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May 11, 2017

Serpent SRX8 updated rear lower arms

Coming from Serpent are updated rear lower arms for the Cobra SRX8 buggy. They feature a third shock mounting position for increased setup possibilities but remain the same in terms of rigidity. They can be run without or with a combination of moulded or carbon inserts to reinforce them and they also allow to run “short” or “long” arms with the longer arm has been proven to have better jump landing and to be more stable over rough terrain while the shorter arm provides more rotation and corner speed on smoother tracks.

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May 10, 2017

Serpent SRX8 43/13T overdrive diff gear set

Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8 range of vehicles is the overdrive diff gear set. Machined from super-tough steel and coated for protection and wear resistance the 43T/13T gear set is best used on the front gearbox where it will make for increased steering response while entering corners. When used in combination with 3k to 5k centre diff fluids the vehicle will also have increased acceleration in certain track conditions. The set includes a 43T diff gear and a 13T input gear both of which are also available separately.

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May 2, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8E 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the SRX8E 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based off of the Cobra SRX8 nitro buggy, the electric powered variant makes use the front and rear suspension components of its nitro sibling, it comes with 7075-T6 alloy C-hubs, steering blocks, uprights, and shock towers for durability while the 4mm alloy chassis allows to utilise the commonly used brick-type 4S LiPo battery layout but also an optional split-type dual 2S LiPo setup. The main chassis plate is of a very sturdy design with pockets for the drivetrain and electrical components, resulting in a low centre of gravity and thus increased corner speed.

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April 27, 2017

T-Works SDX4 rear stiffener bushing sets

Coming from T-Works and made for the Serpent SDX4 1/10th 4WD buggy are two rear stiffener bushing sets. Available as lightweight 5-piece aluminium and heavy 3.5g 2-piece brass sets, the bushings replace the standard parts for cooler looking or heavier items, helping to add visual impact and weight when needed.

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April 18, 2017

Serpent Project 4X hard suspension parts

Coming from Serpent and made for the Project 4X touring car are hard composite suspension parts. Available are the interchangeable front and rear hubs, as well as upper and lower arms all of which are made of a stiffer material that improves overall performance on high-bite asphalt and carpet surfaces and when running in hotter ambient temperatures. All parts are marked with an “H” for easy identification and they are available as separate sets or as 8-piece combo kit.

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April 13, 2017

Serpent SF2 alloy chassis & more optional parts

Serpent have released a range of optional parts for the older spec F110 SF2 1/10th formula car. Originally designed for the new SF3 the parts also fit the older SF2 with the range including a black-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis, carbon fibre side electronic mounts, a carbon fibre front suspension plate as well as upper and lower aluminium suspension posts. All parts are available from now on.

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April 7, 2017

Serpent updates SL6 XLi 2-speed geabox

Serpent have introduced an update for the SL6 XLi 2-speed gearbox used in the Natrix 748 200mm nitro on-road kit. The update will see a redesigned 2-speed housing with thicker outer walls for improved durability while extensive machining will reduce the overall weight for optimised rotational mass. The new design will ensure stable performance been in long finals, as does the included high-quality bearing, and the housing will become available separately or as part of the full 2-speed gearbox set that also utilises new harder 2-speed clutch shoes.

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April 6, 2017

Serpent SDX4 alloy uprights & +2 suspension brackets

Made for the SDX4 1/10th 4WD buggy are Serpent’s new aluminium uprights and suspension brackets. Starting with the rear uprights, the CNC-machined parts are made from aluminium and they are directional and depending on the mounting position they make for a total of 2 degree or 4 degree of rear toe in. The result is less or more side bite and traction. Also new are FR-FR and FR-RR +2 suspension brackets that allow for a wide range of suspension settings. The FR-FR part will make the car easier to drive and it can be used to reduce overall steering or when the buggy is difficult to control in certain track conditions. As for the FR-RR part, the suspension hanger will make the vehicle more aggressive in terms of steering. Both suspension mounts come hard-coated for wear and they are available separately.

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