Originally Posted by J.Wright

"Yes you use the same tyres"

Thanks for the info, I just bought one and should have it in my hands in a couple of days. Also can I use the same Battries as in my V-one RRR WC? ........Boy you folks spell tires funny.

Jim

Originally Posted by Sow&Steady

Actually to be honest, I found the stock setting as per manual to be too soft (with the Mega engine in it). I think this is because the manual still asks you to set it like the 710. The internal ratio of the 710 is slightly different to the 720 and I found that when I first fired up the 720, it was engaging to 2nd almost immediately.

B4, like I said, this depends on your engine, tune etc. I had a fully race-tuned engine the first time I went out with the 720 and it was in 2nd right away. This could be your problem. I recommend screwing in say 1 to 1-1/2 turns and then try again revving up slowly. Fine tune on the track after you are sure you're getting 1st gear.



Agree.

Originally Posted by Luke W

I also had lots of problems with my 720 2 speed. I had to run it on the track and that's when I discovered it was shifting right away. It seemed like the shoes had to be broken in, because I ran the car a few laps while it was shifting early, and after that I tightened the screws about 2 turns (yes, it was that early! ), and then I could hear it in the air and it seemed to shift harder on the track. Before I had run it on the track, no matter which way I went with the screws, I couldn't hear it shift.

Originally Posted by B4

I don't remember having any 2 speed setting problem when i had my 710. I have just come from the RRR back to the 720 and the RRR has a bigger ratio difference between 1st and 2nd so it's easier to feel the change.

Originally Posted by Sow&Steady

I said for the same setting on a new 2-speed as the 710, in the 720 it appears to cause the 2-speed to shift earlier (depending on engine tune). I did not say that I had problems with the 710.

Originally Posted by Doug M

The following new optional parts that will work with the Serpent 720 have arrived in the USA. Serpent dealers will be receiving these parts shortly.

RCC Shock Absorber Tool
http://www.mytsn.com/products/desc.asp?prid=4321

Tank Cap AFL + O-Ring Set
http://www.mytsn.com/products/desc.asp?prid=4336

Originally Posted by B4

I did not mean to imply that you did have a problem sorry if it came across that way.

Originally Posted by Qlone

At first sight, it seems the front lower wishbones would also fit.
The 720 versions look just the same, except they are made symmetrical, where the 710 ones only have attachment points at one side, making them usable only for L or R.

Originally Posted by Luke W

Hey Doug, What's the advantage of the o-ring cap? I like the current design serpent has on their fuel tanks.