Serpent 1/8 scale 4wd gaspowered racing car chassis in the Team edition v2. Main news for the 966 - TE Team Edition V2 - Centax True Motion clutch system - RCM shocks The Serpent 966-TE already included: - SL8 gearbox included, for lower inertia - front aero bumper - split-type carbon radioplate with flex-control, and front stiffner/support - new front upper geometry with inner pivots more out and shorter upper arms, for more corner entry grip and more corner speed - new rear upper geometry wth new camber-bracket, and upper camber-rods instead wishbone - rear lower shockmounts/extenders in carbon, for new shock-angle
These Wide offset (WOS) steering blocks can be used in 2
different configurations by swapping the side of the car they are mounted on.
These changes, depending on the side the steering blocks are used on, will
either give you more turn in on corner entry, or more on power steering at
corner exit.
The included eccenters ensure that the axle is raised
higher than centre line, which enhances the effect caused by this new
configuration and due to the use of eccenters the bearings are now also smaller
and lighter, reducing un sprung weight.
The front body mount of the Serpent 966 is screwed down along
with the bumper, which allows for some flex in the body post mounts whilst
maintaining the stiffness of the overall assembly. The body mount is held
further through two screws mounted from the side.
As with the rear roll
centre, the front roll centre can also be easily adjusted. The adjustment is
done by removing the front upper suspension brackets and inserting spacers below
the brackets and then re-attaching them to the car.
The 966 comes with
anodised aluminium front upper suspension brackets that are machined from a
single piece of aluminium. These attractive pieces are extremely strong and
offer great protection in the event of a heavy impact. The other great advantage
of this part is that due to the use of inserts, with an offset hole, you can now
adjust the pivot position of the upper front wishbones.
Another nice
design feature is that the same front suspension bracket can be used on both the
left and right sides of the car.
Thew new aero bumper can be used closed,
or partially open, by cutting out the aligned inner parts.
The Serpent 966-TE comes in a very small carton box, with
full color box-top.
To allow you to build your car with the greatest of
ease, Serpent supplies a full colour instruction manual, this includes all the
exploded views and options to locate part-numbers easily.
The Manual is
available to download as a PDF in the 'Downloads' section of this product
page.
Enjoy the build and the drive !
Team Serpent
The backbone of the car is the chassis plate, which has been
CNC-machined from extremely stiff american 7075 T6 - 5mm aerospace-quality
aluminium and sports a wide front opening to adjust the front anti-roll bar. A
cooling slot under the engine helps aid temperature control while chamfered
edges prevent the chassis from catching on kerbs giving it better overall ground
clearance on the track. It houses the battery pack, which is mounted into the
newly-designed carbon fibre battery mounting plate and is held in place by four
screws, screwed directly into the chassis plate itself. This 966-TE plate has
also been machined to accept the optional front stiffener plate.
The brake system ensures strong and efficient stopping power.
The brake pads consist of two steel plates with the friction material pre-baked
to the plates, and the brake disk is made from twin ventilated discs with an
air-cooling alu centre.
The new braking system sits lower in the car to
help LCG. The system is easily accessable for maintenance, due to its very open
design.
The spring-loaded bar-pads slide on polished steel pins and are
activated through the ball-raced brake cam, a large pin moves horizontally to
activate the brakes. Due to the horizontal action of the pin, and not the
twisting of the brake cam, all distortion in this area is removed and the brake
pads are evenly pressed together. The brake cam is supported by ball-bearings
for smooth, precise action.
This further adds to the precision and
exceptional stopping power of the braking system.
Lower mounted brake-assembly for lower LCG. Spring-loaded
brake-plates slides on polished steel shafts. Ready-to-run brake plate/pads
assembly with new friction brake material. The ball-raced hard anodized
brake-cam push the 2 larger pins which are seated in the aluminium bracket,
against the brakeplat, to create very smooth and even pressure to the plate.
The RCM shock absorbers are super-smooth and very easy to
build.
Coated aluminium threaded shock-bodies, perfect pistons, smooth
o-ring-bushing package, effective silicone membranes, durable hardened
shock-rods, the works !
Anodized, cnc machined, aluminum main rear axle supports with
coated alu eccenters; more rigid, better rear axle support for a very true
running rear shaft, easy belt-tensioning, easy access for maintenance. With the
eccenters you can choose 3 positions for rear- belt tensioning. By removing the
eccenter on one side the rear shaft with pulley and belt can be accessed very
easily. Main rear supports are machined maximum to reduced weight, but retain
rigidness at the same time. Pins are pre-pressed into the bottom of the
brackets which then seat into the positioning holes in the chassis. Precise and
secure.
The front anti-roll bar levers, that are combined with the
down stops allowing for easier tweak. They placed inwards, inside the
bearing-blocks, which makes them more effective due to less flex. The front
lower arms accommodate the front anti-roll bar position.
The carbon fibre battery mounting plate has been designed to
be able to accommodate many different battery pack configurations, including the
traditional 5 cell pack. The battery mounting plate is made of a 2mm black
carbon fibre and is mounted to the chassis plate by four countersunk screws.
