Trying to track down a part.

[YZFAndy]

I'm looking for a 2.5degree rear block , anyone know where I'll get one from or any after market alternatives?

[boultspeed]

andy tamiya 415 one is exactly the same ;)

or fit 0.5 front and 3.0 rear will give 2.5 degree

I might have a 0.5

Paul

[yadayada]

What parts are compatible between the tamiya and the S400 ?
I know I was using tamiya drive shafts , but what else ?

[boultspeed]

most parts as the serpent was tamiya based

belts , driveshafts , suspension blocks ,c hubs with a slight mod

[yadayada]

most parts as the serpent was tamiya based

belts , driveshafts , suspension blocks ,c hubs with a slight mod

Your not joking! I just downloaded a TRF415MSX manual , just a quick look and some very familiar shapes appearing!!

Might have got a S/H bargin (Original owner and 4th owner...)

[boultspeed]

Iam tempted to find another , I've still got loads of spares

[yadayada]

Iam tempted to find another , I've still got loads of spares

Two were on flea-bay this week, just bought mine for £40.
It needs a few bits and bobs but struggling with a supply for spares.

[boultspeed]

wot do you need ?

[yadayada]

Front solid drive cups (very badly worn) #401098 and anti-roll bar bulkhead plastic parts #401070 & #401071

[boultspeed]

pm'd you a couple of places to try

[slow coach]

try TIR you might have to buy the whole spool from them but at least you will get spares after

[YZFAndy]

andy tamiya 415 one is exactly the same ;)
Paul
Thats great to know thank you. Would that be a A1 tamiya rear block with a 0.0° serpent front block to give me 2.5°?




or fit 0.5 front and 3.0 rear will give 2.5 degree

I might have a 0.5


But wouldn't increasing the forward/rear block by +.5 increase the track width?


pm'd you a couple of places to try Looking for those aswell, as well as some shaft blades ;).
If you don't need that .5 let me know.

[boultspeed]

Andy , are you Andy M by any chance ?

increasing the front block wont increase the overall total track width as its only moving the front of the wheel out very slightly

tamiya block is a 1 c to give 2.5 degree using 0 deg front block

will have a dig and see what blocks I've got

Paul

[YZFAndy]

Thanks for the help. No, not andy M, i'm andy O

[boultspeed]

thought you were someone else sorry

tamiya 1c blocks are on the bay for £3.22 under tamiya 415

hth Paul

[yadayada]

Can anyone tell me how the tamiya blocks equate to serpent degrees ?
i.e. what are ? 1A , 1B, 1C , 1D, 1E, 1F , 1X , 1XA

compared to...

401014 = 0.0
401015 = 1.0
401016 = 3.0
401159 = -0.5
401160 = 0.5
401161 = 1.5
401162 = 2.0
401192 = 2.5
401194 = 3.5
401195 = 4.0

Thanks..





Thanks....

[YZFAndy]

Had the 1c block arrive and its the same as the 3.0 degree block. must be 1b i need for the 2.5 degree rear toe.

[fly_wheel]

tamiya 415 parts that r compatible:

cvd drive shaft (must use tamiya cvd inserts)
cvd axle
front n rear belts
rear ball diff pulley 35T
center pulley 16T
suspension block (toe block)
toe block pivot balls
pivot pins
bearings


yokomo mr4tc parts that r compatible:

rear diff axle (outdrives) (the whole unit includes trust bearings, diff screw, diff nut, diff plate, etc except for diff pulley) (with roughly 0.2mm or 0.3mm shims on both left n right side)


hpi cyclone parts that r compatible:

spur holder
center pulley 16T


brand of after market parts for s400:

jet racing (stronger upper bulkheads, steering blocks, rear uprights)
titanium racing, TIR (front spool unit, cvds)


border online have some CFI front arms, last time i check was 1 or 2 months ago, if i'm not mistaken...

good luck..!

[YZFAndy]

Very useful list of compatible bits. Thanks

[Xtreme-Rc]

I'm looking for a 2.5degree rear block , anyone know where I'll get one from or any after market alternatives?

Hi just to let people Know that Xterme-RC have some serpent S400 spares in stock and we are braking a new kit for spares let me know

Ed Kerry
01304 374742
Xtreme-RC

[fly_wheel]

which xtreme rc to be exact..? found too many xtreme rc b google...

[Smartypants]

stick their phone number into google from above and as if by magic it appears ;-)

[Mark Christopher]

I'm looking for a 2.5degree rear block , anyone know where I'll get one from or any after market alternatives?


Front solid drive cups (very badly worn) #401098 and anti-roll bar bulkhead plastic parts #401070 & #401071

not wanting to sound the obvious here

have you checked serpent uk?

As the above parts are IN stock in the uk!! as are many other parts.

if you email them
E-mail: john.serpentuk@tesco.net
Web: http://www.serpent-uk.com
they will supply or you can contact elite rc in halifax, or indeed your local model shop.

[john_boy]

hi there
there is a chap selling a serpent s400 touring car on a forum in the non rc bit for sale ???????

he has a couple of bits i think ?

just might help

many thanks
john

[YZFAndy]

Hi just to let people Know that Xterme-RC have some serpent S400 spares in stock and we are braking a new kit for spares let me know

Ed Kerry
01304 374742
Xtreme-RC

Answering your emails would be helpful

[slow coach]

dealt with Extreme just the other day didnt list much on website but a phone call soon had all i needed on its way, post was also very quick.

[slow coach]

not wanting to sound the obvious here

have you checked serpent uk?

As the above parts are IN stock in the uk!! as are many other parts.

if you email them
E-mail: john.serpentuk@tesco.net
Web: http://www.serpent-uk.com
they will supply or you can contact elite rc in halifax, or indeed your local model shop.

Mark they dont even list the car on their website, if they cant be bothered then why should we bother to contact them, im sure this will offend someone but i have phoned serpent UK and tbh got the impression if its not nitro they really cant be arsed and if thats not the case it certainly came across like that.

[fly_wheel]

Any1 know wher can i get the v-dezign lipo upperdeck for my s400?

[slow coach]

Any1 know wher can i get the v-dezign lipo upperdeck for my s400?

Not sure if V-Design still do them but i think vesa posts in the 12th section on here, have a look and send him a pm

http://www.rcracechat.com/vb/showthread.php?56780-Euros/page5

about half way down