Serpent 733 1/10 200mm touring
05-06-2010, 11:37 PM
#2327
Tech Initiate
Nope, still too many issues with the 733 from what I see and hear.
Leaking tank, leaking diff's, breaking diff's, badly designed front bumper which breaks way too easily.
If Serpent fixes these things, especially the fueltank the NT1 tank is extremely good, then I will consider going back to Serpent because I really like the overall design and look of the car.
Leaking tank, leaking diff's, breaking diff's, badly designed front bumper which breaks way too easily.
If Serpent fixes these things, especially the fueltank the NT1 tank is extremely good, then I will consider going back to Serpent because I really like the overall design and look of the car.
05-06-2010, 11:41 PM
#2328
Tech Initiate
Great, thank you so much.
Now I can start measuring and start tinkering.
B and C are pretty much the same on the NT1 wishbone.
Only A is 53 so that's going to be quite a challenge to get it to fit into the stock bulkheads, without messing up Caster and wheelbase.
But I will order a set of 733 wishbones and a set of NT1 bulkheads and make it work.
Now I can start measuring and start tinkering.
B and C are pretty much the same on the NT1 wishbone.
Only A is 53 so that's going to be quite a challenge to get it to fit into the stock bulkheads, without messing up Caster and wheelbase.
But I will order a set of 733 wishbones and a set of NT1 bulkheads and make it work.
05-07-2010, 12:04 AM
#2329
i went from nt1 to 733 and have never looked back , i have never had a any problem with the tank etc except breaking 4 bumpers and 2 pillow balls , but now i have titanium ball so its perfect , just gotta find somewhere to buy the 220mm front bumper and all will be perfect then
05-07-2010, 01:20 AM
#2330
where do i start
well it started like this > few days before the race i was given the kit ( on loan u could say
) , the guy just bought it used and know nothing about nitro, he wanted me to drive the car for the race. ( so im sort of semi sponsored)
i look at the kit and i think too myself if i were gonna race it, i at least need to shape it up to race conditions. most parts were still in "good" shape, so i only dissamble and refill the shocks, refill the gear diff, and clean all the bearings .
, gear diffs( the condition was quite bad , the previous owner might have over tighten the screws and damaged the gear diff. even the o ring gasket to prevent from leaking was not install). and we did not have any spare) desperate time need desperate measures. after filling up the diff oils ( 80k front, 30k rear) i took out my kyosho o ring,cut it off , put it oround the diff with a bit of glue and closed the diff. even the screw hole was out of shape. so just add in more glue
.
then setup the car track width, droop etc...setup the centax and gear ratio tha i assume would be suitable. clutch shoe and spring a bit worn out but had to stick to them coz he didn't have replacement.
...on race day i just ran and enjoyed the day. lady luck was all the way with us, we won the 30min b main final. i only took the lead 2 minutes before the race ended, its bloody exciting and breath taking moment too...
i was most amaze about the gear diff , although it was not proper installation technic, but no leakage all day...
peace./.
well it started like this > few days before the race i was given the kit ( on loan u could say
) , the guy just bought it used and know nothing about nitro, he wanted me to drive the car for the race. ( so im sort of semi sponsored)i look at the kit and i think too myself if i were gonna race it, i at least need to shape it up to race conditions. most parts were still in "good" shape, so i only dissamble and refill the shocks, refill the gear diff, and clean all the bearings .
, gear diffs( the condition was quite bad , the previous owner might have over tighten the screws and damaged the gear diff. even the o ring gasket to prevent from leaking was not install). and we did not have any spare) desperate time need desperate measures. after filling up the diff oils ( 80k front, 30k rear) i took out my kyosho o ring,cut it off , put it oround the diff with a bit of glue and closed the diff. even the screw hole was out of shape. so just add in more glue
.then setup the car track width, droop etc...setup the centax and gear ratio tha i assume would be suitable. clutch shoe and spring a bit worn out but had to stick to them coz he didn't have replacement.
