Serpent veteq!!!

[RC-addy]

I didnt see a veteq thread and i thought it deserved 1.

[Dava]

Sorry, Veteq is now discontinued and obsolete.
Try buying a good car from a serious company.

[evilGearhead]

hey, moron, in case you didnt notice, serpent has the most on-road world titles than any other car. ever.. and also look at the results for the european races this year, the veteq won almost every race , sometimes 1st, 2nd, and third. i hate people that dont know what they are talking about..

anyways i agree that its about time for a veteq thread! so im in the middle of my 02 spec conversion, and i was wondering what motor are you running in your V?

[Dava]

Australian 1/8 IFMAR World Championship Results:

1 K. Osaka (Mugen/JP)
2 M. Tanaka (Mugen/JP)
3 K. Fufuda (Mugen/JP)
.
.
7 Michael Salven (Veteq/Novarossi)


Spain 2002 European Championship Results:

1 Ielasi (Mugen/Novarossi)
2 Alberto Picco (Picco/Picco)
3 Massimo Fantini (Vector/Novarossi)
.
.
8 Michael Salven (Vector NT/Novarossi)


Salven designed the Veteq and after the world championship he throw it to the garbage (where it belongs) and he ran with Vector NT in the European Championship.
Now he is running the 950 and says Serpent will only give support to this car.

Any comments?

[evilGearhead]

heres some results that you didnt mention:

Dutch championship
Rob Kuijper veteq 02

Belgian round 1
veteq 02 full podium

First uk national
Richard Hicklin veteq 02

Frenck EFRA Grand Prix
Salven Veteq 02

Belgian Championship Round 2
Veteq full podium

Germany championship (south Group)
Veteq full podium

I know that the veteq didnt win many "Prestige" races this year,
but to say that the car is totally worthless is ridiculous.
serpent has discontinued the veteq, but they have discontinued the vector, as well. they have done this because they want to run one type of car per season. serpent says they "will provide parts support for both cars for years to come" , i may not be a "world class" driver, but i have been able to use the veteq very effectively in all the amatuer races that i have entered, and i am very happy with the car.


serpent veteq
"if you dont own one you just wouldnt understand"

[RC-addy]

I agree with EGH completely. To answer your question, i use a novamega

[evilGearhead]

yes, if i was running a .21 i would choose the mega, but where i race, the class is restricted to .15s . however, ANY .15 can be used. the novamega 15 is just too expensive for what you get, i mean , nearly $400 for a .15 is ridiculous. alot of people like the RB .15 turbo motors, and they are $250, so i think i can live with that
what bodies do you prefer?
i like the looks of the mclaren, but i rarely see it used. is it any good?

[evilGearhead]

any other veteq drivers out there?
id really like to swap tech tips with someone...

[fastharry]

I love my veteq.......we have a group of about 40 racers with them.....we ll run RB's(rody c4 or 5's).......


Cruisin' RC's bought all Serpenst stock of kits.....has 02's for sale for 400.......they're in Ramsey NJ.....201-825-4884...

[fastharry]

BTW,heres mine........

[need4speed4]

Hey can a veteq 02 beat a Mugen MRX3 and MTX3?


-Fastharry-
Is cruisin rc's still sellin the veteq 02?

[fastharry]

yep...he sure is......plus,heres alittle tid bit......Serpent is working on a F1 conversion for the veteq.....call ron at cruizin...201-825-4884............

[need4speed4]

Can the Veteq 02 beat a Mugen MRX3 and MTX3?
Can the veteq 02 really do 80+ mph?

[kakolitoy]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dava
[B]Australian 1/8 IFMAR World Championship Results:

1 K. Osaka (Mugen/JP)
2 M. Tanaka (Mugen/JP)
3 K. Fufuda (Mugen/JP)
.
.
7 Michael Salven (Veteq/Novarossi)


Spain 2002 European Championship Results:

1 Ielasi (Mugen/Novarossi)
2 Alberto Picco (Picco/Picco)
3 Massimo Fantini (Vector/Novarossi)
.
.
8 Michael Salven (Vector NT/Novarossi)


Salven designed the Veteq and after the world championship he throw it to the garbage (where it belongs) and he ran with Vector NT in the European Championship.
Now he is running the 950 and says Serpent will only give support to this car"


Hi! Dava,

Great comment, However, I do have a question to u. Where did Mugen get the design of MRX 3 or MRX 2 (Once u found out pls. post it in this forum. Pls. Make a good research)? Also,Racing is racing u cannot just put it all in the driver and their cars. These racing are team racing, so these guys depend on each other PIt, Mechanic, Manager etc. My suggestion to u is buy the video of this race (Bruckner hobbies.com). Kenji was not the fastest guy. However, he saved his car all the way till the end. I just did not appreciate some words from a racer that does not race in the team. I am not biased Serpent, Mugen,Picco, and Kyosho are great cars. But ur comment about the Veteq just throw me off. Veteq is one of the best chassi that happened in RC business. I just hope u will race in a endurance race and race like a team. After ur first endurance the race (at least an hour race) pls. put ur experience on this forum. If u lose on the race pls.do not blame it to ur car.

[kakolitoy]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dava
[B]Australian 1/8 IFMAR World Championship Results:

1 K. Osaka (Mugen/JP)
2 M. Tanaka (Mugen/JP)
3 K. Fufuda (Mugen/JP)
.
.
7 Michael Salven (Veteq/Novarossi)


Spain 2002 European Championship Results:

1 Ielasi (Mugen/Novarossi)
2 Alberto Picco (Picco/Picco)
3 Massimo Fantini (Vector/Novarossi)
.
.
8 Michael Salven (Vector NT/Novarossi)


Salven designed the Veteq and after the world championship he throw it to the garbage (where it belongs) and he ran with Vector NT in the European Championship.
Now he is running the 950 and says Serpent will only give support to this car"


Hi! Dava,

Great comment, However, I do have a question to u. Where did Mugen get the design of MRX 3 or MRX 2 (Once u found out pls. post it in this forum. Pls. Make a good research)? Also,Racing is racing u cannot just put it all in the driver and their cars. These racing are team racing, so these guys depend on each other PIt, Mechanic, Manager etc. My suggestion to u is buy the video of this race (Bruckner hobbies.com). Kenji was not the fastest guy. However, he saved his car all the way till the end. I just did not appreciate some words from a racer that does not race in the team. I am not biased Serpent, Mugen,Picco, and Kyosho are great cars. But ur comment about the Veteq just throw me off. Veteq is one of the best chassi that happened in RC business. I just hope u will race in a endurance race and race like a team. After ur first endurance the race (at least an hour race) pls. put ur experience on this forum. If u lose on the race pls.do not blame it to ur car.

[macman]

I made the mistake of buying a early veteq.
after buying the lower braces 02 up-grade / linear rockers I had a 900.00 dollar rolling chassis.Also Salven told me I must have injested silicone in my Nova Rossi R-i Race and bought a second motor just to find out it was all a tank problem.
I could never make that car work well for very long.I think the main reason is in the US we race on parking lots with a layout of boards making the track.
If you hit anything with the Veteq there goes the set-up.
where the Europeans have tracks with grass infields that are soft and will not effect the setup.
I raced Serpent cars 3 years and have gone to Mugen now.
Serpent would have to pay me to drive one of there cars now. and that will not happen.

Since I got the MRX-3 I have placed well at 3 main events.
One of the races 3rd behind Ist place Brian Berry who just won a Worlds championship race.
Not bad to have gotten the car mid season.
I hope to do even better next season.

Good Luck Veteq owners


MRX-3 RULES

Mad-mac :p

[Dava]

Dear kakalitoy,

The guys that design the MRX3 are the same guys that designed the Kyosho Blitz car, remember? Now this guys are working for Mugen Seiki.

About team racing, I think that Serpent is the company that spends more money in teams and professional drivers, so I would expect that they win every race.

[kakolitoy]

Kyosho has a Fantom 1/8 (Kyosho) scale car. How is it the Blizzard have the designer of MRX3 . Who's guys are we talking about here. Mugen and Kyosho are in the business of 1/8 scale cars. So, are u telling me that Kyosho designers work for Mugen and Kyosho stop desighning 1/8 scale cars such as the Fantom. Who design the new sports Fantom from Kyosho?

Regarding: Team drivers

" About team racing, I think that Serpent is the company that spends more money in teams and professional drivers, so I would expect that they win every race."

Racing is racing u would never know who will win as long that there is time in the clock.

So, ur point is people who spends more money should win the race. When Kyosho get one of the best driver named Lamberto Collari (5 times back to back Champion 1/8 ifmar) his probably one of the expensive driver, so he should win all the races. Even Josh Cyrul drives the Fantom. Like what I said research that means fact not ("I think") guess. Also, team Mugen spends about the same amount of money for research and racing to be as competitive as any rc products out there. When they go race they have to pay same rates in hotel, food, fuel, or air fare tickets. I just cannot agree on ur piont of view.

[Dava]

kakolitoy,

If don´t know the Kyoho-BMT Blitz car, then I will asume that you are a newbie in this hobbie.
Lamberto Collari was IFMAR world champion with that car.
I have been in 5 IFMAR world championships and I "don´t think" what I am saying, because I know this guys in person.
Sorry but I am wasting my time here....

[kakolitoy]

"If don´t know the Kyoho-BMT Blitz car, then I will asume that you are a newbie in this hobbie.I have been in 5 IFMAR world championships and I "don´t think" what I am saying, because I know this guys in person.
Sorry but I am wasting my time here..." by Dava.

