Serpent 1/8 scale 4wd gaspowered racing car framework. Serpent 966 may be the next generation race-car in line with the highly successfull Serpent 960 platform.
Specifications:
- Class: 1/8th scale gas on-road, IFMAR guidelines
- Purpose: High-end competition
- body weight: 2.520kg (depending on radio gear)
- Track-width backside: 260mm - 266mm
- Track-width front: 250mm - 260mm
- Wheel base: Adjustable 296 - 300mm +/-1.7mm
- Chassis: 5mm 7075 aerospace quality aluminium, accuracy CNC machined
- Radio plate: 2.5mm carbon fibre
- Suspension: Independent increase wishbone suspension system
- Shock absorbers: RCC shock absorbers, pre assembled
- gas tank: 125cc design with shaped rubber seal AFL lid
- back axle: Solid rear axle
- Front axle: Aluminium front side axle with one-way bearings
- Gearbox: Lightweight 2-speed with interchangeable gears 45-48T std
- Clutch system: Centax-II clutch system with interchangeable difficult anodized alu. gears 16-19T std
- guidelines: Comprehensive color Instruction manual and Set-up guide
- Adjustability: Camber, Caster, Down-stops, Up-stops, Toe-in, Track width, Wheel base, Front and rear roll centre
- Not included: Engine and pipe, human anatomy, radio equipment, tires, tires, 5-cell battery power are not included
Features:
- brand new type rear alu brackets and alu 2-speed brackets
- Wire kind backside anti-roll club because standard
- Mono-type diskbrake
Chassis Plate
The backbone associated with the automobile could be the chassis plate, which includes been CNC-machined from extremely rigid american 7075 T6 - 5mm aerospace-quality aluminium and sports an extensive front opening to adjust the leading anti-roll club. A cooling slot under the motor helps help heat control while chamfered edges prevent the chassis from getting on kerbs giving it better general ground approval regarding track. It houses the battery pack, that will be installed to the newly-designed carbon fibre battery mounting dish and is held in position by four screws, screwed straight into the framework dish it self. This new 966 plate has additionally been machined to accept the optional front side stiffener plate.
Brake-system
The braking system system ensures strong and efficient stopping energy. The brake pads contain two metal plates utilizing the friction product pre-baked towards plates, together with braking system disk is made from double ventilated discs with an air-cooling alu centre.The brand new stopping system sits lower in the automobile to simply help LCG. The device is effortlessly accessable for maintenance, because extremely available design.
The spring-loaded bar-pads slip on polished steel pins and are triggered through the ball-raced brake cam, a big pin moves horizontally to stimulate the brakes. Due to the horizontal action of this pin, rather than the twisting for the brake cam, all distortion in this area is removed plus the braking system pads are evenly pushed together. The brake cam is supported by ball-bearings for smooth, exact action. This further increases the accuracy and exceptional stopping energy regarding the stopping system.
Brake 966
Lower mounted brake-assembly for reduced LCG. Spring-loaded brake-plates slides on polished metal shafts. Ready-to-run brake plate/pads installation with new friction braking system product. The ball-raced difficult anodized brake-cam push the 2 bigger pins that are seated into the aluminium bracket, from the brakeplat, to produce very smooth as well as pressure to the dish.
Improved RCC Shock Absorbers
The RCC surprise absorbers are super-smooth and extremely simple to build. Machined from steel and distinctive in that the surprise figures only open on the bottom half, they are really simple to construct. They come with a hard and fast piston no much longer use a diaphragm much like the previous shocks but a foam. The end result is an ultra-smooth and air-free surprise absorber thanks to the self-bleeding system integrated in to the design.The seal-package on the shocks is enhanced ( brand new x-ring / bushing) and will be offering better support toward rod. Small modification, BIG advantage.
Principal backside brackets
Anodized, cnc machined, aluminum primary backside axle supports with coated alu eccenters; more rigid, better rear axle support for a tremendously real running back shaft, simple belt-tensioning, easy access for maintenance. Utilizing the eccenters you can select 3 roles for rear- belt tensioning. By detatching the eccenter using one side a corner shaft with pulley and gear are accessed quickly. Main rear aids are machined maximum to paid down weight, but retain rigidness at the same time. Pins are pre-pressed into the bottom regarding the brackets which in turn seat in to the positioning holes into the framework. Precise and secure.
Front Axle
Leading axle is manufactured out of high-grade aluminium possesses the very best quality one-way bearings lubricated with one-way lube. This ensures a frequent drive toward front side Spring metal drive cups.
Front Anti-roll Bar
The Serpent 966 comes standard with an adjustable front side anti-roll club. By rotating the 2 blades, it is possible to adjust the stiffness. Centering with an improved adjuster eccentric.
Front Bumper and Body Mount
The leading human anatomy mount associated with Serpent 966 is screwed straight down along with the bumper, which allows for a few flex in the human body post mounts whilst keeping the tightness regarding the overall installation. The human body mount is held further through two screws mounted from part.As because of the rear roll centre, leading roll centre can also be effortlessly adjusted. The modification is completed by eliminating the front top suspension system brackets and placing spacers below the brackets after which re-attaching them towards automobile.
