Serpent is happy to announce the release of 09 spec for the Championship winning Serpent 720 framework. Keeping the cars competition winning geometry and already high specification, the 2009 version will now be given several of good choice components as standard.
Specifications:
- Chassis: 4mm aluminum, black anodised 7075 aerospace quality, CNC machined, includes metal dish
- Suspension: Independant double wishbone suspension system.
- Radio plate: 2mm carbon dietary fiber, CNC machined
- Shock absorbers: Pre-assembled RCC shock absorbers
- Fuel tank: 75cc design with 'AFL' tank lid
- Wheel base: 257mm +/- 1.7mm
- Purpose: 200mm Touring Car Track Racer
- Drive system: 4wd through kevlar reinforced timing belts
- Track-width front side: 200mm
- Front axle: Pre-assembled Gear Differential / Optional One way axle
- Track-width backside: 200mm
- Class: 1/10th Scale 200mm
- Back axle: Pre-assembled Gear Differential
- Adjustability: Camber, Caster, Down-stops, Up-stops, Toe-in, Track width, Roll centers, Belt tension
- Body weight: 1.695kg (according to radio gear)
- Max. speed: 100km/h +
- Gearbox: Lightweight 2-speed with interchangeable fine pitch gears
- Instructions: Full color instructions, reference guide and setup guide
- Acceleration: 0-90km/h : 3.0 seconds
- Clutch system: Centax-IIwe clutch system with interchangeable difficult anodized aluminum fine pitch gears
- Not included: Engine and pipe, body, radio equipment, 5-cell battery power, tires
Features:
- LCG chassisplate made from aerospace quality 7075 T6, lowered, and has pouches for carbon stiffners / metal loads.
- Harder nylon components
- Spring steel cvds front side
- brand new product fueltank, more heat stabile
Front bumper and Body mount
The bumper plate is made from a top-notch composite which effect resistant. This is certainly all protected by the low profile foam bumper which could withstand huge effects but still protect your car or truck. Leading bumper mount is also the mounting point for the front body posts. Nose block
The nose block means that the downstop settings are not modified by impacts. This piece also doubles as a neat individual transponder mount.
front side anti-roll club
Leading anti-roll bar utilizes the effective blade system. The mounting levers are acclimatized to adjust both upstop and downstop settings.
Steering Blocks Evo 2
Supplied with the 720 '09 kit are these Evo2 steering blocks, that are supplied in 2 sets with 0 and 1mm kingpin angle. These new blocks have actually 1mm more offset compared to the standard variations, gives the car an even more smooth steering design. The 0-degree blocks work very well on medium traction areas although the 1-degree blocks are better on low to medium level traction areas. But if you swap the left and right 1-degree obstructs, the vehicle will are more effective in high hold songs, in fact reducing the effects of grip roll, while at exactly the same time giving the automobile smoother, more consistent, cornering.
Composite servo saver the Serpent 720 with optional Ackerman inserts.
Servo Saver with adjustable Ackerman
A primary replacement associated with initial servo saver, this new version allows the individual to easily adjust the automobiles Ackerman with the use of inserts hence eliminating the need to take away the whole installation. Users are now able to find the the best option setting by easily switching between your 4 various Ackerman settings available nowadays in their mind.
Spring metal driveshafts
The 720 '09 comes supplied with the best springtime metal drive shafts capable of withstanding constant punishment; these shafts are ultra durable and incredibly rigid enabling you to put your entire capacity to the tarmac. A corner of the automobile uses dogbones as the front uses the supplied CVD shafts.
Aluminium Pivot Balls
The ultra-lightweight but very good aluminium pivot balls offer a massive fat saving over the steel versions without compromising power, and now we have supplied them as standard.
Adjusting nut for pivot balls
These new adjusting nuts are made from Nylon and change the previous aluminium nut with plastic insert that will not just makes set up easier, in addition reduces unsprung weight. Reducing the parts utilized now also decreases side play so it creates a far more precise handling vehicle and as the material used is self-lubricating the motion regarding the pivot ball will stay smooth throughout use.
The car also comes supplied with orange anodised aluminium hex wheel adaptors that make sure that flex is eliminated inside drive train whenever under stress.
Chassis Plate
The chassis dish, manufactured from aerospace quality 7075 T6 alu has been clear anodised and features a machined recess to install the supplied front side brass dish, an option that helps remove snap oversteer and permits the vehicle to corner faster and smoother. This 4mm dense aluminium plate features countersunk screw holes over the base to ensure that no screws are exposed to the bottom. The chassis also features chamfered edges to offer greater approval when exceeding curbs or when running low towards ground, chassi is recessed in most area;s for reduced center of gravity, LCG.
To keep the centre-of-gravity as low so that as centralised as you can, the chassis additionally houses the car's battery pack.
Gas Tank
Serpent has included an improved form of their 75cc gas tank inside 720 '09 that has been produced from a more recent stronger material. The milky white coloured tank will are in possession of more opposition to shattering in case of a heavy impact. The tank is top-mounted making use of rubber-covered aluminium mountings to separate the tank from vibrations, and tiny human anatomy videos permit quick & simple removal.
