Red RC » Serpent

March 30, 2010

Tobias Hepp confirmed at Serpent

Following a deal with Shepherd to supply him with their own brand tires, MLC fuel and Novarossi engines, Tobias Hepp has also been confirmed with Serpent for 2010. The Serpent 966 is very much to Tobias’ liking and he expects to do very well in the Germans Nationals and this year’s European Championship in Italy. The co-operation with Michael Salven is working really well at races and together with the help of his dad/mechanic Rudiger Hepp it has enabled Tobais to continue to get faster. Tobias will also race a number of 1/10th races with the Serpent 733 in 2010.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 16, 2010

Victor Pelaez joins Serpent Spain

Serpent Spain have announced that they have signed front running Spanish touring car driver Victor Pelaez to race the 733 in 2010. The double Spanish National Champion and 4th place finisher at the European ‘B’ Championships in Ampuis, France in 2008 will be not only driving for the team but helping promote the new car in Spain. Víctor had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to thank Modelcar / Serpent for the opportunity they have given me to run the new 733. I will do my best to win the Championship title this year. Since the first day of testing the 733, I felt very confident, the car is amazing and I’m really happy with it.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 15, 2010

CSO 966 CVD shafts

New from CSO Products are these optional CVDs for the 1/8th scale Serpent 966 & 960. Made from hard coated steel, these complete CVD shafts are super strong and a direct replacement for the standard versions.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

March 10, 2010

CSO 733 engine mount

New from CSO products is this engine mount for the Serpent 733 1/10th 200mm chassis. Made from hard coated 7075 T6, it comprises of 3 pieces of which the two that mount to the chassis plate also act as a chassis stiffener just as with the standard part.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

March 8, 2010

CSO 966 titanium drive shafts

CSO Racing have introduced new rear drive shafts for the Serpent 966 and 960 1/8th scale chassis’. Made from aircraft grade titanium for light weight, long durability and high strength they are sold in pairs.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

February 12, 2010

CSO 966 LR suspension brackets

CSO continue to increase their range of option parts with the release of these new lower rear suspension brackets for the Serpent 966 1/8th scale chassis. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, they are hard coated for extra durability and are a direct replacement for the standard kit parts.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

February 9, 2010

CSO 966 bearing holders & 733 gearbox shaft

More new items for CSO products with the release of new option parts for the Serpent range of cars. For the 1/8th scale 960 and 966, there is a line of 12x18mm aluminium bearing holders, while for the 1/10th scale 733 there is a lightweight 2-speed shaft which has been hard coated for extra durability.

Click here to see the gearbox shaft

February 4, 2010

Toy Fair 2010 – Serpent

Serpent are at the toy fair showing their all new 811 Cobra buggy. Chief designer Billy Easton is also present and we had a chat with him about the new car. With a focus on making the car simpler for the end user as well as being able to perform at a high level, Billy has put a lot of effort into the finer details. Another focus was to bring the car in at a good price point while still being highly spec’d, everything you see in the photos coming as standard, with the exception of the option ball raced anti roll bar that is in the front and rear of this car. With only a limited number of gallons through the test car it has already performed really well and now with only some minor changes and finishing touches need to be made to the current shock tower, rear lower bracket and the shocks themselves, the car is expected to be launched in April.

Click here for more information and photos