WoW!!! I am impressed to a 5 time contender in Ifmar and he does not know what is BMT. WEll! I will give u a small history. BMT is a Italian car not a Japanese car. Also, What year did u race in the IFmar is it 1/8 or another scale. Also would u pls. clarify ur sentence. R u telling u have been 5 times champion or u were in five times in the Ifmar 1/8. Pls. be specific. I also think i am waisting my time here, but it made it so interseting when a "5 time ifmar champion" started talking bad things about the Serpent Veteq. Most team drivers would not talk bad things about another manufacturer. Finally, If u race in the Ifmar howcome u do not know about team racing. U need guys out there to help u out. Probably, u did everything on ur own Managing, settting up, or refueling. I am really impressed on ur statement. I am so newbie in this hobbie that I did know that one person can finish an hour race in the Ifmar by himself.

Great info. keep it coming!!! so a lot of drivers can read this Article.

They will read this and readers will remember ur screename and my screename.

thanks

[Dava]

Kyosho distributed the BMT products internationally when BMT exists. They work as a "TEAM" ok. Maybe you can understand that. You also can take a look in the Kyosho Catalog 94,95 and 96 to look at BMT products.
I never said that I race in 5 Ifmar Worlds, please read more carefully next time....

[kakolitoy]

I did read it carefully, I am sorry it was just really confusing to me. My comments were actual reactions of everyhting u stated. I always stick on facts and read it twice so I will react in the right way.

Not to offend u, why r u so disappionted in the veteq.

I own probably every 1/8 scale cars out there , and Veteq is one of my favourite. I also like Mugen and Smp slide. I like the slide because it barely brake a part they are all aluminum. I know this forum is to help out every racers accross the world. That is my goal because I do race in Asia. Also I get parts in Asia too. They are cheaper and most of the times they have the stock and I do not know why.

[pistole]

take it from a professional word twister , your post was confusing , perhaps deliberately (?) , and patently misleading.

You had stated :-

" ........ I have been in 5 IFMAR world championships .......... "


Maybe you have a different interpretation , but since you are the writer of the post , the interpretation most UNFAVOURABLE to the writer ought to be adopted.


So , the lesson is that when the blood is up , don't type.


Bye and safe runnings.

[Dava]

Dear pistole,

I agree in what you said, maybe it was confusing and it can lead to misunderstood. The thing is that my first language is spanish, I live in Mexico, my second language is French, I study in Paris for 8 years and then I learned english.
Well, this thread is about the Veteq and kakalitoy asked me why I am so disapointed with the Veteq...
I was the first person to reply in this thread and i said:

"Sorry, Veteq is now discontinued and obsolete.
Try buying a good car from a serious company."

I know that this is a very rude answer, but it is true! If they were a serious company they will keep developing the Veteq instead of throwing it to the garbage and starting again. I really like the complex design of the Veteq and I know it can be a very good car but they need to work with it, not throw it away.
I know many beginners that are frustrated because they waste to much money in spare parts for that car, also the 2002 actualization kit, and know what?
Think about it, how much time you think you will find parts for this car? The drivers of Serpent are know using the 950. Who will give you tips, settings and results?

[kakolitoy]

In where I race parts is not a problem. So for all Veteq racers out there just email me I will make sure I will send parts as fast as i can. Not just Veteq even Mugen, Kyosho, Smp, Picco. Why suffer our fun because of lack of parts. I am a racer that believe in sharing and communicating. Once I help u all racers in the world, I hope u will too in some other point. I just think sharing and helping will work for all of us and we can race happily ever after.

Veteq is a really a great car, but there are a lot of patience for this car. Once u really understand ur Veteq, the only thing I can say is this, the car would never let u down. Veteq really needs time and patience to get the car running right. I will have a 950 probably soon but I know i will never get rid of my veteq. I will drive this car for a long time.

[fastharry]

like I said before,I live my veteq....since my LHS has them for 400(02's) he's been selling a ton of them....

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by fastharry
like I said before,I live my veteq....since my LHS has them for 400(02's) he's been selling a ton of them....


hey, sounds good

Pls. give me the number of ur shop.

thanks.

[fastharry]

It s Criusin RC's in Ramsey NJ......201 825 4884...ask for ron bosco..he is the owner...you tell him fastharry said for you to call.....youi tell him I said 400(he sells them in teh store for 450)..

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by Dava
Kyosho distributed the BMT products internationally when BMT exists. They work as a "TEAM" ok. Maybe you can understand that. You also can take a look in the Kyosho Catalog 94,95 and 96 to look at BMT products.
I never said that I race in 5 Ifmar Worlds, please read more carefully next time....

Hi! Again Dava,

I am not here to argue just to clarify something.

BTW: L Collari used SErpent cars in all of his World Championship crowns. Looks like Vector v series, and excel.

[StevePond]

Originally posted by kakolitoy
Hi! Again Dava,

I am not here to argue just to clarify something.

BTW: L Collari used SErpent cars in all of his World Championship crowns. Looks like Vector v series, and excel.

Not that this has much to do with the topic, so please lets get back on subject, but just for clarity, your statement is not true. I attended and covered the '91 World's in Austin for Car Action and Collari won the race driving a BMT car. I can't speak directly for his other wins, but I'm sure of the '91 race.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by SteveP
Not that this has much to do with the topic, so please lets get back on subject, but just for clarity, your statement is not true. I attended and covered the '91 World's in Austin for Car Action and Collari won the race driving a BMT car. I can't speak directly for his other wins, but I'm sure of the '91 race.

Hi Steve,

U r right about 91 , Dava mentioned 94 or 95 world.

Here is the link that L. Collari used serpent cars in the World and European Championship.


http://www.serpent.com/activities.html

thanks for the info about 91 Ifmar in Austin TX

[StevePond]

OK. I must have missed that. LOL :D Now back to our regularly scheduled program... ;)

[Stalker911]

Hey Guys!

I just bought a Veteq! haha actually from Ron! I didn't get to talk to him as my buddy arranged everything (we both bought 1) and I just gave a CC##

But I am increadably impressed with the whole transaction so far! Can't wait to get my Veteq!

I was looking, and there is very little difference between a 950 and a Veteq. Laydown shocks (which I am told you can build either way in a Veteq), oh and the 950 has a thinner chassis. 3.3 or 3.5mm vs 5.? if I am not mistaken??

Anyways, I don't see how it can be a bad car. The MRX3 was my other choice, but I didn't see it being worth spending the extra money on one.

Now I don't race, I just play. So that's that :P

Maybe we should start a new uncluttered Veteq thread??

[fastharry]

how did you happen to get them from Ron?....This thread?...

[toyaddict]

Ok, first off, i am really sick of **** disturbers like Dava. No one once invited this guy into this discussion. None of us go to the Mugen area of things and create this kind of arguement. It appears that Dava is compensating for the lack of something. I'll tell you what, no one here has to justify anything to Dava. He is simply another arrogant individual that should be ignored. Move on Dava, with your "very close to exact copy of a Serpent".


GoDd

[Stalker911]

haha nice comment :)

Sorry FastHarry, I ment to mention that, no we found him on Ebay and called him to see if he could hook us up in anyways with buying 2 of them :) We got them for the price you said, so it's all good!!

I really wanna head down to that place in the summer check it out! I hear you guys have quite the nice "little" track there!

[fastharry]

as long as you got them....you should come down and visit.....we race 1/8th sunday,and nitro touring tues. nites.......and thats a real battle..Impulse's vs. tc3's........you could stay in this area,and head down to teh Jersey shore during the day....(its about 2 hours south of us)......

[toyaddict]

Sounds good to me!! I am up for it.

How many people have had experience with the Evo4 motors??


Chad


visit WWW.TOYADDICTZ.COM :D :D :D

[kakolitoy]

Stalker911

This is my Veteq after the battle of 2002. Sorry its dirty.

[kakolitoy]

I kept my 2001 veteq, and did not put the upgrade even though I have the parts.

I like the Veteq more than the 950. Like what I said in the 950 thread. I probably need more driving time in the 950. Its too cold to test the cars

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
Sounds good to me!! I am up for it.

How many people have had experience with the Evo4 motors??


Chad


visit WWW.TOYADDICTZ.COM :D :D :D



Evo4 is a great motor. Lots of power and more consistency. Not much difference in the evo5. Both motors are fast and reliable.
I used to use a temp gun, but not anymore. I can hear and feel my motor if it is lean or rich. But, temp gun is not bad that is always handy to protect ur motors.

[pistole]

Great to see that this thread is heading off in the right direction.

Kakolitoy,
_________

Where's the motor ?



Stalker 911
___________


Hi ! Are ya the same guy from the MIDMAD's forum ? If so , glad to see you here. By the way , how much did the Veteq cost you ? The store is still trying to get me interested enough to buy one. Hmmmm still thinking about it.

Sorry to ask a really newbie type question ......... but if these things can easily go 70-80 MPH ...... where on earth can you run them ? Or is the top-end almost never reached ? Ie , mostly its acceleration ........ I attended a 1/10 scale touring car race over the weekend ( nitro ) ........ the track was small and tight ..... the racing seemed really pointless to me .... the driver were basically just trying to keep the car on the track and avoid bumping into the barriers ....... no place to let the car have its head at all. If this is on-road .... I am sorry to say that I am not interested.

If there were long straights leading up to chicanes ...... that would be much more fun.



Bye and safe runnings.

[evilGearhead]

i got a question. i upgraded my 01 with a kit, and it didnt come with the new-style upper deck. i cant find a part # for it either... is it availible?
also, i need a whole bunch of miscellaneous parts for it. anyone have a wreck or partscar to sell? im still slowly buiding this car up. i bought a new, assembled 01 chassis for $300 about two weeks before the 02 kits dropped to $400 :rolleyes: now after buying the upgrade, ill have 550 in it if i buy all the little odds and ends it needs. stuff like servo linkages, a clutch, stuff like that. which stores have this stuff in stock for cheap?

im also worried about parts production... how long until serpent quits making parts?

i think its really crappy what serpent did to veteq owners... selling the "ultimate rc car" for only two years, just to toss it aside. everyone at the track just says "buy a 950" . well. what happens if serpent scraps it in a year or two? i just dont understand how the most top-of-the-line veteq became obsolete after a year and a half.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by pistole
Great to see that this thread is heading off in the right direction.

