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December 10, 2019

Serpent SRX8GT magnesium optionals

Serpent have introduced their new line of magnesium optionals for the SRX8GT 1/8th GT kit. Developed not only with the upcoming IFMAR World Championships in mind, the parts scrub over 30 percent of weight compared to the standard aluminium items while offering different flex characteristics than alloy. A white surface coating makes the parts stand out while protecting them from corrosion. Available now are the main chassis plate, rear hubs, the FF, FR, RF and RR suspension mounts, upper and lower engine mounts as well as the pinion mount. When combined, the parts scrub over 150g of weight in comparison to the standard kit alloy parts.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

December 10, 2019

IGT8 1/8th on-road DAO Drag Assisted One Way kit

IGT8 have introduced their new drag assisted one way kit for 1/8th scale on-road cars. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. Tested extensively by the IGT8 team, the DAO was officially debuted last weekend at the 2019 US Nitro Cup with great results as Paolo Morganti took the TQ in the 1/8 class and Rafael Angulo finished 3rd while Ricardo Garri won the Master class. The system is available for ARC, Capricorn, Infinity, Mugen, Xray and Shepherd cars with a variant for Serpent kits coming soon.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

December 4, 2019

RudeBits SRX2 & SDX4 shock tower protectors

RudeBits have introduced their new front shock tower protectors for the Serpent SRX2 and SDX4 buggies. 3-D-printed from high-quality material the add-on protectors save carpet and astroturf tracks from shock towers digging in, resulting in longer life of both the track surface and also the shock tower and upper shock caps. The protractors are light of weight and easy to attach using the included hardware and they are available for the SRX2 Gen3 gullwing front shock tower, the Gen3 kit front shock tower and the SDX4 front shock tower.

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December 2, 2019

Serpent 750 lightweight alloy wheel axle set V2

Coming from Serpent and made for the 750 1/10th scale on-road kit is the new optional lightweight aluminium CVD wheel axle set. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium and hard-anodised for wear these optional CVD sets can be used both in the front and rear of Serpent’s popular nitro touring car. Including all necessary hardware these optionals are a direct replacement of the standard part. Weighing in at only 14g per pair these wheel axles are almost half the total weight of the standard steel variant and having these options installed on both ends of the car will save a total of 22.6 grams of rotating mass for increased acceleration and reduced un-sprung mass.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 29, 2019

Serpent 989 2.5mm carbon fibre radio plate

Serpent have introduced an optional radio plate for the 989 Viper 1/8th on-road kit. Made from 2.5mm thick ultra high quality carbon fibre, the radio plate offers a stiffer option to the standard 2mm part. Used by team drivers at the 2019 World Championships, this option is designed to increase steering response along with adding to the overall stability of the car.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 28, 2019

Serpent SRX8e Pro 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Coming soon

Serpent have released first information on their forthcoming new SRX8e Pro 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based on the SRX8 Pro nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant will make use of its nitro sibling’s large volume differentials for consistency, an updated steering system for a more progressive steering feeling, as well as updated inclined C-hubs and steering spindles. The kit is rounded out by a new +15mm wing mount for improved overall downforce. The SRX8e Pro is set for a release in early December.

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November 13, 2019

Leadfinger Racing SRX8 front scoop

Leadfinger Racing have introduced their new front scoop for the Serpent SRX8 and SRX8E buggies. Moulded from a thicker polycarbonate material for better durability, the scoop helps to fine-tune the buggies’ aerodynamic performance according to track characteristics and personal likings. The set includes two front scoops and it is available now.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

November 13, 2019

Serpent 989 lightweight aluminium engine mount

Serpent have announced the release of a newly developed optional part for the 989 1/8th scale car. The lightweight engine mounts are machined from high grade aluminium, and are 10.5g lighter than the original kit part. CNC machined heatsinks are added to help draw heat away from the engine, resulting in cooler running temperatures while a black surface coating ensures surface protection and good looks.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]