Serpent 705
08-21-2003, 11:17 PM
#3226
Originally posted by markp27
Ta for the info, but don't kill me!
Ta for the info, but don't kill me!
Just send my way a 950 equipped with the Novamega engine and that will do just fine
Else, the lens can also do
08-21-2003, 11:28 PM
#3227
Originally posted by InitialD
Not a problem Just send my way a 950 equipped with the Novamega engine and that will do just fine Else, the lens can also do
Not a problem
Just send my way a 950 equipped with the Novamega engine and that will do just fine Else, the lens can also do
Still tempted by the serpent.at prices on the 950 - seem very low - maybe there is a kit with hop-up parts coming out and they want to get rid of the old stock.
08-21-2003, 11:31 PM
#3228
Originally posted by markp27
Still tempted by the serpent.at prices on the 950 - seem very low - maybe there is a kit with hop-up parts coming out and they want to get rid of the old stock.
Still tempted by the serpent.at prices on the 950 - seem very low - maybe there is a kit with hop-up parts coming out and they want to get rid of the old stock.
08-21-2003, 11:49 PM
#3229
Serpent are so much cheaper than all the other compaines I've looked at
rccarinternational.com - 630 +20% tax + shipping (more than 750 Euro)
pro8.de - 598 +16% tax + shipping (more than 700 Euro)
serpent.at - 560 all taxes inclusive!!!!!!
They are nearly 200 Euro cheaper than rccarinternational!!!!!!!!
Boy-oh-boy!
rccarinternational.com - 630 +20% tax + shipping (more than 750 Euro)
pro8.de - 598 +16% tax + shipping (more than 700 Euro)
serpent.at - 560 all taxes inclusive!!!!!!
They are nearly 200 Euro cheaper than rccarinternational!!!!!!!!
Boy-oh-boy!
08-22-2003, 03:51 AM
#3230
Tech Adept
Well, serpent updates or releases new cars almost every year. If you check car list and the cars releases dates, under "products" at mytsn.com, you will see what i mean.
04−01−99 streetspec
01−07−00 streetspec 2speed
30−11−01 impulse pro
06−09−02 s705
09?-03 s706???
This, i think, also aplies to their 1:8 scale cars. Serpent seems to have released different versions (updates) of Vector and Veteq before making the 950. With a mrx 4 rumoured i dont think it is impossible that they will make 950->951. But the 950 seems to be doing very good however.
04−01−99 streetspec
01−07−00 streetspec 2speed
30−11−01 impulse pro
06−09−02 s705
09?-03 s706???
This, i think, also aplies to their 1:8 scale cars. Serpent seems to have released different versions (updates) of Vector and Veteq before making the 950. With a mrx 4 rumoured i dont think it is impossible that they will make 950->951. But the 950 seems to be doing very good however.
08-22-2003, 04:27 AM
#3231
Originally posted by johan
Well, serpent updates or releases new cars almost every year. If you check car list and the cars releases dates, under "products" at mytsn.com, you will see what i mean.
04−01−99 streetspec
01−07−00 streetspec 2speed
30−11−01 impulse pro
06−09−02 s705
09?-03 s706???
This, i think, also aplies to their 1:8 scale cars. Serpent seems to have released different versions (updates) of Vector and Veteq before making the 950. With a mrx 4 rumoured i dont think it is impossible that they will make 950->951. But the 950 seems to be doing very good however.
Well, serpent updates or releases new cars almost every year. If you check car list and the cars releases dates, under "products" at mytsn.com, you will see what i mean.
04−01−99 streetspec
01−07−00 streetspec 2speed
30−11−01 impulse pro
06−09−02 s705
09?-03 s706???
This, i think, also aplies to their 1:8 scale cars. Serpent seems to have released different versions (updates) of Vector and Veteq before making the 950. With a mrx 4 rumoured i dont think it is impossible that they will make 950->951. But the 950 seems to be doing very good however.
The 950 is very attractive, as it is said to be so easy to setup and had a very wide sweet spot - something which may not be guaranteed by a newer model.
If serpent.at were selling the 950 at discount to make way for a new model, then the others would have probably also made this offer - what is strange is that it is only serpent.at who are making the offer.
Cheers, Mark.
08-22-2003, 07:24 AM
#3232
Tech Regular
my newly painted bodyshell....
08-22-2003, 07:25 AM
#3233
Tech Regular
my newly painted bodyshell.... #2
08-22-2003, 07:35 AM
#3234
I'm sure the model numbers will remain the same (mostly because the numbers refer to the model type and chassis width), but they will surely release updates as a "200X Spec" kit, as they did previsouly with the Vector and Impact.
I don't mind SO much that they update often... At least it shows the company's interest to keep improving its products. If the updates could be offered in kit form at a reasonable price (i.e. not so expensive that you're better off buying the new kit!), I think that most racers would rather take this approach than to try to chase down all the individual parts.
If the update if a MAJOR one that makes an update uneconomical(as in Impulse Streetspec to 705), It would be nice to have a "heads up" so as not to feel betrayed when you buy a new kit only to find that a new model is about to be released.
