Serpent 960....
06-27-2006, 06:45 PM
#1307
hey Garen, thanks for the info. Im getting the car tomorrow and am going to get it ready for the rc pro race at Rams this weekend. Couple of questions.. what gearing should i run ( similar to Vegas track without the porkchop) and what size tires should i run for quals and mains? thanks
06-27-2006, 06:59 PM
#1308
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by miker2209
Masao Tanaka TQ and victory with the S-960 at the FEMCA 2006 CHAMPIONSHIP
Tanaka took the honors at last week Femca champ in Taiwan taking TQ and Victory in 1/8 scale class driving a Serpent 960 with Nova engine.
Looks like this combination is working pretty well for him and that Serpent is coming back to the winner circle with a really good car.
Attached a few pictures i found on the net
Tanaka took the honors at last week Femca champ in Taiwan taking TQ and Victory in 1/8 scale class driving a Serpent 960 with Nova engine.
Looks like this combination is working pretty well for him and that Serpent is coming back to the winner circle with a really good car.
Attached a few pictures i found on the net
Too bad Kawahara doesn't make more stuff for Serpent. Really excellent quality. I'd say just as good as Hudy. Perhaps with a little separation from Mugen they just might.
06-27-2006, 09:08 PM
#1309
Tech Adept
iTrader: (1)
Originally Posted by Perez
Hey guys, can you guys direct me to some recent setup sheets for the 960? Or even better post your basic starting setups? thanks Steve 
16/49, 19/44 for gearing
All around 3 holes open, 40wt. or 45wt.
All around Red or Blue Springs
Front and Rear roll bars flat (tune for track conditions)
Rear roll center in the middle position
Front and Rear downstops standard
Rear Shock Mounting in lowest position
Standard caster, along with the camber front and rear
Standard wheelbase setting
+2 or +2.5 degrees rear toe in
Ackermann #2 on the outer holes
Anything else I haven't mentioned I would start off with the standard factory settings. Hope this helps.
Kendall
06-27-2006, 09:28 PM
#1310
Originally Posted by need-4-speed
Hey guys,
RCRCNT in Dallas hosted the Championships. It was an excellent weekend of racing. I ran the 1/8 Spec class and my 960/ZX-21 combo was awesome. I missed TQ by .05 seconds and qualified 2nd. I ended up taking home the 2nd place trophy. My car had a bit more on-throttle steering than I prefer but was manageable.
Brandon McNally was very fast (again) qualifying 2nd in 1/8 Open A Main. He had some troubles and didn't get to finish.
- Kirk
Go Serpent!
RCRCNT in Dallas hosted the Championships. It was an excellent weekend of racing. I ran the 1/8 Spec class and my 960/ZX-21 combo was awesome. I missed TQ by .05 seconds and qualified 2nd. I ended up taking home the 2nd place trophy. My car had a bit more on-throttle steering than I prefer but was manageable.
Brandon McNally was very fast (again) qualifying 2nd in 1/8 Open A Main. He had some troubles and didn't get to finish.
- Kirk
Go Serpent!
06-27-2006, 09:30 PM
#1311
Originally Posted by Perez
Hey guys, can you guys direct me to some recent setup sheets for the 960? Or even better post your basic starting setups? thanks Steve
Welcome to the team. I pm'd my full set-up to you. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Chris
06-27-2006, 09:33 PM
#1312
960
I know Leo Virtusio is working on getting a 960 together. Another 960 in Cali, welcome back to 1/8th scale Leo.
06-28-2006, 02:56 AM
#1313
Suspended
Originally Posted by Kendall
Hi Steve,
16/49, 19/44 for gearing
All around 3 holes open, 40wt. or 45wt.
All around Red or Blue Springs
Front and Rear roll bars flat (tune for track conditions)
Rear roll center in the middle position
Front and Rear downstops standard
Rear Shock Mounting in lowest position
Standard caster, along with the camber front and rear
Standard wheelbase setting
+2 or +2.5 degrees rear toe in
Ackermann #2 on the outer holes
Anything else I haven't mentioned I would start off with the standard factory settings. Hope this helps.
Kendall
16/49, 19/44 for gearing
All around 3 holes open, 40wt. or 45wt.
All around Red or Blue Springs
Front and Rear roll bars flat (tune for track conditions)
Rear roll center in the middle position
Front and Rear downstops standard
Rear Shock Mounting in lowest position
Standard caster, along with the camber front and rear
Standard wheelbase setting
+2 or +2.5 degrees rear toe in
Ackermann #2 on the outer holes
Anything else I haven't mentioned I would start off with the standard factory settings. Hope this helps.
Kendall
WOS on front of the car
Lowest position of rear shock's can be even lower
or find a middle-spotWheelbase -2
06-28-2006, 02:28 PM
#1315
Suspended
Originally Posted by Perez
Any pics PMsorber?
Here it is. Other changes will be available within the next months.
Also notice the bodymount position and take care of the rear rollcenter inserts, they should be to the outside and downwards.
06-28-2006, 09:54 PM
#1316
Originally Posted by Perez
Any pics PMsorber?
I mentioned spacers to move the shocks away from the tower in the last message. These work perfect..
http://www.mytsn.com/products/product.asp?prid=614
Chris
06-28-2006, 11:03 PM
#1317
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by C Verano
Steve,
I mentioned spacers to move the shocks away from the tower in the last message. These work perfect..
http://www.mytsn.com/products/product.asp?prid=614
Chris
I mentioned spacers to move the shocks away from the tower in the last message. These work perfect..
http://www.mytsn.com/products/product.asp?prid=614
Chris
Chris, do you use the spacers regardless of positon on the shock tower or only when you mount them in hole '4'?
The 4th position is not exactly official but seems to be working for a lot of 960 drivers out there.
06-28-2006, 11:15 PM
#1318
Suspended
Originally Posted by going4#1
Chris, do you use the spacers regardless of positon on the shock tower or only when you mount them in hole '4'?
The 4th position is not exactly official but seems to be working for a lot of 960 drivers out there.
The 4th position is not exactly official but seems to be working for a lot of 960 drivers out there.
06-29-2006, 12:04 AM
#1320
Suspended
Originally Posted by Perez
Do you guys know what shock oils are equivilant to serpent..like Associated and Mugen ?