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Originally posted by Bxclip
can anyoen post me a pioc of there brakes ont here car? so i can see if mine is correstly put onthank you to whoeevr does it

you have a PM.

Sow&Steady

08-23-2004 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by markp27
Won't be possible, D. If I lift my leg to kick Sow (assuming that my arthritis allows my leg to get that high :D ) then I'll loose my balance on my walking stick. Likewise if Sow tries to kick my ar*e - he'll probably also end up falling over.
I think it is better we do like all old-folks, i.e. just stare very meanly at each other.....but there again, with our poor eye sight, we'll probably be only staring at a lamppost or something :lol:

:rolleyes: How right you are. I certainly had my nearly stare and wrapped around a fence post yesterday! :(

packetdreamer

08-23-2004 12:47 PM

grease on rear diff????

has it ever been suggested that you put grease on the rear diff balls? doesn't sound proper to me, but i just want to know if i'm off track or something.

markp27

08-23-2004 12:58 PM

Re: grease on rear diff????

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Originally posted by packetdreamer
has it ever been suggested that you put grease on the rear diff balls? doesn't sound proper to me, but i just want to know if i'm off track or something.

I prefer to use a small amount of grease on the diff balls. Best of all refer to the build instructions in the FAQ section 4.

packetdreamer

08-23-2004 01:19 PM

Re: Re: grease on rear diff????

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Originally posted by markp27
I prefer to use a small amount of grease on the diff balls. Best of all refer to the build instructions in the FAQ section 4.

in the instructions, i don't see anything about putting grease on the diff balls. julius preferes not to use grease (but for those determined he suggests that you use a sticky type but use very little), and i don't think glenn say sanyting about lubing the diff balls...

o well, we take what we can use and toss the rest out i suppose. THANKS!

Sow&Steady

08-23-2004 03:15 PM

Re: Re: Re: grease on rear diff????

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Originally posted by packetdreamer
in the instructions, i don't see anything about putting grease on the diff balls. julius preferes not to use grease (but for those determined he suggests that you use a sticky type but use very little), and i don't think glenn say sanyting about lubing the diff balls...

o well, we take what we can use and toss the rest out i suppose. THANKS!

I've built two 710s, the first one I did not use any grease as per instructions. It was smooth for 2 races before going a little gritty. Each race consist on three 5 minute heats and finals were 1 hour long. There were a few practise runs in the weeks in between.

The second car, I used Mugen SuperGrease and so far it is still silky smooth. I've done two club races with it, each race consist of four 5 minute heats and 10 minute finals. There were a lot of mucking around in the weeks in between.

I vote for the second one ... lightly greasing the diff balls with Mugen grease. :nod:

Incidentally, for the first car I also built a front diff using the Mugen grease ... still silky smooth.

Sow&Steady

08-23-2004 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by jfc_tech
just wanna make my mark here again. i had assembled the kit already and ready to rumble on track. i miss the fast & furious of on-road touring. after all, serpent is still the dominating force here. i wish they come out with a monster truck kit :blush: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Welcome back! :D

markp27

08-23-2004 10:05 PM

Re: Re: Re: grease on rear diff????

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In section 4.4 of the FAQ, there are links to articles from Julius and Glenn - if you read the one from Glenn, you'll see he recomends using grease on the diff balls. It is a preference thing and you certainly don't need to do it - but you'll probably find that the diff remains smoother longer when you use grease (Mugen Super Grease)

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step 2.9 from Glenn's instructions
2. Place a small amount of diff lube in the palm of your hand, then roll diff balls in it to coat them lightly.

packetdreamer

08-23-2004 10:43 PM

Re: Re: Re: Re: grease on rear diff????

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Originally posted by markp27
In section 4.4 of the FAQ, there are links to articles from Julius and Glenn - if you read the one from Glenn, you'll see he recomends using grease on the diff balls. It is a preference thing and you certainly don't need to do it - but you'll probably find that the diff remains smoother longer when you use grease (Mugen Super Grease)

thanks!

Zizu	08-23-2004 11:08 PM

Re: X-ray cvd's

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Originally posted by 840918001
Hi,

Has anyone tried to use the X-ray Factory kit cvd axles on his Serpent 710?

I have downloaded the X-ray FK manual, and the bearings in the C-hub off the X-ray have the same size as the Serpent bearings.

Are the X-ray cvd's long enough? If not this is a nice hop-up:)

Thank you in advance,

Thomas

Our local 710 drivers have been using xray cvds to combat our problem.Yes you can use it but it requires using many xray parts.

markp27

08-24-2004 12:04 AM

Re: Re: X-ray cvd's

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Originally posted by Zizu
Our local 710 drivers have been using xray cvds to combat our problem.Yes you can use it but it requires using many xray parts.

Which problems do the CVDs overcome?

Cheers, Mark.

border r/c

08-24-2004 12:06 AM

New rims

he guys the new rims are in stock but with foam complete we have to wait a little Serpent has only the new 1/8 in stock on the moment as soon there ready i will post it

markp27

08-24-2004 12:09 AM

Re: New rims

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Originally posted by border r/c
he guys the new rims are in stock but with foam complete we have to wait a little Serpent has only the new 1/8 in stock on the moment as soon there ready i will post it

Thanks for the info :nod:

InitialD

08-24-2004 12:22 AM

Re: Re: New rims

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Originally posted by markp27
Thanks for the info :nod:

Hey, just buy them for the Vector then.:sneaky: :lol:

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