The radio plate support bracket, placed directly in front of
the engine, also acts as the mounting point for the roll over bar.
The 966-TE included the latest developed Serpent gearbox
with 8mm shaft and new flange, bell and gears. A perfectly balanced gearbox
with very low inertia, and a perfect bearing seating.
Durable and ultra quick
shifting.
The brake-disk and pulley-adaptor with 3 pins has been
modified, and a new alu hardcoated side pully in included to fit the 8mm shaft.
The 966-TE features a split type radioplate. The larger
central parts connects with a rod to the front stiffner. The central part
front screws which connect to the bulkheads can be loosened to create more
flex; the rod will control the flex.
testing showed that flex in the front
has more effect than in the rear or central part of the chassis.
A great feature is the ability to adjust the tension of the
front belt. The simple-to-use bearing eccentric holders allow for quick and easy
setting.
The front shock tower of the Serpent 966 is made from 3mm
carbon fibre, which makes this part ultra crash resistant. The front shock tower
also features two shock mounting positions to enable you to fine tune your car
for any track conditions.
Serpent use only the highest-quality drive train in their
cars. The 966 car comes supplied with the finest Spring Steel drive shafts
capable of withstanding constant punishment; these shafts are ultra durable and
very stiff allowing you to put all your power to the tarmac.
Front CVD
and rear regular dogbones.
Made from Spring Steel, the front and rear
wheel axles are very durable and ultra strong. They are a precision fit for the
main bearings when mounted with the supplied shims to ensure a tight precise
wheel fit. The front axle also makes up part of the CVD shafts that are included
in this kit and can therefore be used with both the supplied quick release
system or the optional wheel nuts.
Made from Spring Steel, these polished 8.5mm pivot balls are
virtually unbreakable and ensure the smoothest suspension movement possible.
These adjusting nuts are made from Nylon and replace the
previous aluminium nut with plastic insert which will not only makes assembly
easier, it also reduces un-sprung weight. Reducing the parts used at this point
also reduces side play so it makes for a more precise handling car and because
the material used is self-lubricating the movement of the pivot ball will remain
smooth throughout use.
The Serpent 966 comes supplied with an aluminium middle
bracket as standard. Replacing the standard composite version, the new part is
much stiffer and so reduces flex in this axle which prolongs the life of the
belts and pulleys.
The front axle is made from high-grade aluminium and contains
the best quality one-way bearings lubricated with one-way lube. This ensures a
consistent drive to the front Spring Steel drive cups.
The Serpent 966-TE comes standard with an adjustable front
anti-roll bar. By rotating the 2 blades, you can easily adjust the stiffness.
Centering with an improved adjuster eccentric.
Another feature is the two carbon-fibre side mounted chassis
stiffeners. These plates form a strong bridge between the front and rear section
of the 960, and are mounted directly to the radio plate bracket and to the rear
bulkheads. They increase the chassis stiffness, an essential condition to make
effective use of the sophisticated suspension adjustment options.
The
left chassis stiffener doubles as a belt-tensioner holder to with a longer slot
to enable changes.
Serpent have supplied the 125cc fuel tank with a silicone
rubber seal for the fuel tank lid that prevents leakage and thus provides more
consistent engine performance. Made from silicone rubber, the new seal has been
shaped to create a perfect seal around the opening of the tank and allowing the
tank lid to close fully.
The tank is made from a newer stronger material.
The tanks have more resistance to shattering in the event of a heavy impact and
changes to the lid pivot pin position further ensure a perfectly sealed tank.
The new material is also less heat sensitive and will keeps it shape better also
when hot.
The tank offers the option to mount small spacers inside to
fine-tune the volume.
The receiver on the Serpent 966 can be mounted in two
different positions, depending on whether you choose the laydown throttle servo
mounting or the traditional upright throttle servo mounting.
If you mount
the throttle servo using the laydown configuration, the receiver is mounted on
the left side of the radio plate, between the fuel tank and the exhaust
system.
If you mount the throttle servo using the traditional upright
configuration, the receiver (and protective cover) can be mounted next to the
throttle servo.
The benefit of these alternative mounting positions is
that it offers choices for electronics placement, as well as options for
eliminating any recurring interference issues that may occur.
The steering servo is mounted on the right side directly to
the bottom of the radio plate and hangs free from any other item. The steering
system uses a centrally mounted servo-saver, which features adjustable spring
tension and comes with four Ackerman options, through the use of inserts, to
help fine-tune the 966-TE steering characteristics. Adjustable steel track rods
with left and right threads are standard.
Made from Spring Steel, the solid rear axle is very durable
and ultra strong providing a perfect base to mount the rear drive pulley. A
steel pin secures the pulley and an o-ring keeps it in place.
On the Serpent 966-TE the rear roll centre is adjustable
through the use of offset composite inserts, which position the wishbone pivot
pins of the lower wishbones.
The rear camber rise can also be adjusted
through the same method but on the upper rear wishbone pivot pins. The use of
composite inserts means both adjustments can be easily made track side.
The wire type rear anti-roll bar on the Serpent 966 is
ball-raced for extra precision and more accuracy.
The blade type rear
anti-roll bar is optional.
