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March 22, 2017

Serpent SDX4 roll centre spacer & SDX8 servo arms

Serpent have introduced new optional parts for the SDX4 and SRX8 off-road buggies. Starting with the 1/10th scale part, the roll centre spacer for the SDX4 4WD buggy is machined from aluminium and it is 2mm thick, allowing to raise the gearbox and suspension mounts, resulting in improved traction and steering at the expense of a less easy driving feeling. The part is machined from aluminium, it comes anodised for wear and interlocks with the existing chassis slots. The spacer is usable separately or even as a sandwich of two for an even higher diff and arms position.

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March 21, 2017

Serpent SDX4 centre gear differential

Coming from Serpent and made for the SDX4 1/10th scale4WD buggy is a centre differential set. Same as the front and rear diffs with the exception of the spur gear, the differential features moulded composite internals for a low weight and an interchangeable main gear, that is available in 82T to 88T specifications, for convenient gear ratio changes. Using the centre diff over a slipper clutch will calm down the car’s on-power reactions and the diff set is available now.

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March 7, 2017

Serpent sign Alex Thurston to their international team

Serpent have announced the signing of UK frontrunner, Alex Thurston to their international team. Alex is focussed on the 1/10th 200mm nitro class and he will campaign Serpent’s 748 platform at events such as the ENS, the European Championships and the National Championship while also having select outings in the electric 1/10th Touring and 1/8th Electric on-road classes. Alex says:

I am very excited to run for team Serpent and work together closely with Michael Salven, David Ehrbar and the other top-drivers in the team like Mark Green and Dominic Greiner.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 3, 2017

Serpent welcome “Stickking”

Serpent have announced the signing of Fung Wai Yin, better known as “Stickking” to their racing team. The Hongkong resident will campaign Serpent’s Project 4X touring car at races in Hongkong, China and around Asia.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 2, 2017

Serpent Viper 977-E Evo2 aluminium chassis plate

Serpent’s 977-E Evo2 aluminium main chassis plate is now also available as an option part for the 977-E Evo1. Machined from 5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with some heavy machining to allow for ultra-low mounting of all components, the chassis is usable on the Evo1, allowing to run the older spec car with optional narrow rear suspension mounts as well as a narrow front end.

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February 28, 2017

Serpent SDX4 optional anti-roll bars

Serpent have released optional anti-roll bar wires for the Spyder SDX4 buggy. Coming 0.2mm increments and in diameters of 1.0mm up to 1.8mm the anti-roll bars help to fine-tune the buggy’s chassis roll on a variety of surfaces. The black-coated and laser-etched wires are available separately for the front and the rear of the buggy.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 27, 2017

Serpent SRX8 19 degree aluminium C-hubs

Serpent have introduced a set of 19 degree castor hubs for the SRX8 1/8th off-road buggy. Machined from 7075-T6 material and coming black anodised and with laser-etched markings the hubs add to the already available 13, 15 and 17 degree hubs with the 19 degree parts improving bump track and lower traction condition handling. The hubs are available as pairs from now on.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 23, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8e – Coming soon

Serpent have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Cobra SRX8e 1/8th E-buggy kit. The Billy-Easton-designed buggy is based off of its nitro sibling and will make a first public appearance at this week’s The Dirt Nitro Challenge. The kit is set for a release in April and we bring you more information as soon as they surface.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]