Check ebay by part number.

The 3.0 version uses the 6 deg castor blocks, part# 600704

Instead of the Pro Brakes, we have been using the SRX8 brake rotors & pads. We think they work better. Part#s 600744, 600829

For clutch, our favorite setup is the steel bell with just 2 Alum shoes w/ hard or x-hard springs.

I'm pretty sure this is a version 1. I got it cheap as a roller that needed work. I spent more on the servos (Savox 2274sg) than I did on the car itself.

Thanks, I'll look at those srx brakes you mentioned.

RCSHOX makes a good set of brakes for these as well.

is there a chart for springs showing wire diameter and coils ?
color has come off and trying to tell which is what color

I had the same problem with color coming off. When you do identify them, I suggest putting a small piece of colored heat-shrink tubing to identify them. Write it somewhere and you're done with guess work ;)

Battery for electronics
 

I just got a rtr and wondering best battery option. Thanks for any help In advance!

Sorry noob questions I got the zero degree castor blocks but can't find the zero degree steering knuckles any where I may be missing?

The zero degree steering knuckles are really hard to come by these days. Serpent seem to be out of stock.

Yea I have not found any thanks!!

is your RTR a new one from serpent? asking because i think that will be a good selling point in my area. i'm using a 2400 lippo reciver pack

Yes I got it from serpent. Guessing 2s as don't see a need for more voltage. Thanks for response as well.

Also wondering can the stock motor be bump started I have a old losi eight box and was not sure if possible as this nova has a pull start or just wait til get new motor?

Wondering if the rc shox upgrades will work with the rtr kit I am looking at motor and trans mounts and shock pistons? Looks to be really cool stuff!!! Thanks

Yes they'll fit the rtr car and are great parts

Yes it can

Thanks you guys all seem very helpful I'm super excited about my new venture of on road nitro going to strip my car down and build it up as seems the best way to go as I read this thread will add the parts as well just found out only track 3 hrs from me but gonna try and go in a couple weeks if get car going. Will continue asking newb questions if ok as well!!

Rear RR toe block
 

Ok, dumb question.

If I am doing a set up calling for a #4 insert in the "in" position, on the Rear RR, the hole of the insert is oriented to the inside position? Correct?

The Rear FR is a #6 giving me 2 degrees of toe, right?

Thanks

I checked the setup pages on serpent page but they download blank anyone have one I can use as a start point also I read about motor break in is the old idle tank method really not needed I read that run the car few get temps up and let cool for about 30 min something to that effect that really the best way?

Cancel that setup filled out just me not paying attention but motor break in info would be great!! Thanks

Heat the engine with a hair dryer as hot as you can to make starting easier. Get the engine started at factory settings and let the engine idle for one tank but not longer than 20 minutes. Keep the head covered with some foam to keep the heat in. Don't excessively idle as it doesn't do the engine any good.

Then run the car up to half throttle around a parking lot or track for 4 tanks. Then run the car up to full throttle for the next 4 tanks slowly leaning the HSN 1/8 turn at a time until you reach the appropriate setting. You'll know when the engine is broken in as it'll stop going rich by itself. In my experience you don't need to do that heat cycling thing on modern quality engines it doesn't make a difference.

If you don't have a temp gun don't worry about it. The right setting is reached when you have good smoke out of the corners and the engine is clean up top without hesitating on opening the throttle again after holding full throttle for a couple seconds.

It's novarossi based so it'll take a good couple gallons to properly free up and break in.

Sweet sounds good thanks!!

I just go the front and rear diff spacer and was wondering what the 3 round plastic pieces are for that came w/ the front spacer.

They go on the bottom of the 3 posts that connect the upper bumper plate to the lower .

Awesome. Thanx.

Another thing I noticed is that the rear spacer is extended with two 4mm threaded holes. Maybe plans in the making for a factory rear defuser???

Yes I believe that was the plan.

Trying to pick tires don't got tracks near so will be doing parking lots mainly what a tire that won't wear out too fast

Wanted to check out the wsr thing but never been on a track either. Going to Fresno to check out hobby town USA in 2 weeks

Wondering if someone could help got my car today started motor break in when got to half throttle tanks it was very slow in take off from stop I didn't adjust clutch should I have? All my parts I got to update it will be here by Friday so I am planning on pulling it apart and getting it all set up. Thanks for any info as alaways!!

Check out sweep racing. I would go w/ their treaded tires for parking lot. Maybe 45-50 deg.

Sweet was thinking that best what you guys running on track just curious? In warm weather

Slicks. Compounds vary between 40-50 deg w/ GTLS inserts. I have never tried the dual stage inserts, so I cant help out there. Slicks are for a clean prepped track surfaces though.

So what motor mount do you use for rtr to use the starter box.

I have not tried it yet still breaking in motor but from what I was told it should be able to take it as is. But I was gonna order the rc shox mount as it makes life easier I was told.

I got a question i just bought a sanwa mt4s from a guy here and while I was going through half throttle tank lost control of car after it got lil over 100 ft from me even my rtr controller didn't do that but my rx batt was getting low the wire doesn't seem damaged on rx at all anything else it could be? I'm running a super old nimh hump pack my lipo showed up today going to charge it and change it out.

Anyone from this thread heading to wsr Saturday?

Servo advice I'm new and not going to be racing seriously but would like to try it out but what Better then the stock setup on my rtr but also don't need top of the line thanks in advance.

My front brake is locked up is just cuz the stock brake just not good? Or is it something I did/didn't do?

Sanwa ERS-962 is a a great servo at a good price/value