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December 17, 2018

Serpent F110 SF4 1/10th formula car

Serpent have officially announced the release of their new F110 SF4 1/10th formula pan car kit. Around in prototype stages for some time now the kit will finally hit stores in December. The SF4 variant is based on the ETS-winning SF3, however the biggest update is the new bearing-supported rear pod design that does away with traditional side links, ensuring a linear roll movement during cornering which ensures independent cornering from braking or acceleration. While this doesn’t change much in terms of mid corner handling, the construction gives an unprecedented consistency and stability at corner entry under braking and when applying steering input and also at corner exit when the throttle is hit before the steering is completely straight. This allows to brake and accelerate harder into and out of the corner.

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November 20, 2018

Serpent SDX4 aluminium steering lever set

Serpent UK have announced the release of an aluminium steering lever set for the SDX4 and SDX4 Evo kits. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the parts will replace the standard composite servo saver lever and composite steering lever for a rigid assembly that is also less prone to flex when running in high-grip track conditions. The parts are a direct fit.

Source: Serpent [serpentuk.com]

August 17, 2018

Serpent F110 S4 Prototype – First images

During this week’s 2018 IFMAR ISTC World Championships, held in Welkom, South Africa, Serpent’s David Ehrbar is running a prototype of the forthcoming S110 S4 1/10th formula car. David had his first roll out of the car in China in the days before making his way onto Welkom for the race. Officially still a prototype, it was finished just the night before he arrived to test in China, the car is the basis for their upcoming kit release which will be known as the F110 S4. Key features of the car are a new rear wing mounting system which is now mounted to the main chassis plate and not to the pod as before. The car has also moved away from using side links to using bearings which David says makes the car more linear especially when cornering and accelerating at the same time.

See our Chassis Focus feature with more detailed information and images here.

August 15, 2018

T-Works yellow on-road clutch shoes

T-Works have introduced their new yellow material clutch shoes for the 1/8th on-road kits of ARC, Mugen and Serpent. The high-quality material ensures reliable clutch performance even in long mains and great durability over a long time. The yellow clutch shoe is available separately for kits such as the ARC R8, Mugen MRX and Serpent S9xx series cars.

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August 9, 2018

Pilot RC Products X-Rings shock seals

Pilot RC Products have introduced their new X-Rings shock seals for 1/10th Team Associated vehicles and other brands. The shock seals are made of a special material that will do away with swelling issues, ensuring smooth and like-new shock action over a very long time. The result is better bump absorption and a more predicable ride over the course of a race weekend. Included comes a sample of Pilot’s Orange shock grease and the X-rings are completely able to be wiped off, greased and re-installed time and time again. The seals come in a sealing container and are usable for Team Associated, Serpent and Kyosho 1/10th cars.

Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]

August 2, 2018

T-Works MBX8, D817 & SRX8 fuel tank guards

T-Works have introduced three carbon fibre fuel tank guards for kits such as the Mugen MBX8, HB Racing D817 and RGT8 as well as the Serpent SRX8. The guards are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they attach utilising already existing mounting locations and by using the included hardware. The carbon fibre sheets will prevent damages to the tank due to the hot exhaust pipe while also keeping heat away in general to ensure the tanks will not or at least swell less – a symptom that can cause issues in post-race tech inspections.

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July 31, 2018

Serpent Spyder SDX4 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Serpent have introduced the Spyder SDX4 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. Based on the EFRA European Championship winning platform the Evo variant offers a refined design to ensure the buggy is ready to take all sorts of surfaces and track conditions. Motor, battery and speed controller can be mounted in a variety of locations, ensuring wide control over the buggy’s weight bias. The buggy builds on an aluminium main chassis and offers several features to fine-tune the chassis flex, such as a rear carbon fibre chassis stiffener. The 4WD shaft-drive train is equipped with quick-release differential cases, an aluminium motor mount and centre bulkhead as well as a carbon fibre upper diff plate. Alloy suspension brackets, 10° C-hubs, and 0° rear uprights ensure high durability while alloy shock absorbers with 3.2mm shock shafts, X-rings and moulded pistons soak up even harsh terrain. Other features include carbon fibre shock towers and servo mount, gear differentials, and new-style and material ball joins. The kit is rounded out by a sleek body shell and it will hit stores very soon.

View a list of the features and more images here

July 24, 2018

Rebellion-RC F110SF3 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several carbon fibre option parts for the popular Serpent F110SF3 formula car. The range includes a full chassis kit as well as a multi-position rear wing mount, a +5/7.5/10/12/14mm front arm set and also a dual side-tube mount set. All parts are made from highest-grade resin transfer moulding process carbon fibre and they are available in a total of twelve colours including two black carbon specifications. While releasing drop-fit option parts for several brands, RC-Carbonstore also offers a machining service for customer designs.

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