Serpent introduce an orange anodised aluminium screw set for the Viper 977 1/8th on-road kit. Targeting areas of less stress such as the top deck and rear bulkhead the screws reduce the overall weight of the car while adding some visual impact. Included in the 40-piece set are various flathead, button head and cap head screws.
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Following the full-blown race version Serpent now introduce a ready-to-run package based off of the competition variant. Using the same suspension geometry and composite tub chassis as the top-of-the-foodchain kit, the RTR comes with slightly simplified shock absorber units with plastic top caps, a gear differential unit and a solid slipper clutch with the kit being easily upgraded to a ball diff and slipper if conditions call for it. Also part of the RTR version is a 9T sensorless brushless motor with 45A speed controller, a 2.4GHz 10-model memory transmitter, pre-glued high-grip tyres and a pre-decorated bodyshell.
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Serpent introduce a motor fan mount for the S411 Eryx electric touring car. The machined aluminium mount is designed to attach to the chassis using an existing hole in the plate and its slightly angled design optimised the cooling effect of optional fan units. Being super small and light of weight at less than a gram the mount does not disturb weight distribution. Included comes suitable mounting hardware for the mount and fan.
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Serpent have new optional parts for the Natrix 748 and Eryx 411 1/10th on-road cars available. First up is an aluminium servo saver lever for the 748. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 material and offers improved rigidity over the stock composite lever. The composite Ackermann inserts of the standard part are usable with the alloy servo saver in order to help adjust the steering characteristics of the car.
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Serpent have new lightweight aluminium servo arms for the Natrix 748 nitro touring car available. They are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, come grey anodised and laser-etched and are available as 23T,. 24T and 25T spline variant to cover all of today’s servo output gears. The arms are a direct replacement for the composite arms found in the 748 kit and make for improved durability and steering precision.
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Serpent introduce the Viper 977-e 1/8th scale electric on-road kit. The car is based off the nitro-powered and World Championship winning 977 and features a 5mm carbon fibre main chassis with 2.5mm upper deck, an efficient 2-belt drivetrain with large belt pulleys and a centred 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount that allows for easy motor swaps. The proven 977 suspension geometry ensures a balanced feel of the car that will have a race-ready weight of around 2650g, depending on the electrical components. The carbon fibre battery mount is designed for the use with common 3S LiPo battery packs and it sits off-centre in a very low and balanced position. The car is fully adjustable in terms of suspension setup and designed for the use with dual 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs and 1/8th-class brushless motors.
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Serpent have two new option parts for the SRX2 line of off-road vehicles available in the form of 3 degree RR aluminium inserts and a front wing for the Spyder buggy. Starting with the suspension inserts, the parts are made to fit all Spyder kits, they are made from anodised aluminium and come with laser-etched markings. They are available as pairs and are direct replacements for the stock parts with no modifications needed in order to run them. Also new is a front wing for the Spyder SRX2 2WD buggy. The part is a direct fit, made from high quality polycarbonate, it comes clear and offers additional front end grip when needed.
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Serpent have released details of the Ready to Race Spyder 1/10 rear motor Buggy. The RTR Spyder buggy is based on the high end competition version of the Spyder RM buggy and shares most components and geometry. All option parts of the race version also fit the RTR version. The RTR version comes supplied with Dragon RC electronics, servo and tires. Release date is expected to be end of August.
