The Serpent 733 has a fresh, extremely distinct open design and sets new criteria in 1/10 scale race-chassis design. Many innovative and practical solutions are build to the unique design, to produce construction, set-up, rushing and maintenance a joy.
Specs:
- Course: 1/10th Scale 200mm
- Purpose: 200mm Touring Automobile Racer
- Chassis: 3mm aluminum, 7075 aerospace quality, CNC machined
- Suspension: Independent double wishbone suspension system
- Broadcast dish: 2.5mm carbon dietary fiber, CNC machined
- Shock absorbers: RCCX shock absorbers
- Gas tank: 75cc design with new lid
- Drive system: 4wd through kevlar strengthened timing belts
- Clutch system: Centax-IIwe clutch system
- Front axle: Gear Differential (Optional One way axle )
- Rear axle: Gear Differential
- Gearbox: Lightweight SL6 2-speed with interchangeable fine pitch gears
- Weight: 1.695kg (based on radio gear)
- Max. speed: 105km/h +
- Acceleration: 0-90km/h 3.0 moments
- Guidelines: Full color guide, reference guide
- Maybe not included: Engine and pipeline, human anatomy, radio gear, battery power, tires
Features:
Fueltank
Low-mounted 75cc fueltank with bronze sintered filter with brand new cap, moved more to your front and will be offering a mounting-position for AMB transponder on bottom. Tiny side indent to give you space the throttle lever. Tank-inserts can be screw-mounted inside to decrease the articles if required.
Tanks mounts on 3 alu articles, with plastic covers, capped with silicone o-ring and tiny clips.
Roll-bar
Asymetric roll bar with integrated sleeve the fuel-cap strap. The roll club increases additionally as end-stop the fuel-cap, to stop the limit to open past an acceptable limit.
Pipe-mount
Machined alu pipe-mount holds the spring-wire , which is connected to the radioplate. Grub-screw holds wire set up.
Bumper
The innovative and nice looking brand new bumper activities a split type foam bumper, additionally the angled upper bumper creates an extremely sturdy front end, to soak up the effect of crashes ( if any). ( A wider foam bumper is supplied as optional.)
Servo-saver
Ball-raced servo-saver design, aided by the metal servo saver shaft mounted on the chassis only, spring-loaded with pre-tension nut and simple inserts to alter Ackermann. The linkages to the steering-servo are brief and angles are smooth / direct and easy to access, as mounted above the radioplate.
With the ultra strong SS-steel trackrods and smooth ball-joints, the assembly produces an effective and responsive steering-system.
Pullies
New gear-ratio combined with brand new pullies with tiny sideholes to let dust out effortlessly. Friction free and incredibly smooth operation.
Front Diff - 35
Rear Diff - 40
Middle Pulley - 18
Middle Side Pulley - 21
Back Side Pulley - 21
Brake Pulley - 20
Drive ratio 1.0117
center shaft
The middle shaft holder is beautifully incorporated inside front left alu bracket and guaranteed with 3 screws. This offers strong, flex-free guidance towards the SS-steel center shaft.
2-speed shaft brackets
The 2 alu brackets to keep the 2-speed shaft are true works of art. By breaking up them from rear end brackets, it generates lots of available space to the office on vehicle and gives better method for air conditioning too. In top the brackets support the ball-raced back anti-roll bar, which is seated into the brackets with little steel adaptors and high speed bearings. The left one additionally houses the ball-raced brake-cam and supports the chassis stiffner too. Multi-functional.
Shocktower backside
4mm thick carbon fibre back shocktower with 6 mounting roles the shocks. The holes sit such means, that after changing to to another gap, the length of the shocks can remain the same. The shocktower includes holes to mount the tank-cap strap, plus mounting positions for the back human body mounts.
Uprights
Brand new uprights to accommodate this new geometry. Permits 2 mounting positions within the top, inner or external while the kit comes detailed with conical spacers to alter roll-center.
back suspension system
The brand new back lower wishbones may be used both left and appropriate. The anti-roll bar linkage has 2 mounting jobs available. The rear carbon camber bracket in 4mm thick product , has 9 positions to pick from, 5 inner and 4 outer each part. The roll-center changes are made by changing the inner pivot inserts for a lowered, medium or maybe more place, with respect to the situation.
