Kyosho mp9E,Associated Rc8.2E,Losi 8ight 2.0E or Xray 808E

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

Risky as in the way of i have never seen it in flesh,tried it out etc... All the other cars i have seen in flesh and tried them out.

With the serpent its a bit of a gamble (personally speaking)

Thanks

there is a huge thread on RC tech

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...gy-thread.html

secondly im going to be posting a build thread blog as its one of the most unheard of 8th EP buggys and peeps are missing out.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

honestly I totally disregarded the serpent until i spent along time browsing for info on the dex408 and read about peoples experiance with the serpent, the more I looked the more I realised this was the choice to get!

with myself and a fellow member getting one you could be the 3rd on here and we can try setups

seriously read every word on this page and look at how well designed it is

http://www.serpent.com/product/600004

enjoy.....

I was reading this and i found 1 massive problem. BATTERY TRAYS i only use 1 battery (4s) quicker to charge than 2 especially in a race track

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

I was reading this and i found 1 massive problem. BATTERY TRAYS i only use 1 battery (4s) quicker to charge than 2 especially in a race track

I have two 2cell lipos in series and charge them as a single 4cell lipo, so long as they are balanced first and then kept together and not mix them with other sets you will be fine.

secondly there is your first MAJOR flaw, 1 huge lipo = 1 very unbalanced buggy and wont corner/jump consistent.

i heard someone put a serpent on the scales and all 4 corners all had the same weight on them.....perfectly balanced means massively consistent steering and jumping.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

I have two 2cell lipos in series and charge them as a single 4cell lipo, so long as they are balanced first and then kept together and not mix them with other sets you will be fine.

secondly there is your first MAJOR flaw, 1 huge lipo = 1 very unbalanced buggy and wont corner/jump consistent.

i heard someone put a serpent on the scales and all 4 corners all had the same weight on them.....perfectly balanced means massively consistent steering and jumping.

send me a link to were i can buy one from please. ( just to have a look)

[captainlip]

heres the link to the page.....

http://www.serpent.com/product/600004

have a major look at it and look at the detailed pics up close.

have a good think about it, im not trying to twist your arm, if you do get another my 2nd choice would be the mp9e. honesly ive looked at AAAALLLL the 8th EP buggies available even the budget ones compared them all the the serpent always shined above them all, I even tried to convince myself to ignore it and get the durango but I was just kidding myself when I could see the serpent is the best...

but have a good look and decide wisely.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

heres the link to the page.....

http://www.serpent.com/product/600004

have a major look at it and look at the detailed pics up close.

have a good think about it, im not trying to twist your arm, if you do get another my 2nd choice would be the mp9e. honesly ive looked at AAAALLLL the 8th EP buggies available even the budget ones compared them all the the serpent always shined above them all, I even tried to convince myself to ignore it and get the durango but I was just kidding myself when I could see the serpent is the best...

but have a good look and decide wisely.

No i meant link to a shop were i can buy the serpent from ( just to have a look at the price etc..)

Thanks.

[captainlip]

https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...s&pn=SER600004

works out about £350 plus customs of £55ish

Uk Price is £500 if you want to support those prices.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...s&pn=SER600004

works out about £350 plus customs of £55ish

Uk Price is £500 if you want to support those prices.

Well that's a clear no!. I need one by next week.

Uk price of £500.00 is to much for a company i have no idea about.

and i am not going through all that customs hazzle!

Sorry and thanks for your support.

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

Well that's a clear no!. I need one by next week.

Uk price of £500.00 is to much for a company i have no idea about.

and i am not going through all that customs hazzle!

Sorry and thanks for your support.

why for next week? customs is no hassle. mine came into country monday, paid customs today and its booked for delivery tomorrow.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

why for next week? customs is no hassle. mine came into country monday, paid customs today and its booked for delivery tomorrow.

hmmmm. I think i'll have to see yours first and your opinions after the run etc..

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

hmmmm. I think i'll have to see yours first and your opinions after the run etc..

theres bags of feedback in the rc tech thread.

[eyeayen]

Future World Models don't have them on their site but they're a Serpent Dealer, price is £485 and they'll get one for you if you call or email Russ he can give you the details you need.

http://www.futureworldmodels.com/index.html

[Nas]

What are all your opinions on the Losi 8ight 2.0E and the AE rc8.2E?

Thanks

[eyeayen]

I've mentioned about the AE previously, not sure on the Losi, the Losi truggy is good, very strong so I'd say with the pedigree of the Losi Nitro buggy and the truggy the E would be good, no personal experience with it though. It's not balanced like the Serpent / Durango layout and I don't like that. I think it's going to mess the handling up completely.

Lip has a thread about building his Serpent in the specific Serpent section and they're available from Elite for £435 in case you were still considering it ?

[Nas]

Originally Posted by eyeayen

I've mentioned about the AE previously, not sure on the Losi, the Losi truggy is good, very strong so I'd say with the pedigree of the Losi Nitro buggy and the truggy the E would be good, no personal experience with it though. It's not balanced like the Serpent / Durango layout and I don't like that. I think it's going to mess the handling up completely.

Lip has a thread about building his Serpent in the specific Serpent section and they're available from Elite for £435 in case you were still considering it ?

Tbh im going towards the AE.Ive spoken to a few team drivers etc and i got some positive feedback.

[captainlip]

you NEED a serpent in your life

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

you NEED a serpent in your life

Stop bullying my!!!

lol.

I also need a AE in my life ...

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

Stop bullying my!!!

lol.

I also need a AE in my life ...

have a serpent and all will be jealous and checking it out, its new and totally dedicated for ep racing at its best.

build quality is excellent and it looks a total beast!

[Nas]

Originally Posted by captainlip

have a serpent and all will be jealous and checking it out, its new and totally dedicated for ep racing at its best.

build quality is excellent and it looks a total beast!

What joy does it bring to you to see jealous people LOL

Tbh as i say. AE have been in the game for many years winning many championships.

Serpent?

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by NASIR

What joy does it bring to you to see jealous people LOL

Tbh as i say. AE have been in the game for many years winning many championships.

Serpent?

serpent have been in the game years, massive in america, just not as popular over here, well when a few see the quality of these new kits things will change....