Serpent 705
#3376
Tech Initiate
I was told that the 705 is a foam only car. I run the impulse pro with rubber slicks now. I have no problems with gettting parts. My LHS has tons of serpent parts. I also run the vteq 2002. Matter a fact my LHS brings an enclosed trailer full of serpent parts to the track.
#3377
Niffken wrote:I was told that the 705 is a foam only car.
#3378
Solid diff probelms
Hi Guys,
I'm trying to fit the solid front diff 801240 and the geardiff adaptor 801393, but the width of the solid diff + adaptors is significantly smaller (4-5mm) than the standard one-way diff. And as I'm using the FC blocks, my drive shafts fall out It was already quite tight with the one-way diff, but not it doesn't work at all.
Does anyone else run the solid diff with the FC steering blocks? If so, do you have a solution to this problem?
Cheers, Mark.
I'm trying to fit the solid front diff 801240 and the geardiff adaptor 801393, but the width of the solid diff + adaptors is significantly smaller (4-5mm) than the standard one-way diff. And as I'm using the FC blocks, my drive shafts fall out It was already quite tight with the one-way diff, but not it doesn't work at all.
Does anyone else run the solid diff with the FC steering blocks? If so, do you have a solution to this problem?
Cheers, Mark.
#3379
If I'm not mistaken, I believe you have to use the Impact/835 front driveshafts (808220), which are a little bit longer than the Impulse/705 driveshafts(801220)... Anyone correct me if I'm wrong
Just take a driveshaft to your LHS and compare your drive shaft with the Impact one just to be sure... Yes, I know - Serpent really needs to improve their cross-references when it comes to what parts are interchangeable or not.
Just take a driveshaft to your LHS and compare your drive shaft with the Impact one just to be sure... Yes, I know - Serpent really needs to improve their cross-references when it comes to what parts are interchangeable or not.
Last edited by TurnNBurn; 09-05-2003 at 02:02 PM.
#3381
Thanks for the information, guys!
Cheers, Mark.
Cheers, Mark.
#3382
Originally posted by serpentracer1
Hey D have you tried the heavy duty or super heavy duty clutch spring from mugen I was told to try them and I would notice a huge difference
Hey D have you tried the heavy duty or super heavy duty clutch spring from mugen I was told to try them and I would notice a huge difference
Yes, the punch is tremendous. Set the end float about 0.4 to 0.5mm for smoother transition of the clutch and easier on your thrust bearings too. Set the spring to tighten down hard and loosen the spring tensioner nut on the track until the car engages nicely.
Last edited by InitialD; 09-06-2003 at 06:57 AM.
#3383
Originally posted by niffken
I was told that the 705 is a foam only car. I run the impulse pro with rubber slicks now.
I was told that the 705 is a foam only car. I run the impulse pro with rubber slicks now.
Ask Proficar403 (Arun Misra). I believe he posted quite a good setup on mytsn for rubber tires.
#3384
Re: Solid diff probelms
Originally posted by markp27
Does anyone else run the solid diff with the FC steering blocks? If so, do you have a solution to this problem?
Does anyone else run the solid diff with the FC steering blocks? If so, do you have a solution to this problem?
I might try and ask a buddy of mine how he installs his front gear diff + pro diff adapters (I would assume that the assembly is of the same length as the solid front axle with the diff adapter) with the FC steering block. I think pokemon also uses the same setup (front gear diff with FC steering block).
#3385
Sort of, but there is a grub screw in the diff adaptor and when I place the diff adaptors further out, then the grub screw doesn't have contact on the full length of the diff's shaft anymore - I'm afraid that the diff adaptor may damage the diff or come loose.
I would be interesting to hear how others have dealt with this - I'm ordering some impact drive shafts to see if this'll cure the problem.
Thanks for the help, Mark.
(Stuck at home with Flu!)
I would be interesting to hear how others have dealt with this - I'm ordering some impact drive shafts to see if this'll cure the problem.
Thanks for the help, Mark.
(Stuck at home with Flu!)
#3386
I cured mine the easier way. I just changed to the Yokomo front hubs and use Yokomo axles and UJ's in the front. The standard Yokomo hubs are the equivilent of the Serpent FC hubs and Yokomo have still have an FC hub in reserve again. Tons of steering, 1mm higher rollcenter and no doggies falling out all in one package. What more can you ask for at a fraction the cost of the Serpent stuff for the same job.
You do still have to use the Yokomo servo saver and 190mm pivotballs though. But it works great and is a lot lighter.
You do still have to use the Yokomo servo saver and 190mm pivotballs though. But it works great and is a lot lighter.
#3387
Do you have the part numbers for those bits? I'll keep a note of this just in case the longer impact drive shafts don't cut it.
Cheers, Mark.
Cheers, Mark.
#3388
Yep. I'll hunt out my price list and get you the no.s shortly
#3389
Cheers matey!
#3390
Yokomo part Nos for conversion
2x ZE-008B (2 sets of 190mm pivot balls) $12
ZE-415F (set of front hub carriers $8
ZE-542 (front one-way drive cups) $11.50
ZE-200 (Servo saver parts) *$12
ZE-006W (200mm Wide Steering Tie-Rod Set) *$7
ZE-010BW (200mm Wide Dogbones $9
ZE-010AF (Front axles) $16.50
Also require 4 off 10x15x4mm Bearings for hubs
*You should be able to drill out the hubs to accept the Serpent Steering arms and servo saver. This will save you a bit.
These are YokomoUSA prices which are normally 15% or more higher than shops to force people to promote the local shop.
2x ZE-008B (2 sets of 190mm pivot balls) $12
ZE-415F (set of front hub carriers $8
ZE-542 (front one-way drive cups) $11.50
ZE-200 (Servo saver parts) *$12
ZE-006W (200mm Wide Steering Tie-Rod Set) *$7
ZE-010BW (200mm Wide Dogbones $9
ZE-010AF (Front axles) $16.50
Also require 4 off 10x15x4mm Bearings for hubs
*You should be able to drill out the hubs to accept the Serpent Steering arms and servo saver. This will save you a bit.
These are YokomoUSA prices which are normally 15% or more higher than shops to force people to promote the local shop.