Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8 buggy are optional carbon fibre Ackermann plates. To the standard “1” plate add the optional 0, 2, 3 and 4 plates that allow to fine-tune the steering Ackermann geometry. The plates are made from 3.5mm carbon fibre, they are marked for easy identification and come in sets of two plates.
Made for the SRX8 1/8th nitro off-road buggy is Serpent’s new 1-piece engine mount. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium the monobloc mount was designed to increase stiffness around the engine area which results in more consistent gear mesh and also an overall stiffer chassis. The grey anodised part is a direct fit and it come laser-etched with Serpent logos.
Serpent have introduced three new kits based on their popular Cobra GT 1/8th GT. The pre-assembled kits allow to get on the track earlier and easier while accepting your choice of electronic and engines. All kits come factory-assembled and pre-set, they feature universal driveshafts, a 3-diff 4WD drivetrain, 16mm big bore shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars and they build on 3mm heavy-duty aluminium chassis. Also included are clear bodyshells and pre-mounted high-grip tyre on BBS-style wheels. Available are the GT RaceRoller, the GT RaceRoller Cup Version for the Chinese Serpent GT Cup, including a Novarossi 3-port pull starter engine and also the GT-E RaceRoller for 1/8th electric motors. All three kits are available now.
View images of the race-ready chassis here
T-Works have released this complete set of turnbuckles for the new Serpent SRX8 1/8th scale buggy. Made from titanium, they replace the standard kit versions and offer increased strength and lower weight. The set includes the 4 upper links, as well as the steering links and the servo link. Also included are two turnbuckle tools, in 4mm and 5mm, to work with the supplied turnbuckles.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Singapore-based Nelson Lee is the latest addition to Serpent’s growing Asia team, the manufacturer announced. Nelson will campaign the company’s latest Viper 977-Evo 1/8th scale nitro on-road car at the Singapore National series, the coming Futaba O.S. Cup as well as selected international events. Nelson says:
I am honoured and pleased to join Team Serpent. Being part of this prestigious RC brand is like a dream come true. Serpent has never failed to produce a championship winning car. I will race the proven Serpent 1/8 scale Viper-977 evo for the coming Futaba OS Cup and Singapore national series as well as attending some other international races. Finally I would to thank Atalon RC for giving me this opportunity.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
McFactory have introduced more aluminium chassis conversions for 1/12th scale pan cars. The range will also include chassis and power pod sets for the TOP Rebel 12 v2, the Serpent S120 LTR, Team Associated R12 5.2 and the CRC XTI WC. All are made using high-quality aluminium and they help to settle down the cars when running in high-bite track conditions.
Source: McFactory Motorsports [mcfactorymotorsports.com]
During this week’s 2016 Beijing Hobby Show Serpent is displaying two forthcoming, electric-powered 1/8th scale RTR vehicles. Adding to the company’s impressive +30 cars line-up soon are the Cobra RTR E-Truggy and the Cobra RTR electric monster truck. More information on the 6S LiPo-compatible vehicles will become available in time for the release.
View the Cobra E-based monster truck here
Serpent have introduced new optional parts for the suspension of the 748 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. Coming are 3.0mm front and 3.5mm rear carbon fibre shock towers that allow the use of the optional big bore shock absorbers of the Eryx 4.0 electric touring car. The shock towers are direct replacements and the shocks offer machined pistons, machined spacers and an improved seal package with X-rings. The result are easier to build and super-smooth shock absorbers for optimised track performance. The shock towers as well as the 4-piece shock set are available separately.
