Serpent 747 1/10 200mm touring @Nurnberg Toy Fair 2012

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03-06-2014, 12:01 PM

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I'm convincing myself that there will be a new car mid-season ready for the worlds. The 747 is almost 2 years old now. Time for an update - 2yr product cycle is about the norm.

but there is no breakthrough design in these 2 yrs from others.
Mugen? no way!
Xray? It's old!
HPI? Not in mainstream!

03-06-2014, 01:18 PM

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No do not enlarge the holes. Just run the clutch first. Thr strain on these shors is big and they will free up after the first run.

Thanks

03-06-2014, 02:31 PM

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Bundy remember this is a car that doesn't use many optional parts. Mainly only the center weight and alloy pulleys. So to offer an Evo what would be put in without making changes to the existing car.

I have the center wt. Are the alloy pulleys for durability or less friction or both?

03-06-2014, 03:20 PM

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Less friction.

03-06-2014, 05:55 PM

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Bundy remember this is a car that doesn't use many optional parts. Mainly only the center weight and alloy pulleys. So to offer an Evo what would be put in without making changes to the existing car.

Dan:

You are correct and hadn't thought about it like that. Maybe like others have said they will include low profile shock towers and shocks, but it's nothing major... Would they gain anything by trying a new model this side of the Worlds, and what else can any brand do apart from laying engine over to lower the centre of gravity even further.

03-06-2014, 06:37 PM

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I was surprised that there was no EC version of 747 after winning EC in 2013.

03-06-2014, 06:46 PM

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Again. There were no different parts used in Mezzeo's car.

03-06-2014, 06:51 PM

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I was surprised that there was no EC version of 747 after winning EC in 2013.

03-11-2014, 02:42 AM

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anyone looking for a 747 rolling chassis, I have a new and used forsale
http://www.rctech.net/forum/13084730-post1.html

03-11-2014, 09:52 AM

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I have the center wt. Are the alloy pulleys for durability or less friction or both?

Mainly less friction but must be coupled with the low friction belts. The metal pulleys are also more durable and less likely to strip belts.

03-11-2014, 10:22 AM

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03-11-2014, 10:24 AM

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748, complete new platform!

03-11-2014, 10:38 AM

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Oh my... Wow!

Mixed feelings really. I thought they were Gona stick with the 747 for the world's. Il have to learn this car all over again???I just wanted a reciever box and shaved lower front arms for the super short shocks...