The 966 includes anodised aluminium front side top suspension brackets that are machined from an individual piece of aluminium. These appealing pieces are extremely strong and provide great security in case of much impact. The other great advantage of this part usually due to the usage of inserts, with an offset gap, you can now adjust the pivot place of this upper front wishbones. Another good design function is that the exact same front suspension system bracket may be used on the left and right edges of this car.
Steering Blocks
These Wide offset (WOS) steering blocks can be utilized in 2 different configurations by swapping the side associated with vehicle they're mounted on. These modifications, based privately the steering obstructs are utilized on, will either supply more turn in on part entry, or even more on energy steering at corner exit. The included eccenters ensure that the axle is raised more than centre line, which enhances the consequence caused by this brand new configuration and because of the utilization of eccenters the bearings are actually also smaller and lighter, reducing un sprung fat.
Front Suspension
The front anti-roll bar levers, that are with the down stops enabling for easier tweak. They placed inwards, inside the bearing-blocks, which makes them more efficient due to less flex. The leading lower hands accommodate the leading anti-roll bar position.
Adjustable Front Belt Tension
An excellent feature could be the capacity to adjust the stress for the front gear. The simple-to-use bearing eccentric holders permit quick and easy setting.
Front Shock Tower
The leading surprise tower associated with Serpent 966 is manufactured out of 3mm carbon fiber, which makes this component ultra crash resistant. Leading surprise tower also features two surprise mounting roles to help you fine tune your vehicle for just about any track conditions.
Driveshafts / wheelaxles
Serpent just use the highest-quality drive train in their cars. The 966 automobile comes supplied with the finest Spring metal drive shafts capable of withstanding constant punishment; these shafts are ultra durable and extremely stiff allowing you to put all of your power to the tarmac.
Front CVD and rear regular dogbones.Made from Spring metal, leading and backside wheel axles are particularly durable and ultra strong. They're a precision fit for the key bearings when installed aided by the provided shims to ensure a decent precise wheel fit. The leading axle also comprises the main CVD shafts that are included within kit and can for that reason be used with the supplied quick launch system and/or optional wheel peanuts.
Pivot Balls
Produced from Spring metal, these polished 8.5mm pivot balls are practically unbreakable and ensure the smoothest suspension movement possible.
Adjusting nut for pivot balls
These adjusting nuts are made from Nylon and change the last aluminium nut with synthetic insert which will not just makes construction easier, in addition reduces un-sprung weight. Reducing the components utilized now additionally reduces part play so it produces an even more accurate managing automobile and because the material utilized is self-lubricating the movement for the pivot ball will continue to be smooth throughout use.
Aluminium center bracket
The Serpent 966 comes provided with an aluminium center bracket as standard. Replacing the standard composite version, the newest component is a lot stiffer and thus reduces flex within axle which prolongs the life span for the belts and pulleys.
Radio Plate Support Bracket
The air plate support bracket, placed straight as you're watching motor, also will act as the mounting point the roll over bar. The roll over bar is shaped in such a way so it optimizes the car's fat circulation whenever inside hand.
Battery Mounting Plate
The carbon fibre battery mounting plate was designed to have the ability to accommodate lots of battery pack designs, like the old-fashioned 5 cell pack. The battery mounting dish is constructed of a 2mm black colored carbon fiber and it is mounted to your framework plate by four countersunk screws.
Chassis Stiffeners
Another function is the two carbon-fibre side mounted chassis stiffeners. These dishes form a very good connection involving the front and rear part of the 960, and are installed right to the radio dish bracket and to the rear bulkheads. They increase the framework stiffness, an important condition to make effective usage of advanced suspension system modification options. The left chassis stiffener doubles as a belt-tensioner owner to with an extended slot allow changes.
Throttle Servo Mounting
The 966 offers two possibilities for the mounting of this throttle servo, first which may be the the standard stand-up throttle servo layout. To reduce the cars centre of gravity there's also a choice to mount the throttle servo in a lay down configuration. This moves the hefty engine as well as other elements of the servo reduced and also to the within making it possible for better weight circulation and C of G.
The lay out throttle servo installation happens to be designed to easily fit in the typical servo mounting area, therefore allowing the straightforward modification over between configurations. If you decide to utilize the old-fashioned upright mounting, you'll install the receiver next to the throttle servo. Otherwise the receiver is in its standard destination on left side associated with the radio plate.
Gas Tank
Serpent have supplied the 125cc gas tank with a fresh silicone rubber seal for the AFL fuel tank lid that prevents leakage and thus provides more consistent engine performance. Produced from silicone plastic, the brand new seal was shaped generate a perfect seal round the opening associated with the tank and allowing the tank lid to shut fully.
The tank is made of a more recent more powerful product. The milky white colored tanks do have more resistance to shattering in case of huge effect and changes towards lid pivot pin place further ensure a perfectly sealed tank. The latest product can be less temperature delicate and will keeps it contour better additionally when hot. The tank offers the choice to mount tiny spacers inside to fine-tune the amount.
Receiver Mounting
The receiver on the Serpent 966 are mounted in 2 different roles, depending on whether you decide on the laydown throttle servo mounting or the conventional upright throttle servo mounting.