Wheel-base is changed utilizing the casterclips in the front or back of wishbone on reduced pin.
Brake
A very accessible and cool brake system. The brake-system is installed suprisingly low into the car for better center of gravity. Spring loaded competition pads that fall on precision machined bushings. The competition brake-pads are prepared to utilize with pre-baked friction product ( forget about glueing ) that persists and offers amazing braking energy with exceptional brake feeling / feedback. Reaches right heat quickly, doesn't have fading and is effective in the torrential rain too. The nylon braking system lever, that operates the hard-anodised ballraced brake-cam, has 2 mounting roles for the linkage. The linkage runs very directly to the servo-arm.
Radioplate
The very brief and narrow radioplate is constructed of 2.5mm top quality carbon fiber product and ads toward overall stiffness regarding the automobile. The entire design is made in such way that the complete radioplate with tank, roll-bar, belt-tensioner and all sorts of electronics happens of car in one go. Just release the steeringlever and release 7 screws. Perfect for cleansing and upkeep. All wiring very brief and compact to mount. Straight aligned servo-linkages to both brake and throttle levers.
Radio-gear and battery pack mounting
The 733 provides a neatly created side-bracket-assembly that gives mounting area the receiver, the switch, the antenna and both servo?s. The receiver switches into the nylon box with embossed Serpent logo design. Regarding the other side of the tank, the battery pack ( Lipo or regular pack) is mounted to a carbon fiber bracket (shrink-foil/tape) , which once more mounts towards the radioplate with nylon spacers.
This very compact design means you can use really short cables when mounted precisely almost no cables are visible from the outside, but home well protected inside the automobile. The steering-servo bracket provides another mounting place ( 2 holes) the transponder if is prefered as opposed to the lower mounting position underneath the tank.
Spacers are supplied to properly install the servos, along with 3 types servo levers to accommodate all major brands.
Bearings
High speed metal bearings through the entire automobile, lightweight and lubricated with a high quality Shell bearing oil. Top quality one-way bearing for the 2-speed adaptor.
Fasteners
Allen type good quality steel screw through the automobile.
Belts
Kevlar 4mm wide re-inforced drive-belts. Kevlar kind belts are standard (the black/brown low friction rubber kind are optional) .
Driveshafts / wheel-adaptors
Leading end has SS-steel CVD system, with laser etched, ultra slim and light driveshafts, coupled with durable wheel-axles and accuracy machined alu hex wheel adaptors.
The trunk end has SS-steel dogbones additionally thin/lightweight, yet durable, to face the beating for the rising horsepower and grip-levels. The Direct Link System (DLS) may be used as shown, however the camber bracket is universal, and that means you may also run in standard structure.
Geometry
Brand new geometry and roll-centers, reduced center of gravity and modified weight-positioning for improved grip and better stability.Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, width, wheelbase front and rear, ride-height, roll centers and more.
Front end brackets
Alu forward reduced bearing blocks and suspension brackets, with built-in anti-roll club holders and integrated alu middle bearing block. The gear-diff is seated in eccentric nylon bushings to create the belt-tension. The right place ( option of 4) of the eccentric bushings may be recognised from outside, for easier re-assembly. The lower front side end brackets have actually metal pins pre-mounted which slip into the slots within the framework, for accurate placement.
Rear-end brackets
Very open design split kind buttocks assembly. The supersmall and light gear-diffs mount very low within the vehicle, in accuracy machined split type alu brackets. The gear-diff is seated in eccentric nylon bushings to create the belt-tension. The right position ( choice of 3) of eccentric bushings could be recognised from the surface, for easier re-assembly.
The reduced rear end brackets have steel pins pre-mounted which slide to the slots in the framework, for precise positioning.
The open design actually leaves countless space for upkeep, cleansing and cooling.
Framework
The 3mm chassis is made of precision machined aerospace quality 7075 T6 alu. Countersunk with chamfered edges. Some additional machining where required for the belt, the engine with airscoop for air conditioning, for the flywheel and some extra area to permit the moutning the transponder below the fueltank. The closed design of framework creates the right level of rigidity into the vehicle. More flex-control exists because of the alu stiffners on chassis. Complex anodised chassis is optional.
