December 23, 2016

Serpent Spyder SDX4 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the SDX4 1/10th 4WD buggy kit. The buggy was pretty successful already in prototype stages with Jörn Neumann having taken the 2016 EFRA European 4WD Buggy title. The vehicle is based on a hard-anodised aluminium chassis that allows for a variety of different motor and battery layouts while its simple design and shaft drivetrain make maintenance and setup easy. After removing a handful of transmission parts the car can also be run as a 2WD which can be a hot ticket for very high-bite tracks.

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December 22, 2016

McFactory Motorsports Project 4X alloy main chassis

McFactory Motorsports are currently working on an aluminium main chassis for Serpent’s Project 4X touring car and have released first images. The optional chassis will feature some extensive machining that not only gives a unique look but it will also assist with controlled flex while being light of weight at the same time. No word yet on a release date but it is understood that the chassis will become available soon.

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December 20, 2016

Hiro Seiko Project 4X & XB4’17 screw kits

Coming from Hiro Seiko are three new screw kits for Serpent’s Project 4X and Xray’s XB4’17 cars. Available for Serpent’s revolutionary touring car are a full titanium and also a mixed titanium and aluminium hex screw kit while Xray’s latest 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy will receive a full titanium treatment. All sets scrub some weight compared to using the standard steel screws with the mixed titanium and aluminium set saving even more valuable weight.

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December 18, 2016

T-Works 748 aluminium servo saver arm

Coming from T-Works and made for the Serpent Natrix 748 TQ and WC is an aluminium servo saver arm. A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the alloy item offers improved stiffness and precision, making for an overall improved steering performance. The part fits the TQ and WC version and it comes hard anodises for wear.

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December 14, 2016

Nicholas Lee joins Serpent nitro on-road team

Serpent have announced the signing of Singapore’s Nicholas Lee to their nitro on-road team. Nicholas will campaign the company’s Viper 977 and Natrix 748 cars at the Asian FEMCA races and other events while giving on-track support together with recently signed Felix Law. Nicholas had the following to say:

I would like to thank Serpent for the opportunity and Felix for the help. I’m ready to race!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 9, 2016

Serpent SRX2 MH stand-up gearbox & brass RF mount

Coming from Serpent and made for the SRX2 MH 2WD buggy is a 4-gear stand-up transmission set and a RF brass suspension mount. Starting with the transmission, the optional gearbox is best used in low to medium grip conditions and to calm down the reactions of the buggy compared to a 3-gear setup. The set is usable with the standard MH alloy or carbon chassis and it includes gearbox halves, a lightened motor plate, idler gears and shafts as well as several small parts.

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December 8, 2016

Serpent lightweight 1/8th off-road wing

Lightweight Polycarbonate wings are the latest craze in 1/8th off-road racing and now Serpent is jumping on the weight saving train with the introduction of their own featherweight wing. The multi-piece part was designed by Billy Easton and it is made from strong 1mm material. It offers large side flaps, a 7-fin design for stability and lowered outer sections to guide the air towards the side dams and rear gurney. Included comes a separate inner section for added stability and downforce which bolts onto the main wing using a pair of fasteners. The wing comes pre-cut, including mounting hardware, a composite gurney and it is ready for painting or leaving it clear.

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