This is my current dilemma... I have a Streetspec with all the upgrades I felt were necessary that I could find(shock towers, aluminum braces - gave up months ago trying to find a Centax locally
), and would like to get a 705, but all these rumours have me anxious
...
I don't mind SO much that they update often... At least it shows the company's interest to keep improving its products. If the updates could be offered in kit form at a reasonable price (i.e. not so expensive that you're better off buying the new kit!), I think that most racers would rather take this approach than to try to chase down all the individual parts.
If the update if a MAJOR one that makes an update uneconomical(as in Impulse Streetspec to 705), It would be nice to have a "heads up" so as not to feel betrayed when you buy a new kit only to find that a new model is about to be released.
This is my current dilemma... I have a Streetspec with all the upgrades I felt were necessary that I could find(shock towers, aluminum braces - gave up months ago trying to find a Centax locally
), and would like to get a 705, but all these rumours have me anxious ...
08-22-2003, 08:02 AM
#3235
Tech Regular
my newly painted bodyshell....#3
08-22-2003, 08:11 AM
#3236
Originally posted by TurnNBurn
I'm sure the model numbers will remain the same (mostly because the numbers refer to the model type and chassis width), but they will surely release updates as a "200X Spec" kit, as they did previsouly with the Vector and Impact.
I don't mind SO much that they update often... At least it shows the company's interest to keep improving its products. If the updates could be offered in kit form at a reasonable price (i.e. not so expensive that you're better off buying the new kit!), I think that most racers would rather take this approach than to try to chase down all the individual parts.
If the update if a MAJOR one that makes an update uneconomical(as in Impulse Streetspec to 705), It would be nice to have a "heads up" so as not to feel betrayed when you buy a new kit only to find that a new model is about to be released.
This is my current dilemma... I have a Streetspec with all the upgrades I felt were necessary that I could find(shock towers, aluminum braces - gave up months ago trying to find a Centax locally ), and would like to get a 705, but all these rumours have me anxious ...
I'm sure the model numbers will remain the same (mostly because the numbers refer to the model type and chassis width), but they will surely release updates as a "200X Spec" kit, as they did previsouly with the Vector and Impact.
I don't mind SO much that they update often... At least it shows the company's interest to keep improving its products. If the updates could be offered in kit form at a reasonable price (i.e. not so expensive that you're better off buying the new kit!), I think that most racers would rather take this approach than to try to chase down all the individual parts.
If the update if a MAJOR one that makes an update uneconomical(as in Impulse Streetspec to 705), It would be nice to have a "heads up" so as not to feel betrayed when you buy a new kit only to find that a new model is about to be released.
This is my current dilemma... I have a Streetspec with all the upgrades I felt were necessary that I could find(shock towers, aluminum braces - gave up months ago trying to find a Centax locally
), and would like to get a 705, but all these rumours have me anxious ...
", or words to that affect.I would wait for the new version - it shouldn't be long until it comes out.
08-22-2003, 09:10 AM
#3237
Tech Adept
Mark. It wasnt one of the "serpents guys" who said that at mytsn. One mytsn member had asked a Serpent (USA ?) rep and the mytsn member was told that. No "offical confirmation" in other words...
Just nitpicking
However, I would wait until after the chicago hobby show and see what is announced there before deciding on anything.
Just nitpicking
However, I would wait until after the chicago hobby show and see what is announced there before deciding on anything.
Last edited by johan; 08-22-2003 at 09:56 AM.
08-22-2003, 09:52 AM
#3238
Tech Apprentice
release
It's for sure : the new car will be announced at Chicago Hobby Show
08-22-2003, 10:36 AM
#3239
Originally posted by johan
Mark. It wasnt one of the "serpents guys" who said that at mytsn. One mytsn member had asked a Serpent (USA ?) rep and the mytsn member was told that. No "offical confirmation" in other words...
Just nitpicking
However, I would wait until after the chicago hobby show and see what is announced there before deciding on anything.
Mark. It wasnt one of the "serpents guys" who said that at mytsn. One mytsn member had asked a Serpent (USA ?) rep and the mytsn member was told that. No "offical confirmation" in other words...
Just nitpicking
However, I would wait until after the chicago hobby show and see what is announced there before deciding on anything.
http://www.mytsn.com/forums/forum.as...8585&sm=0&fi=1
It comes direct from a Serpent employee:
EOGHAIN O'BRIAIN (NL) 24−07−03 at 15:01
I look forward to your feedback.
Developments on the 705.....well that would be telling now wouldn't it
Eoghain
I look forward to your feedback.
Developments on the 705.....well that would be telling now wouldn't it
Eoghain
08-22-2003, 11:01 AM
#3240
Tech Adept
Well on another note, Herb has said something about a hudy/xray nitro tourer both here and at trinity techtalk... Xray will announce 2 cars at Chicago, one which will seems like a mirco car... But the other? I guess a new electric tourer but you never know.
Mark. That is about "Developments on the 705" regarding the question "upgrade for 705" not a "replacement for the 705". My nitpicking still stands
Mark. That is about "Developments on the 705" regarding the question "upgrade for 705" not a "replacement for the 705". My nitpicking still stands