Serpent Project 4-X
#181
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 529
If some one is looking for setups, there is some here: http://site.petitrc.com/reglages/ser...Serpent4X.html
#184
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,298
From: Raleigh, North Carolina
#186
Its more than capable, maybe one of the best cars out there! It placed 6th at the US indoor champs in stock tc, 4th and 5th in pro stock and won open stock at the Stock Wars in December.
#189
Hi everyone just wanted to provide some feedback on the Alu Chassis from Mc Factory since I ran it this weekend in Modified and 17.5..
The two big differences with the stock chassis is that it's much stiffer and a little heavier (by 15g). Both of these characteristics are an advantage on high grip carpet. For the extra weight, I compensated with Aluminum screws on top (all the ones screwing downwards). One of the key things here is that some weight was transferred down under the Center of Gravity of the car giving it different roll characteristics.
The main differences on the track are faster rotation overall and the car enters more agressively into the corners.
This is definitely a great option for Carpet Tracks...
Edit: I think it calls for a slightly softer suspension setup. I'll test more things this weekend.
The two big differences with the stock chassis is that it's much stiffer and a little heavier (by 15g). Both of these characteristics are an advantage on high grip carpet. For the extra weight, I compensated with Aluminum screws on top (all the ones screwing downwards). One of the key things here is that some weight was transferred down under the Center of Gravity of the car giving it different roll characteristics.
The main differences on the track are faster rotation overall and the car enters more agressively into the corners.
This is definitely a great option for Carpet Tracks...
Edit: I think it calls for a slightly softer suspension setup. I'll test more things this weekend.
Last edited by Joe Kimble; 01-17-2017 at 08:48 AM.
#192
Yeah the videos really helped understand just how easy the car is to work on and setup. I absolutely LOVE my 4x. Its the best TC I've ever driven and had the pleasure to work on.
#193
Gents,
Finished the build, no issues.
I did go back and decrease the pullrod rod length from 15.5mm to 15mm to get the ride height right in the middle of the range I wanted.
What is the result in changing the chassis connecting rods?
Finished the build, no issues.
I did go back and decrease the pullrod rod length from 15.5mm to 15mm to get the ride height right in the middle of the range I wanted.
What is the result in changing the chassis connecting rods?
#194
Hi! If you mean the rods that are horizontal/parallel to chassis, the result would be the same. They are just harder to reach.
#195
My solution was easier, I'm an idiot.
I couldn't figure out why ride height at the front of the car was exactly 1mm off the rear, with all dimensions being the same. I switched heave shocks rear to front and back again...no dice, the front sat 1mm lower than the rear.
Could only be one thing...
In walking around the manual, I made the front horizontal pushrods 15mm rather than the specified 14mm...just missed it - 1mm off.
Perfect! Ride height and tweak are spot on. Geez...





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