Kakolitoy,
_________

Where's the motor ?



Stalker 911
___________


Hi ! Are ya the same guy from the MIDMAD's forum ? If so , glad to see you here. By the way , how much did the Veteq cost you ? The store is still trying to get me interested enough to buy one. Hmmmm still thinking about it.

Sorry to ask a really newbie type question ......... but if these things can easily go 70-80 MPH ...... where on earth can you run them ? Or is the top-end almost never reached ? Ie , mostly its acceleration ........ I attended a 1/10 scale touring car race over the weekend ( nitro ) ........ the track was small and tight ..... the racing seemed really pointless to me .... the driver were basically just trying to keep the car on the track and avoid bumping into the barriers ....... no place to let the car have its head at all. If this is on-road .... I am sorry to say that I am not interested.

If there were long straights leading up to chicanes ...... that would be much more fun.



Bye and safe runnings.

Hi! Pistole,

I am glad to answer questions about the veteq. This is one of the best kits I had.

Where is the motor? I am still thinking of the JP modified or evo5 MS.

Honestly, 1/8 scale cars are much more fun to drive for me. Its faster and give more control that means u can go faster.

U want to see this cars fly here is the link:

Go to main heat 3 2002 Fl. Winternats. U will see top drivers in the Whole world in video (Osaka, Salven, Burch, Tentoff, Cyrul).

Hope u like this video


http://www.mytsn.com/events/videos.asp?eid=534

[toyaddict]

Just to familiarize and possibly answer a few questions, I have built and owned a Serpent Vector NT '02. This car was simply insane!!!! I loved it, but for some reason, to this day i cannot figure out why i sold it!!!!! I purchased a Veteq and so did Jeff today. It will be his first 8th on road. My Vector had an Evo4 and worked amazing. We dont really race, nor will as there is no races where we are. I love this car strictly for what it does in acceleration and top speed. I look for HUGE parking lots in great shape and just blast around. I think the car is worth it for just that!!! I would definately say that if you were interested in these cars the slightest, your biggest mistake would be to not buy one.

If you go to my web site under chads rc, you can find lots of pics and if you go under downloads/videos, there is some really cool clips of a Vector in a large parking lot just tooling around.


It is all about the fun. The new veteq's that we purchased will be treated a lot better. Jeff and I bought these cars, and plan on equipping with virtually the exact same equipment. It should be a riot. As for the 950, the car is extremely close to the Vector and the Veteq. Quite a few of the local shops that are going to carry it say that almost all the parts are interchangeable. I am not too worried and I dont think that Serpent would not make the parts for all the other cars not available. They are just too good of a company to do something like that.


Videos at:

www.toyaddictz.com


Stalker911 is from that forum mentioned.

[toyaddict]

Hope you enjoy



Videos..... http://www.toyaddictz.com/video.htm



Chad

[toyaddict]

http://www.toyaddictz.com/images/chadrc/nt1.jpg




Can't seem to post pics?????




Chad

[kakolitoy]

It should be a riot. As for the 950, the car is extremely close to the Vector and the Veteq. Quite a few of the local shops that are going to carry it say that almost all the parts are interchangeable. I am not too worried and I dont think that Serpent would not make the parts for all the other cars not available. They are just too good of a company to do something like that.


Videos at:

www.toyaddictz.com

HI! Toyoaddicts,

U r right from the Vector V series all the way to the 950. Most of the parts are interchangebale.

BTW: Serpent will not stop making and supporting parts for the Veteq, Vector Vseries and NT (note for Evilgearhead). I am quite sure that is the graphite plate u want for ur veteq is the plate for the NT.
I am 90% sure about that. U can ask ur shop or I will find out tommorow, but I know that is the one ur looking for.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
http://www.toyaddictz.com/images/chadrc/nt1.jpg




Can't seem to post pics?????




Chad

Make sure u resize ur photo. Use ur software from ur digital camera or camcorder.

[toyaddict]

It has been resized for the web site. It is actually on toyaddictz board and has no problems??? Strange?


Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
http://www.toyaddictz.com/images/chadrc/nt1.jpg




Can't seem to post pics?????




Chad

Chad,

No offense, What r u doing.

U r hurting me , when u try to make ur vector Nt jumped over the bump. These cars our competition cars. Still I do not have a right to tell u what to do that its ur car, but is just I don't know!!!

[toyaddict]

Hahahahahahahahaha ya I know!! Like i said, the new stuff wont see that kind of service. I've actually narrowed it down to "male showboating when the camera is rolling". Im sorry, wont happen again, TRUST ME!!!! It taught me a lesson. I scratched the head of that Evo4. :( :( :( :(


I can assure you, it wont see that kind of service, however, you have to give me credit for having the B@lls for doing that. :)




Chad

[kakolitoy]

[


I can assure you, it wont see that kind of service, however, you have to give me credit for having the B@lls for doing that. :)




OK,

U want to see more insane power

Now, I know ur always in need for speed.

1.Why don't u try a JP modified Novarossi RX .21 Race.

2. Put a 16 and 20 in ur pinion gears.

3. 47 45 on the spur gears.

U like big parking lots anyways, go ahead and try my advice.

[toyaddict]

Well, I know what the buggy version of the JP is like, had one, but yes I had planned on going bigger on the gearing, just to try it. I may try a JP .21 but i like the reliability and power of the Evo line. Thanks for the comment tho. Hoped you liked the videos, aside ffrom the flipper one. :)


Chad

[fastharry]

Srerpent has said they will support the car for at least 5 years...

and just so you know,belive it or not,one of the reasons for early trouble with teh veteq was that the car has so much mechanical traction(which produced such high cornering speeds,the car lost fuel feed)..Sertpent fixed that with the new tanks...


the veteq has more grip then the 950.....and alot of people will race it still,for that reason alone...


also,I encourage everyone to register their veteq owner cards.....and go to MYTSN.com ...there you will see great tips for teh car....

also,you'll read about serpents idea for the veteq.....they want to come out with a F1 conversion for it...

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
Well, I know what the buggy version of the JP is like, had one, but yes I had planned on going bigger on the gearing, just to try it. I may try a JP .21 but i like the reliability and power of the Evo line. Thanks for the comment tho. Hoped you liked the videos, aside ffrom the flipper one. :)


Chad


Looks good, but it seems like ur low end is not running fine. While watching the videos, I felt like ur evo4 will give more punch on the low end. I can feel ur full throttle but I cannot see the low end power of the car. Try to check ur clutch, or the low end needle in the motor. U can delay the second gear shift to give u more low end. Honestly, I did not hear the gears change.

For a fact, that Evo4 can give more power and punch. Like what I said watch the video on the link I gave. TRy to compare ur motor on these guys motors. Ur motor is the same motor the great Ralph Burch used. These guys are world class drivers u might pick up some tip to have better performance. Heat 3 main Fl.

http://www.mytsn.com/events/videos.asp?eid=534

[kakolitoy]

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the veteq has more grip then the 950.....and alot of people will race it still,for that reason alone...


For some reason it is true FastHarry.

I ran the Veteq last year, and tested the 950. I felt more traction control in the Veteq than the 950. The 950 felt like my old Vector, but it easier to set up than the Veteq. I felt more confident in the Veteq. Probably, we have not test the 950 enough because its cold in DEc. in the midwest.

[toyaddict]

I really appreciate the advice guys. I know that the motor was not putting out. In those vid clips the motor was still in the initial stages of break in, so i was intentionally running rich. The car did get leaned a bit before i got rid of it. I was leaning to the safer side for awhile. I loved that motor and am buying a new Evo4 soon for my new Veteq. Should be a riot. The car in the vids was actually shifting, but at a fairly low rpm. It eventually was adjusted.

What is the general consensus re break in of these kind of motors???? IS the break in with the propellor a good method? I was thinking it would be, the motor stays fairly cool, while having a good load on it. Seems like a quick safe way to break in.

Thanks in advance;


Chad

[kakolitoy]

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What is the general consensus re break in of these kind of motors????


I would suggest if u cannot do the acoustic technique (hearing and feeling ur motor), I would suggest u buy a temp gun.

Temp gun is always handy and also protect ur motor.

In my experience, every motor is different even if they have the same brand, size, modifications etc.

Honestly, there is no manufacture needle settings on the top end racing engines.

I learned it the hard way, but it was the best way. I can hear, feel, and smell my motor and I will know if it is lean or rich.

Eventually, u will learn it too.

[toyaddict]

What is the general consensus of the Rody Roem motors? The C5 .21 to be exact.

Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
What is the general consensus of the Rody Roem motors? The C5 .21 to be exact.

Chad


WWW.Rbproducts.com

U can ask Rody urself to be exact. Rody is really a nice guy.

[evilGearhead]

i bought my veteq second-hand , and i recieved no mytsn access card. is there any way i can get into the veteq area of the site without one?

[pistole]

First off , Merry Christmas and season greetings !!


Secondly , I posted earlier :-


Sorry to ask a really newbie type question ......... but if these things can easily go 70-80 MPH ...... where on earth can you run them ? Or is the top-end almost never reached ? Ie , mostly its acceleration ........ ?

I attended a 1/10 scale touring car race over the weekend ( nitro ) ........ the track was small and tight ..... the racing seemed really pointless to me .... the driver were basically just trying to keep the car on the track and avoid bumping into the barriers ....... no place to let the car have its head at all. If this is on-road .... I am sorry to say that I am not interested.


Could anyone respond to that ?

Thanks.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by pistole
First off , Merry Christmas and season greetings !!


