Based on the ultra successful Serpent 950, the 'R' represents refinement to an already extremely competitive car. Using the tips we now have further tweaked the design to improve balance and handling, reduced the biggest market of gravity and result in the car easier to utilize. The outcome are revolutionary without having to be too radical, Performance through Evolution.
Specifications:
- Class: 1/8th scale fuel on-road, IFMAR guidelines
- Purpose: High-end competition
- Weight: 2.520kg (based 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, precision CNC machined
- Shock absorbers: 4-Step adjustable hydraulic shocks, composite shock bodies with keyed shock pistons
- Broadcast plate: 2.5mm carbon fibre, CNC machined with set down throttle and steering servos
- Wheel base: Adjustable 296 - 300mm +/-1.7mm
- Fuel tank: 125cc brand new design with AFL lid
- Track-width front side: 250mm - 260mm
- Front axle: Aluminum front axle with one-way bearings. New adjustable front side gear tension
- Track-width back: 260mm - 266mm
- Rear 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
- Guidelines: color instruction manual 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 pipe, human anatomy, radio gear, 5-cell battery pack
Features:
Adjustable front side roll-center -
A new function on the Serpent 950R may be the power to adjust the leading roll center with the use of a new system. Utilizing inserts with an offset opening during the point where in fact the top and bottom wishbone pivot pin mounts towards bearing block the pivot points can be easily adjusted. Simply take away the pin and re set the roll center insert and re apply the pivot pin. This technique permits 4 variants towards front roll center.
Steering servo -
The steering servo is installed on the right side right to the bottom of the radio dish and hangs free from any item. The steering system makes use of an individual servo-saver, which features adjustable servo saver springtime tension, a useful function that enables you to make your car suit any track surface or design. The servo-saver comes with four Ackermann options to help fine-tune the 950R steering traits. Adjustable steel track rods with remaining and right thread are standard. The pivot ball on servo-saver arm is accessed through a hole into the chassis to disconnect and re-connect the steering rod.
Throttle servo -
Much like the steering servo, the throttle servo whilst nevertheless in its old-fashioned place, has become lying on its part to help lower the middle of gravity. It makes use of an imaginative linkage system through radio plate to get in touch the servo to the throttle pivot supply. By placing the head associated with servo towards the within associated with the automobile it's going to protect the linkage during an accident.
Adjustable front belt stress -
A brand new function on the Serpent 950-R is the ability to adjust the stress of this front gear. A simple usage of an eccenter enables quick and easy setting.
Radio plate support bracket -
Radio stations dish support bracket, placed straight as you're watching engine, also will act as the mounting point the rollover bar. The rollover club is shaped so it optimizes the vehicles fat circulation when in your hand. An optional aluminum radio dish support bracket (#902256) is available and allows for increased chassis stiffness and a more durable rollover club mounting.
gas tank -
The 125cc gas tank is designed to accommodate the radio plate design and has already had a years effective trouble free running. Top mounted utilizing rubber covered aluminum mountings to isolate from vibrations and held in place by small human body videos, this design additionally features three buffers to stop fuel foaming and also to additionally make sure every final fall of fuel has been picked up. This tank is fitted with another of Serpents innovations, the ‘AFL?Efuel tank lid. It contains an atmosphere chamber to avoid the trunk force tubing being obstructed by gas being forced back it at high speed cornering. Also brand new may be the lightweight pick up filter, now made from a particular polypropylene. Its more effective and further ensures the very last drop of gas is employed.
battery power -
The battery pack for the Serpent 950R is mounted into an easy to remove composite battery holder and positioned in the framework dish straight in fuel tank. Thus giving the 950R the cheapest feasible center of gravity and lowest polar moment because of the weight being in the direct center associated with the automobile. The battery pack owner is designed to hold 5 Triple-A 1.2v cells, (maybe not included). A pre-made battery pack pack is available as an option (#902126).
Chassis dish -
The backbone of car is the framework plate. It's the strongest and stiffest single piece chassis available. Constructed from 5mm aerospace quality aluminum, the Serpent 950Rs chassis dish should withstand all nevertheless the most severe crashes. The framework dish is sold with three cooling holes just below the engine to assist temperature control, and it is now narrower with chamfered sides to prevent it catching on curbs providing it better overall ground clearance. It houses the battery pack, which will be mounted into the plate and held in position by composite mounting points. All screw holes are countersunk to make sure no obstructions as soon as the chassis is running low on ground.
Chassis Stiffeners -
Another unique function, the two carbon fiber part mounted chassis stiffeners. These plates form a good bridge involving the front side and rear section of the 950R, and therefore are mounted straight to the air dish bracket and to the rear-bearing obstructs. They raise the chassis stiffness, an important condition to make effective use of the advanced suspension adjustment options. The left chassis stiffener also houses the adjustable ball-raced gear tensioner, a simple and very effective system. The Serpent 950R are raced with or with no side stiffeners as a result of ridged 5mm aerospace quality chassis.
