March 16, 2012

Exotek S411 ultra narrow LiPo chassis

Exotek Racing have released this ultra narrow LiPo chassis for the Serpent S411. This extra soft chassis is aggressively shaped for extra flex over the stock S411 chassis and uses US made bi-directional layup carbon fiber for maximum flex traits. The rear section has added cut outs for greater flex at the motor mount for increased rear end stability allowing you to drive into corners harder and power out faster. Great chassis to have to extend tire wear and generate maximum grip for controlled tire races. Also new is a steering crank brace for the S411 which stabilizes the steering cranks without stiffening the top plate to maintain natural grip and consistent steering.

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March 13, 2012

Serpent RCM onroad shock absorbers

Serpent have released their new RCM onroad shocks with membrane system, following the same shock principles as used in the Cobra offroad shocks. The threaded aluminium shock bodies have been hard teflon coated and a super smooth o-ring / bushing package helps guide and seal the spring-steel piston rods. Three different precision molded pistons are included. 1/10 cars are fitted with short versions front and rear, while the 966-TE-v2 uses long versions in the rear.

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March 10, 2012

Serpent S960/966 rear aluminium CVD axle

Serpent release these rear aluminium CVD axles for the use with the S960 and 966 line of 1/8th on-road chassis. The parts offer a lightweight design, reduce the overall weight of the drivetrain for a quicker spool-up,  and come hard anodised to maximise durability.

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March 9, 2012

Serpent 966 TE v2 kit

Serpent introduce the S966 Team Edition v2 1/8 scale nitro on-road car. The latest variant of the successful 966 platform includes the Centax True Motion clutch system and membrane-equipped RCM shocks as well as the already known SL8 gearbox, front aero bumper, split-type carbon radio plate with flex control, new front geometry with shorter upper arms, new rear camber bracket and upper camber rods and updated shock angles.

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March 7, 2012

Serpent S811 Cobra-T aluminium options

More new products from Serpent with the release of these aluminium options for the S811 Cobra-T truggy. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium the rear uprights have been anodised titan grey and offer less flex and improved durability. They fit both the current sized ball bearings as well as the larger ones in future thanks to the supplied delrin inserts. There are also new wheel hexes in +1 and +2mm offset.

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March 7, 2012

Serpent S411 aluminium C-hubs & uprights

New from Serpent for the 411 is this line of aluminium uprights and aluminium c-hubs for more rigidness. Machined from 7075-T6 and grey anodized, the C-hubs feature pressed in bushings and are laser-engraved with 2, 4 or 6 type. There is also a new 1.75mm thick carbon fibre which has flex rated between the 2mm standard version and the 2mm flex type.

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March 6, 2012

Serpent Cobra-B Team edition

Serpent have released a Team Edition version of their S811 Cobra buggy. The new kit include the pro-version 5.5mm machined aluminium shock towers in 7075-T6 alumnium front and rear and hard coated shock-caps front and rear. The use of larger, stronger bearings on all 4 corners of the car makes the Cobra even more reliable combined with new spring-steel wheel-axles. The new V3 diff-coupler and pinion system with 2 larger bearings also improves reliability a lot. The lower rear wing, as already in use on the E-Cobra is now also fitted to the GP Buggy. Finally the machined lowered pockets of the chassis plate have been revised to reduce flex, creating a stiffer / stronger chassis.

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March 5, 2012

Serpent S411 Team Edition kit

Serpent announce the release of the S411 Team Edition kit. Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair the TE variant comes with the new RCM shocks, 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and 2.0mm top deck, carbon LiPo retainers, an improved gear differential with new gears and updated internal shafts, a larger front bumper, longer anti-roll bars, aluminium ball-raced steering place with adjustable Ackermann, thicker body posts and updated manual. The new kit is available now.

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