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Old 10-09-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nigelnuggets
The smallest ive ever run was about a 69mm rear, but that was at a small track. I wouldnt go any smaller though.
69?? ive started qualifiers at 68 !!!! You must adjust your droop and change your gearing though!
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:34 PM
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69?? ive started qualifiers at 68 !!!! You must adjust your droop and change your gearing though!
Wow!! That has to be on a smaller track running tires that small. I can't make roll out even with the longest gearing on my track when my tires are that small!!
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Perez
69?? ive started qualifiers at 68 !!!! You must adjust your droop and change your gearing though!

Macguyver over here..


LOL
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Old 10-09-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nigelnuggets
Macguyver over here..


LOL
Nigel, what is up my friend?!?!?!?! So dude, are you afraid to start out on 68mm rears? J/K dude. Hell, I don't like to start out with less then 70 rears. Anyway, how about the Worlds event so far, huh? Pretty killer man. I realize that it's very early in the game, but regardless it's nice to see some Serpents up front. Would you happen to know if they are running the "new" rear end for the Kyosho/Mugen style wheels? Also are they using that new killer chassis that you guys sell? I think it's called the Central or something like that. Anyway, tell your dad hey for me please. Miss hanging with you guys. We'll see you at a track soon enough. Later bro.

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Hey Nigel and Sam, Darren here. Dude, you guys aren't upset with me are you because I ran the Motonica instead of the 960 at the nationals? Just curious. I will have to admit that I am torn between the 2 cars as I love them both very much.

Anyway, question for you guys. When will the "new" rear end be available for the 960? Also, I have a TON of Serpent tires that I need to use and was curious if the new rear end will accomodate both rim designs by changing the axles or whatever. Just curious. If not then I will run the current rearend until I run out of Serpent tires. Which might take awhile. Also, do you have the new totally awesome chassis in stock for the 960? Will I need anything to go with it or is it a direct replacement? You guys take care! Later
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Old 10-09-2007, 10:51 PM
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Hello i have a question, i'm using the Wheel-axles fixed set in front and rear. But i'm not sure where i must use the rubber o-rings. Between wheel nuts and the wheels ?? between the wheel and the axle bearing ???

Please i need help, and excuse my english i suppose it's quite poor.


Thanks a lot
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Old 10-09-2007, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Guatott
Hello i have a question, i'm using the Wheel-axles fixed set in front and rear. But i'm not sure where i must use the rubber o-rings. Between wheel nuts and the wheels ?? between the wheel and the axle bearing ???

Please i need help, and excuse my english i suppose it's quite poor.


Thanks a lot
There lies a groove in the Wheel-nut where the o-rings are applied. When in place, they act as a locking mechanism for the wheel nuts.
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Old 10-09-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Serpentd
Hey Nigel and Sam, Darren here. Dude, you guys aren't upset with me are you because I ran the Motonica instead of the 960 at the nationals? Just curious. I will have to admit that I am torn between the 2 cars as I love them both very much.

Anyway, question for you guys. When will the "new" rear end be available for the 960? Also, I have a TON of Serpent tires that I need to use and was curious if the new rear end will accomodate both rim designs by changing the axles or whatever. Just curious. If not then I will run the current rearend until I run out of Serpent tires. Which might take awhile. Also, do you have the new totally awesome chassis in stock for the 960? Will I need anything to go with it or is it a direct replacement? You guys take care! Later
New rear end is scheduled to be released soon, no real release date, i want to say after the worlds when the parts are considered "proven." The chassis is a direct replacement.

Btw, choosing friends by brand loyalty is childish. My closest friends in r/c run Mugens, and im the only Serpent running in our entire area. Doesn't mean i should be mad at them.
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Old 10-09-2007, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nigelnuggets
New rear end is scheduled to be released soon, no real release date, i want to say after the worlds when the parts are considered "proven." The chassis is a direct replacement.

Btw, choosing friends by brand loyalty is childish. My closest friends in r/c run Mugens, and im the only Serpent running in our entire area. Doesn't mean i should be mad at them.
Thanks for the update bro! Also I always knew you were one cool dude. Thanks Nigel. Later man.
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Old 10-10-2007, 02:14 AM
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thanks for the reply, btw do u change the first gear only or u change both?? i'm running on std gearing, when my tires get so thin i feel the rear is too loose, something like wheel spin when powering out of corners... is it bcos of the tires diam or my car not setup right??? thanks

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69?? ive started qualifiers at 68 !!!! You must adjust your droop and change your gearing though!
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Old 10-10-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ck960
ya it says made by jaco usa on the box, just bought few sets and it looks ok and it is cheaper from my previous brand... havent try it out yet...
Xceed tyre refferences,

Japan made
102100 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 32
102101 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 35
102102 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 37
102103 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 40
102104 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 42

102105 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 32
102106 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 35
102107 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 37
102108 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 40
102109 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 42

USA made
101100 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 32
101101 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 35
101102 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 37
101103 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 40
101104 tyre-rim 8-ON FR yellow SPT sh 42

101105 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 32
101106 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 35
101107 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 37
101108 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 40
101109 tyre-rim 8-ON RR yellow SPT sh 42
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Old 10-10-2007, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by nigelnuggets
New rear end is scheduled to be released soon, no real release date, i want to say after the worlds when the parts are considered "proven." The chassis is a direct replacement.

Btw, choosing friends by brand loyalty is childish. My closest friends in r/c run Mugens, and im the only Serpent running in our entire area. Doesn't mean i should be mad at them.
i hear you i am in the same boat its the same in my area.
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Old 10-10-2007, 11:41 AM
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Nigel...I would'nt say ur the only ine runnin a Serpent in the area LOL
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Old 10-10-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gwilli2001us
Nigel...I would'nt say ur the only ine runnin a Serpent in the area LOL
agreed.
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Old 10-10-2007, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by captian
i hear you i am in the same boat its the same in my area.
hey I resent that. . BTW when you gonna let me run that 960 of yours?
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