Serpent have a range of new option parts for the Spyder and Cobra line of vehicles available. Starting with the Spyder, first up is a 21 teeth top shaft for stock racing classes. The part fits all SRX-2 series buggies and trucks and it is available separately or including an adapter.
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Serpent have two new wheel hex adapters with different offset available for the SRX2 SC truck. Coming as +0.75mm and -0.75mm variant, the aluminium hex adapters help to play with the track width and also the overall width of the truck. The clamping-type adapters come machined from aluminium and they are grey anodised to match Serpent’s colour scheme.
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Made for the Spyder SRX2 line of 1/10th 2WD buggies is this front ant-roll bar set from Serpent. Using a front anti-roll bar helps to dial out steering on high traction surfaces while improving weight distribution during direction changes at the same time. The set includes a composite mounting bracket, linkages and three different diameter swaybar wires.
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Serpent introduce first option parts for their new SRX2 SC short course truck in the form of front and rear shock towers and a battery hold down plate. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they offer improved looks and increased rigidity with the shock towers making for a more efficient suspension action. The parts are direct replacements for the stock composite parts but the rear shock tower also needs an optional nylon mount to fit on the rear motor SRX2 SC truck.
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Dragon RC have new wheel sets for 1/10th short course trucks available. They offer industry-standard 2.2″/3.0″ dimensions, 12mm wheel hex adapters and a universal offset suitable for Serpent, Losi and Team Associated trucks. The wheels come in sets of 4 pieces and in black, white and yellow colour.
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Serpent have released first information and images on their electric-powered Viper 977-e 1/8th electric on-road car. Making use of the proven 977 suspension the kit will feature a newly designed 5mm carbon fibre chassis and topdeck, carbon fibre battery mounts and protectors as well as a carbon fibre speed controller tray. The drivetrain makes use of dual 5mm belts with large diameter pulleys and ball-raced belt tensioners. The motor mount and middle layshaft bracket are machined from 7075 aluminium for maximum precision and durability. Designed to be run with an 1/8th scale speed controller, a 2000kv brushless motor and dual 3S LiPo battery packs, first testing showed similar or even faster lap times compared to the nitro-powered counterpart with runtimes of more than 5 minutes being no problem. Final testing is in full swing at the moment with a production start being expected soon. In the future there may also be a conversion kit for 977 owners allowing to run the electric variant indoor during Winter time for example.
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Following a teaser some days ago Serpent now officially introduce the reactive rear steering system for the S411 Eryx touring car. The RRS system provides the rear of the car with a reactive toe-in angle adjustment and it allows to run less toe-in on the straights for increased top speed while still having good side bite during cornering. The design allows to fully adjust the toe-angle change over the suspension travel by using different link dimensions and ball stud heights and it makes use of a large amount of already available parts. The system fits the Eryx 2.0 and 3.0 kits with either the carbon fibre or alloy chassis, it comes with everything needed right out of the box including a comprehensive manual that explains all tuning aspects.
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Serpent introduce their first ever Short Course Truck in the form of the Spyder 2WD SCT. Based off the popular Spyder SRX2 line of buggies, the truck shares many design ideas such as the unique front steering block design, the adjustable rear differential height and the 3-pad slipper clutch. Based on a long wheelbase composite chassis the truck is a purpose-designed rear motor vehicle, ideal for all low to medium traction tracks. Long travel 12mm big bore threaded aluminium shock absorbers and race geometry suspension arms make for maximum on-track performance while polycarbonate inserts in the wide nerf bars keep as much air as possibly away from the inside of the bodyshell to reduce the unwanted parachute effect SC trucks are known for during jumping. Other features include suspension block inserts for the C-hubs and rear A-arm holders and uprights, spring steel turnbuckles and wheel axles, a limited slip ball differential and an aerodynamic SCT body with side damps. The truck is set for a mid-June release.
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