Improving regarding concept that Serpent pioneered, their famous AFL gas tank lid is updated once again. Made from plastic, this new seal (softer silicone plastic) happens to be shaped to produce a fantastic seal across the opening associated with tank and enabling the tank lid to shut completely.
Chassis Stiffeners
Rigidity is important in today's time chassis, and also this vehicle is not any exception. Displaying graphite side dishes, a technology that Serpent pioneered, this automobile is ultra rigid and permits the shock absorbers and suspension elements to get results better by reducing undesired framework flex.
The left framework stiffener additionally doubles as the mounting point the side belt tensioner.
Alu X-Bracket and solitary piece engine mount
An aluminium radio plate X bracket additionally comes as standard, that not only looks great but additionally assists increase rigidity of the automobile, while finally, to ensure the engine mounting points are kept aligned, reducing stress on the crankcase, the 720-09 is supplied using the solitary piece orange anodised motor mount.
High Res pic - Exhaust mounting spring
Exhaust mounting springtime
The exhaust mount is a spring-type mounting cable that isolates vibrations. The wire mount is connected to the radio plate by a mounting post and guaranteed in destination with a collection screw.
Rear end
The trunk end regarding the Serpent 720 '09 features strong 1-piece lower wishbones and fully adjustable uprights. As with every the wishbones regarding vehicle, the reduced wishbones can be used on the left and right edges, minimizing the number of spare components needed seriously to bring on track. The trunk upright features robust pivotball mounting points on base and two top camber link mounting holes for fine-tuning rear roll centre.
Rear anti-roll club
A corner anti-roll club for the Serpent 720 is ball-raced for extra precision. Tightness is quickly and easily adjustable by changing the linkage mounting points on the lower wishbones or instead by changing the career associated with the ball joint pivot point on roll club itself.To further stiffen a corner end associated with the car, we've created a unique S-shaped carbon brace which spans the 2 back bearing obstructs.
back top wishbone
The Serpent 720 continues to make use of an adjustable linkage because it has became solid and lightweight, easily managing effects, while offering enhanced and simple modification. Both inner mounting positions of each and every camber link offer a simple way to adjust camber rise.
Brake Disk
Precision machined disk brake, because of its exemplary cooling faculties, this ventilated braking system disk enables smooth and accurate braking. Its additionally very lightweight and it is very cool looking. Simple and easy effective stopping power.
Braking system
The 720's stopping system happens to be battle proven and includes one ventilated brake disk to boost stopping performance and consistency.
back human body mount
The simpleness of the rear end of 720 means it is possible to take away the back axles with only 6 screws. This configuration also makes it quite simple to adjust the rear reduced roll centre jobs. Another great function regarding the back end is the fact that human anatomy mounting posts are not any longer mounted directly to the carbon shock tower but are alternatively installed to a flexible composite human body mount plate. This decreases the possibility of shock tower breakage even yet in large accidents.
Gear Differentials
The supplied gear differentials give smooth differential action and high durability, and gear slippage is non-existent because of the geared design. Performance and tuning characteristics can be modified via gear oils of different thicknesses.
As an extra extra, the Serpent 720 '09 includes the previously optional front side a good way system aswell the main one method lock set making it into a solid axle, ensuring your car is prepared for several conditions.
Centax clutch III
Ofcourse the Serpent created Centax clutch can also be incuded within the Serpent 720.High quality gears, strong and durable clutch-housing, combined with shaped clutch-shoe plate, high grip red footwear and greatest quality equipment.All the punch you will definitely perhaps need.
Lightweight transmission
The 720 '09 includes a new smaller diameter flywheel but continues to make use of the exact same lightweight and well-tested transmission as in previous versions. Featuring a superb gear pitch and lightweight elements, the result is way better acceleration while the race-winning Centax-III clutch system is easily modified and executes brilliantly.
RCC Shock Absorbers
The RCC surprise absorbers would be the smoothest and simplest to build shocks ever created. Machined from steel and distinctive for the reason that the surprise figures only open on base half, these are typically actually easy to construct. They come with a hard and fast piston and no more make use of a diaphragm as with the previous shocks. The end result is an ultra-smooth and air-free shock absorber thanks to the self-bleeding system integrated to the design.
Another great benefit usually these shock absorbers come pre-assembled in the kit, which means you require just add surprise oil.
Bearings
Provided with orange-sealed high-quality lightweight bearings throughout, the drive train is quite efficient and operates really efficiently.
Drive Belt System
The 720 '09 recreations a now proven drive ratio that makes it suitable for several tracks. The vehicle includes 3 slim, low friction Kevlar belts.
Adjustment
The Serpent 720 is designed with the best amount of competition in your mind and is therefore completely adjustable. The racer can alter numerous settings easily and effortlessly, such as the suspension geometry. Upstops and downstops can be easily accessed and easily adjusted for optimum management, since can the vehicles roll facilities at the front side and rear of this car. Castor, toe, and camber may effortlessly adjusted.
Wheel Axles
The wheel axles are made from the highest quality metal. Sporting a threaded shaft to mount the wheel, these components are built to final. The 720 '08 comes with 2 back wheel axles designed for dog bones whilst the front drive shafts make-up area of the provided CVD system.