Secondly , I posted earlier :-


Sorry to ask a really newbie type question ......... but if these things can easily go 70-80 MPH ...... where on earth can you run them ? Or is the top-end almost never reached ? Ie , mostly its acceleration ........ ?

I attended a 1/10 scale touring car race over the weekend ( nitro ) ........ the track was small and tight ..... the racing seemed really pointless to me .... the driver were basically just trying to keep the car on the track and avoid bumping into the barriers ....... no place to let the car have its head at all. If this is on-road .... I am sorry to say that I am not interested.


Could anyone respond to that ?

Thanks.




I did respond to this


http://www.mytsn.com/events/videos.asp?eid=534


watch this link it will answer ur questions

[fastharry]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Hey Guys!

I just bought a Veteq! haha actually from Ron! I didn't get to talk to him as my buddy arranged everything (we both bought 1) and I just gave a CC##

But I am increadably impressed with the whole transaction so far! Can't wait to get my Veteq!

I was looking, and there is very little difference between a 950 and a Veteq. Laydown shocks (which I am told you can build either way in a Veteq), oh and the 950 has a thinner chassis. 3.3 or 3.5mm vs 5.? if I am not mistaken??

Anyways, I don't see how it can be a bad car. The MRX3 was my other choice, but I didn't see it being worth spending the extra money on one.

Now I don't race, I just play. So that's that :P

Maybe we should start a new uncluttered Veteq thread??



your stuff is on its way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jblaze725]

the cars in those videos were sick. i wouldnt even be able to control one of those things going around the tracks at those speeds and my hat goes off to those that can. oh and toyaddict it hurt me just to watch that u should be ashamed of yourself.

[toyaddict]

Hey, fastharry, how'd you know our cars were on their way???
Do you run an C5 rody??

Chad

[fastharry]

i work next door to Cruisin...I run a C4 rody...

[toyaddict]

Fastharry, how do you like it?? Pros and cons? I used to run a EVO4. My website has vids of the car with an Evo 4. I am just trying to get an idea of what to expect out of the Rody i just purchased.

Chad

[fastharry]

I like Rb engines....my tc3's each have RB turbos,my Kanai has one too....even my HPI SS has a RE turbo....


the C5's run fast....

[pistole]

Thanks for the link KAKOLITOY.

I did view the clips there ....... sorry to say that it just isn't impressive enough to justify the amount of money that I would have to shell out to get a fully loaded Veteq.

Just check out :-

http://208.169.227.155/video/heli3.mpg


AND

some of the other off road cars/truck videos that are about and I would kind of feel shortchanged for the money that I would have to put in .....


Hey , sorry , I am not meaning to put on-road down ...... but the races are , to say the least , boring. That local race that I was referring to earlier ..... it looked more like a bunch of cars jerking (because of the constant on-off for their throttle) around a track than any meaningful form of racing.

Sorry again. I am just trying to justify investing a small fortune on a Veteq and thus far , no one has been able to convince me that it is worth it.

Maybe I 'll just buy a cheap TTR TS4N road car and play around with it.

Your views would be appreciated ...... I really do like the Veteq, its the most beautiful piece of RC machinery that I have ever seen. I just need a good reason to buy one..............

Thanks.

[Stalker911]

Wow... look at all the posts in 24 hours!! I created something :P

Pistole, ya it is me (as Chad ie. Toyaddict) said! I was going to ask you if it was you as well!

Honestly, I just watched those videos and I see your point. For me Nitro seems (as I haven't raced it yet) like more of something to go out and have fun with! For racing I have my electric (enough speed on a track for me). But nothing compares to the rush of letting one of these monsters loose in a parking lot! (even though I didn't get to drive Chad's VectorNT as that's how he is!! hahaha)

As for the heli video, I saw that one before... most impressive... but also think... there are maybe a dozen people in the world that can fly like that.... and one little mess up when he is doing the inverted reverse loops probably would be a total write off. ie go spend $2000 on a whole new setup. Your transmitter will be good still and maybe one servo. Odds are the heli is gone and likely the motor as well. When helis crash the motors tend to run wide open throttle till you manage to shut them off or the blow up.

In the end it is your money so you have to go with what you think will be best for you, but for me - I can't see helis as that much fun.... I'd rather drive a car at 80mph on the street and bash around with my buddies.

Yea they do have a top end of 70 - 80 mph and will get there in under 3 secinds... EASILY. They hit 100km (58mph) in 1.7 seconds... nothing compares to them...

FastHarry, Glad to hear that!! I would love to come down there and meet everyone, actually Chad and I were talking about that today, we may come for a trip in the summer for the fun of it! and sooner if our lovely customs decides to charge us WAY TOO MUCH duty and taxes...

Wow... I can't remember what else I was supposed to reply to! To much post overload!! If I left anything out, please post it and I'll get back to you!

[pistole]

Glad to see a familiar face here ! And yeah , its me ...........


As for your post above .... yes , I get what you mean. You do have a unique perspective in that you have been into off-road before this.

I believe that my dis-illusionment with on-road arises from the fault of track design. Too many of the local tracks that we have are trying their level best to replicate full sized tracks when they do not realise that they are really-really OFF SCALE.

By way of an example , any decent 1/8 scale 0.21 on-road car can manage 100kmh ( ie , 60 MPH ) easily. If you multiply that by 8 , that is 800 kmh.

No full sized road car that I know of can do 800 kmh. But we still have track designers trying to put as many bends into the layout as possible , as though they were working with pretzels.

We now have very seriously over-powered rc cars which have leapt past track design in such a severe manner that spectators have nothing spectacular to spectate anymore.

When I saw that 1/10 nitro on-road race ..... my first thought was that I would have been faster than those nitro cars with a good electric. Ie , JERK JERK JERK around the track like an idiot .... whats the bloody point ?

I believe that to attract spectators and allow these 0.21 missiles to stretch their legs , you need a simple track layout ... ie a long-long straight ending with a hairpin/chicane and an intervening bendy bit for the suspension tuning gods to show their stuff and for their charges to show off their cornering skills ( or lack thereof).

As it is , even before the cars can go past half throttle .... hey , whats that ahead ...... another bend ........ good God.

I am coming from an off-road nitro background. Believe me , the spectators appreciate off - road much more because of the wealth of 'live action' from the cars . The drivers also enjoy themselves alot from doing crazy things with their cars. When I run my cars at the park , its the off-road stuff that the kids/adults want to watch ..... no one is interested when I just rip my cars at the carpark ( there is , really , nothing to see , I suppose ).


Sometimes , I do take my off-roaders out and just drag race them on asphalt ... its fun too , my cars are not exactly slow ..... but I would not want to do it all the time because there is a limit to how many times you can go through and fro before you throw up from boredom.


Hey , I really like the Veteq , its parts would not be out of place in a watch. Its so beautiful I do not know how some of you guys can stomach racing them and trading paint.

But if 'carpark showing off' is all that I am going to end up doing with the car, sorry , my money would be better spent on a 1/8 scale , top of the line , buggy with a RB Concept 0.21 Buggy engine. I'll bet she'll be really fast too and much more fun aswell , just imagine it hill climbing/ jumping !!! I am drooling already.....


Bye and please lets have your views.

Happy holidays and take care you guys !!!

[toyaddict]

I think i can speak for Stalker911 as well when i say that our primary goal here is SPEED!! Unfortunately there are no tracks or races around us, so we have to resort to parking lot fun. We may try to get a track set up temporary in a nice parking lot for a weekend race. For myself, speed is where it is. When you drive one of these cars, you just shake with nervousness because of the sheer adrenelin rush. I have flown every type of plane and done some Heli stuff. To fly helis tends to be more complex than RC cars in general. You are operating at a minimum of 4 axis at the same time as opposed to two, however, I never got the rush out of anything, from planes, helis, off road whatever as i did just squeezing the trigger on a car like the Vector NT '02. Most people on this board quivver at what I use a very expensive car for, but for me, just taking that car to a big empty parking lot and unleashing the speed and revs is amazing. Watching the people unfamiliar with RC in general in utter Aww at what they are witnessing come out of a "toy". I build, play , clean, clean and more clean. It is like owning a Ferrari. Not driving very often, but when you do...well i need not explain! Now for you, a buggy gets used and enjoyed, and for me as well. I had a Kyosho Inferno 7.5 with a JP Modified. I managed to make a jump to 70 ft. What beats that now???? Well it is a different animal in itself. Go and download the Serpent vids at my web site and have a peak. Turn up the sound and just imagine, it is a thousand times better and faster in real life. If you are the kind of person that would own a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, then you would likely be a person to own a Veteq or Vector NT. It is about precision, speed, power and overall performance. Seeing that car try to tear the tires off on accelleration, then realizing that the motor is approaching 45,000 rpms and this is just a model!!!!!!! What a genuine rush! If you have the chance to see one of these beasts in person, you will know what everyone means. I really wish that you purchased one, just to see the exoticness of what it really is!



Chad

[toyaddict]

I almost forgot



http://www.toyaddictz.com/video.htm




That blowover vid is something you DONT want to do with a real Ferrari or exotic!!!!



Let me know what you think. Also, we tried to do this On-Road thing cheap, but you get what you pay for. A GS Sonic is available to us for 700 canadian, with motor and has an obvious top speed and acceleration of a Geo Metro. So the only next step was a Serpent with a crazy motor and swiss watch precision.


Nuff Said!!!


Chad

[toyaddict]

OOOOOO, and one more thing....LOL


I am very anti 1.10th scale nitro touring car!!!!! For me it is about the reliability and speed. Unfortunately tenth cant compare in the least, and let me say, anyone who wants to put their tenth up against my C5 Rody Roem powered Serpent Veteq '02, ill do it for pink slips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Chad

[pistole]

Yup , I did not like those 10th scale nitros either ............ seems like a bunch of whining rug-rats scurrying around.

