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July 13, 2016

Serpent introduce new 977 option parts

Serpent have issued first images of some soon to be released optional parts for the 977 1/8th on-road car. First up is an upgrade kit for the rear suspension that moves the suspension pins closer together while longer outer pivot balls make for an overall longer rear A-arm, resulting in improved traction, higher corner speeds and a more stable car under braking. Also new is a low-friction belt pulley set that will improve acceleration and overall drivetrain efficiency. The new parts will hit the stores shortly.

View the belt pulley set here

July 13, 2016

Serpent SRX8 optional 13 & 17 degree alloy C-hubs

Coming from Serpent and made for the SRX8 1/8th buggy are optional aluminium C-hubs. In addition to the standard 15 degree castor hubs Serpent now also have 13 degree and 17 degree variants available, allowing to fine-tune the steering characteristics going in and coming out of corners. The CNC-machined aluminium parts come dark anodised and laser-etched for easy identification while allowing to use a 2.5x6mm steering limiter screw. Generally the 13 degree variant is best used on low-grip tracks to gain off-throttle steering into a corner while the 17 degree variant reduces off-power steering on bumpy and high-grip tracks.

View the 17 degree hubs here

July 1, 2016

Serpent SRX8 suspension arm replacement program

Following quality issues and too-easily breaking suspension arms, Serpent have announced a replacement program for the A-arms of the SRX8 buggy. The new suspension parts are made of a softer compound, resulting in more flex and more forgiveness in the event of severe crashes. The arms also underwent a redesign with beefed-up sections and also relocated set screws for the lower shock mount bolt. The revised front and rear suspension arms and shock bolts are available through the local Serpent dealers.

Read Serpent’s full statement here

June 30, 2016

T-Works introduce hard-coated lower shock mount pins

T-Works have introduced a range of hard-coated lower shock mount pins for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and sporting a hard-coated surface for wear the lightweight pins reduce unsprung weight and they are available in four piece sets for the Kyosho MP9, HB Racing D815 and the Serpent S811 and GT.

View the HB Racing & Serpent related parts here

June 29, 2016

Serpent medium downforce 1/8th off-road wing

Coming from Serpent is a new medium downforce rear wing. Sporting a 2-level design with large side dams and winglets on the bottom element, the wing is ideal for high-speed tracks while also offering exceptional balance and stability while jumping. The wing is available in black and white colour and it fits Serpent’s own range of 1/8th scale buggies and trucks and also most other brands.

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June 24, 2016

Samix Cobra GT carbon fibre radio plate conversion

Samix have introduced a carbon fibre radio plate conversion kit for the Serpent Cobra GT. The whole assembly is meant to offer increased rigidity for improved steering response while also being very light of weight at the same time. It allows to use hump or straight-type receiver battery packs with the hump pack configuration offering two different mounting positions to fine-tune the car’s weight distribution. The conversion also allows for easier mounting of the throttle linkage, it fits all Serpent Cobra GP cars and includes all needed hardware.

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June 23, 2016

Loran Whiting teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of female U.S. racer, Loran Whiting to their team. Loran will focus on 1/10th scale nitro and electric racing but she will also campaign Serpent’s 1/8th on-road cars and 1/10th buggies at selected events. The former Capricorn racer had the following to say about the deal:

I am incredibly lucky and thankful to be given the opportunity to race with Serpent. They are a world-class company with a great team. I am confident that we will be successful and I am looking forward to all of the great and fun times! Thank you to Ronald, Michael, Stef, and Paolo for the support!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 23, 2016

Samix Cobra GT 2.0 aluminium gearbox cover

Coming from Samix and made for the Serpent Cobra GT 2.0 are aluminium gearbox covers. The lightweight parts are cut from aluminium and their design allows for easier gear mesh adjustment as they make for better visibility of the gears involved. The aluminium strips come orange or black anodised and sport laser-etched Samix markings.

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