52 AM
Originally posted by GlennCauley
Well, I don't want to start flaming anyone on here.
I respect the name "Hudy" ... even if it was taken by a whiny imposter.
I did manage to break a steeringblock. My own fault. Easily fixed and easily repairable.
If the S710 is made of glass, it is certainly volcanic glass.
Well, I don't want to start flaming anyone on here.
I respect the name "Hudy" ... even if it was taken by a whiny imposter.
I did manage to break a steeringblock. My own fault. Easily fixed and easily repairable.
If the S710 is made of glass, it is certainly volcanic glass.
05-25-2004, 07:55 AM
Re: Re: Re: Hey guys look what Santa brought me
Originally posted by markp27
www.the-border.com
This was going to be for me 705 GTP 1/8th killer - now I'm probably going to put it in the 710 with the 2106 in the GTP
www.the-border.com
This was going to be for me 705 GTP 1/8th killer - now I'm probably going to put it in the 710 with the 2106 in the GTP
Take a look at the size of the air filter oil bottle you get from Mugen - this thing is going to last a life time
Same Novamega only suppy the tiny little tubes!!!
Hey, let's pull Glenn in for a chat?
05-25-2004, 07:55 AM
Originally posted by GlennCauley
Well, I don't want to start flaming anyone on here.
I respect the name "Hudy" ... even if it was taken by a whiny imposter.
I did manage to break a steeringblock. My own fault. Easily fixed and easily repairable.
If the S710 is made of glass, it is certainly volcanic glass.
Well, I don't want to start flaming anyone on here.
I respect the name "Hudy" ... even if it was taken by a whiny imposter.
I did manage to break a steeringblock. My own fault. Easily fixed and easily repairable.
If the S710 is made of glass, it is certainly volcanic glass.
05-25-2004, 07:55 AM
Tech Regular
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Originally posted by markp27
Glad you like your 710!
Glad you like your 710!
I plan to start out running 2 classes... 200mm and 235mm.
But if I find it is too much, I will have a tough time deciding what class to run. The numbers in the 235mm class are dropping off, and I wanted to keep with that... besides, it is a blast! But with this new S710, it is great to drive.
Decisions, decisions...
05-25-2004, 07:57 AM
Re: Re: Re: Re: Hey guys look what Santa brought me
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Yeap! Sounds the deal!
I know! I still have mine (different brand) from 3 years ago
Hey, let's pull Glenn in for a chat?
Yeap! Sounds the deal!
I know! I still have mine (different brand) from 3 years ago
Hey, let's pull Glenn in for a chat?
05-25-2004, 07:57 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Hey guys look what Santa brought me
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Hey, let's pull Glenn in for a chat?
Hey, let's pull Glenn in for a chat?
05-25-2004, 07:59 AM
Originally posted by GlennCauley
Now I wonder why I waited so long to drive it!
I plan to start out running 2 classes... 200mm and 235mm.
But if I find it is too much, I will have a tough time deciding what class to run. The numbers in the 235mm class are dropping off, and I wanted to keep with that... besides, it is a blast! But with this new S710, it is great to drive.
Decisions, decisions...
Now I wonder why I waited so long to drive it!
I plan to start out running 2 classes... 200mm and 235mm.
But if I find it is too much, I will have a tough time deciding what class to run. The numbers in the 235mm class are dropping off, and I wanted to keep with that... besides, it is a blast! But with this new S710, it is great to drive.
Decisions, decisions...
Click here Glenn.