The 950-R 4WD produced by Serpent, is classified in Spares / Hop-ups - Serpent - Viper Series - Viper 977 EVO GP (SER903015) | Spares / Hop-ups - Serpent - Cobra SRX8 Buggy Series - Cobra SRX8 Buggy GP (SER600017)
On the basis of the ultra successful Serpent 950, the 'R' represents refinement to an already highly competitive automobile. Using the essentials we now have further modified the look to improve balance and managing, lower the center of gravity and result in the car simpler to utilize. The results are innovative without having to be too radical, Efficiency through Evolution.
Requirements:
- Class: 1/8th scale fuel on-road, IFMAR guidelines
- Function: High-end competition
- Weight: 2.520kg (dependent on radio
- Max. rate: 120km/h +
- Suspension: Independant double wishbone suspension system. Optional pushrod triggered front surprise absorber system
- Chassis: 5mm 7075 aerospace quality aluminum, accuracy CNC machined
- Shock absorbers: 4-Step adjustable hydraulic shocks, composite surprise systems with keyed surprise pistons
- Radio plate: 2.5mm carbon dietary fiber, CNC machined with laid down throttle and steering servos
- Wheel base: Adjustable 296 - 300mm +/-1.7mm
- Gas tank: 125cc new design with AFL lid
- Track-width front: 250mm - 260mm
- Front axle: Aluminum front side axle with one-way bearings. New adjustable front side gear stress
- Track-width backside: 260mm - 266mm
- Back axle: Solid back axle
- Gearbox: Lightweight 2-speed with interchangeable color coded gears 45-48T std
- Clutch system: Centax-II clutch system with interchangeable difficult anodized alu. gears 16-19T std
- Instructions: color instructions and set-up guide
- Adjustability: Camber, Caster, Down-stops, Up-stops, Toe-in, Track width, Wheel base, Front roll center
- Perhaps not included: Engine and pipeline, human anatomy, radio gear, 5-cell battery pack
Features:
Adjustable front side roll-center -
A fresh feature regarding Serpent 950R is the power to adjust the leading roll center with the use of a brand new system. Utilizing inserts with an offset opening at point where in fact the top and bottom wishbone pivot pin mounts to your bearing block the pivot points can be easily modified. Simply take away the pin and re set the roll center insert and re apply the pivot pin. This system allows for 4 variations to the front roll center.
Steering servo -
The steering servo is mounted on the right part right to the bottom of the radio dish and hangs free from some other item. The steering system uses just one servo-saver, which features adjustable servo saver springtime stress, a good feature which allows you to make your car suit any track area or design. The servo-saver comes with four Ackermann options to help fine-tune the 950R steering characteristics. Adjustable metal track rods with remaining and right thread are standard. The pivot ball on the servo-saver supply can be accessed through a hole in framework to disconnect and re-connect the steering rod.
Throttle servo -
Just like the steering servo, the throttle servo whilst nevertheless in its conventional place, has become lying on its part to further lower the biggest market of gravity. It uses a clever linkage system through the radio plate for connecting the servo to the throttle pivot supply. By putting the head of this servo towards the inside associated with vehicle it'll protect the linkage during a collision.
Adjustable front belt stress -
A brand new feature regarding the Serpent 950-R could be the power to adjust the tension associated with the front belt. A straightforward use of an eccenter permits quick and easy environment.
Radio dish support bracket -
The radio plate help bracket, placed straight at the engine, also acts as the mounting point for the rollover club. The rollover club is shaped in a way so it optimizes the vehicles fat circulation when inside hand. An optional aluminum radio dish help bracket (#902256) can be obtained and permits increased chassis stiffness and a far more durable rollover club mounting.
Fuel tank -
The 125cc fuel tank was built to accommodate radio stations plate design and has now already had a years effective hassle free running. Top mounted using rubber covered aluminum mountings to isolate from vibrations and held set up by little human body clips, this design also features three buffers to prevent gas foaming and to also make sure every final fall of fuel is found. This tank is equipped with another of Serpents innovations, the ‘AFL?Efuel tank lid. It has an air chamber to prevent the trunk stress tubing being blocked by fuel being forced back down it at high speed cornering. Additionally brand new may be the lightweight pick up filter, now made from a special polypropylene. It really is better and further ensures the last drop of gas can be used.
Battery pack -
The battery pack for the Serpent 950R is installed into a straightforward to eliminate composite battery holder and put in the framework plate straight in fuel tank. This provides the 950R the best possible center of gravity and lowest polar moment as a result of the fat being inside direct center of automobile. The battery pack owner is made to hold 5 Triple-A 1.2v cells, (not included). A pre-made battery pack can be obtained as an option (#902126).
Chassis plate -
The backbone of this car could be the chassis dish. It's the strongest and stiffest single piece chassis available. Constructed from 5mm aerospace quality aluminum, the Serpent 950Rs chassis plate should withstand all however the undesirable crashes. The framework dish includes three cooling holes just below the engine to aid heat control, and it is now narrower with chamfered edges to prevent it catching on curbs giving it better general ground clearance. It houses the battery pack, that is mounted to the dish and held set up by composite mounting points. All screw holes are countersunk to ensure no obstructions when the framework is running low to the ground.
Chassis Stiffeners -
Another unique function, the two carbon dietary fiber part mounted framework stiffeners. These dishes form a solid bridge between the front side and rear element of the 950R, and therefore are installed directly to the radio plate bracket and also to the rear-bearing blocks. They raise the framework tightness, an essential condition in order to make effective use of the advanced suspension system adjustment options. The left chassis stiffener additionally houses the adjustable ball-raced gear tensioner, a simple and very effective system. The Serpent 950R is raced with or minus the side stiffeners due to the ridged 5mm aerospace quality chassis.
