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Old 09-30-2017, 10:02 PM
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Hard (stiffer) suspension bits are usually for very hot weather and/or very high traction but you can often get a reasonable setup on them under average conditions.
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Old 10-02-2017, 11:20 AM
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the hard uprights do take a board tap better than the std
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Originally Posted by Stusdal
Is it common to use the hard suspesion parts, 903610, 903611 etc?

I dont see it mentioned in many setupsheets - but from previous classes/cars this is sometimes parts they "always" use anyway.

Is it the same here or is standard the more common way?
I only use the hard upper front arms. These give more steering than stock. The other hard parts don't really make much difference as I've found. The hard parts are also slightly heavier.
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Old 12-28-2017, 02:25 AM
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Racing here involves quite a bit of travel. And if I first travel I want to race. As the weather is quite shifty in these parts of the world I have prepared a extra chassie for a wet car. Will try to get my hands on some kiss tires (https://www.kiss-tyres.ch/)

Anyone raced in the wet and have som ideas for what directions to take with the set-up?
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Stusdal
Racing here involves quite a bit of travel. And if I first travel I want to race. As the weather is quite shifty in these parts of the world I have prepared a extra chassie for a wet car. Will try to get my hands on some kiss tires (https://www.kiss-tyres.ch/)

Anyone raced in the wet and have som ideas for what directions to take with the set-up?
I'm from the UK and so yes I've raced in the wet. MANY times (actually way too many times!).

Usually I don't change the setup too much if the race turns wet apart from disconnecting the rear ARB if the car is particularly difficult to drive. Kiss rain tires are the go to if there is standing water - you MUST have standing water on the track before you use the Kiss tires otherwise they won't work and overheat within a couple laps. If the track is wet but not standing water then stick with foam DAMPS.
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Old 12-30-2017, 04:58 AM
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Old 04-27-2018, 02:56 AM
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Does anyone know if there is an upgrade kit to go from 977 gp to Evo 2 ? I know the that carbon plate where fuel tank sits in is Different and also the rear end is different, am I right in saying the rest is standard !

much appreciated for any advise
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Old 04-27-2018, 05:41 AM
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Serpent Model Racing Cars - Product - Conversion set rear 977 V2

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https://www.serpentamerica.com/shop/...at=124&page=12
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Old 04-28-2018, 02:52 AM
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Would this fit the standard 977 chassis ?
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Old 05-05-2018, 01:13 PM
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please help my cars started eating rear belts and small pullys,now lasting
about 1/4 of a gallon. they used to last all season and i'am not doing
anything diffrent to before, exenters are in middle seting.any ideas?
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loose/bad bearings, bent chassis, wrong wheel split-general maintenance issues
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Old 05-13-2018, 06:04 AM
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Default Rear Axle pin


What are the reasons that this rear axle pin (2.5x22) drops or falls off when driving the car?
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Old 05-13-2018, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by evox88

What are the reasons that this rear axle pin (2.5x22) drops or falls off when driving the car?
you have a worn dog bone needs to be replaced

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Old 05-19-2018, 02:30 PM
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Hey all

I got to use my 977 at Adur yesterday, first time running a 1/8 car ! just need some advise , first I really struggled coming out of the last corner that leads up to the back straight, as I struggle to keep the car straight ( steering feels twitchy ) and then I scare myself and back out of the power,

Also at other times I keep losing the rear end and spin out ! like maybe entry into a corner

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Old 05-22-2018, 11:58 AM
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I have several 977 parts that I forgot I had when I sold my car last Dec. Since I do not have the now "required" 90 posts before I can post in the for sale section, I will be posting these on the Serpent 977 FB site. Keep an eye out. Location:Canada/USA
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