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April 13, 2018

Hiro Seiko Project 4X Evo screw sets

Coming from Hiro Seiko and made for Serpent’s new Project 4X Evo touring car are two new lightweight screw sets. Available now are an all-titanium and also a mixed titanium and aluminium set with the latter including grey anodised alloy screws for the upper regions of the chassis. Using the screws over the standard steel fasteners will scrub a good amount of weight while improving corrosion resistance and looks.

View the mixed titanium and alloy screw set here

April 5, 2018

Alberto Alonso teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of former Spanish National 1/8th On-road Champion, Alberto Alonso, to their team. Alberto will campaign Serpent’s 988 platform at regional and national races along select international events, such as the forthcoming EFRA GP in Fiorano, Italy.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 23, 2018

T-Works roll out Project 4X Evo option parts

Coming from T-Works and made for Serpent’s new Project 4X Evo 1/10th touring car are a range of new option parts. Available soon are items such as a 12-piece set of 4.5mm 7075-T6 pivot balls that feature a 2mm hex head and a hard-coated surface. Using the items over the standard steel parts will reduce the car’s weight for added performance. Also available are 64 grade titanium and a titanium hybrid turnbuckle sets for looks and a lower weight, as well as 64 grade titanium screw set with UFO heads and a gold-plated steel screw set.

View the other new parts here

March 22, 2018

Serpent Spyder MT2 RTR monster truck

Serpent have announced the release of their first ever monster truck, the Spyder MT2 RTR. Coming under the Serpent Sports banner, the vehicle makes use of the proven Spyder 2WD off-road platform and it features long-travel suspension components, 12mm RCM big bore shock absorbers as well as a rear motor transmission with fluid-filled gear differential. Spring steel transmission parts make for exceptional durability while large front and rear composite bumpers protect the suspension, chassis and transmission parts. The truck comes factory assembled and including a waterproof 45A speed controller, a 3000kV 9T Dragon-RC brushless motor and a durable metal gear steering servo. The ready-to-run package is rounded out by a pre-painted truck body shell and a 2.4GHz radio system.

View a list of the features and more images here

March 15, 2018

Serpent Project 4X Evo 1/10th touring car kit

Following extensive testing and several teasers, Serpent have officially announced the release of their new Project 4X Evo 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of the proven 4X platform but features several updates and improvements to further improve durability, performance and ease of maintenance. On the chassis side of things the Evo variant comes with a vertical top deck for less tweak issues, the chassis received an update to make for better flex characteristics and the new motor mount offers improved flex control. The suspension compartment features bigger heave dampers that hold more oil and utilise larger springs while fixed length moulded pull rods make setup more precise and convenient. New to the Evo are also lower mounting positions foe the RRS links, updated front and rear brackets improve durability, a blade-less front spool makes for better performance as do improved centre shaft holders. Last but not least come an updated steering system for a more linear feel, as well as new front and rear bumpers for easier access and improved performance. The kit will hit stores by end of March.

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March 1, 2018

Serpent sign Dionys Stadler

Serpent have announced the signing of German electric on-road frontrunner, Dionys Stadler to their European team. Dionys joins the company after having a short break from RC in 2017 and he will campaign Serpent’s soon-to-be-released Project 4X Evo touring car alongside his teammates such as Viktor Wilck, Tim Benson and David Ehrbar at all major national and select international events.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 13, 2018

Tobias Hepp teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of German 1/8th nitro on-road frontrunner, Tobias Hepp. The multiple “B” European Championship finalist and 2008 European Junior Champion will be racing Serpent’s 988 1/8th platform at all major races in Germany, at select ENS events and he has the following to say about the deal:

First of all, I want to thank Team Serpent for this opportunity and Im proud to back in the Team after 8 years. Im looking forward to working with the Team and I can‘t wait to race with my new Viper 988 car. See you on the track soon.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 26, 2018

Serpent SRX2 HT Team 2WD buggy kit

Serpent’s popular SRX2 1/10th 2WD buggy platform is now also available in the HT Team edition. HT stands for High Traction with the transmission layout and included options making the kit ideal for all high traction conditions such as carpet, astroturf and prepped clay. Based off of the laydown mid motor SRX2 MHT configuration the HT Team variant included option parts such as a narrow 7075-T6 lightweight aluminium chassis with separate aluminium front kick-up plate, titanium-nitride-coated shock shafts, 3.7lbs rated front and 2.1lbs rear springs, machined 2×1.3mm shock pistons as well as a smooth gear differential, a low cab forward MH body shell and aluminium battery plate nuts. The kit is shipping now and will hit stores very soon.

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