...on race day i just ran and enjoyed the day. lady luck was all the way with us, we won the 30min b main final. i only took the lead 2 minutes before the race ended, its bloody exciting and breath taking moment too...
i was most amaze about the gear diff , although it was not proper installation technic, but no leakage all day...
peace./.
05-07-2010, 04:10 AM
#2331
where do i start
well it started like this > few days before the race i was given the kit ( on loan u could say) , the guy just bought it used and know nothing about nitro, he wanted me to drive the car for the race. ( so im sort of semi sponsored)
i look at the kit and i think too myself if i were gonna race it, i at least need to shape it up to race conditions. most parts were still in "good" shape, so i only dissamble and refill the shocks, refill the gear diff, and clean all the bearings .
, gear diffs( the condition was quite bad , the previous owner might have over tighten the screws and damaged the gear diff. even the o ring gasket to prevent from leaking was not install). and we did not have any spare) desperate time need desperate measures. after filling up the diff oils ( 80k front, 30k rear) i took out my kyosho o ring,cut it off , put it oround the diff with a bit of glue and closed the diff. even the screw hole was out of shape. so just add in more glue.
then setup the car track width, droop etc...setup the centax and gear ratio tha i assume would be suitable. clutch shoe and spring a bit worn out but had to stick to them coz he didn't have replacement.
...on race day i just ran and enjoyed the day. lady luck was all the way with us, we won the 30min b main final. i only took the lead 2 minutes before the race ended, its bloody exciting and breath taking moment too...
i was most amaze about the gear diff , although it was not proper installation technic, but no leakage all day...
peace./.
well it started like this > few days before the race i was given the kit ( on loan u could say
) , the guy just bought it used and know nothing about nitro, he wanted me to drive the car for the race. ( so im sort of semi sponsored)i look at the kit and i think too myself if i were gonna race it, i at least need to shape it up to race conditions. most parts were still in "good" shape, so i only dissamble and refill the shocks, refill the gear diff, and clean all the bearings .
, gear diffs( the condition was quite bad , the previous owner might have over tighten the screws and damaged the gear diff. even the o ring gasket to prevent from leaking was not install). and we did not have any spare) desperate time need desperate measures. after filling up the diff oils ( 80k front, 30k rear) i took out my kyosho o ring,cut it off , put it oround the diff with a bit of glue and closed the diff. even the screw hole was out of shape. so just add in more glue
.then setup the car track width, droop etc...setup the centax and gear ratio tha i assume would be suitable. clutch shoe and spring a bit worn out but had to stick to them coz he didn't have replacement.
...on race day i just ran and enjoyed the day. lady luck was all the way with us, we won the 30min b main final. i only took the lead 2 minutes before the race ended, its bloody exciting and breath taking moment too...
i was most amaze about the gear diff , although it was not proper installation technic, but no leakage all day...
peace./.
time to go with the snake bro...
05-07-2010, 12:39 PM
#2334
Tank isn't a issue that was on the first production of cars which were replaced by Serpent. Diff leaking can be resolved by shortening the the screws. The car had plastic issues but seem to be resloved. Remember all these cars have their own issues. And have been on the market longer than our 733 it makes a year in august. Very responsive to adjustments and easy to drive. And very easy to work on. And has the best clutch around out the box
I really dislike the diff design, it uses self-tapping screws which shouldn't be used on anything but wood.
Also philips heads are a no go for me. I used the clutch on my NT1, the small xray clutch wasn't around yet and I got a chance to try the WC clutch, but I didn't like it. It is not consistent enough when you use high power engines, the same thing goes for the small xray clutch btw.
I have to agree the car is very easy to work on, I will be building one for a friend pretty soon so I can comment a bit more about the car.
05-07-2010, 12:43 PM
#2335
Also I would like to use the droopstops which are on the wishbones, but this is going to very difficult I think.
05-07-2010, 01:02 PM
#2336
At first the tank was cracking but they fixed it, however all of the 733 drivers at my track (Serpent's testtrack actually) have a leaking tank. Some of them have reverted back to the foam seal instead of the O-ring.