Hey , you guys do seem to have mastered the art of crashing ....

LOL.

Bye.

[Stalker911]

hahaha ya, we are pretty good at it! I tend to see how many cartwheels I can get out of my EB4 (8th buggy - cousin to EK4) and boy - I sure get some!! It has held up INCREADBLY well! Actually the only thing I have broken has been 2 shock shafts (my own fault, too much travel) and 2 screws holding on the wing mount.

Seeing as that buggy has done well over 1000 cartwheels at 50km+ I say that's impressive!

I know what you mean though about the 10th... it's just not the same - not taking anything away from it... but it's not the same... it's like a Diablo Kit Car.... it looks like a Diablo.... but it sure ain't no DIABLO!!

In real cars I have 2 loves.... Itialian Exotics (Lambourghini and Ferrari specifically) and Off Roading.... I think you can see how the gets lived out through RC :D

Well I am off to Christmas dinner all!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!

[kakolitoy]

Do not underestimate the power of the

1/10 200mm

1/10 235mm or Serpent impacts.


I drive a 705, impact, Veteq, Vector NT, and 950.


Sometimes 1/10 is fast in turn in small track. Honestly my 705 w/ Novarossi S5 5 port can catch up in my Vector w/ RB c4 in a straight away. 1/10 200 is harder to drive but its more challenging than 1/8 because of less control. Especially, my impact w/ Novarassi TX .15 race it will really catch up on my Vector.

[Stalker911]

But the sound will never be the same :P

Can't wait to get my Veteq!!!

[Crazy Racer]

kalitoy, how can u have and already built, driven and really gotten a feel of the 705 if they were just released in the US today?

[schnitzer]

Hi serpent racers,

I am thinking to buy an 1/8 onroad and i realized that veteq02 and vector nt02 is exactly the same except for the chassis. In your opinion, which one is batter and more durable? How does each of these two stand against the likes of MRX3 and 950?
One last questions-Does the veteq suspension geometry proves superior? what is the advantage of such geometry compared to the normal suspension setup? and if so, why this method is abandoned in the new 950?
Pls enlighten!!!!
:confused:

Last but not least, merry X,mas!!!!!:p

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by Crazy Racer
kalitoy, how can u have and already built, driven and really gotten a feel of the 705 if they were just released in the US today?


Hi!

Well' I do not get my stuff in the US.

Most of my stuff were from Europe or Asia (HK and Japan).

US is one of the country that have the last shipment.

[pistole]

I posted above :-


"START QUOTE"

......................I believe that my dis-illusionment with on-road arises from the fault of track design. Too many of the local tracks that we have are trying their level best to replicate full sized tracks when they do not realise that they are really-really OFF SCALE.

By way of an example , any decent 1/8 scale 0.21 on-road car can manage 100kmh ( ie , 60 MPH ) easily. If you multiply that by 8 , that is 800 kmh.

No full sized road car that I know of can do 800 kmh. But we still have track designers trying to put as many bends into the layout as possible , as though they were working with pretzels.

We now have very seriously over-powered rc cars which have leapt past track design in such a severe manner that spectators have nothing spectacular to spectate anymore.

When I saw that 1/10 nitro on-road race ..... my first thought was that I would have been faster than those nitro cars with a good electric. Ie , JERK JERK JERK around the track like an idiot .... whats the bloody point ?

I believe that to attract spectators and allow these 0.21 missiles to stretch their legs , you need a simple track layout ... ie a long-long straight ending with a hairpin/chicane and an intervening bendy bit for the suspension tuning gods to show their stuff and for their charges to show off their cornering skills ( or lack thereof)........................................


"END QUOTE"


Hey ,

Could someone experienced in these matters post a response.

The Store just called me and said that the Serp. 950 is in stock .......... just the car alone is almost USD$600-00. I need a reason to spend close to 2-3 thousand USD on a road-toy.

Thanks.

[kakolitoy]

[

Hey ,

Could someone experienced in these matters post a response.

The Store just called me and said that the Serp. 950 is in stock .......... just the car alone is almost USD$600-00. I need a reason to spend close to 2-3 thousand USD on a road-toy.



For fun!!!!!!!!

If ur in doubt, do not get hook in this sport u might spend more than $10,000 if u get better in the track.

There is no gain in Rc hobby, the only thing u have is the experience and the love of the sport.


If u golf ($2000 for a set of club, not including the membership fee in the club and course, food, hotel, and airfare) or modify real cars (Buying High performance parts) for fun u will understand what I am talking about.

[evilGearhead]

my local track has came up with a partial solution to the small track issue. our track is about the sise of an average 1/10 touring, which is way too small for the 1/8th cars, so we use .15s instead of .21s.
dont get me wrong id LOVE to have a bigger track, and run the .21s, but thats just not possible right now..
lots less broken parts, too

[toyaddict]

Buuuuuut, that takes all the fun and scream outta her. D'oh well. Just build a bigger track. I'll shut up now tho, at least you have a track. Closest track to me is an 8 hour drive. Have fun.

Chad

Hope everyone had a good christmas!!

[pistole]

KAKOLITOY
_________

I understand where you are coming from on this issue.

Its just that for that amount of money , I could be having REAL FUN with a top of the line ( imagine a KYOSHO MP 7.5 ) buggy together with an RB Concept 0.21 Buggy engine AND a great radio system .........

compared with ....


What I know is NOT fun , ie on road racing , with a 1/8 on road car which need special attention , both in choice of place to run and also with equipment.


Just does not balance in my books.

If you're gonna tell me that this is a passion type hobby ...... etc etc , then I am going to tell you to gold plate your muffler !

LOL.

Bye.

[Stalker911]

Pistole,

Get the buggy!! :D 8th scale buggies are tanks! you certainly will not regret getting the buggy, but for all out speed you cannot beat an 8th On Road

[Stalker911]

Oh man.... this is getting hard waiting for my Veteq.....

[Stalker911]

Veteq's came in the mail today!!!!!

They look awesome so far!! Can't wait to start building it!!

C5 Rody looks niiiccceeee :D

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Veteq's came in the mail today!!!!!

They look awesome so far!! Can't wait to start building it!!

C5 Rody looks niiiccceeee :D .


Hi!

need a small tip for building a veteq!!

1. Dremel.

2. Sand paper/ or the sanding paper from the dremel.

3. Take ur time!!!! (very important especially if this is ur First Serpent).

Note: Make sure all arms are smooth. It should drop like a leaf when u lift them.

[toyaddict]

kakolitoy, thanks for the reply. That is exactly what i am doing! :) I built a Vector NT '02 before, so this will be easy, just time consuming. Jeff on the other hand has never built a Serpent, but I am sure I can save him some headaches and time. Thanks again for the help.

Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
kakolitoy, thanks for the reply. That is exactly what i am doing! :) I built a Vector NT '02 before, so this will be easy, just time consuming. Jeff on the other hand has never built a Serpent, but I am sure I can save him some headaches and time. Thanks again for the help.

Chad .

Ur welcome!! Glad to help :)


Du guys know each other?

If u do that would be great. great tool and its a "must" Hudy set up for 8th scale.

Veteq is one of the hardest car to tune (its a fact). Even the guy who designs this kit had a trouble in the Winternats and the World Ifmar. The big concern is the right dimension of the push rod suspension and the rear anti roll bar.

Veteq would not run right w/o the Hudy. There is no way to measure unless u have a substitute. Honestly, My veteq turns faster than my Vector, NT ,and 950. It can handle better in a smoother track.

[toyaddict]

NEED SOME HEEEEELP!!! I have never quite understood the way to turn on power to these cars. What is used for a switch and where do you locate it????

Thanks in advance;

Chad

(VETEQ)

[toyaddict]

P.S. I've been building for exactly 20 hours now and doing it right!! Still have quite a ways to go, like get the radio tray in, then the countless time to set it up. Another biggie is the centax... I've done one before, however they tend to be a bit of a hassle to set up. This is what i have, not sure if it is right. There is no end play, no bearing grinding or anything and about 1/16th between the clutch bell and the clutch pad. This is just a guestimate as i cant see it enough to measure. Clutch spins freely. What is everyones view on this? Is there a real simple way to set it up right the first time? Sorry for the long post and thanks for all the help from everyone.

Chad

P.s this Veteq is considerably different in build than the Vector, much nicer and better brake set up. I love it so far. Problem is...


I DONT WANT TO DRIVE IT!!!! TOOOOOOO PRETTY :):):)




Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
NEED SOME HEEEEELP!!! I have never quite understood the way to turn on power to these cars. What is used for a switch and where do you locate it????

Thanks in advance;

Chad

(VETEQ) .

The switch, is the ko switch for $20 to $30. U don't install it in the plate. it connects directly to the receiver and it looks like just a hanging wire.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
P.S. I've been building for exactly 20 hours now and doing it right!! Still have quite a ways to go, like get the radio tray in, then the countless time to set it up. Another biggie is the centax... I've done one before, however they tend to be a bit of a hassle to set up. This is what i have, not sure if it is right. There is no end play, no bearing grinding or anything and about 1/16th between the clutch bell and the clutch pad. This is just a guestimate as i cant see it enough to measure. Clutch spins freely. What is everyones view on this? Is there a real simple way to set it up right the first time? Sorry for the long post and thanks for all the help from everyone.

Chad

P.s this Veteq is considerably different in build than the Vector, much nicer and better brake set up. I love it so far. Problem is...


I DONT WANT TO DRIVE IT!!!! TOOOOOOO PRETTY :):):)




Chad


Quick advice in the centax to put it right:

Always remeber u do not go above 0.07 when u pull the clutch bell away from the motor. Just small amount of space.


