jpatrick

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

teo1213

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

teo1213

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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?

teo1213

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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

dan_vector

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

dan_vector

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Yes it can

teo1213

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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!!

jds617

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

teo1213

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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?

teo1213

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

dan_vector

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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.

teo1213

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Sweet sounds good thanks!!

petersen114

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.

Rick Davis

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

petersen114

Awesome. Thanx.