Serpent 710
11-20-2003, 05:09 PM
#1156
Re: InitialD 5001 Posts
Originally posted by Diesel Racer
Congratulations InitialD.
Tech Champion.
Congratulations InitialD.
Tech Champion.
Yeah, how I wish that was true on the track too...
11-20-2003, 05:10 PM
#1157
Originally posted by Rookie Solara
I still remember like 4-5 years ago, ammdrew was one of the few that can opened up the Impulse SS and shared his setup thru the net forum.
I still remember like 4-5 years ago, ammdrew was one of the few that can opened up the Impulse SS and shared his setup thru the net forum.
Many thanks to him ! 
Originally posted by Rookie Solara
I still remembered my buddy and I will only race our Impulse SS with Ammdrew's hand made foam tires only...........definitely not cheap from him back then, but somehow there were no foams like that and they were well worth the price and wait.
I still remembered my buddy and I will only race our Impulse SS with Ammdrew's hand made foam tires only...........definitely not cheap from him back then, but somehow there were no foams like that and they were well worth the price and wait.
But I believe the foams on 1/8th scale and on the Impact are different. They give better traction while giving you long wearing tires especially when run on a 1/10th scale TC !
11-20-2003, 05:15 PM
#1159
Originally posted by Motorman
this is more of a problem for an engine without the aid of tuned pipe pressure
this is more of a problem for an engine without the aid of tuned pipe pressure
11-20-2003, 05:16 PM
#1160
Originally posted by markp27
So is it common to use more rear downstop when running with a oneway? I always have trouble getting my car to break straight when running a one-way, even though I check for tweak with a tweak station. InitialD already pointed out that I should check the downstops to make sure they are perfectly equal. Any other tips there? I should mention, that I do run very little break, so I'm not really hitting the breaks hard either
So is it common to use more rear downstop when running with a oneway? I always have trouble getting my car to break straight when running a one-way, even though I check for tweak with a tweak station. InitialD already pointed out that I should check the downstops to make sure they are perfectly equal. Any other tips there? I should mention, that I do run very little break, so I'm not really hitting the breaks hard either
Yes, with a one way, more rear downstop as Julius says would make the rear break less under braking. It limits the weight from transfering to the front. This may be good on huge tracks but on smaller ones, you may probably need more turn in or more weight transfered to the front. So that would say that you need to strike a balance.
11-20-2003, 05:21 PM
#1161
Originally posted by Motorman
D
I want to know when you actually find time to work on your cars.
D
I want to know when you actually find time to work on your cars.
Nah... It's a Serpent. No maintenance work required ! Not to blow my trumpet or anything but seriously, I used to work a lot on the car with setup and all. Learned a lot too. But now, I don't even need to check the settings. I just clean the car (unlike somebody who uses Photoshop filters !
) from weekend to weekend racing with little maitenance here and there. The settings still stay true after a few hard races.
11-20-2003, 05:21 PM
#1162
Tech Apprentice
Re: Re: New pinions and spurs
Originally posted by donorato
About the new pinions and spurs, Is there any difference between two equal relations, one with old style big teeth, and same relation with the new smaller teeth??.
About the new pinions and spurs, Is there any difference between two equal relations, one with old style big teeth, and same relation with the new smaller teeth??.
Originally posted by InitialD
The 710 spots a finer pitch (0.8 module) of pinions and spurs while the 705 is still using the older coarser ones.
The 710 spots a finer pitch (0.8 module) of pinions and spurs while the 705 is still using the older coarser ones.
11-20-2003, 05:30 PM
#1163
Re: Re: Re: New pinions and spurs
Originally posted by Fernando_M
I guess the question is if (for example) using 15/50 with coarse pitch is the same as using 30/100 with finer pitch. In both cases the relation is 3.33. In other words, Does the smaller teeth have any intrinsic advantage over the bigger ones?
I guess the question is if (for example) using 15/50 with coarse pitch is the same as using 30/100 with finer pitch. In both cases the relation is 3.33. In other words, Does the smaller teeth have any intrinsic advantage over the bigger ones?
Just like electric cars (not that I know anything), higher pitch gears have better transmission efficiency. So you could jump higher tooth from 1st to 2nd gear and not feel the engine bog down too much ! If you look at the NTC3 (despite the fact it has a smoother shaft drivetrain), you wonder how could they jump 7 teeths in the gearing...
My guess is that with the new 0.8 module gearing, you can afford to jump 4 to 5 teeth easily on the pinions and spurs unlike on the older gearing where you would use the 3 or 4 teeth rule of thumb.
The downside of a finer tooth pitch is the teeths wear faster. So hopefully with Serpent's excellent plastic, the gears would not strip easily too much.
Master D
11-20-2003, 06:10 PM
#1165
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
Re: Re: Re: New pinions and spurs
Originally posted by Fernando_M
I guess the question is if (for example) using 15/50 with coarse pitch is the same as using 30/100 with finer pitch. In both cases the relation is 3.33. In other words, Does the smaller teeth have any intrinsic advantage over the bigger ones?
I guess the question is if (for example) using 15/50 with coarse pitch is the same as using 30/100 with finer pitch. In both cases the relation is 3.33. In other words, Does the smaller teeth have any intrinsic advantage over the bigger ones?
He is also right about the down side of the finer pitch gearing.
I've been running Serpent for about 4yrs now with never stripping or damaged a spur gear with the lager pitch. With other Mfg's that is not the case......always seeing them strip. I also hope that Serpent's plastic this trend still continued.
11-20-2003, 06:38 PM
#1166
Tech Initiate
The plastic used by Serpent is the best in the industry. I damaged the spur gear was due to the shifting point not properly adjusted. On the contrary, I have to stock some spur gears for my NTC3 whenever practice or during race.
11-20-2003, 06:58 PM
#1167
Originally posted by Motorman
D
I want to know when you actually find time to work on your cars.
D
I want to know when you actually find time to work on your cars.
11-20-2003, 07:05 PM
#1168
Originally posted by InitialD
I think you and Fredrik should try Speedmind dished tires. Their foams last longer and their rims do not crack and bend. Good for the Ft Myer's boards !
I think you and Fredrik should try Speedmind dished tires. Their foams last longer and their rims do not crack and bend.
Good for the Ft Myer's boards !
Customs guy: So, what do you have in that bag?
Fmolzer, Nothing
Customs guy: But it is full of something, what is it?
Fmolzer: Ohh these hockey puck looking thingys are acctually just packaging material for this cute little model engine I have there in the middle.
Customs guy: That model engine thing looks spendy, aren't you supposed to declare it?
Fmolzer: No sir, acctually it is an old engine with no value whatsoever. I got for free, see, it says NovaMax, they stopped making these years ago. Can I go now?
Customs guy: Oh, hmm I guess so.
Fmolzer:
Made it through again !
11-20-2003, 07:10 PM
#1169
Originally posted by InitialD
Yes, it was Andrew on the old non HPI forum that taught all of us what is droop, weight transfer and all that shit that is still stuck in my head !! Many thanks to him !
Yes, it was Andrew on the old non HPI forum that taught all of us what is droop, weight transfer and all that shit that is still stuck in my head !!
Many thanks to him !
11-20-2003, 07:19 PM
#1170
Tech Fanatic
Originally posted by fmolzer
I have been wondering the same thing....
I have been wondering the same thing....
so he do not need to touch his car just telling this and that and his mechanic will do...
Congrats for your new title Master D..