In the event that you mount the throttle servo utilizing the laydown setup, the receiver is installed on the left side associated with the radio dish, between your gas tank as well as the exhaust system.
If you mount the throttle servo utilising the old-fashioned upright configuration, the receiver (and protective cover) are mounted beside the throttle servo.
The advantage of these alternative mounting positions is that it includes choices for electronic devices placement, in addition to choices for eliminating any recurring interference conditions that may possibly occur.
Steering Servo Mounting
The steering servo is attached to the right side right to the base of the radio dish and hangs free of any other product. The steering system makes use of a centrally mounted servo-saver, which features adjustable springtime stress and includes four Ackerman choices, through the use of inserts, to simply help fine-tune the 966 steering traits. Adjustable metal track rods with remaining and right threads are standard.
Rear Axle
Made from Spring metal, the solid rear axle is extremely durable and ultra strong providing an amazing base to mount the rear drive pulley. A steel pin secures the pulley and an o-ring keeps it in place.
Adjustable Back Roll Center and Camber Rise
On the Serpent 966 the rear roll centre is adjustable by using offset composite inserts, which place the wishbone pivot pins of reduced wishbones.The backside camber increase can also be modified through same method but in the upper rear wishbone pivot pins. The utilization of composite inserts means both corrections can be simply made track side.
Back Anti-roll Bar
The cable kind backside anti-roll club on the Serpent 966 is ball-raced for additional accuracy and much more accuracy.The blade kind back anti-roll club is optional.
Rear Body Mount
A corner human anatomy mount on Serpent 966 can be connected in a number of different methods to increase or reduce steadily the downforce sent through the human body on rear tires. You will find much longer body mount hands, being installed toward back uprights at axle level which gives more down force on wheels. Your whole construction can be free from binding, meaning there's absolutely no restriction regarding the movement regarding suspension.
Backside Suspension System
A corner end geometry provides excellent rear end hold and provides a tremendously stable vehicle both under braking and also at leaving corners. The OS 2 uprights sport small bearings to lessen un sprung weight, 3 upper supply mounting roles plus the possibility to use shims for changing the roll centers. Strong lower wishbones with enough product around the pivot pin and pivot balls, while the upper hands allow effortless adjustment of camber and camber increase. Longer body mount arms provide more down force toward tires yet haven't any binding because of the mounting place.
Back Shock Tower
The rear shock tower of this Serpent 966 is made of 3mm carbon fibre, which once again makes this part ultra crash resistant. A corner shock tower recreations 4 shock mounting roles that will help you fine-tune your vehicles handling track part.
Fast Launch Wheel System
The Serpent 966 comes standard with both spring-loaded aluminium quick launch levers and fixed alu nuts (with o-rings).
Quick-change
This dependable and time-saving system enables extremely swift tire modifications during long-distance races, letting you return regarding the track in very little time as possible.
Drive Belt System
The Serpent 966 utilizes three Kevlar-reinforced main drive belts, driven by a string of composite pulleys mounted on aluminium pulley adapters. This allows for a very smooth and efficient drive system that can withstand severe punishment.
Engine Mono block
The strong motor mono block that takes benefit of the extra area where in fact the motor is attached to the LCG (Low Center of Gravity) framework dish. Besides because the benefits of the mono block system, to prevent the engine flexing, the block permits the engine become installed reduced the framework by 2mm. Due to the motor being lowered the car has become provided with a smaller diameter flywheel.
Centax-II Clutch
The Centax-II clutch system features big ball bearings (a 5x13mm and a 5x10mm) also a big thrust bearing (5x10mm). This increases durability and ultra-free motion of parts. Featuring an externally-adjustable clutch space spacing technique, and a cutting-edge pivoting flyweight system.
Exhaust Mounting Spring
Using a spring-type mounting wire to separate vibrations, the springtime is attached towards automobile in the shape of an aluminium mounting post attached to the radio dish.
Gearbox
The 2-speed gearbox is competition proven and is simple to adjust and assemble many thanks to its simple design. The gearbox features big ball bearings (a 6x10mm and a 6x13mm) for additional durability and smoother rotation. The gears are mounted on providers with three small screws and can be found in a complete selection of gears available in conjunction with pinions for the Centax-II clutch.
Bearings
Supplied with sealed high-quality lightweight bearings throughout, the drive train is extremely efficient and operates really efficiently.
30 bearings altogether including 3 one-ways.
Modification
The Serpent 966 is a top-level competition racer and it is therefore completely adjustable. The racer can transform numerous settings easily and effectively, such as the suspension geometry. The down stops can be simply accessed and easily adjusted with maximum impact. Caster, track-width, toe-in, camber, camber rise, and wheelbase can also be modified with ease, along with the front side and rear roll-centre and rear human body mount mounting angle.
Adjustable Wheelbase
Because of the front side wishbone configuration, you'll be able to effortlessly adjust the car's wheelbase through keeping of 1 upper and reduced caster clip on each part regarding the car. Within the back you'll place shims in the front or at backside of reduced rear wishbones to acquire plus or minus 3mm.