0.07 for me is quite a bad set up, I usually stick to 0.05 to 0.06


If u do not have a digital caliper. Here I measure the size of a regular paper clip. The paper clip is 0.08 in thickness. Try to pull the clutch bell besides the paper clip and the bell should not pass 3/4 of the paper clip.



If u go above 0.08 I Bet u will keep buying the small thrust bearing for $18. If u go above 0.09 u might add shim behind the collet. No shims behind the bearing or infront of the spring nut.

Also, if u have the yellow clutch shoe, replace that to the black clutch shoe.

Do not worry on my advice, I built 4 veteqs and race them in Japan.

[kakolitoy]

[

I DONT WANT TO DRIVE IT!!!! TOOOOOOO PRETTY :):):)




Chad [/B][/QUOTE]


Its more pretty once u see the power of the car on the road. Just make sure do not let it fly using the hump :)


Before I forget:


The building part of the veteq is the easy part. Wait until ur ready to set up the car on the road. Off course set it up so u can turn in 40 mph :D

[Stalker911]

Hey,

Since Chad didn't respond to your question, or I didn't read his response, ya we do know each other. :)

Been quite awhile now actually.... I don't know if you poked around on http://www.toyaddictz.com or not, but I am Jeff.

Sorry for not mentioning that earlier!

Thanks for the building tips, I haven't bbuilt a Serpent before but I've had quite a few RC's however none like this!!! Looking forward to building it! Just have to finish building my new work bench so I have a place to build it right!

[toyaddict]

kakolitoy, not sure if i am following you. This is what i have...

Working from the back to the front of the clutch. Against the motor bearing is two shims. Not sure what size. Then comes the crush collar, then fly wheel, then "nut" loctited, then the three counter weights with the spring, then the actual clutch sitting in the metal back piece, then comes the guide and main spring. The adjusting nut is turned down so 1 thread is showing. Then the bearing. After the bearing is a small shim to take away play. The clutch bell sits there. on the other end is the flanged bearing, larger thrust bearing race, bearing, smaller thrust face, "standoff" then screw. When this is all put together and tightened, there is no play in the clutchbell, or so marginal that it isnt detectable. The clutch housing doesnt cause any roughness in the thrust bearing. It spins freely. My major concern is the distance for the clutch pad to come into contact with the clutch housing upon engagement. So overall there is no play in the clutch bell. I am just wondering what the limit is for the distance for the clutch pad to travel outwards until it contacts the actual clutchbell for engagement. I know that play in the clutchbell is what kills the bearings as does too much tension by adding too many shims between the big bearing and the adjusting nut. This causes the thrust bearing to be crushed. Mine is not set like this. The shim is exactly enough to eliminate all of the detectable end play.


That KO switch you are talking about...is that the electric one with the one touch button? It is a small little box, almost like a real small failsafe?

Sorry for all this and thanks a million in advance!!!!!!


Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
kakolitoy, not sure if i am following you. This is what i have...

Working from the back to the front of the clutch. Against the motor bearing is two shims. Not sure what size. Then comes the crush collar, then fly wheel, then "nut" loctited, then the three counter weights with the spring, then the actual clutch sitting in the metal back piece, then comes the guide and main spring. The adjusting nut is turned down so 1 thread is showing. Then the bearing. After the bearing is a small shim to take away play. The clutch bell sits there. on the other end is the flanged bearing, larger thrust bearing race, bearing, smaller thrust face, "standoff" then screw. When this is all put together and tightened, there is no play in the clutchbell, or so marginal that it isnt detectable. The clutch housing doesnt cause any roughness in the thrust bearing. It spins freely. My major concern is the distance for the clutch pad to come into contact with the clutch housing upon engagement. So overall there is no play in the clutch bell. I am just wondering what the limit is for the distance for the clutch pad to travel outwards until it contacts the actual clutchbell for engagement. I know that play in the clutchbell is what kills the bearings as does too much tension by adding too many shims between the big bearing and the adjusting nut. This causes the thrust bearing to be crushed. Mine is not set like this. The shim is exactly enough to eliminate all of the detectable end play.


That KO switch you are talking about...is that the electric one with the one touch button? It is a small little box, almost like a real small failsafe?

Sorry for all this and thanks a million in advance!!!!!!


Chad

Very Impotant: Use a vice gripto lock the flywheel.

Grip the flywheel then lock w/ nut (no need for loctite).

Here are the stuff u do not need to do

then "nut" loctited,
1. Do not lock tite anything, do not lock tite the nut.

After the bearing is a small shim to take away play.

2. No shims after the bearing or the spring nut.

I am sorry I did not read everything, I have to go to a party. Soon as I come back. I will put some comment on the stuff that u need to do.

[toyaddict]

2. No shims after the bearing or the spring nut.



The directions tell you to shim there to get rid of end play. The manual stresses putting shims there? Are we on the same spot?

Thanks

Chad

[toyaddict]

Anyone know what to expect for temps for the C5 Rody??

Chad

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by toyaddict
kakolitoy, not sure if i am following you. This is what i have...

Working from the back to the front of the clutch. Against the motor bearing is two shims. Not sure what size. Then comes the crush collar, then fly wheel, then "nut" loctited, then the three counter weights with the spring, then the actual clutch sitting in the metal back piece, then comes the guide and main spring. The adjusting nut is turned down so 1 thread is showing. Then the bearing. After the bearing is a small shim to take away play. The clutch bell sits there. on the other end is the flanged bearing, larger thrust bearing race, bearing, smaller thrust face, "standoff" then screw. When this is all put together and tightened, there is no play in the clutchbell, or so marginal that it isnt detectable. The clutch housing doesnt cause any roughness in the thrust bearing. It spins freely. My major concern is the distance for the clutch pad to come into contact with the clutch housing upon engagement. So overall there is no play in the clutch bell. I am just wondering what the limit is for the distance for the clutch pad to travel outwards until it contacts the actual clutchbell for engagement. I know that play in the clutchbell is what kills the bearings as does too much tension by adding too many shims between the big bearing and the adjusting nut. This causes the thrust bearing to be crushed. Mine is not set like this. The shim is exactly enough to eliminate all of the detectable end play.


That KO switch you are talking about...is that the electric one with the one touch button? It is a small little box, almost like a real small failsafe?

Sorry for all this and thanks a million in advance!!!!!!


Chad


Hi! Chad,

1.About the clutch, if ur interested in my advice just email me.

Before u email me make sure u have the ff:

Paper clip (this will help if u do not have a digital caliper)

Vice grip

Take the whole clutch assembly and try to take the residue from the loctite. We will start fresh.

Kakolitoy@Yahoo.com


2.The ko switch, ur right it looks like a failsafe. I never use the switch. I just connect my battery to the receiver.

3. Rody C5 "do not go above 240f." by Rody Rbproducts.com

[VEILSIDE]

Hey guys,I just bought a veteq about a week ago and i've got a couple of questions about it hope you can help.I've got the first veteq but hopefully will upgrade in a few weeks.

Did any of you have any problems with the gear mesh on the engine with the first veteq.I heard there was a lot of problems with the gear mesh, fuel tank and the chassis.Pieter was kind enough to let me into the VIP room even though i bought the veteq second hand,but a lot of the info in there on these earlier problems was deleted by Pieter.:( did any of you happen to save any of that info or other info that was deleted?Some say that i shouldn't run the veteq till i get the upgrade kit but i'd like to experience these problems so i know what all the fuss was about,what do you guys think and are any of you owners of the veteq from the start?

Also guys what bodies do you run,i'm going to be running on a large smooth carpark track but later on go to a permanent track?

Ps.I was drooling when i read about the F1 idea in the VIP room,i hope Pieter can carry through with it even though serpent just released 3 new cars.;)

[macman]

I got mine in february 2001 it was one of the first cars there where a lot of parts upgraded.
the biggies chassis /tank.
there is no reason not to run the stock 2 peice chassis.
however the car will work beter with upgrade.
the gear mesh issue is that the Mega engines of Serpent have a bigger mounting hole in the block allowing more engine movement for gear adjustment
as there are no slots in the chassis for the motor mount movement.
I think the block / case holes need to be 1.3mm, but dont drill without checking with a current Veteq owner.
I now drive a MRX-3.

Good Luck
MAC
:D

[fastharry]

Take a piece of notebook paper and run it between the spur and pinion..then tighten the engine screws.......you'll be amazed how well that works..

[VEILSIDE]

Thanks guys,i just done a bit more reading on MYTSN and i saw the article on the novamega engine but i have a RB c4.I tried what you said fastharry but it's still a bit tight,i remember reading a while back on some forum the veteq 01 had gear mesh issues with engines other then nova mega.The VIP room seems pretty dead not a lot of updates or many new questions in the forums.There also supposedly was an issue with the engine cases being damaged or torqued due to the mounting that novarossi tried to fix for serpent do any of you know anything about that,i don't want to damage my c4 if that's true?

[toyaddict]

http://www.toyaddictz.com/images/misc/VETEQ%202002%20(11).JPG




kakolitoy, here is a pic of the clutch assembly, remember, no endplay. Pretty neat in general.

Chad


Just cut and paste that into directory. This forum is no good for pic posting. I have a hard time getting pics small enough, then the quality takes a crap.

[toyaddict]

http://www.toyaddictz.com/Veteq%20gallery.htm


Or go there to see some more pics of the finished car, or really close to finished.


Chad

[toyaddict]

I particularly like this one!! That body was a nightmare to get to fit as it is the proceed body. Had to spend a ton of time to make sure i had it lined up right before i drilled and cut! Last Vector NT i had cost me two bodies before i got it! A lot harder than it looks.


