Serpent 710
05-26-2004 | 01:05 PM
Originally posted by markp27
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence
*ouch* 
bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds
Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!! but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!
Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence
*ouch* bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!!
but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
I'm about to lower my engine by grinding the engine mounts by about 1mm. I had some trouble with the Powerstart wheel reaching the flywheel at times over the weekend. Is 1mm seems the amount to grind away from the engine mount legs?
05-26-2004 | 01:20 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Nuremberg, Germany
Originally posted by Blue Sky
Sorry about your accident Mark. One good thing is the 710 chassis is a lot cheaper than the Impulse Pros and 705s.
I'm about to lower my engine by grinding the engine mounts by about 1mm. I had some trouble with the Powerstart wheel reaching the flywheel at times over the weekend. Is 1mm seems the amount to grind away from the engine mount legs?
Sorry about your accident Mark. One good thing is the 710 chassis is a lot cheaper than the Impulse Pros and 705s.
I'm about to lower my engine by grinding the engine mounts by about 1mm. I had some trouble with the Powerstart wheel reaching the flywheel at times over the weekend. Is 1mm seems the amount to grind away from the engine mount legs?
I've had no problems with the powerstart and my 710 - are you using the adapters (the pieces onto which the car sits) which came with the 710 kit?
05-26-2004 | 01:36 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 513
From: Miami
Hudy (I don't know, this is just an example...)seems to be one of those people who have an American car, and he writes a letter to the Import mags. saying how much imports suck and how good American cars are...the real question is why are you reading the import mag in the first place. I hated my old HPI RS4...you don't see me in there talking about it.
05-26-2004 | 01:45 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 365
From: Central Islip NY
Re: Re: New gadget
Originally posted by PSI Racing
I seen someone on ebay selling that thing.
Is it any good.
I should probably just stick with my digital caliper.
I seen someone on ebay selling that thing.
Is it any good.
I should probably just stick with my digital caliper.
If I remember the guy selling this tool said that it would not fit the 710 centax only the 1&2 ?
05-26-2004 | 01:52 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 124
From: California
Hudy (I don't know, this is just an example...)seems to be one of those people who have an American car, and he writes a letter to the Import mags. saying how much imports suck and how good American cars are...the real question is why are you reading the import mag in the first place. I hated my old HPI RS4...you don't see me in there talking about it.
have I insulted you in any direct way towards you....no so why are you assuming shit about me when you dont even know me
keep it up youngster
05-26-2004 | 01:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 365
From: Central Islip NY
Originally posted by markp27
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence *ouch* bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds
Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!! but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!
Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence
*ouch* bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!!
but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.Man you haven't had any luck with new motors lately huh.Well thats why I love my synthesized units no crystals to fall out. But hope all is well and no severe damage.
05-26-2004 | 02:04 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Central Islip NY
Originally posted by hudy
what is that supposed to mean Im guessing you want to keep the flame war going between this 710 forum and I
have I insulted you in any direct way towards you....no so why are you assuming shit about me when you dont even know me
keep it up youngster
what is that supposed to mean Im guessing you want to keep the flame war going between this 710 forum and I
have I insulted you in any direct way towards you....no so why are you assuming shit about me when you dont even know me
keep it up youngster
Hudy why are you always ready to go into battle .If you have that much desire to do so go to your nearest recruiter.They can put your aggression to use in Iraq.Otherwise please already give it a rest.The language is unnecessary.What are you 20 -21 ? Stop taking everything to heart.
05-26-2004 | 02:14 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,069
From: Nuremberg, Germany
Originally posted by hudy
what is that supposed to mean Im guessing you want to keep the flame war going between this 710 forum and I
have I insulted you in any direct way towards you....no so why are you assuming shit about me when you dont even know me
keep it up youngster
what is that supposed to mean Im guessing you want to keep the flame war going between this 710 forum and I
have I insulted you in any direct way towards you....no so why are you assuming shit about me when you dont even know me
keep it up youngster
05-26-2004 | 02:22 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,104
From: Va Va Voom!
Re: Re: Re: Re: New gadget
Originally posted by GoldFinger
For me, it is as worthless as my past durometer.
1 thing for sure, more headache
BTW, I dont think no team driver was using it.
It only used for basic installation. On track condition, we play with this setting so often to adapt /matching engine power and track condition.
And most of us dont take the engine off to adjust this play.
Is it uncle Sow?
For me, it is as worthless as my past durometer.
1 thing for sure, more headache
BTW, I dont think no team driver was using it.
It only used for basic installation. On track condition, we play with this setting so often to adapt /matching engine power and track condition.
And most of us dont take the engine off to adjust this play.
Is it uncle Sow?
I like the way you express it all in a clear crystal fashion!
05-26-2004 | 02:23 PM
Originally posted by markp27
Unfortunately (or fortunately) it was the 705 chassis
I've had no problems with the powerstart and my 710 - are you using the adapters (the pieces onto which the car sits) which came with the 710 kit?
Unfortunately (or fortunately) it was the 705 chassis
I've had no problems with the powerstart and my 710 - are you using the adapters (the pieces onto which the car sits) which came with the 710 kit?
On my Powerstart I'm using the adaptor plates that come with the kit. The rubber wheel will hit the flywheel 75% of the time. But at time I just couldn't get it going. Grinding the engine mount should improve the CG too, right?
05-26-2004 | 02:24 PM
Originally posted by rwisejr
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.Man you haven't had any luck with new motors lately huh.Well thats why I love my synthesized units no crystals to fall out. But hope all is well and no severe damage.
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.Man you haven't had any luck with new motors lately huh.Well thats why I love my synthesized units no crystals to fall out. But hope all is well and no severe damage.
05-26-2004 | 02:25 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,104
From: Va Va Voom!
Originally posted by markp27
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence *ouch* bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds
Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!! but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!
Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
Disaster at the track tonight whilst I was testing my 2106 - somehow my crystal came out of my reciever - car went wild - full throttle across the track into the fence
*ouch* bent the front part of the chassis up and it seems like the rx unit has died hope the motor is ok, as it was on full revs for about 20 seconds Motor was excellent when it was running @ 130 Deg C - hot!!!!!
but the LSN tuning seems really critical - I eventually had it turned out 1.25 turns and then I could pull away nicely and not have the engine keep cutting out!Oh man - I'll have to see if I can rescue the chassis some how - it's the 705s 4mm one, so maybe I can bend it back into shape. It's only the very end which is bent up. Are these things fixable?
Yes, you can bend it back if its just the front part. No worries, just pay attention to your tweak afterwards.