I really dislike the diff design, it uses self-tapping screws which shouldn't be used on anything but wood. Also philips heads are a no go for me.
I used the clutch on my NT1, the small xray clutch wasn't around yet and I got a chance to try the WC clutch, but I didn't like it. It is not consistent enough when you use high power engines, the same thing goes for the small xray clutch btw.
I have to agree the car is very easy to work on, I will be building one for a friend pretty soon so I can comment a bit more about the car.
I really dislike the diff design, it uses self-tapping screws which shouldn't be used on anything but wood.
Also philips heads are a no go for me. I used the clutch on my NT1, the small xray clutch wasn't around yet and I got a chance to try the WC clutch, but I didn't like it. It is not consistent enough when you use high power engines, the same thing goes for the small xray clutch btw.
I have to agree the car is very easy to work on, I will be building one for a friend pretty soon so I can comment a bit more about the car.
The tank does leak a bit though......
Btw,has anybody tried to fit the Capricorn plastic diff gears into the 733 diffs?
DS, you seems to know both cars, do think they'd fit?
05-07-2010, 02:04 PM
#2337
Tech Fanatic
The diffs are not bad, when tweaked a little bit. On all 4 of my diffs, the four plastic tubes that receive the self tapping screw were actuall a bit too long, so the diff half didn't go together all the way. I shortened them a tad and now my diffs aren't leaking anymore.
The tank does leak a bit though......
Btw,has anybody tried to fit the Capricorn plastic diff gears into the 733 diffs?
DS, you seems to know both cars, do think they'd fit?
The tank does leak a bit though......
Btw,has anybody tried to fit the Capricorn plastic diff gears into the 733 diffs?
DS, you seems to know both cars, do think they'd fit?
05-07-2010, 03:07 PM
#2338
I had my 733, since two month after announcement last year, been using the original Diff, what I did is used shorter screws, I have not change the oil in does diff since I build my 733, they are not leaking, and I almost dismount the car every time I race, check the diff for leak to see if I have to change with the new ones I bought, and they are dry, so I put them back to the car.
I did had to change the tank, have no problem since I change it for the new one (revise).
I had some accident during races, not big ones but good ones, without any mayor issue.
What I can say is that I am in love with this car, very easy to work and drive, I have improve my driving and position, I am always in the four first qualifiers since I had my 733.
RCPANAMA
I did had to change the tank, have no problem since I change it for the new one (revise).
I had some accident during races, not big ones but good ones, without any mayor issue.
What I can say is that I am in love with this car, very easy to work and drive, I have improve my driving and position, I am always in the four first qualifiers since I had my 733.
RCPANAMA
05-07-2010, 04:07 PM
#2339
733
gentlemen i got to drive drive my 733 for the first time at the texas biggie and let me tell you i did not run into diff problems at all and checked twice over the weekend and did not leak same screws and diffs as all kits come with. did have a tank problem but nothing that could not be quickly fixed and used all the original plastics not the m or h parts all stock. did break somethings but was not the faulty of part it was me all the way. engine problems from the start and after got corrected came in on race day and let me tell you what an awesome car was fast and sleek, easy to work on and set-up was good. i did change the brake disc on the rear and mostly worked on shock dampning and after got it set away we went. the clutch was consistent from start to finish according to the way we set it not equipment failure . when we set it correctly man o man what punch. all in all i was so excited to drive and although we broke a belt at the 30 minute mark we still 2 wheeled it home to a 45 minute race and had a great finish.
who wants milk got snake????????????
who wants milk got snake????????????
05-07-2010, 05:03 PM
#2340
Texas Biggie
Im glad your car came together by the main, It was looking alot better.....Advise... use a little team associated diff lube on your oneway! I wish i did. oh well, Serpent 733 was definatly the fastest cars out there.
P.S. Diffs are solid from the get go!
P.S. Diffs are solid from the get go!