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SECTION A - BASIC SETUP
Section A: Basic Setup describes the default settings for the Serpent 720 and
how to adjust those settings. We strongly recommend you thoroughly read
this section so you understand how the settings are adjusted.
The setup described here is a good starting point. After rebuilding the
chassis, or in case you become lost with your setup, always return to the
setup described here.
If you choose to adjust the settings to better suit different track conditions,
see Section B: Advanced Setup. Make small adjustments, one at a time, and
see if you find any improvement in handling with each adjustment. We advise
you to keep track of your setup changes, and record which setups work best
at different racetracks under various conditions.
A1. DOWNSTOPS
Downstops limit how far the suspension arms travel downward (which
determines how far upward the chassis travels). Make sure you adjust
downstops so they are equal on both left and right sides of the car.
Initial Steps
A. Shocks:
It is not absolutely necessary to remove the shocks, however you
must be sure they are long enough not to limit the suspension travel. Be sure
the suspension is reaching the downstop limits before the shocks are fully
extended. Also ensure that there is not an excessive amount of preload on
the shocks, or the downstop values may appear to be lower than actual.
B. Front anti-roll bar:
Loosen the setscrew from the front anti-roll bar
mounts and push the blades apart so they are not engaged.
C. Rear anti-roll bar:
Disconnect one ball-joint from the rear anti-roll bar.
D. Wheels:
Remove the wheels from the car.
Setup Apparatus
Check downstops using a downstop measuring set and flat reference surface
such as those offered by HUDY.
A1.1 MEASURING DOWNSTOPS
Using the measuring gauge, measure the
distance from the reference surface to the
bottoms of the front steering blocks / rear
hubs.
• Positive numbers on the gauge indicate
the distance (in mm)
ABOVE
the top
level of the elevating blocks (or, above
the bottom of the chassis).
• Negative numbers on the gauge indicate
the distance (in mm)
BELOW
the top
level of the elevating blocks (or, below the bottom of the chassis).