Friday, November 6, 2009
Pro Tips with Michael Salven – Part 1
Categories - Drivers, Racing, Video - trackback
Serpent chief designer and former World and European Champion Michael Salven is the subject of Red RC’s second series of Pro Tips. In this five part how-to, the German runs us through the preparation of his Serpent 966, this episode focusing on the drive shafts, gearbox and giving other helpful tips along the way. The remaining videos in this series will show how to build the Serpent shock absorbers, setup the perfect clutch as well as setup and tweak the chassis ready for racing. A larger version is available on YouTube by double clicking on the video.
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1. Kitracer - November 6th, 2009 at 04:22
really good tips. please keep this up
Thanks Redrc and Michael
2. DN - November 6th, 2009 at 06:23
Thanks to Oisin and Michael Salven for the great video.
Can anyone tell me what type of grease he is using on his driveshaft joints and pins?
Thanks
3. Kitracer - November 6th, 2009 at 08:09
the oil he used was from Serpent bottles before
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He was using xceed bottle which I think is the same thing.
4. Carlos - November 6th, 2009 at 08:49
Congratulations Michael as always very good explain and clear. Thank you for share your knowledge.
5. jojo the majo - November 6th, 2009 at 10:59
MS should have included his own Pro Tips in every Serpent car instruction manual.
6. Neil - November 6th, 2009 at 12:12
Very informative I hope Micheal Salven be giving Pro Tips for the 733 as well..
7. mustafa - November 7th, 2009 at 20:52
I have a question. In 2 speed explanation, he says that he doesnt use the little capscrews, and adds ” if you dont use the screws, you have to replace them all unfortunately.” What does he mean by “them” ? Thanks
8. Eoghain - November 7th, 2009 at 21:20
@mustafa – He means you need to replace the two white gearbox shoes more often if you don’t use the 2 small grub screws.
9. mustafa - November 7th, 2009 at 22:08
Oh, now I got it. Thanks!
10. jojo the majo - November 8th, 2009 at 09:32
i’ve been running without the grub screws on the clutch shoes. the shifting point is a lot more aggresive, the downside is the 2nd gear engagement needs to be setup correctly so it wont shift in the middle of a turn.