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December 7, 2009

CSO 733 Suspension brackets & Chassis stiffener

CSO Racing in Hong Kong have introduced two new optional parts for the Serpent 733 200mm chassis. First up are these rear lower suspension brackets in a pair for both the lower front and lower rear. Similar in design to the original stock versions, but in a different finish, they are made from 7075 T6 aluminium. The other new part is this chassis stiffening brace that connects the radio plate and rear brake block around the engine to prevent flex in this area. A direct replacement for the standard plastic version, this part is made from 7075 T6 aluminium.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

December 3, 2009

Serpent Light Clutch Bell & Pro CVD axles

Serpent have released some new option parts for both their 1/10th and 1/8th scale chassis’. For 1/8th scale there is this new lightweight bell housing for the Centax II, which has been made from precision machined steel and features a black coating. For the 733 and 720, there are some Pro CVD wheel axles, that have been made made from hardened spring steel and which feature a polished surface where the bearings contact the axles for smoother operation. Sold in a pair.

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December 1, 2009

Serpent 966 W2 rear uprights

Serpent have released these new rear W2 uprights for the 966. A direct replacement for the standard part, they offer more steering in corner entry and faster/easier hairpin turn in. Available in OS2 version only, these super strong wide offset uprights offer 3 different upper roll centre mounting positions.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 1, 2009

Serpent 966-E BL On road chassis

Having shown you the first CAD images of the new Serpent 966-e last week, today the company has released photos of the final product together with full information on this new car. Sharing the complete racing chassis with its gas-car brother, the Serpent 966, it features independent suspension, fully adjustable set-up and a 3 belt-drive system. The challenge of this project was to arrange the layout of all electronic components in such way that the optimal car balance is maintained. This combined with putting all components as low as possible in the car, for lowest center of gravity and to make sure the body can be mounted without cut-outs for improved aerodynamics.

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December 1, 2009

Jacky Mouton returns to Serpent for 2010

RB Products, distributors for Serpent in France, have announced that front running National driver Jacky Mouton will return to using the Dutch brand next year. Jacky, who raced for Kyosho last season, will return to Serpent using their new 733 1/10th scale 200mm chassis and will compete with the new car in the French Nationals together with the European Championships.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

November 24, 2009

Serpent 966-E BL 1/8th scale on road chassis

Serpent has announced that they have developed the first purpose made 1/8 scale electric on road car. Based on the highly successful Serpent 966 platform, sharing its main components, but the center section is completely different and is reserved for the electric components. It features a purpose designed nylon bracket / holder for all components, such as the 2 pairs of saddle packs, the speedo and the receiver. The large high power brushless motor is securely mounted on a sturdy aluminium motor plate between the rear 2-speed bracket and the aluminum radio plate support and all elements have been positioned in such a way that an optimal weight balance of the car is maintained. The release date is expected to be mid December 2009. Serpent will also offer a conversion set, to change your 960 or 966 into a full blown electric racer.

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November 18, 2009

CSO Carbon chassis plate for 733

New from CSO RC Racing products in Hong Kong is this carbon chassis plate for the Serpent 733 1/10th scale chassis. This CNC machined plate is made from high quality 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and while looking great, we can’t help but think that this goes away from the principle that it is better to keep the cars heavy parts as low as possible, by making this part so lightweight it would raise the centre of gravity.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

November 13, 2009

Serpent S120 Link 1/12th scale chassis

We have touched on it a few times in the past, but now Serpent have finally released some information on their new S120 link car. Serpent pan-car developers Markus Mobers and Paul Ciccarello, both with over 20 years of pan car racing experience, created this new chassis assisted by Billy Easton and Michael Salven. Sharing the same front end with the original T-bar version of the S120, the main difference between the two cars is how the rear pod and main chassis are connected. This new version retains the innovative lateral damper but uses a conventional link system that features 2 spring loaded side bars. Other changes include the new rear motor pod, that has been changed from a single piece version to one that comprises of high quality machined aluminium brackets and top quality carbon fibre parts, bolted together to create an ultra stiff assembly which allows the brushless motor to be mounted in the optimal position for car balance.

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