Chad

[toyaddict]

The above is a result of approxamately 40 hours in total. That is from opening the box to actually ready to run in the motor. Not bad in my opinion considering the amount of filing, sanding and trial fitting every single part. I can say however, as much as i love these cars, i can definately wait a long time before i build another!!!!!!! ;)


Chad

[bl8zn]

i'm hoping someone can help me out....i need a new casing for my ev4ms (don't ask)and am able to obtain a novarossi r1 casing for barely nothing.....anyone know if internal porting are similar or if this setup would work....i was told novarossi based engines are very similar if not the same and that i probablywould be able to do it....please respond if you have any info....thanks in advance

[jblaze725]

toyadict that looks like 40 hours well worth it. the paint job on the body looks real good. im dying to get a 1/8 scale one of these days either a serpent or a mugen.

[Stalker911]

Bl8zn:

I'm not 100% on this but I don't think it will work... the EVO4 is a NovaMega engine and even though it is made by NovaRossi it is made to Serpents Specs, so it's probably going to be different...

And since you said to not ask ;)

How did you manage that?!?! :D

[toyaddict]

Ya, that sounds like it was one hell of an impact!! I am curious!!!!!!!!

Chad

[bl8zn]

ok...it's a very sad story....we were racing oval laps in a parking lot...really smooth and flat.....and i'm sure you guys have seen this before.. when you're in wot the front end lifts..hey this motor has lots of power and is really quick...the car goes up in the air like a leaf in the wind and does a couple of flips...well it then landed on its hood and slid backwards into a curb then did a couple of more flips and landed in the grass. welll needless to say my engine turned off and when i picked up my car i began to hit the throttle on my radio and felt the engine moving. well after further inspection i observed my case was cracked right in half...half of it still on the mounts and half just kind of hangin there. you could see the crank ,bearings ,etc. right there. well you could imagine how i felt...that's the story.....say a prayer for my late ev4ms wouldya:( ...and thanks for your replys.....i wish this on no nitroer

[toyaddict]

Oh MY GOD!! I really feel for you. I had one of those motors and it almost makes me want to cry!! The thought of that motor split open is like seeing a child split open!!!! :( Well , nothing a large wallet wont fix.

Chad

[macman]

bl8zn, If that Novarossi is a (RX 21-R10 Race the stuff from the EV04 will work.
however as long as you did not damage the rod or crank.
where did it break?
did it shear the head off at the carb level or did it break at rhe engine mounting points?

that is some tough luck guy

MAC

[bl8zn]

macman ..thanks for your response....the block cracked low right at the mounts...like parallel to the crank...by eyeballin it the crank looks good along with the rod.....but we know how that goes. i just loved this motor that it's worth a shot....by the way the case i can get is a novarossi rx21 r1 "race". my lhs says it should work... thanks for the replys guys

[macman]

bl8zn, If you go to the serpent web there is a lot to learn on the Veteq.
You must still have the 2 piece chassis to have broken the case like that????

GET THE UP-GRADE KIT With 1 piece chassis!!!

good luck

DROVE ONE 1 1/2 seasons

[evilGearhead]

who has the biggest stock of veteq smallparts here in the states?
i need all kinds of small parts.

[Stalker911]

Bl8zn... that's ROUGH!!

I saw pics of a guys JP Team motor that was demolished before... it hurt....

Evil: Try Ron @ veteqstore@aol.com I got my Veteq from him as well as Toyaddict. He's a good guy.

[kakolitoy]

I did miss this forum.

While toyaddict is showing off his Veteq, this is my Veteq when I built it Nov. of 2001.

It still clean but w/ a little upgrade.

IF guys have extra cash!!

Do not forget to register in upcomming Fl winternats its coming soon I think it start next week. The defending Ifmar 1/8 champ and winternats champ will be there straight from Japan (Kenji Osaka).

Hey Macman,

Anyone from Vegas that is going to Fl. I did not see some racers from Paris racing!!

[kakolitoy]

hope u guys like it

[Stalker911]

kakolitoy - Very nice!!

That's the Porsche 962 body isn't it?? That's the body I wanted!

I just finished building my Veteq 2002 about 21 hours ago... can't wait to start breaking my C5 Rody in!! (glad Chad bought a Hudy break in stand!) but on the same hamd.. it looks so nice, I don't want to drive it!! :D

I'll post pics of my body in a few weeks when I paint it!

[toyaddict]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNICE!!!!!! Looks good!!! Too bad everyone doesnt live closer!!


Chad

[kakolitoy]

The body is already had a crack. I am getting a new body VDS Lola.

I like the LOla Better because its so balance in my opinion. I had better days w/ my lola bodies.


Do u guys just drives veteq or u guys have another serpent car? U guys r not going to buy a Veteq and not race it. U guys need to try to race ur cars. Honestly, there made to race. If u want the fastest cars and speed there some cars that are faster than this car, but cannot handle better than this car. I am not talking about another 8th scale car.

Re Motor: Remember to lubricate ur C5 before cranking the flywheel. Take the plug and put some 2 cycle oil or some or fuel in there. Move the flywheel just to lubricate the P/S. By lubricating the p/s for breaking in and not dry starting will give ur motor a longer life and a easy to tune needles.

[toyaddict]

Unfortunately there is no races in this area at all. I think we are going to try to get something started around here. We reeeeely need to race them, but for now, we'll race against each other. Thanks for the tip on lubricating.

Chad

[Stalker911]

Yup :) I already put a little after run in my engine and worked it around slightly, I could only bring myself to do a complete rotation 1 time though :D

Have you seen the new proline 8th scale body? It is "supposed" to be awesome! It looks good IMO too, however as Chad pointed out to me, if you have rx mounted on top of chassis then it probably won't fit.

How are you guys running your receivers? I have mine mounted in the factory location at the side right now, however I will be moving it to on top of the top chassis plate before I run the car, I just don't trust it being down there with rocks flying up at it!

[kakolitoy]

[

How are you guys running your receivers? I have mine mounted in the factory location at the side right now, however I will be moving it to on top of the top chassis plate before I run the car, I just don't trust it being down there with rocks flying up at it! [/B][/QUOTE]


I ran mine in the stock location. I did not run it above the plate. Since I start driving 8th scale i never had a problem in that part of the receiver. I think Chad wants it on top because next time he try to jump again it would not hit his receiver. Hhehehe

[Stalker911]

hahahaha

I don't think these ones will be doing backflips.... well not on purpose anyways!!

[kakolitoy]

If u guys build ur racetrack. That parking lot has good concrete.

Yup that would be a good idea Chad be the pioneer in ur place and start racing RC cars.

Make sure get some advertisement even small advertisement. Trust me People will come. U never know, u might open a Hobby shop of ur own in ur neighborhood.

[toyaddict]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA no back flips EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I broke the motor in partially today. Now just have to do the tweaking in the car. This motor is pshyco!!!!!!!!!!!! Got a weird idle and wants to speed up when it gets warm, almost like it tries to go lean. I replaced the fuel line and re set the position of the carb. Ill see if that fixes it.

Chad

[Stalker911]

Hey Guys,

Just broke in my motor on the stand yesterday... what a screamer!!! I can't wait for a nice dry parking lot (there is snow and salt here now) to get my car going!!

I noticed something while reading through another forum...
What is with the MRX 3 having hopups??! I figured it would come ready to go from the factory!! :D Just kidding mugen guys, don't get your panties in a bunch

Ahhh well, IMO Veteq is still the king!!:D

[macman]

MRX-3 don't ware Panties that why we have lower lap times ,haha.

P.S the MRX-3 really does not need any hop-up.

Regards MAC
:rolleyes: :D

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by macman
MRX-3 don't ware Panties that why we have lower lap times ,haha.

P.S the MRX-3 really does not need any hop-up.

Regards MAC
:rolleyes: :D

Anyone from Vegas going to Fl. for the Nats. ?


Also, r u going or planning to go?

[macman]

Wish I could

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by macman
Wish I could


Have u tried the 950 yet.

I have a mrx 3 also, but u have to try the 950.


Make sure set up the car in ur driving skills. Even Lee Muse change to 950 from SMP slide and Mugen Mrx 3.

[kakolitoy]

where did u guys go. I have not heard from u guys for a while. I am busy too end of first week of school.

Anyway, my shipment came in and I have a new heart for my Veteq.


MS sx21 ev05

[macman]

kakolitoy, I got rid of my Veteq for the MRX-3 and I love this racer.
different strokes for different folks.
kakolitoy that sx21 EV05 motor was made just for the veteq.

you will like it :D

MAC

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by macman
kakolitoy, I got rid of my Veteq for the MRX-3 and I love this racer.
different strokes for different folks.
kakolitoy that sx21 EV05 motor was made just for the veteq.

you will like it :D

MAC


thanks mac


I was thinking of the Jp modified race .21 r1, but it was $450 in HK.

The ev05 is enough power to catch up w/the Jp.

Anyway, I still have my Vector v series. its about the same w/ the MRX 3. Actually some of the parts are interchangable.

Anyway, my 950 will do the rest of the work. I like my veteq and I will still run and keep it.

Have u tried felling a 950 yet? U need to try it @ least once.

U might not change to serpent again, but I guarantee U like the feeling and performance of the 950.

[kakolitoy]

What happened to u guys???-

[Stalker911]

Still here!!

Just haven't had anything exciting to say I guess....

Still have neither driven my Veteq (dammed snow) nor painted my body!! (dammed flu)

I'm gonna try to do that next week though (the painting) I would love to drive it, but I doubt it will happen

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Still here!!

Just haven't had anything exciting to say I guess....

Still have neither driven my Veteq (dammed snow) nor painted my body!! (dammed flu)

I'm gonna try to do that next week though (the painting) I would love to drive it, but I doubt it will happen

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

I thought u guys were gone. Well, ur right we cannot run any car except for indoor battery cars.

[Stalker911]

ya, that's what I am running now hahaha

It's cool though, getting good race experience! I've got lots of parking lot experience and a fair deal of track experience, but no actual race experience untill this winter!

