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Forum: Nitro On-Road
02-03-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

There will be a very slight imbalance from having...

There will be a very slight imbalance from having the setscrews both to one side but due to the setscrews being so small and light it would not really show a great deal. Placing the grub screws at...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
02-03-2004, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

There is a solid axle available but its made of...

There is a solid axle available but its made of alloy and doesnt last long before the setscews wear out the ends (my went in 2 days). You can do a mod that will help. This involves cutting off the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-25-2004, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I believe the mod uses cut down 1/8th wishbones...

I believe the mod uses cut down 1/8th wishbones for adjustability.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-18-2004, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Problem could be a number of things but most...

Problem could be a number of things but most likely related to the shocks not being equal on both side (right and left). Are you running the front one-way? This will really magnify any problems in...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-22-2003, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I would say it would be the other way. I reckon...

I would say it would be the other way. I reckon that if Devin is using the same tires at both times, then he needs to go to a harder tire during the day when temp is higher. My theory being that the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-22-2003, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I am going to running my own design at the...

I am going to running my own design at the Winternats. Also the new engine range also. Thats why we didnt bring the Serpent parts onto the market. We knew Serpent were working on a new car and I...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-22-2003, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Re: Winternats

Yep. Definately planning on doing the Nats provided I get an entry form. If I miss the Nats then I am heading to Brazil instead for the Pre-Worlds.

But I will be at one or the other and maybe both...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-20-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Sorry, The quick release diffs I was talking...

Sorry,

The quick release diffs I was talking about are not mods I have done on the Serpent yet. I was referring to the design of my own MPP Flash car which will be on show in January. Will also be...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-20-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

My new car design also incorporates 4 screw...

My new car design also incorporates 4 screw removal of both front and rear diffs. I think this is the best way to go to ease the amount of time required to alter the set up of a car during a race...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-12-2003, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

All I keep hearing is the beginning of the year...

All I keep hearing is the beginning of the year so I am guessing it will be uncovered at the Winternats in February or just before so people have them for the Pre-Worlds 2 weeks later.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-12-2003, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

This is not fact in any way but I was told from a...

This is not fact in any way but I was told from a source that the new 705/6???? will be mimicing the 950R with the new steering and throttle servos mounting a la the Team Magic G4. All I can say is...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-07-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I have that engine also. I didnt have any...

I have that engine also. I didnt have any problems installing it in my 705. You can cure the problem by a couple of methods.

Firstly you can try turning you carb slightly so the ball does open...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Yep. We are talking about the same thing....

Yep. We are talking about the same thing. Outdrives as in diff adapters. I keep forgetting Serpent are odd and dont call them outdrives.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Then the Serpent ones will fit no problem. I dont...

Then the Serpent ones will fit no problem. I dont have a digital any more. Last one got stolen. But my dad has got a nice new Fuji which I hope to get off him next Sunday when he is back from...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I never tried them for fit but I dont think so....

I never tried them for fit but I dont think so. Yokomo bones are equal sizes at both ends whereas the Serpent ones have one end larger than the other (or is that just the rear?). I'll recheck just to...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Hi Mark. The outdrives will fit on the same...

Hi Mark.

The outdrives will fit on the same as the Serpent ones (direct bolt onto the gear diff adapters/solid axle ends). But they are also longer and the slot doesnt go as deep for the dogbone...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Thats a good point on the ackerman. It does alter...

Thats a good point on the ackerman. It does alter the ackermann slightly. But for the better. On tests against a stock 705 with Serpent FC blocks I was able to turn about a full foot tighter radius...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Yokomo part Nos for conversion 2x ZE-008B (2...

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...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Yep. I'll hunt out my price list and get you the...

Yep. I'll hunt out my price list and get you the no.s shortly
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-06-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I cured mine the easier way. I just changed to...

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...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-04-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Yep, We are all guilty of that one. i did it...

Yep,

We are all guilty of that one. i did it just a few weekends ago and completely ruined my weekends running. Forgot what the original set up was too so I got really frustrated and just gave up....
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-04-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

Yeah Initial D. That is correct. Airtronics...

Yeah Initial D. That is correct.

Airtronics dont make any radio equipment. They contract Futaba to make everything. So basically both are standard Futaba crystals repackaged and rebranded. Even...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-04-2003, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

I have read a lot of posts of guys having to...

I have read a lot of posts of guys having to remove the front shock brace to access the droop screws. When did you guys buy your cars?

I have the braces on and have full accessibilty to the front...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-22-2003, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

The other part I was referring too was your...

The other part I was referring too was your statement about the new tourer being untouchable.:sneaky: But I do agree that the new Serpent will be the car to beat.

To be honest, the MTX3 doesnt...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-22-2003, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 235,819
Posted By modellor

The 705 definately is the car to beat at this...

The 705 definately is the car to beat at this time but I dont know about the other part. You'll see what I mean soon.;)
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