Gearbox -
The 2-speed gearbox is a development of this first 2-speed system Serpent invented a long time ago. Now in lighter and an infinitely more efficient kind, this gearbox is straightforward to adjust and construct because of its easy design. The gearbox features bigger ball bearings (a 6x10mm and a 6x13mm) for additional durability and smoother rotation. The gears are mounted towards companies with three small screws and come in various colors for easy recognition in your toolbox. The full range of gears will come in combination with pinions the Centax-II clutch.
Centax-II
Just the 2nd design associated with the clutch system produced by Serpent into the early nineties, the Centax-II features larger ball bearings (a 5x13mm and a 5x10mm) along with a larger thrust bearing (5x10mm). This increases durability and offers ultra free motion of components. Featuring an externally adjustable clutch spacing method, the Centax system standard because of the innovative pivoting flyweight system.
Adjustable Wheel base
A fresh function on 950R may be the capability to adjust the wheelbase by around 4mm. Merely attained 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 side geometry and suspension components enabling the track width become made narrower while the ability to adjust the roll center provides much more tuning possibilities.
Rear suspension -
The Serpent 950R lower hands have two anti-roll club mounting positions and whilst top of the hands have actually adjustable size to be able to vary the rear track-width to suit varying track conditions.
The composite back bearing blocks from Serpent 950R function big back lay shaft bearings (6x15mm) for increased durability and paid off friction in the rotation of this essential part. Additionally they sport 3.5mm lower back pivot pins to cut back the likelihood of the pin bending on heavy effect. The side-plate mounting points are integrated in the backside obstructs.
back human anatomy mount -
The Serpent 950R features a straight sliding human body mount centering system. A very efficient system, the centering pin is installed to a woven carbon dietary fiber shock tower that features several shock mounting holes to assist you fine tune your Serpent 950R even more.
Shock absorbers -
Serpent's famous 4-step externally adjustable shock absorbers have keyed surprise pistons, which ensures that when choosing another environment you can get a very positive click. The Serpent 950R comes provided with red springs and Serpents ultra constant 35W quality shock oil.
Steering Obstructs -
The Serpent 950R comes as standard using the WOS (wide-off-set) composite steering blocks.
Exhaust mount -
Making use of a springtime type mounting cable to isolate vibrations, the spring is attached towards the vehicle in the shape of an aluminum mounting post connected to the radio dish.
Brake System -
The braking system system consist of 2 steel plates merged with braking product ensuring efficient stopping capacity to the twin discs with air-cooling center. The braking action uses a cam system (the brake cam is difficult anodized), which further guarantees the smoothest stopping action.
Bumper -
Leading bumper is made of a higher effect resistant composite and does an excellent work of protecting the Serpent 950R in a collision.
Suspension -
As with all cars in the Serpent range the Serpent 950 features independent double wishbone suspension.
Bearings -
Supplied with new enhanced purple sealed quality lightweight bearings throughout, the drive train is quite efficient and operates very smoothly.
Front axle -
The leading axle is made from high-grade aluminum and contains the highest quality one-way bearings lubricated with Serpent one-way lube. This guarantees a consistent drive to your front HUDY produced springtime metal drive cups.
Wheel Axles -
Created from HUDY spring steel, leading and rear wheel axles are particularly durable and ultra strong. They're an accuracy complement the main bearings so when installed are combined with special conical washers to ensure a decent precise wheel fit.
Rear Axle -
Created from HUDY springtime steel the solid back axle is quite durable and ultra strong supplying an ideal base to install the trunk drive pulley.
Pivot balls -
Created from HUDY spring metal these polished 8.5mm pivot balls are virtually unbreakable and make sure the smoothest suspension system movement feasible.
Drive shafts -
Serpent use only the best quality drive train within their vehicles and this automobile is no exclusion. It comes supplied with the best possible HUDY springtime metal drive shafts effective at withstanding constant punishment; these shafts are ultra durable and extremely rigid allowing you to put your entire capacity to the tarmac.
Belt system -
Serpent usage Kevlar reinforced drive belts. The Serpent 950R uses three primary belts, driven by a few composite pulleys mounted on aluminum pulley adapters. This makes for a tremendously smooth and efficient drive system and another that never slips and may withstand severe punishment.
Anti-Roll pubs -
The Serpent 950R comes supplied with a variable front side anti-roll bar and top mounted 3.0mm back anti-roll club. An optional adjustable back anti-roll bar (#909335) is also available for additional set-up opportunities.
Fast Release system -
The Serpent 950R comes standard with spring packed aluminum quick release levers. This reliable and time saving system allows very swift tire modifications during cross country events, enabling you to reunite in the track in as little time possible.
Tires -
The Serpent 950R comes filled with a complete group of the best quality 35?? coast Ellegi Technics rubber trued and glued on Serpents ultra rigid BBS style yellow wheels.
Fastening product -
The automobile contains top quality, ultra light, coated aluminum screws to help keep fat down yet without compromising energy.
Powerstart -
To help you begin your Serpent 950R with all the greatest of ease Serpent provide the required alignment brackets for the Powerstart beginner box.