The rear body mount on the Serpent 966 can be connected in
several different ways to increase or decrease the downforce transmitted from
the body to the rear wheels. There are longer body mount arms, that are mounted
to the rear uprights at axle level which provides more down force to the wheels.
The whole assembly is also free from binding, meaning there is no restriction of
the movement on the suspension.
The rear end geometry provides excellent rear end grip and
provides a very stable car both under braking and at exiting corners. The OS 2
uprights sport small bearings to reduce un sprung weight, 3 upper arm mounting
positions and the possibility to use shims for changing the roll centres. Strong
lower wishbones with sufficient material around the pivot pin and pivot balls,
and the upper arms allow easy adjustment of the camber and camber rise. Longer
body mount arms provide more down force to the wheels yet have no binding due to
their mounting position.
The rear shock tower of the Serpent 966 is made from 3mm
carbon fibre, which again makes this part ultra crash resistant. The rear shock
tower sports 4 shock mounting positions to help you fine-tune your cars handling
track side.
The Serpent 966-TE comes standard with both spring-loaded
aluminium quick release levers.
Quick-change
This reliable and
time-saving system enables very quick tire changes during long distance races,
allowing you to get back on the track in as little time as possible.
Due to the front wishbone configuration, it is possible to
very easily adjust the car's wheelbase through the placement of 1 upper and
lower caster clip on each side of the car.
In the rear you can place
shims in front or at the rear of the lower rear wishbones to obtain plus or
minus 3mm.
The 966-TE offers two possibilities for the mounting of the
throttle servo, first of which is the the traditional stand-up throttle servo
layout. To lower the cars centre of gravity there is also an option to mount the
throttle servo in a lay down configuration. This moves the heavy motor and other
parts of the servo lower and to the inside allowing for better weight
distribution and C of G.
The lay down throttle servo assembly has been
designed to fit in the standard servo mounting space, thus enabling the easy
change over between configurations. If you decide to use the traditional upright
mounting, you can mount the receiver next to the throttle servo. Otherwise the
receiver is in its standard place on the left side of the radio plate.
The Serpent 966-TE uses three Kevlar-reinforced main drive
belts, driven by a series of composite pulleys mounted on aluminium pulley
adapters. This allows for a very smooth and efficient drive system that can
withstand severe punishment.
The strong engine mono block that takes advantage of the
extra space where the engine is mounted on the LCG (Low Center of Gravity)
chassis plate. As well as the benefits of the mono block system, to stop the
engine flexing, the block allows the motor to be mounted lower in the chassis by
2mm. Due to the engine being lowered the car is now supplied with a smaller
diameter flywheel.
Serpent introduces new Centax clutches for 1/8 onroad.
The development of the Centax clutch continues. Serpent’s designer Ron
Ton was the innovator of this revolutionary clutch system in the mid 90-ties.
Soon it has become the standard in onroad racing, as all other brands adopted
similar systems.
Many variations have been tried, but in the end it
still comes close to the original idea.In the latest development the tapered
shape has been moved from the flywheel to the pressure plate instead, improves
punch and reliability.
Serpent continues the use of the hard Centax
spring to set preload, as its less critical and faster to adjust.
The
1/8 scale Centax True motion clutch, has the black shoe and aluminum cutch
housing as standard. Yellow and red shoes can be tried as well, as well as the
steel or light steel clutch housing.
The Centax system, invented by
Serpent (Ron Ton) in 1992 is since long a standard in the rc industry.
Using a spring-type mounting wire to isolate vibrations, the
spring is attached to the car by means of an aluminium mounting post attached to
the radio plate.
The SL8 2-speed gearbox is race proven and is easy to adjust
and assemble thanks to its simple design. The gearbox features large ball
bearings for extra durability and smoother rotation.
The 8mm shaft will
offer increased stability.
The new 2-speed gears are mounted to the
carriers with three small screws and come in a full range of gears available in
combination with pinions for the Centax-II clutch.
Supplied with sealed high-quality lightweight bearings
throughout, the drive train is very efficient and runs very smoothly.
30
bearings in total including 3 one-ways.
The Serpent 966 is a top-level competition racer and is
therefore fully adjustable. The racer can change numerous settings easily and
effectively, including the suspension geometry. The down stops can be easily
accessed and easily adjusted with optimum effect. Caster, track-width, toe-in,
camber, camber rise, and wheelbase can also be adjusted with ease, as well as
the front and rear roll-centre and rear body mount mounting angle.
Serpent is pleased to announce the release of the Serpent
966-TE v2, the next stage in the development of the highly successfull 960
platform.
Main news for the 966 - TE Team Edition
- 2012: True
Motion clutch and RCM shocks
- SL8 gearbox included, for lower
inertia
- front aero bumper
- split-type carbon radioplate with
flex-control, and front stiffner/support
- new front upper geometry with
inner pivots more out and shorter upper arms, for more corner entry grip and
more corner speed
- new rear upper geometry wth new camber-bracket, and upper
camber-rods instead wishbone
- rear lower shockmounts/extenders in carbon,
for new shock-angle
- new style tank-top/tank-cap ( same as S811
)
Below all details are shown, step by step.
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