T-Works have produced a complete range of A-arm stiffener plates for the Serpent SRX8. Also suitable for the company’s GT cars, the parts are produced from graphite, so they are very light but more importantly very stiff and come in 1mm and 1.5mm thicknesses. Available for the front and rear, upper and lower arms they come as a pair and with the necessary hardware to mount them.
View the other plate types here
Serpent have signed top Hong Kong driver Jackie Shum to their regional team. A veteran of the HK scene and well known across Asia, the former Yokomo team driver had this to say:
First of all, I would like to thank Serpent for giving me the opportunity to join Serpent EP on-road team. It is for sure a great pleasure of me to be part of the team. I have tested the car for a couple weeks and I can say that the car is great. From now on, I will help develop and promote Serpent brand with my other teammates.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Serpent have updated their 1/24th scale S240 for 2021. First introduced over a decade ago, the car has now received its first major update with a number of major changes to what is essentially a miniaturised 12th scale. The front end consists of a floating carbon fibre plate pivoting on 2 soft silicone grommets mounted with aluminium posts to the main chassis, creating excellent front end grip. Machined aluminium steering blocks with nylon inserts provide smooth operation and adjustable toe in combined with durable anodised track-rods offer precision-steering. The chassis plate is made made from 1.5mm carbon with intergraded, yet free to flex, rear pod which is home to the rear ball differential. Carbon fibre upper radio plate accepts micro car electronics from all the major brands. Finally to cap it all off the car comes with a clear GTP type body-shell in lightweight 0,5mm material, for great looks and superb handling.
View more images of the car here
Coming straight from the milling machine at Merlin McFly’s factory with the design of German racer Jan Möhring is this modified Serpent Cobra GTE LWB chassis. Improving flex characteristics while reducing the weight by about 57grams, the chassis is the perfect addition for the ambitious hobby up to professional racer. More information on this product or machining services on your own chassis, contact Merlin in the link below.
Source: Merlin McFly [merlinmcfly.de]
The 750E Natrix is the latest electric version of the 750 from Serpent. With the technology development in electric racing over recent years that has led to massive power, especially in the popular dragster class in the US, the power going through the transmission is extreme. The 750E is designed to take care of that power and put it down as effectively as possible. Based on the ultra-successful 750 gas racer it shares it’s suspension, shocks and quite a lot of other features like the chassis plate and driveshafts. A new battery plate for the double LiPo packs and an updated top deck for the electronics are the most visible differences between it and the nitro powered version, with the other main changes are the motor mount and pinion/spur gear assembly.
New for the Serpent SRX8 & SRX8GT from T-Works come these machined tapered shock pistons. Available in two different versions, these 16mm diameter pistons sport either 6 or 8 x 1.2mm holes and come in a set of 4.
Another update from Rebellion RC as they announce the V2 version of their Serpent SF4 swing-arm set. The new V2 carbon parts have extra holes to mount the steering limiters (not included) from the Xray X1 to prevent the steering knuckle from turning over to the inside. The sets are available in +2.5mm, +0mm (SF4 Std), -2.5mm, -5mm and -7.5 (SF3 Std) offsets and come with the lower arm and top plate.
Arrowmax introduce their new ball-bearing ‘BB’ DJC driveshafts. The double jointed driveshaft provides high performance characteristics over standard blade-type driveshafts. Featuring ball-bearings in the drive cups, the pin slides in perfectly to reduce free-play and thus increases longevity. The reduced friction also helps to increase acceleration and cornering speed. Available for the Xray T4 (52mm & 53mm), the Yokomo BD10 and Serpent X20 they come in a set and drive cups will be included.
