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December 11, 2013

Serpent SRX2 mid motor buggy – Teaser images

SSerpent SRX2 mid motor buggy – Teaser images

French Serpent distributor Racing Experience have made the first images of Serpent’s SRX2 Spyder mid motor buggy available. The MM version follows the rear motor RM version that is available for some time now and the kit targets drivers who race on high-grip carpet and astro turf surfaces. The buggy builds on what appears to be a composite material chassis, it sports the standard SRX2 front suspension but a dedicated rear end with 4-gear transmission and a revised rear bulkhead and shock tower. By the look of things the buggy accepts both saddle and shorty type battery packs and it comes with a cab forward body shell. More photos, information and the complete features and specification list should be available shortly.

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December 5, 2013

Serpent Viper 977 aluminium pulleys

New from Serpent comes a variety of aluminium belt pulleys for the Viper 977. Available are 19T and 21T layshaft, 18T and 25T middle, 28T front and 48T rear pulleys as well as 19T and 21T lightweight pulley adapters. All parts are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium with the side pulley shims offering openings to let dust and debris escape the pulley and belt area for improved durability and efficiency.

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December 4, 2013

Serpent J191 Formula 1 bodyshell

Serpent introduce the J191 bodyshell for 1/10 formula 1 chassis. The body is made from clear polycarbonate and is modelled after the Jordan 191 F1 without going too much into detail. Made for Serpent’s F110 chassis the body should fit a wide range of other cars too. Included with the 191, that is useable with both lexan and solid plastic front wings, are three different driver helmets.

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November 26, 2013

New Serpent SRX2 option parts

Serpent have new option parts for the Spyder SRX2 buggy available in the form of aluminium steering parts, vented slipper plates, titanium-nitride coated suspension pins and carbide differential balls. Starting with the steering parts, first up is the steering rack set that is CNC-machined from high quality aluminium. The grey-colour parts make for a flex-free and super-precise steering and included in the kit are two bellcranks and the steering link. The assembly uses the original ball races that come with the buggy kit. Next up are aluminium servo mounts, designed to replace the stock plastic parts the mounts come pre-threaded and grey anodised to fit the remainder of the option parts. Like the steering rack kit the mounts are made to assist with rock solid handling even on high grip surfaces.

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November 15, 2013

Serpent Viper 977 WC limited edition

To celebrate the TQ and IFMAR World Championship title achieved by team driver Tadahiko Sahashi Serpent introduce the Viper 977 WC limited edition 1/8 on-road kit. The kit features a number of optional parts Tadahiko used during the race as are front and rear aluminium wheel axles, rear CVD driveshafts, carbon fibre rim covers, a 38g chassis weight, aluminium throttle and servo saver arms, rear RR hard anti-roll bar, new hard compound suspension parts as well as red L27 shock stings and #700 shock oil. Also included is a limited edition engraved main chassis plate. The first kit with the number 001 will be auctioned through eBay with the winning bid being donated to the Red Cross in order to financially support the organisation’s efforts in the current Philippine post-typhoon situation.

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November 6, 2013

Serpent SRX2 alloy & brass options

Serpent have first aluminium and brass option parts for the Spyder SRX2 rear motor buggy available. First up are two front bulkhead, one from lightweight aluminium, the other made from heavier brass. Both include 20°, 25° and 30° composite inserts to change the overall castor angle of the front wheels in order to fine-tune the steering characteristics while the different weights of the bulkheads allow to alter the overall weight distribution. Also new is the RR FR brass suspension bracket, a replacement for the standard aluminium part. The mount works with the standard suspension inserts while adding weight when needed. Last but not least comes the 23g bulkhead weight that adds another tuning option when running on low-bite or bumpy surfaces. All parts are available now.

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November 5, 2013

Serpent F110 aluminium & carbon options

Serpent introduce new option parts for the ETS winning F110 formula chassis. First up is an aluminium M-shaped front bulkhead. It is designed to replace the kit’s part with a more rigid solution to stiffen up the front end and to add a cool technical look. Also new is a wide front set that includes wider lower carbon fibre wishbones, longer turnbuckles and rod ends as well as mounting hardware and aluminium spacers. The set is made to bring the car to its maximum track width when racing foam tyre classes. The lower carbon fibre arms are also available separately as spares. All parts hit the stores by the time you read this.

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October 31, 2013

Serpent Spyder springs & conical pistons

Serpent have new optional springs and conical pistons available for the Spyder 1/10 2WD buggy. Starting with the springs, they are made from high-quality spring steel and come matched and colour-coded. Available is a full range of eight 2.5lbs to 3.7lbs front and six 2.0lbs to 2.5lbs rear springs. Also new are three CNC-machined delrin piston sets. They are of a conical design and available as 2, 3 and 4-hole variant in order to adjust the buggy to a wide range of track conditions. All parts are available now.

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