Motor mount
Mono-type motor mount, for sucure seating of engine. Additional coolingfins for better heat-dissipation. The system enables precise alignment regarding the clutch and 2-speed gearbox.
Chassis stiffners and flex control
The primary chassis-stiffner may be the ball-joint pole which can be mounted between the radioplate as well as the left 2-speed bracket.
Suspension front side
Brand new front top and front reduced wishbones, made from superb M-type nylon materials and also have an excellent fit regarding the hardened metal pivot pins. The low wishbones houses the hard-coated alu pivot-ball, which operates the leading anti-roll bar.
The wheelbase may be changed within the front by using the small caster-spacers ahead or back associated with reduced front side wishbone. Within the top ofcourse modification caster just as. The roll-center changes can be produced by changing the inner pivot inserts for a diminished, medium or maybe more position, with regards to the situation.
Front top bracket
The nylon top bracket, connect the leading alu bearing blocks, holds the carbon fibre shocktower while the top hinge pin inserts and includes the downstops. To obtain the diff takes 4 screws just.
Steeringblocks
The kit is sold with the strong prooven steeringblocks with off-set 0. Offset 1 can be acquired as option. The steeringblocks mount towards wishbones with light-weight coated alu 8.5mm pivotballs, and use the nylon ball-cups for an ultra light and ultra smooth suspension system process.
Anti-roll club front side
Ball-raced wire kind front anti-roll bar system, better and easier to tweak. Operated by linkages that mount to alu pivotballs regarding the ower front arms.
2.5mm is standard, other available choices. 1.8, 2.2 and 2.8
Shocktower front
Carbon fibre front shocktower in 3.2mm with 4 roles for the front shocks. Includes holes to mount the 3rd bodymount.
Shocks
Pre-assembled RCCX shock-sets. Brief type both front and back, also short springs front side and backside. With the 2009 modification on rod-support and silicone x-ring for supersmooth shocks. SS-steel shock-rods, accuracy machined coated shock-housings, foam bleeders, accuracy moulded nylon pistons and shock-parts. The spring pre-load nut has a silicone o-ring inside to prevent undesired modification.
Utilize 1000 Cst (40W) shock-oil as enclosed for standard set-up both front and backside.
Gear-differential.
Acutely little and light gear differential, seated as low as feasible in 733. Equivalent gear-diff can be used inside front and backside associated with the automobile, simply various pullies are mounted. High quality, accuracy machined , hardedned gears, combined with SS-steel shafts, create a supersmooth gear-diff. The gear-cases are sealed with a captured o-ring. The SS-steel precison machined outdrives are lightened to diminish rotating mass further. For standard set-up use 80.000 Cst front side and 30.000 Cst back oil, as provided.
Its quite simple and quick to just take the diffs out of the automobile.
Centax
The Serpent 733 is sold with the famous Centax clutch ( an original Serpent innovation) . The ultra dependable Centax III WC version includes precison machined, hardcoated alu screw on gears ( laser etched) mounted on a hardened steel clutch-bell. A tremendously small and light 31mm hardcoated alu flywheel with precision installed metal pins. Race developed clutch footwear and flyweights, along with a hard Centax springtime, to generate a superb working clutch for amazing accelleration and durability.
Ball-joints
Top quality nylon ball-joints for accuracy fit on pivot balls. All balljoints of the automobile take one bigger frame within the kit. Some have actually TOP as indicator, to exhibit which direction to install them for best procedure.
Gearbox SL6
Ulta smooth gear-changes are provided by the SL6 automated 2-speed gearbox, which combines perfectly with all the Centax-3 system. Brand new gears for SL8, brand new design/ form, really durablePrecision machined 2-speed bell and one-way adaptor, combined with durable centrifugal shoes installed on the SS-steel polished adaptor. Balanced SS-steel 2-speed layshaft.
Belt tensioner
Alu CNC machined belt-tensioner bracket, that can mount over the top or underneath the radioplate. Ballraced.
