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January 13, 2020

Merlin McFly X20 carbon fibre topdeck

Merlin McFly have introduced their new topdeck for the Serpent X20 touring car. Designed by Lennart Skornia, the new upper deck has been optimised to improve the flex characteristics of the chassis in high traction carpet conditions as it reduces the overall torsional flex of the chassis both front and rear resulting in easier and more consistent lap times. The flex can be adjusted by either using screws or removing them from the top deck. The parts can be personalised or customised upon request.

Source: Merlin McFly [merlinmcfly.de]

January 10, 2020

Arrowmax Medium FWD chassis conversion kits – Teaser

Arrowmax have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new Medium FWD chassis conversion for 4WD touring cars such as the Xray T4, Yokomo BD9 and Serpent 4X. The sets will allow to convert existing all-wheel drive touring cars into competitive FWD cars that sport a mid-motor layout for optimised agility and handling while a heavy brass front bumper plate ensures exceptional traction in most track conditions. Full details will become available very soon.

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January 8, 2020

Reflex Racing RSD X20 carbon fibre upper deck

Coming from Reflex Racing’s RSD brand and made for the new Serpent X20 mid-motor touring car is a new Quasi carbon fibre top deck. It offers an updated design for increased response, gear selection range and belt clearance while also offering improved durability compared to the stock version. The top deck is available as a 2.0mm variant for high traction surfaces and in a thinner 1.5mm variant for medium to medium-high traction conditions.

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January 3, 2020

Alessio Mazzeo returns to Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of Italian on-road frontrunner, Alessio Mazzeo to their factory team. The 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm vice World, EFRA European and multi-time Italian Champion returns to Serpent after a multi-year stint with Xray and he will be campaigning Serpent’s full line of nitro and electric on-road kits at both national and international events. Alessio has this to say about his return:

The heart is not controlled .. My past but now also my present and my future. Against all temptations, forecasts, I made this choice, the choice of happiness. It could not be otherwise when he is surrounded by people who respect the person before the driver. For me, the Serpent world has always been this. Friendship and respect. I am happy and I can’t wait to get excited again driving a Serpent. Thank you for asking me, thank you for reopening the doors of the house as if it were nothing. I dreamed of writing it from the first day I went away .. I’m back!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 30, 2019

Serpent Cobra SRX8 GTe LWB kit

Serpent have announced the release of their Cobra SRX8 GTe LWB long wheelbase 1/8th electric on-road kit. Designed specifically for the more realistic, licensed bodies that look like full scale racing cars, the LWB version of the GTe uses the same proven suspension geometry and drivetrain, while the updated battery mounting position provides even better weight distribution, allowing for multiple LiPo configurations whilst enhancing the handling performance. The core of the chassis is a 7075-T6 aluminium main that utilises the minimum possible kick-up angle to comply with ROAR and IFMAR rules while aluminium suspension mounts ensure very wide caster angle, toe and anti-squat adjustments. Additional roll centre shims further increase the setting range while black and silver all-aluminium bulkheads, centre diff mounts, motor mount and motor plate create a very sturdy chassis backbone. The overall design enables the racer to extract the front and rear differentials as well as the centre spool in a matter of seconds while allowing for four different differential height positions.

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December 10, 2019

Serpent SRX8GT magnesium optionals

Serpent have introduced their new line of magnesium optionals for the SRX8GT 1/8th GT kit. Developed not only with the upcoming IFMAR World Championships in mind, the parts scrub over 30 percent of weight compared to the standard aluminium items while offering different flex characteristics than alloy. A white surface coating makes the parts stand out while protecting them from corrosion. Available now are the main chassis plate, rear hubs, the FF, FR, RF and RR suspension mounts, upper and lower engine mounts as well as the pinion mount. When combined, the parts scrub over 150g of weight in comparison to the standard kit alloy parts.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 10, 2019

IGT8 1/8th on-road DAO Drag Assisted One Way kit

IGT8 have introduced their new drag assisted one way kit for 1/8th scale on-road cars. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. Tested extensively by the IGT8 team, the DAO was officially debuted last weekend at the 2019 US Nitro Cup with great results as Paolo Morganti took the TQ in the 1/8 class and Rafael Angulo finished 3rd while Ricardo Garri won the Master class. The system is available for ARC, Capricorn, Infinity, Mugen, Xray and Shepherd cars with a variant for Serpent kits coming soon.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

December 4, 2019

RudeBits SRX2 & SDX4 shock tower protectors

RudeBits have introduced their new front shock tower protectors for the Serpent SRX2 and SDX4 buggies. 3-D-printed from high-quality material the add-on protectors save carpet and astroturf tracks from shock towers digging in, resulting in longer life of both the track surface and also the shock tower and upper shock caps. The protractors are light of weight and easy to attach using the included hardware and they are available for the SRX2 Gen3 gullwing front shock tower, the Gen3 kit front shock tower and the SDX4 front shock tower.

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