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June 1, 2017

Serpent Cobra GT8-E solid centre axle

Serpent have introduced a solid centre axle set for the Cobra GT8-E kit. Designed to replace the centre gear differential, the solid axle kit will increase acceleration and braking while also being much lighter at the same time. The machined aluminium spur gear adapter and centre housing takes all standard main gears known from the centre diff while the lightened spring steel cups make for a long life of all parts. Included in the set are also a 48T composite spur gear and two high-quality NSK ball bearings.

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May 31, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack battery conversion kit

Coming from Serpent and made for the company’s Cobra SRX8E electric buggy is a saddle pack battery conversion kit. Using the set converts the standard brick battery mount into a rearward mounted saddle pack configuration that makes for near perfect weight distribution. The set includes composite parts such as the battery retainers, a new centre diff cover, rear stiffener as well as new 85mm and 105.5mm centre driveshafts and mounting hardware.

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May 30, 2017

Serpent Lex-IS v2 pre-painted & pre-cut body shells

Made for Serpent’s Eryx 411 and 411 RTR touring cars are the company’s new pre-cut and pre-painted Lex-IS v2 body shells. Made from high-quality polycarbonate the EFR 4030 homologated bodies are available in orange, red, blue and green pre-painted versions and they include rear wing and light/grill decals. The bodies are also available in lightweight semi-painted and clear variants for those who seek the ultimate in weight-saving.

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May 24, 2017

Serpent Eryx 411 4.1 electric touring car kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the latest incarnation of the popular 411 platform, the 4.1. Intended to be a more conventional alternative to the somewhat complex Project 4X touring car, the 4.1 offers a class-standard design and features such as a centrally mounted 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount, an upgraded rear differential with new internal gears for smoother operation as well as big bore shock absorbers with pre-oiled X-rings. Also part of the 4.1 package are hard compound suspension parts, a 2mm carbon fibre main chassis and flex-type top deck, ball-raced anti-roll bars as well as a centrally mounted floating servo mount along low friction belts and pulleys. The kit will hit stores about mid-June.

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May 24, 2017

Hwang Sunyoung doubles at DCRC Championship

The DCRD 1/8th Off-road Championship was held recently in South Korea with about 150 drivers signing up for the event. Hwang Sunyoung made a clean sweep in the 1/8th E-Buggy and Pro Nitro Buggy classes by bringing home the win in both categories. Jeon Hanyoung and Jin Sunghyun would come in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the E-Buggy class while Jeon Hanyoung and Shin Dongcheol completed the podium result in the Pro Nitro Buggy category.

Source: Serpent [teamserpent.com]

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.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

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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