Serpent 811E Buggy Thread
#3361
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 129
From: Lithuania
#3362
I have starter to bild diffs with new gears and I have problem. If I turn the screw to the end the diffs is locking. Where could be the problem?
#3363
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 129
From: Lithuania
There is text in serpent site Before the 10T gears were mounted with a backing shim, but are now mounted without shims. So like I understand I have to use shimps behind 20T gears. What about diff case. Dose in E-buggy diff case v1 or all e-buggys have v2 diff case.
#3365
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 977
From: Tamarac
I have a few questions for experienced owners.
This is what I wanted to purchase, but it seems out of stock everywhere so I purchased a Hotbodies product ... see below.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...=67168&x=0&y=0
This is the serpent one that was on backorder...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Horn-24T-Hitec
After trying many many many configurations I got it to work (Hotbidies part), but there is approx. one mm (only) between the drive shaft and the servo horn. As of now there is no drive shaft wobble, but who knows what will happen in the future. The stock servo horn did not do the job as the plastic part that goes into the servo is stripped (I purchased a near new vehicle from someone).... We all know that the plastic (stock) servo horn/lever is not a great solution. I basically have about 1mm of clearance on both sides of the servo horn, and button head screw on the top of the servo horn lever... What should have taken about fifteen minutes to install took hours of trial and error. In fact I had to take out the rubber grommets that go on the servo ears due to clearance issues. I don't know if this will be a problem.
.
My questions are as follows:
Did I purchase the correct Hotbodies Servo horn? Should I purchase the Serpent servo horn now and if so where can I get one? Did anyone dremel out their radio tray?
The quality of this car is great, but what a pain dealing with this issue....
Thanks in advance.... fyi I don't know how to attach pics on this site...
This is what I wanted to purchase, but it seems out of stock everywhere so I purchased a Hotbodies product ... see below.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...=67168&x=0&y=0
This is the serpent one that was on backorder...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Horn-24T-Hitec
After trying many many many configurations I got it to work (Hotbidies part), but there is approx. one mm (only) between the drive shaft and the servo horn. As of now there is no drive shaft wobble, but who knows what will happen in the future. The stock servo horn did not do the job as the plastic part that goes into the servo is stripped (I purchased a near new vehicle from someone).... We all know that the plastic (stock) servo horn/lever is not a great solution. I basically have about 1mm of clearance on both sides of the servo horn, and button head screw on the top of the servo horn lever... What should have taken about fifteen minutes to install took hours of trial and error. In fact I had to take out the rubber grommets that go on the servo ears due to clearance issues. I don't know if this will be a problem.
.
My questions are as follows:
Did I purchase the correct Hotbodies Servo horn? Should I purchase the Serpent servo horn now and if so where can I get one? Did anyone dremel out their radio tray?
The quality of this car is great, but what a pain dealing with this issue....
Thanks in advance.... fyi I don't know how to attach pics on this site...
#3366
I have a few questions for experienced owners.
This is what I wanted to purchase, but it seems out of stock everywhere so I purchased a Hotbodies product ... see below.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...=67168&x=0&y=0
This is the serpent one that was on backorder...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Horn-24T-Hitec
After trying many many many configurations I got it to work (Hotbidies part), but there is approx. one mm (only) between the drive shaft and the servo horn. As of now there is no drive shaft wobble, but who knows what will happen in the future. The stock servo horn did not do the job as the plastic part that goes into the servo is stripped (I purchased a near new vehicle from someone).... We all know that the plastic (stock) servo horn/lever is not a great solution. I basically have about 1mm of clearance on both sides of the servo horn, and button head screw on the top of the servo horn lever... What should have taken about fifteen minutes to install took hours of trial and error. In fact I had to take out the rubber grommets that go on the servo ears due to clearance issues. I don't know if this will be a problem.
.
My questions are as follows:
Did I purchase the correct Hotbodies Servo horn? Should I purchase the Serpent servo horn now and if so where can I get one? Did anyone dremel out their radio tray?
The quality of this car is great, but what a pain dealing with this issue....
Thanks in advance.... fyi I don't know how to attach pics on this site...
This is what I wanted to purchase, but it seems out of stock everywhere so I purchased a Hotbodies product ... see below.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...=67168&x=0&y=0
This is the serpent one that was on backorder...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Horn-24T-Hitec
After trying many many many configurations I got it to work (Hotbidies part), but there is approx. one mm (only) between the drive shaft and the servo horn. As of now there is no drive shaft wobble, but who knows what will happen in the future. The stock servo horn did not do the job as the plastic part that goes into the servo is stripped (I purchased a near new vehicle from someone).... We all know that the plastic (stock) servo horn/lever is not a great solution. I basically have about 1mm of clearance on both sides of the servo horn, and button head screw on the top of the servo horn lever... What should have taken about fifteen minutes to install took hours of trial and error. In fact I had to take out the rubber grommets that go on the servo ears due to clearance issues. I don't know if this will be a problem.
.
My questions are as follows:
Did I purchase the correct Hotbodies Servo horn? Should I purchase the Serpent servo horn now and if so where can I get one? Did anyone dremel out their radio tray?
The quality of this car is great, but what a pain dealing with this issue....
Thanks in advance.... fyi I don't know how to attach pics on this site...
#3367
I use the HB horn, I bought this kit when it was first released. I haven't had any issues. Yes it's pretty close to the center Front shaft but there isn't anything to worry about the front doesn't have a lot of flex due to the front suspension top plate and post within this area.
#3368
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 654
Ok guys long time since i have been here. I have an original 811 nitro that i raced for a summer and has been sitting in storage for around a year due to me getting burnt out. I am getting the rc bug again and am considering going electric because one of my biggest problems was getting a competent pit buddy at the track. Now here is my issue. Would it be better to keep my nitro car and convert it or get a new ebuggy? I still have all my race gear so really the biggest expense would b the electronics and supporting gear for that.. i really gonna miss the noise and tuning, but if it makes everything else easier by going e-power I'll give it a shot.
Looking for opinions so fire away! Thanks
Looking for opinions so fire away! Thanks
#3370
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 977
From: Tamarac
Ok guys long time since i have been here. I have an original 811 nitro that i raced for a summer and has been sitting in storage for around a year due to me getting burnt out. I am getting the rc bug again and am considering going electric because one of my biggest problems was getting a competent pit buddy at the track. Now here is my issue. Would it be better to keep my nitro car and convert it or get a new ebuggy? I still have all my race gear so really the biggest expense would b the electronics and supporting gear for that.. i really gonna miss the noise and tuning, but if it makes everything else easier by going e-power I'll give it a shot.
Looking for opinions so fire away! Thanks
Looking for opinions so fire away! Thanks
#3371
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,138
From: Virginia
Electric version holds up great, I've still not broke anything..... i don't know anything about the nitro conversion but the e version is purpose built and there is a 2.0 upgrade out for either version



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