Maybe I'll head to the 8th worlds... heh never know!! if I come in 2nd last I would be MORE THAN HAPPY!! heck, if I finish I will be more than happy!! :D

[hdcchrome]

I just traded my new IMPACT just built for a 2002 spec VETEQ still in box with an additional full set of aluminum pulleys.

Did I get a deal? I think so :)

Can't wait to build it. I have a new never Vector NT for sale now that I have this Veteq. Too bad they quick making them, even if they are hard to tune.

Gonna run a ROSSI (NOT Nova, but his brother) racing engine built for a team driver but never used.

Cya

[macman]

I would have kept the Impact.
I spent a season and a 1/2 on my Veteq and wised up.
No offence to you.

Good Luck
Mac:rolleyes:

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by macman
I would have kept the Impact.
I spent a season and a 1/2 on my Veteq and wised up.
No offence to you.

Good Luck
Mac:rolleyes: .


Mac don't be so harsh w/the veteq. Give the guy a chance to set up his car and let him race it w/o any discouragement. I know u had a bad experience w/ ur veteq. However, I had a great year in Japan racing my Veteq. I will race my Veteq again this year @ the 2003 Midwest series. I will race my veteq for one of the series then I will race my 950 next. If I have more performance w/ my veteq I will go all the way w/ my veteq.
Some of the great driver from Midwest will be there like Brian Berry, Josh cyrul, Don Jones, Mark Beccker, and many others

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by macman
I would have kept the Impact.
I spent a season and a 1/2 on my Veteq and wised up.
No offence to you.

Good Luck
Mac:rolleyes:

Geezzzzzzzzzzzzz, what happened to you?:confused:

[toyaddict]

I've got a Veteq 2002 and if im right, you just bought my stuff off ebay!!!



www.toyaddictz.com



Chad

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by toyaddict
I've got a Veteq 2002 and if im right, you just bought my stuff off ebay!!!



www.toyaddictz.com



Chad

What item did I buy from you or what is your ebay ID?

[toyaddict]

The Hudy run in bench!


Chad

[hdcchrome]

Oh yes!!!! I remember ya! We bet you in the last hocky game :)

[kakolitoy]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by toyaddict
The Hudy run in bench!


Chad [/QUOTE

That was u,

What else r selling right now?

[toyaddict]

Nothing...alll out!!! LOL



Chad

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by kakolitoy
[QUOTE]Originally posted by toyaddict
The Hudy run in bench!


Chad [/QUOTE

That was u,

What else r selling right now?

Too late, I bought it all :)

[ElectricDude004]

how fast would a VETEQ '02 using a JP Mod NOVAROSSI RX21 reach up to?

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by ElectricDude004
how fast would a VETEQ '02 using a JP Mod NOVAROSSI RX21 reach up to?

Ohhhhh I would guess 150mph relative :D

http://www.dewa.com/animated/8.gif

[Stalker911]

All depends how you gear it.

You can gear these cars for over 100 mph and that motor would have the power to push it there

[nitrojunkee]

Anyone have one? any complaints? compliments? tuning tips? anything anyone has to offer on this engine would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by nitrojunkee
Anyone have one? any complaints? compliments? tuning tips? anything anyone has to offer on this engine would be greatly appreciated. thanks. .


Hi! this is not the forum to ask .12 ?

Anyway, sirio is great in .21, I am not sure about .12.

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by nitrojunkee
Anyone have one? any complaints? compliments? tuning tips? anything anyone has to offer on this engine would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Ask this guy, he runs them critter308@msn.com

[Stalker911]

Well, I finally painted my Veteq Body!

Let me know what you think. I have more pics if you want to see them also.

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Well, I finally painted my Veteq Body!

Let me know what you think. I have more pics if you want to see them also.

Cool, like the color but the Mclaren is a ok aerodynamic body. Try that body out then, when u have extra cash buy a gtp or a lola body. It will give u more steering and control in the car especailly in a bigger track

[hdcchrome]

Originally posted by Stalker911
Well, I finally painted my Veteq Body!

Let me know what you think. I have more pics if you want to see them also.

Would you like to trade a painted Lola body for yours?

[Stalker911]

Cool, like the color but the Mclaren is a ok aerodynamic body. Try that body out then, when u have extra cash buy a gtp or a lola body. It will give u more steering and control in the car especailly in a bigger track

Actually this is a Serpent Porsche GT1 Body, but I do like the McLearen body and I may try it on one of my next ones :D Oh, and my track is a bog open parking lot with me just driving where I feel like, so other than for top speed I'm not too worried :D

Would you like to trade a painted Lola body for yours?

I'll take that as a compliment :D And thanks but I'm either just going to run this one or maybe toss it on eBay and see what happens.

[hdcchrome]

Hey, don't toss on ebay, throw it my way :)

[hdcchrome]

YGM
http://www.dewa.com/animated/new/1jazzman.gif

[kakolitoy]

This is the time to freshen up. I have not painted a new bodies for my 8th scale in 2 years. The gtp is new the Maclaren is to just play around no scratches for 2 years.

[kakolitoy]

just one

[Stalker911]

Nice lookin bodies!! :D

HDC, I never got any mail... try there again or if that doesn't work try 99s10@rogers.com

[hdcchrome]

Click on this link. Actually the whole Vector NT is for sale, but I would trade you a new LOLA body in the picture for yours to fit on my VECTOR.


Visit my online photo album called: "Serpent Vector NT"
http://www.dewa.com/animated/51.gif
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid1720929

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by hdcchrome
Click on this link. Actually the whole Vector NT is for sale, but I would trade you a new LOLA body in the picture for yours to fit on my VECTOR.


Visit my online photo album called: "Serpent Vector NT"
http://www.dewa.com/animated/51.gif
http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid1720929

Is the NT that flipped. The nT looks older 2001. How much would u sell that one for.

Also, any parts or servo or etc. included

[Stalker911]

ahhh

Don't think I want to trade my nice looking body that I spent about 6 - 7 hours on for that one...

Like I said, I'll sell it but not interested in trading it.

[Stalker911]

:(

[pistole]

Hey , STALKER ........... I bought a TTR EB4 buggy instead of that Veteq and I am really glad that I did ......... off road 1/8 beats to death 1/8 on road any time of the day.

I still have that insane grin on my face the first time I took my new Buggy to the park for its maiden run.

Thanks for you advice a while back on this issue.

Bye.

BTW , have you sold you Veteq ? If you haven't , I may make an offer just for your RB engine alone........ let me know ...

[pistole]

Here is a pic. Trust me , don't buy the on-road car , this 1/8 will really make your day !!

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/1074507/2017223/24405795.jpg

[pistole]

Come to think of it , even my EK4 is more fun than 1/8 on road!

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/1074507/2017223/24405782.jpg

[Stalker911]

Hey Pistole,

Glad you are liking the buggy! I figured for your situation it would be the better bet for you. I agree though that buggies are the kings yet... I have to state again that nothing can touch an 8th on road for speed... I only have run 2 tanks through my veteq so far and just got it shifting into second gear towards the end of the last tank... when it hits... WOW!!!! Insane speed!!!! :D

I don't think that I will sell my engine alone, the whole car maybe, but not just the engine, it's just tooo fast and I love it too much! :D

[evilGearhead]

hey, im finally finishing my veteq projest, and i was wondering what size flywheel do i need to use? 36 or 38mm? its an '02 model, if that makes any difference.

also, anyone got a clutch or pipe to sell?

how long is serpent going to make parts or this car?

[catdaddy]

I can get a good deal from a friend on a veteq, do you think it will be had to get spare parts if I need them????

[Stalker911]

It shouldn't be hard to get parts for them... basically the same as a 950 just a few minor differences.

Sorry I don't know what size flywheel... I just use what came with the kit...

[catdaddy]

what's the best servos for the veteq? I have some futaba S9404 which I had on my 1/8 neo, but the S9404 seems to have trouble steering the car. (turns slow and wines alot)

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by catdaddy
what's the best servos for the veteq? I have some futaba S9404 which I had on my 1/8 neo, but the S9404 seems to have trouble steering the car. (turns slow and wines alot)


I really suggest

KO propo digital servos

Sanwa Digital servo

JR digital servo



9404 sounds like a throttle servo :)

[catdaddy]

well, I found out today that it wasn't my servo, it was the servo horn rubbing on the battery.

[evilGearhead]

has anyone tried to put the centax-II and new tranny from the 950 on their veteq?
pn 901611 is the new layshaft to mount the tranny,
any info on this?

[kakolitoy]

Originally posted by evilGearhead
has anyone tried to put the centax-II and new tranny from the 950 on their veteq?
pn 901611 is the new layshaft to mount the tranny,any info on this?

There should be no problem putting the centax II in your Veteq. I prefer the centax II It has a 2 big ball bearing for smoother engagement.

[Pacoson]

Is there anybody out there?



HI and wake up




What might the story on the veteq be today?


Who still owns one, where is the best place for parts?


Enquiring minds want to know!

Thanx

Jon

[mdbeachy]

There are a few of us left who like to run the Veteq. Most people think that it takes to long to work on because of how they are made. I personally have as much fun working on it as I do driving it. Once you get it set up properly it will still run with or beat any car out there. :D As far as parts the best place I've used is Ashford Hobbies. I know that there is a hobby shop in NJ that sells parts for them but I've not been able to locate them lately.

[Pacoson]

I have the old alum and carbon pieces for the veteq new.

are they worth putting on E-Bay

[Lucky6819]

I just got an original Veteq and was wondering if any one knew of a place to get the 02' conversion kit. Please let me know.

[Pacoson]

www.ashfordhobby.com
nice guy robert is!

[cssidy2]

I have a Serpent VETEQ can anyone help me I don't know witch is the best Novarossi engine to use with this car I have about $400.00 to spend