Gearbox -
The 2-speed gearbox is a development of very first 2-speed system Serpent invented a long time ago. Now in lighter and an infinitely more efficient type, this gearbox is simple to adjust and construct as a result of its easy design. The gearbox features bigger ball bearings (a 6x10mm and a 6x13mm) for extra durability and smoother rotation. The gears are installed towards companies with three small screws and are available in various colors for simple recognition within toolbox. The full range of gears is available in combination with pinions for the Centax-II clutch.
Centax-II
Just the second design of the clutch system developed by Serpent in early nineties, the Centax-II features bigger ball bearings (a 5x13mm and a 5x10mm) plus a bigger thrust bearing (5x10mm). This increases durability and offers ultra free motion of parts. Featuring an externally adjustable clutch spacing technique, the Centax system standard with the revolutionary pivoting flyweight system.
Adjustable Wheel base
A fresh function on 950R is the power to adjust the wheelbase by up to 4mm. Merely achieved by placing caster spacers in yet another place before or behind the most notable and bottom wishbone, the newest wisbones feature seperate down stop arms to accomodate this.
Front Suspension -
The 950R features brand new front geometry and suspension system elements allowing the track width become made narrower while the capability to adjust the roll center gives even more tuning possibilities.
back suspension system -
The Serpent 950R lower arms have actually two anti-roll bar mounting jobs and whilst the top of arms have actually adjustable size to differ a corner track-width to accommodate varying track conditions.
The composite back bearing obstructs from Serpent 950R feature large back lay shaft bearings (6x15mm) for increased durability and paid off friction in the rotation with this crucial part. They also sport 3.5mm reduced back pivot pins to cut back the chances of the pin bending on hefty effect. The side-plate mounting points are integrated into the rear obstructs.
back body mount -
The Serpent 950R features a straight sliding human anatomy mount centering system. A really efficient system, the centering pin is installed to a woven carbon dietary fiber surprise tower which includes a few shock mounting holes to help you fine tune your Serpent 950R further.
Shock absorbers -
Serpent's famous 4-step externally adjustable shock absorbers include keyed surprise pistons, which helps to ensure that when selecting another environment you will get a really good simply click. The Serpent 950R comes given red springs and Serpents ultra constant 35W quality shock oil.
Steering Blocks -
The Serpent 950R comes as standard using the WOS (wide-off-set) composite steering obstructs.
Exhaust mount -
Making use of a springtime kind mounting cable to isolate vibrations, the springtime is connected to your car in the shape of an aluminum mounting post attached to the radio plate.
Brake System -
The brake system includes 2 steel plates merged with braking product ensuring efficient stopping capacity to the twin discs with air-cooling center. The stopping action utilizes a cam system (the brake cam is difficult anodized), which further guarantees the smoothest stopping action.
Bumper -
The leading bumper is made out of a high impact resistant composite and does a great job of protecting the Serpent 950R in a crash.
Suspension -
As with every cars inside Serpent range the Serpent 950 features separate double wishbone suspension system.
Bearings -
Supplied with brand new improved purple sealed quality lightweight bearings throughout, the drive train is very efficient and runs very smoothly.
Front axle -
Leading axle is made from high-grade aluminum and possesses the best quality one-way bearings lubricated with Serpent one-way lube. This guarantees a regular drive to the front HUDY manufactured springtime steel drive cups.
Wheel Axles -
Created from HUDY springtime steel, the front and rear wheel axles are very durable and ultra strong. They are an accuracy fit for the key bearings so when mounted are coupled with unique conical washers to make sure a good precise wheel fit.
Back Axle -
Made from HUDY spring metal the solid back axle is extremely durable and ultra strong providing a perfect base to mount the rear drive pulley.
Pivot balls -
Made from HUDY spring metal these polished 8.5mm pivot balls are practically unbreakable and make sure the smoothest suspension system movement possible.
Drive shafts -
Serpent only use the highest quality drive train in their automobiles and this vehicle is not any exception. It comes down provided with the finest HUDY spring metal drive shafts capable of withstanding constant punishment; these shafts are ultra durable and incredibly stiff allowing you to put all of your capacity to the tarmac.
Belt system -
Serpent usage Kevlar reinforced drive belts. The Serpent 950R uses three main belts, driven by a series of composite pulleys attached to aluminum pulley adapters. This makes for a tremendously smooth and efficient drive system and one that never slips and may withstand serious punishment.
Anti-Roll pubs -
The Serpent 950R comes given a variable front anti-roll bar and top mounted 3.0mm rear anti-roll bar. An optional adjustable back anti-roll bar (#909335) normally designed for additional set-up opportunities.
Fast Release system -
The Serpent 950R comes standard with spring packed aluminum fast launch levers. This dependable and time saving system enables very quick tire changes during long-distance races, enabling you to get back on the track in only a small amount time that you can.
Tires -
The Serpent 950R comes detailed with a full set of the best quality 35?? shore Ellegi Technics rubber trued and glued on Serpents ultra rigid BBS style yellow wheels.
Fastening material -
The automobile contains good quality, ultra light, coated aluminum screws to keep fat down yet without compromising strength.
Powerstart -
To help you start your Serpent 950R using the greatest of ease Serpent provide the mandatory alignment brackets for your Powerstart starter package.
