Serpent has introduced this new LRC ‘Rear low Rollcenter’ Set for its 990R 1:8 Onroad car. Already proving it benefits at the highest level, Andrea Catanzani used it to claim the TQ honours at the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship in Chile, this option part works by positioning the lower suspension arms 1mm lower. This optimised rear suspension geometry results in more rear traction and more steering at corner-entry.
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Serpent has announced that they have added young German prospect Thilo Baldes to its 1:10 Electric Touring Car program. The now 15-year-old was already representing the manufacturer in 1:8 Onroad but will now race their X26 touring joining forces with fellow countryman and Serpent star driver Dominic Greiner who has been responsible for the car’s development. The newly crowned 1:8 Onroad Junior European Champion, gained his first experience in RC racing many years ago in the 1:10 electric class. He has since been competing successfully with the Serpent 990R in both national and international races and on the announcement said, ‘I’m really looking forward to my first race with the Serpent X26 and am very grateful to Serpent for their support. I’m convinced that Dominic Greiner, together with Serpent, has developed a very competitive car.’
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Having finally won the EFRA 1:8 Nitro GT European Championship with star driver Andrea Catanzani in Portugal at the end of May, Serpent is now offering a replica of the winning car with the introduction of the SRX8GTR EC. Having released their latest competition GT car, the SRX8GT R kit, last August, the upgrades on the EC edition include a more flexible 3mm flat chassis to enhance mechanical grip on the track. It also gets carbon suspension arms for increased rigidity and sharper handling. Aluminium lightweight bulkheads are now also added for improved structural strength and alignment.
Serpent has released new Double Cardan Joint front driveshafts for its SRX8 and SRX8GT platforms that are specifically enginnered for high steering-angle applications. Traditional universal-joint drive shafts begin to bind as steering angle increases, creating additional friction, inconsistent wheel speed, and unnecessary drivetrain load. 98mm for the buggy and 94mm for GT, the Double Cardan Joint design virtually eliminates these effects, maintaining a much smoother transfer of power even beyond 30 degrees of steering angle. Designed for modern high-angle GT steering geometry, the benefits of the new shafts is lower stress on drive cups, joints, and bearings, and a more predictable steering feel under acceleration.
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Serpent has released their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the Medius x26. Serpent’s goal for the latest evolution of the Medius was to engineer a next-gen chassis shape with improved flex for ultimate grip. With less rear overhang, they claim razor-sharp steering response through every apex with the new chassis shape is available in high-grade carbon or as a state-of-the-art, DLC-coated steel version. The X26 kit get a completely redesigned suspension. Ultra-stiff and incredibly lightweight lower carbon suspension arms minimize unsprung weight while maximising chassis agility. The Dual Link Upper Arm System gives total control over setup with hyper-precise caster and camber adjustments, tailored for any track condition. Matching the new suspension, the kit also features Ultra-Short Shock Absorbers which are optimised to achieve an extremely low centre of gravity (LCG) that heavily reduces body roll for razor-sharp stability. Additionally, the shocks are mounted closer to the chassis centre to minimise rotational inertia, allowing for faster direction changes.
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Serpent has announced the release of their new SRX8 Gen4 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the Gen4 introduces a newly designed chassis and side pods which by reducing the overall width of the platform lowers the total vehicle weight, while creating a more compact and centralised layout. This approach results in a near-perfect left-to-right balance, improving consistency and predictability of the vehicle during demanding race conditions. Serpent say the narrower profile contributes to improved agility and responsiveness on the track, allowing the vehicle to feel more nimble and precise during high-speed cornering and direction changes. A major engineering advancement of the Serpent SRX8 Gen4 is the completely redesigned centre differential assembly. This new system was developed to address several key areas including serviceability, Differential performance, overall weight distribution, and braking feel. Based on feedback from racers using the previous SRX8 Pro platform, the development team focused on simplifying maintenance while improving the overall functionality and efficiency of the drive-train. With the Gen4 Serpent introduces the new Geo-Matrix Suspension Geometry System — a precision insert platform designed to deliver unmatched setup flexibility and repeatability. An all-new suspension bracket platform is designed to deliver reduced weight, increase durability and unmatched setup precision. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the new brackets feature, 7075-T6 lightweight design and are finished in durable black anodising with distinctive machined silver edges for a premium look and exceptional strength.
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Serpent’s Alvaro Fernandez Calvo has won the opening round of the AECAR 1:8 Onroad Spanish National Championship. Staged by the AUTET track in Almussafes the race attracted an impressive 56 drivers and offer the 4 rounds of qualifying it was Fernandez who would be fastest. Running FTD format, the 22-year-old laid down the fastest 5-minute run in the 3rd round with the Infinity of Nacho Lopez his closest rival with his time from Q2. The Mugen Seiki of Sergi Franch Codina completing the Top 3. While Fernandez, with the TQ, and Nachos, as winner of Super Pole, went direct to the final, after the Semi Finals it was Victor Pelaez with the faster Semi Final winning time who line-up 3rd on the grid. In the 45-minute final Fernandez would be pressured by Pelaez until the Mugen driver went out after 23-minutes. After that Fernandez controlled the race eventually winning by a 3-lap margin over Lopez with Ruben Olivares Muñoz completing the podium.
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Serpent has released this 3mm Flex-Flat Chassis & Adaptor for its SRX8GT R 1:8 Nitro GT car. The innovative 2-Piece Hybrid Design features a flat 3mm main plate combined with a precision front adapter, each sold separately. This unique setup allows for optimised flex across the car’s entire length while maintaining factory bumper height for perfect body fitment and aerodynamic stability. Key performance benefits include enhanced steering & rotation with sharper turn-in and superior mid-corner rotation for tighter lines and higher exit speeds. It also Increased mechanical grip ensuring you can put the power down earlier and with more confidence. The 2-piece construction provides a natural, predictable flex that improves overall car balance. The Flex-Flat chassis has been tested at the highest level of competition and refined by top factory driver Andrea Catanzani.
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