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March 24, 2014

MIP SRX-2 Pucks Shiny Drive System

MIP introduce the Pucks Shiny Drive system for the Serpent SRX-2 buggy. The kit makes use of MIP’s own Pucks system that greatly reduces outdrive and driveshaft wear by using special composite cushions, called pucks, instead of conventional drive pins to connect the outdrives and driveshafts. The pucks also make for a smoother drivetrain action both for stock and modified racing. The “Shiny” system comes with two silver-colour CVA dogbones, new outdrives, pucks, a new thrust race, diff spring and diff screw as well as an assortment of MIP grease and thread lock.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

March 11, 2014

Serpent 748 200mm nitro on-road kit – Teaser

Serpent have just released a teaser regarding their forthcoming 748 200mm nitro on-road kit. Called the Natrix the car builds on a completely new platform but no other details are known as of yet. We bring you more information as soon as we get them.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

March 11, 2014

Serpent pre- & semi-painted Cobra bodyshells

Serpent now have new pre- and semi-painted E-Avenger bodyshells for the Cobra-E 1/8th off-road buggy available. The pre-painted versions are available with orange, red, blue and green highlights while the semi-painted body only requires the addition of a single colour to create the illusion of a professionally painted body. All five new bodies are moulded from high-quality polycarbonate, they sport cutting lines for easy fitting and they are a direct replacement for the stock Cobra-E body.

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March 7, 2014

Serpent 411 Eryx v2 hard composite A-arms

Serpent have new optional lower A-arms for the 411 Eryx touring car available. Moulded in a new composite material that is light of weight, hard and very durable, the arms also feature repositioned lower shock mounting position to add steering to the front while the rear locations increase traction and keep the shocks from touching the wheel. The A-arms come as pairs for the front and the rear of the car.

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March 2, 2014

ZZRacing titanium & stainless steel screw kits

ZZRacing have new titanium and stainless steel hex socket screw kits available for a variety of chassis such as the Serpent SRX2, the Tamiya TRF418, Hot Bodies R10 and Team Associated B5. There are also coming kits for the Xray XB4 2014, XB4 2WD as well as the Team Durango DETC410 and DEX210v2. The sets are made as a direct replacement for the stock steel screws, they save weight, add durability and a certain amount of bling to the chassis.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

February 26, 2014

Mark Green continues with Serpent

Mark Green recently signed a contract extension with Serpent for the 2014 season. The multi-times champion will continue to race Serpent’s 1/8th and 1/10th nitro cars during his 2014 campaign that will see races such as the EFRA Euros, 1/10th Worlds and the Euro Nitro Series. Mark will also run the S411 electric touring car at selected national events. Mark Green will continue to work closely with Michael Salven on new developments and has the following to say:

I am very happy and excited to be able to continue with Serpent into 2014 and look forward to try and better my 2013 results with new developments and to have fun racing with all the team and continue to help fellow racers with Serpent products in their quest to go fast and enjoy serpent race cars.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 21, 2014

Exotek SRX-2 servo mounts & battery strap

Exotek have first option parts for the Serpent SRX-2 buggy available in the form of aluminium servo mounts and a carbon fibre battery strap. First up are the servo mounting brackets, machined from high quality aluminium the parts come in Serpent orange or glossy gun metal finish and replace the stock plastic mounts with a more rigid and cooler looking alternative. Also new is the Flite LiPo battery strap for the rear motor SRX-2. Weighting in at only 4.8g the carbon fibre part is not only over 5g lighter than the stock part but it also gives added clearance allowing to run the battery in a more forward position while mounting the speedo behind the battery for improved balance. The brace is usable with stock or aftermarket thumb screws.

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February 13, 2014

Serpent announce the Spyder SCT-2 SC truck

Seen for the first time at the recent Nuremberg International Toyfair in Germany, Serpent now officially announce the Spyder SCT-2 2WD short course truck. Based off the Spyder SRX-2 buggy the truck features a long wheelbase composite chassis, redesigned shock towers, long-stoke big bore shock absorbers, aluminium suspension mounts and it will come as a rear motor truck. Specially designed nerf bars with lexan inserts help to keep as much air out of the bodyshell for improved jumping abilities and a reduced “parachute” effect. The truck is set for an April release with a ready-to-run version coming soon after.

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