July 27, 2010

Serpent 733 DLS system

Serpent 733 DLS system

As seen in our World Championship coverage, Serpent have released the full details on their new DLS system for the 733. The Direct Link system is activated during cornering mainly, whereby the outer suspension forces are transferred partially to the inner wheel too, with a pivot-link system. The results is more rubber on the track, more traction and more even tyre wear, resulting in significantly faster and easier cornering and possibly better laptimes. Set to be made available in 1 month.

View more images of the system here


July 22, 2010

Serpent S100 Link World GT chassis

Serpent S100 Link World GT chassis

Serpent have released their 1/10 scale pancar, the S100 Link, which is the 1/10 World GT version of their S120 1/12 scale pan-car. This high performance 1/10 scale pan chassis features quality machined carbon fibre and aluminium parts throughout, with its fully adjustable front end creating lots of steering. A spring loaded link system, in combination with diagonal positioned main shock and lateral damper with through shaft, control the roll of the car. The well balanced chassis offers a wide selection of set-up features and options to dial the car in for any track. Available in the beginning of August.

View images of the new chassis here


July 22, 2010

Serpent Lightweight 17mm wheel nuts

Serpent Lightweight 17mm wheel nuts

New from Serpent for their Cobra and most other 1/8 buggies are these cool looking, anodised, lightweight 17mm wheel-nuts. Weighing in at only 1.6 grams each, they are made superb quality aluminium, precision machined, with serrated flanges to keep the wheel-nuts on your car.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


July 16, 2010

CSO HK-1 Pivot balls & 733 FR brackets

CSO HK-1 Pivot balls & 733 FR brackets

CSO Racing have released two new option parts for gas racers including this pivot balls. Suitable for the KM Racing HK-1 touring car they are made from high grade lightweight, yet strong, titanium and come in a set of 8. KM have also released this pair of lightweight 7075 T6 aluminium front suspension brackets for the Serpent 733.

Click here to see the 733 brackets


July 14, 2010

Xceed S811 Titanium screws

Xceed S811 Titanium screws

New from Xceed for the Serpent S811 Cobra 1/8th scale buggy is this complete set of titanium screws. Made from high grade titanium, the complete set consists of the 135 screws of different sizes and threads and are enough to convert the complete car.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]


July 10, 2010

King Headz S811 Shock towers, Squat plate & Clutch shoes

King Headz S811 Shock towers, Squat plate & Clutch shoes

King Headz have released a whole range of products for the new Serpent S811. First to get their attention are the front and rear shock towers which have been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength. They have also produced a 1-3 degree anti-squat plate which too has been CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and also black anodized. These are designed to increase rigidity and add strength and use the factory inserts. Finally there are two type of clutch shoes, machined from 7075 grade aluminium and also 6061 grade aluminum. Sold in sets of 4 shoes.

View the other parts here


July 8, 2010

Serpent 811 Cobra chassis brace

Serpent 811 Cobra chassis brace

More new optional parts from Serpent for their S811 Cobra 1/8th scale buggy with the release of aluminium chassis braces for the front and rear of the car. Precision CNC machined from 7075 T6 aluminium and then anodised, they are super lightweight and help stiffen the chassis more than the standard composite versions.

Check out the rear brace here


July 7, 2010

Capricorn WC 2010 733 clutch & Fuel filter

Capricorn WC 2010 733 clutch & Fuel filter

Capricorn have released their new World Champion Edition 2010 Centax clutch for the Serpent 733. Its light weight and size ensure maximum acceleration and increased top speed. The shoe plate, shoe and bell has been revised to further improve the clutch performances. Supplied with two red clutch shoes, 2 bell bearing kit and 2 thrust bearings and only works with the original Serpent pinions. Capricorn have also released details on their all new fuel filter, which features a transparent body and cleanable filter.

View the new fuel filter here