Serpent are happy to introduce the S120, initial entry in to the resurgent 1/12th scale pan vehicle course. Made utilizing high quality elements throughout, Serpent did inside the confines associated with the scale and class guidelines to make a distinctive, high end and completely adjustable chassis.
Specifications:
- Class: 1/12th scale
- Function: Competition pan vehicle
- Chassis: 2.5mm carbon fibre, 4-cell, CNC machined
- back axle: Graphite shaft with ball differential
- Drive system: 2wd direct drive to rear axle
- Shock absorbers: main oil filled shock absorber and lateral monoshock
- Wheel base: 195.5mm +/- 0.5mm
- Track-width front side: 163mm +/- 3mm
- Track-width backside: 170.6mm
- Adjustability: Front Camber, Caster, Front Toe, Track width, Rear trip height, T-bar stiffness and Roll centers
- Weight: 840g - 4 Cells incl. BL system (varies according to gear used)
- guidelines: complete color guide and reference guide
- Not included: Motor, Batteries, Speed Controller, tires, body, steering servo, radio equipment
Features:
Front end
Leading end regarding the automobile features 11 various alterations to help you get the most from your car, that are easy to adjust and measure. Fixed lower suspension system arms are by themselves damped by the central strut which makes use of plastic o-rings to use up the flex of this type, whilst the grey anodised aluminium front top wishbone mounts can be purchased in various caster angles, the car being given 6 level versions as standard. Aided by the steering block king pins springtime loaded, the cornering forces are channelled through top wishbone, which enable the vehicle to part at high rates.
Rear motor pod
Perhaps one of the most unique options that come with the S120 is the back motor pod, which includes been machined from one block of good quality aluminium. This, combined because of the design of pod, make sure that its completely aligned and very rigid, and thus all cornering forces are consumed by the automobiles 2 shock absorbers. This engine pod can also be acutely strong and is for that reason resistant to crash harm and tweaking that may come from huge impact. It has additionally been created to accept each of today's brushless motors, with enough space to install the sensor and energy cables.
Tweak section
To aid modify the car, along with adjust the strain regarding the back pod, the S120 features a tweak place enabling simple tweak modification through use of grub screws which have been occur spring metal blades. This technique allows one to not just tweak the vehicle but provides racer to ability to adjust the flex tension. Offering an array of settings, they may be effortlessly modified in the track through a single screw that is accessed through a slot within the bottom of the chassis dish. The front regarding the tweak station additionally doubles up as a mount for the supplied carbon antenna pole.
Monoshock
Another extremely unique function associated with the S120 is its laterally mounted floating monoshock which dampens the flex between your chassis additionally the motor pod. Mounted utilizing ball bones from the the surface of the rear engine pod, both ends of the shock shaft are attached to the the top of back carbon body mount dish on framework, and as a result of its design perhaps the smallest of movements involving the front and backside of the car is easily absorbed. This system plays a large component in how the car turns into a large part that can be modified by using different natural oils and shock pistons.
Central surprise absorber
To aid back traction under acceleration and to soak up bumps, the S120 sports a centrally mounted shock absorber. Supplied with a soft blue springtime, the pre load that could be adjusted, the leading mount with this shock absorber is used for adjusting a corner down end and range of movement between your chassis and engine pod.
back ball differential
The S120 comes given a durable and powerful ball differential. Easily modified by a plastic nut, accessible through the right rear wheel, the diff uses top quality metal balls and plates and is supplied with both suitable silicone and graphite grease for use during assembly and maintenance.
back axle mounts
The lightweight graphite backside axle is installed on bearings that sit within eccentric composite inserts enabling the consumer to capacity to quickly change the trunk ride height of automobile simply by changing between inserts. The kit comes given all 9 inserts which range between 0 and 4mm, each differing by 0.5mm and all are reversible for an even wider selection of modification.
Servo saver
The S120 comes provided with a top quality miniature servo saver, which through the employment of orange anodised shims, has adjustable Ackerman. Further towards servo saver, the car comes with aluminium servo mounting posts that feature an offset mounting hole into the base providing them with a better range to just accept an amazing array of servos.
Battery mounts
Regarding S120, the cells is mounted in 2 various roles by simply changing the composite battery insert mounting position. Attaching it to the front side or rear of slot means the cells can move by 4mm, perfect for adjusting the automobiles weight distribution.
Body posts
For securely mounting your body shell towards S120, the car has strong synthetic body articles front and back. All 4 articles are provided with orange anodised adjustable collars to precisely adjust the body's height and the articles are provided additional long to allow the consumer to cut them to their own favored length. Leading human anatomy posts have also been made to help protect leading associated with the carbon framework from splitting in the eventuality of huge front impact.
