Serpent 705
06-04-2003, 03:22 AM
#1666
Re: Re: Something good on MYTSN
Originally posted by InitialD
Mark, that's the guru of all gurus you're talking about
Art Carbonell is a former 1/8th scale world champ and he works full time mostly as a chief mechanic for Team Serpent USA. You'll see him in the big races only. Most of the modifications and upgrades that you now see on the 705 are in fact some of the ideas that he and Serpent USA contributed.
Then again, take the article with a pinch of salt. It was done way back when Impulse Streetspec came out. However, most still apply though.
Some of us back in the non HPI forum days were already using 705 parts before 705 came out !!
Someone got a list of tips and modifications done on the team's Impulse PRO and passed it on to us. Yes, this is because most of the upgraded parts on the 705 come from the Impact expecially when you look at the pulleys. Parts of the new Centax clutch is mostly R&D done by him.
Mark, that's the guru of all gurus you're talking about
Art Carbonell is a former 1/8th scale world champ and he works full time mostly as a chief mechanic for Team Serpent USA. You'll see him in the big races only. Most of the modifications and upgrades that you now see on the 705 are in fact some of the ideas that he and Serpent USA contributed.Then again, take the article with a pinch of salt. It was done way back when Impulse Streetspec came out. However, most still apply though.
Some of us back in the non HPI forum days were already using 705 parts before 705 came out !!
Someone got a list of tips and modifications done on the team's Impulse PRO and passed it on to us. Yes, this is because most of the upgraded parts on the 705 come from the Impact expecially when you look at the pulleys. Parts of the new Centax clutch is mostly R&D done by him.
06-04-2003, 04:13 AM
#1667
Originally posted by InitialD
You can use a gripper like what modellor suggested but if not done correctly, you'll scar your 35 mm aluminum Centax flywheel
You can use a flywheel locker made my Ofna. Look for it at your LHS.
The nut to lock the flywheel onto the SG shaft is a 10 mm one. The Hudy glow plug wrench / clutch nut tool (107581) is a perfect one for this job. This is my favourite tool
You can use a gripper like what modellor suggested but if not done correctly, you'll scar your 35 mm aluminum Centax flywheel
You can use a flywheel locker made my Ofna. Look for it at your LHS.
The nut to lock the flywheel onto the SG shaft is a 10 mm one. The Hudy glow plug wrench / clutch nut tool (107581) is a perfect one for this job. This is my favourite tool
06-04-2003, 04:24 AM
#1668
and also, could someone give me a link to a serpent battery pack and the chager needed?? or could someone tell me how much they are??
06-04-2003, 04:29 AM
#1669
and one last thing... i was looking at the imanual and step 3.3 ... it say to put graphite grease on a part of the ball diff... is that correct?? or does gr stand for something else... cuz it says on the reference page that it's graphite grease..
06-04-2003, 04:40 AM
#1670
Re: Re: WOT Glitches?
Originally posted by InitialD
What radio are you using? How are you isolating the receiver on the car? I've experienced funny things when the receiver battery pack is not soldered good. Check that.
But if you're using a KO gear, I suggest to open up the Tx and check the antenna connection to the Tx to see if the connection is loose... ONLY if everything of the above is tried without success... Good luck.
What radio are you using? How are you isolating the receiver on the car? I've experienced funny things when the receiver battery pack is not soldered good. Check that.
But if you're using a KO gear, I suggest to open up the Tx and check the antenna connection to the Tx to see if the connection is loose... ONLY if everything of the above is tried without success... Good luck.
Thanks
06-04-2003, 04:40 AM
#1671
and one last thing... what do i use to screw in the ball ends???
06-04-2003, 04:47 AM
#1672
Originally posted by Proficar403
I think that I am going to try the RD LOGICS pipe set.
I think that I am going to try the RD LOGICS pipe set.
www.RDLogics.com
06-04-2003, 04:49 AM
#1673
wait... this is the last thing... ok... i am only getting the kit this weekend... no radio or engine... now i am leaving for whistler, its in british columbia, for the summer on the 21st.... now should i wait to build the kit when i get up there or should i build it here... cuz my only worries are that it might get broken on the way up there... what do you guys think???
06-04-2003, 08:23 AM
#1674
Purchased a charger a couple weeks ago that some might be interested in taking a look at. Can charge reciever battery and transmitter at the same time, rate variable from .2 to 2 amps. Also will charge single cell for glow driver also, which 2 amps will come in handy for.
http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0290.html
PS Anyone live in Canada and have a local hobby store thats supports the Serpent line of cares, looking for spare parts just in case for my 705.
http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0290.html
PS Anyone live in Canada and have a local hobby store thats supports the Serpent line of cares, looking for spare parts just in case for my 705.
06-04-2003, 08:28 AM
#1675
Bodywork and aerodynamics
Without taking into accout the downforce generated by the rear wing, how important is it to have the cat's body work as close to the track sufrace?
I've lowered my bodywork down a couple of millimeters in the hope that I'll get more "ground-effect" downforce - does this work in practice, or does this effect not scale well onto RC cars.
Cheers, Mark.
I've lowered my bodywork down a couple of millimeters in the hope that I'll get more "ground-effect" downforce - does this work in practice, or does this effect not scale well onto RC cars.
Cheers, Mark.
06-04-2003, 08:40 AM
#1676
There is a great article about this on MYTSN. Although pure ground effect is illegal their is a way around it to produce the same effect.
Check this article out to get a more detailed explanation and pictures
http://www.mytsn.com/publ/publ.asp?pid=6977
Check this article out to get a more detailed explanation and pictures
http://www.mytsn.com/publ/publ.asp?pid=6977
06-04-2003, 08:58 AM
#1677
Tech Regular
Originally posted by supra528
and also, could someone give me a link to a serpent battery pack and the chager needed?? or could someone tell me how much they are??
and also, could someone give me a link to a serpent battery pack and the chager needed?? or could someone tell me how much they are??
If not, go to this site below and buy the ready made serpent pack.
www.ashfordhobby.com
Talk to Robert that you need the 705 Rx pack.
I'm using the Integy (Eagle Racing) 16x5 Ver.6 charger to charge all my pack, 800mAh Rx pack, 2100mAh Tx Pack, Glow Igniter, Starter Pack and even my GPS and GPRS Radio !!!
I can set fast charge and slow charge (over night charge), yet give me a save cut-off after fully charge.
06-04-2003, 09:06 AM
#1678
Tech Regular
Originally posted by supra528
and one last thing... i was looking at the imanual and step 3.3 ... it say to put graphite grease on a part of the ball diff... is that correct?? or does gr stand for something else... cuz it says on the reference page that it's graphite grease..
and one last thing... i was looking at the imanual and step 3.3 ... it say to put graphite grease on a part of the ball diff... is that correct?? or does gr stand for something else... cuz it says on the reference page that it's graphite grease..
Or you don't have to put grease in there, like some will advice you or like some of the Driver i know. But then again, its all in the matter of preference.
06-04-2003, 09:09 AM
#1679
Tech Regular
Originally posted by supra528
and one last thing... what do i use to screw in the ball ends???
and one last thing... what do i use to screw in the ball ends???
Anyway, i don't understand your statement on ball end? Are u refering to Pivot Balls?
06-04-2003, 09:10 AM
#1680
ok... where on ashford hobbies can i find a charger... and could someone give me a link strait to where the charger is sold??