Dragon RC introduce new pre-mounted 1/8th scale GT tyres. Coming in a medium compound on white BBS style multi-spoke wheels the tyres are suitable for GT and Rally Game cars alike and they are are ideal for permanent and parking lot tracks alike thanks to their realistic tread.
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Serpent have released some new body and aero parts for their Spyder SRX2. For the RM version there is a pre cut and pre painted body shell in orange, grey and white. In terms of wings there is a front wing set which creates more downforce and grip in the front and influences balance when jumping. Includes clear polycarbonate wing and strong composite wing mount. For their rear there is wider high downforce 7” wing compared to the standard 6” version. For the MM version they also now offer optional lower rear wing mounts which on high speed tracks help reduce drag and influence jump balance.
New from Serpent for their F110 1/10th scale F1 car is this rear axle made from spring-steel and featuring an aluminium flange. Super-true, it is less prone to deform in a side impact and due to the additional weight gives a different, more smooth, driving feel.
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New from Serpent come several machined aluminium screw sets for the company’s nitro and electric on-road cars. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium the screws offer a perfect fit, they save weight and add a cool look to the chassis. The sets are available for the S977, S747, S411, S120 and F110.
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Following first teaser images back in December Serpent now release full information on the SRX2 Spyder mid motor buggy. The Billy Easton designed vehicle shares the front end and some minor parts with the already available rear motor buggy but features a completely new chassis and rear end. The buggy that is designed for medium to high bite tracks builds on a composite chassis compatible with saddle or shorty LiPo packs and the 4-gear transmission allows for an adjustable differential height in order to adapt the buggy to various track conditions. Included with the kit comes a limited slip ball differential as well as a 3-pad slipper clutch. Other features include 12mm RCM big bore shock absorbers, C-hubs and rear carriers with interchangeable inserts, spring steel wheel axles, an aluminium motor plate and carbon fibre shock towers. Included in the kit is also a cab forward body shell and high downforce rear wing and the buggy will become available by the end of January.
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Front running US driver Max Flurer has joined Team Serpent USA. The former Associated driver joins the company’s offroad team to race and support the expanding Serpent car line-up. Max joins the recently announced Mike Truhe, Matt Schreffler and the car’s designer Billy Easton to make a pretty solid team.
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Confirming what we already knew, Serpent have confirmed that top US driver Mike Truhe is joining Team Serpent. Mike is a highly respected and experienced rc driver with a long list of race victories including 3 ROAR National titles and will be helping support the growing line of Serpent cars. Mike will be mainly running the offroad cars in 1/10 and 1/8, EP and GP, and the planned 4wd 1/10 buggies and SCT as well and even mentions that he will try some gas onroad.
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Serpent have released a teaser image showing a partly covered Mike Truhe, confirming many earlier rumours that the former TLR driver had joined the Serpent team. Despite the trademark goatie and body shell giving it away we still have to wait for official confirmation which we are sure will come in the next days. The addition of Mike to their team is a positive development and with their new mid motor 2wd buggy recently added to their their very thorough line-up, having a major name on the team to work alongside Billy Easton was the next logical step to ramp up their offroad program in the US. Update: Mike Truhe made a statement on his FB page confirming the move:
I am now very excited to be working with Serpent racing and Desoto racing to grow and expand the Serpent brand and all that Desoto racing has to offer. I truly feel that this is a great fit for me and that the products available are some of the best on the market. I am very excited to also be apart of this growing brand and bring the consumers the best and freshest ideas of cars and parts that are available.
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