Serpent have announced that they now offer the SRX8e-buggy in a Ready To Race version. Top-quality components packed in a TR package is the best start a hobby driver can make. High end racing chassis with top quality parts, impressive 2.4 GHz transmitter, waterproof electronic speed controller with small footprint, combined with a strong 1900KV brushless motor with lots of torque.
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Serpent are excited to announce the signing of not one but two household names in the RC community, Meen Vejrak and Charlee Phutiyotin. With vast amounts of experience across a wide range of classes including a World Championship title, multiple World Championship Finals, TITC Champion, Thailand 1/8 Buggy Champion, ETS Finalist and Reedy Race Finalist, they will bring something special to the team. Meen had this to say about the new deal:
Serpent was one of the first names I’ve heard of when I was just beginning my career in car racing. I am excited to announce that from now on I will be representing this brand and become a part of the Factory Team. Thank you to the Serpent factory for this opportunity.
Serpent have introduced an update to their Medius X20 FWD chassis, with a focus on the car’s steering and drivetrain. While the majority of the car remains the same as its predecessor the car now comes with the all new dual ball bearing DJC shafts in the front, and in the rear the all new ball raced CVDs are included as standard. Giving ultra-smooth & silent torque application throughout the suspension and steering travel. Keeping with their successful dual pivot ball suspension system, they have created even more adjustment to fine tune the handling characteristics. Their new steering hub allows adjustment of axle height, offset and roll centre. Utilising these options has allowed their team drivers to create more corner speed over the previous model. And finally you can now have the option to side mount your LiPo battery.
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Serpent have introduced their all new SRX4 Gen3 4wd buggy. Developed alongside the company’s SRX2 Gen3, the new car shares over 50% of its parts with its 2wd counterpart meaning less spare parts need be carried by the racer. A belt driven car, it utilises a dual belt system which allows the motor to be mounted along the car’s centre line. The chassis is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it’s narrower in design for better flex characteristics, while it also incorporates a new packaging concept for the front pivots and diff position, to give greater ground clearance. The steering system has also been updated to reduce maintenance time, increase drivability, reduce any unwanted bump steer, and create a smoother linear Ackerman curve.
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Serpent have released their new Viper 989E, the latest electric version of their 989 1/8th scale chassis. Electric racing has developed big time and the 989E is designed to take care of that power and put it down as effectively as possible. Based on the successful 989 gas racer and sharing it’s suspension, shocks and quite a lot of other features like the chassis plate and drivetrain, there are many EP specific parts on this car as well. They have made room for serious power with the batteries mounted on a 2.5mm thick carbon plate, the variety of packs can be mounted in 3 different positions, changing the CG to alter the cars behaviour. The elevated speedo mounting plate gives stiffness for the battery plates and creates also room for oversized speedos with even 1/5th scale speedos possible. A large range of motors can also be accommodated and the area around the motor has been stiffened to remove any unwanted flex. Other features include a wider 10mm rear belt and module 1 steel gears for durable power delivery.
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Serpent has announced that former Yokomo touring car designer and top mechanic Yukijiro Umino has joined them in a designer/manager role. Away from the sport for 3 years, Umino was responsible for designing some of the most successful touring cars in recent years and was well known as Ronald Volker’s mechanic, their partnership culminating in the 2016 World title. Umino had the following to say about the deal:
First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Joaquin and Mr. Lau for giving me this great opportunity for joining Team Serpent. During the past three years I was away from the RC racing scene. However, my passion and motivation have never stopped. And now it is the time for me to move on. I will continue to come up with innovative ideas and create cars that will please everyone. Other than that, I will be involved not only in the races, but in all aspects of Serpent, so you can count on me.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Serpent have entered the M-chassis segment with their Medius X20 Mini 1/10 EP chassis. Taking elements, design features and parts from the its bigger brother, Serpent claim this is the most configurable Mini chassis ever. There are 3 different configurations possible, FWD (Front Wheel Drive), RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) and 4WD, the motor mounting is also adjustable with mid or rear motor positions available. Continuing the crossover of parts from the X20 range, the Mini utilises the V3 composite diff, keeping rolling mass to a minimum whilst maintaining reliability. The single belt 4WD configuration incorporates a CNC aluminium Medius style motor mount giving ultimate adjustment of weight distribution. The wheelbase is also adjustable, in 210mm or 225mm, allowing it to suit the large range of bodyshells available in the class.
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T-Works have produced a complete range of A-arm stiffener plates for the Serpent SRX8. Also suitable for the company’s GT cars, the parts are produced from graphite, so they are very light but more importantly very stiff and come in 1mm and 1.5mm thicknesses. Available for the front and rear, upper and lower arms they come as a pair and with the necessary hardware to mount them.
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