Serpent SRX8 GTE WC 4wd 1/8 EP (SER600065)
The SRX8GTE WC is based on the SRX8GTE that has proven his great
potential on the World championships in Miami this Jan 2020.
The SRX8GTE WC shares many high performance parts from the successful
SRX8 platform.
In addition to the details carried over from the SRX8 platform, we have
introduced many new, design concepts to push the SRX8GTE WC well into
the future as well as set its self apart from all competition.
When
it comes to road course racing, chassis width and corner clearance is
huge, this controls the lean and body roll in all directions. In
addition to that, the roll and lean angles ultimately control the
maximum cornering force. We kept the chassis the narrowest in nature
that was possible, while increasing the corner clearance. However, we
took it another step further. We pioneered the front of the chassis to
adhere to the ROAR and IFMAR rules of a minimum kick-up angle, while
increases clearance, for curbs, uneven track and under heavy braking.
This also allows for a nice mounting surface and easy to find body posts
as they will be facing fully vertical. All these great design concepts
are nicely nestled in a 7075-t6 aluminum alloy chassis. This chassis
will take the abuse and stand the test of time.As
mentioned above there are some new adjustments, but some old ones as
well. The 7075-T6 brackets also allow you to fully adjust the front
kick-up 0,0.5,1,1.5 and 2 degree increments.The
rear anti-squat is no different as you can adjust that from
1,1.5,2,2.5,3 degrees, and the Toe-in adjustment can be made,
2,2.5,2.75,3,3.25,3.5 and 4 degrees using the inserts provided in the
kit.Not
only can you adjust the toe, anti-squat and kick angle, why not throw
in Roll Center height adjustments as well. We spare no expense when it
comes to performance and this SRX8-GTE WC is no exception.We
have also optional RC shims to adjust the roll center at 1 and 2 mm off
the chassis plate. This allows you to fine tune your kick angle,
anti-squat and Roll center height further than ever before. We
understand winning is an addiction and to be honest, with all these
features, nothing will stand in your way.A
carry over from our Nitro on road heritage, the GT program was upgraded
with fully aluminum bulkheads and suspension brackets, additionally the
SRX8-E Center diff mount, Motor Mount and motor mount slide. All these
components are included in the kit and made from 7075-T6.They
are black anodized with Silver shiny edges, how stylish is that? The
looks are 2nd to no other brand, even if other companies have jumped on
the band wagon, you can be proud you purchased the original trend
setting style.
The
next few items are sure to blow away the competition and to further
establish the Serpent brand as an innovator. The SRX8GT’s will be the
first to come with not only 4 adjustable diff positions, but it will
also come with easy access differentials.The
4 adjustment positions will allow the racer to fine to his model race
car from the lowest grip, all the way to the highest grip conditions.
Both the front and rear bulkheads share the same Diff inserts, and
pinion holders, to minimize extra parts and to maximize your racing fun.
The differentials both front and rear can be removed and replaced in a
matter of seconds. This gives you no reason not to freshen them up, fine
tune or rebuild your differential.
To
deliver the power to the ground the center differential was removed and
replaced with a super lightweight spool. Whether you are on a high grip
track and need maximum acceleration, or want to do some sick drifting
in the street, we are sure you will really enjoy this upgrade.The spool adapts the SRX8-E’s 44 tooth Module 1 spur gear, so it will accept all popular brands of pinion gears.A
new addition to the SRX8GTE is a flat steering system. Since minimal
kick-up angles are used there was no need to have the angled steering
system seen on our Off-road cars. We took the successful steering system
from our SRX8 and SRX8e and created a version specifically for our GT
cars. Not only did it allow us to continue to use our existing Ackerman
plates, but it also allowed us to lower the CG of the bulkheads and
further enhance this cars ability to corner with less body roll. Keeping
the most consistent Ackermann curves helps to ensure you are getting
exactly what you expect with no surprises, when you approach a turn,
travel through and then exit. The end outcome is more efficient
cornering with less tire wear.In
order to fully utilize our steering system and make sure this model
does exactly as you command. The steering servo is mounted to a
beautifully crafted 1 piece servo mount made from 7075-t6 aluminum. That
mount then is directly mounted to the chassis to create the most solid
foundation a servo could ask for. If precision is something you want in
your RC model, look no further, this SRX8-GTe is for you.At
the front and rear of this Asphalt slaying machine we took some pride
in trying to have as symmetrical flex possible. In testing it was shown
to have a positive effect on lap times as well as handling left and
right into a corner. This SRX8GTE WC utilizes a top deck that is mounted
directly to the center bulkhead as well as the rear bulkheads. The
chassis uses the twist of the top deck mounted in the center of the
chassis to control the twist of the chassis while still providing super
stiffness front to back. With Controllable twist, you can generate more
cornering force, while still having the front to back stiffness; you can
further enhance the grip out of the corners. Don’t be afraid to crack
open the throttle out of the corners or push harder than ever before in
the corners. This baby will take all you can give it.When
Center of Gravity (CG) and weight distribution have huge effects on how
an RC car will perform, why not maximize it. In the GT class where you
race on high grip asphalt and the cars ability to corner depends on how
well it can utilize the tires. We simply say…” lower is better”,
generally speaking the higher the grip the bigger the advantage of low
CG. This SRX8GTE WC has the batteries mounted directly on the chassis;
it can’t get better than that. The batteries are secured in place by
plastic mounts and then fixed into position with Velcro straps. Just
remember, race cars are built for performance, not luxury.The
SRX8GTE WC chassis comes equipped with holes pre drilled into the
chassis for optional weights. At Serpent we understand the need for
being able to adjust the weight distribution of your racing machine.
This will be no exception as you can add a 25-gram weight to the front
and/or rear. The weights will be sold separately but the chassis is
ready to accept them.
If
you have a good thing, let’s keep it going... That is exactly what we
did with the ball bearing raced sway bars. We introduced this first the
1.8thoffroad and then followed that up into our GT line of cars. Both
the front and rear suspension will get the same treatment.The
sway bar will be securely fastened and the left and right play can be
adjusted. You can be rest assured there is not un-necessary friction and
your roll bar is fully operation when driving your race car.n
addition to the ball raced roll bars. The arms have a captured
pivot-ball for the sway bar. This design allows you to adjust the play
of the ball as well as make sure you have no binding in any direction
when your suspension operates. The plastic nut, keeps the ball retained
into position. You can replace the plastic cap with an aluminum optional
version if you like a more secure nut.Carried
over from our successful SRX8 is the C-hub front end and long rear arm.
The rear arm offers 2 length arms, short and long. Aside from the arm
length, we have gone another step further and refined the suspension
geometry for maximum cornering. Through countless hours of testing, the
new arm risers both on the front and rear compliment this GT to a whole
new level of performance. If that is not enough you can outfit the top
and bottom of the arms with nylon or carbon arm stiffeners to control
the flex characteristics.
The
shock towers have all been optimized to give you the proper up and down
travel for the most demanding Racing circuits out there.
The
front and rear suspension arms, both feature arm plates that can be
added, removed or swapped out for Carbon fiber. This feature can be used
for a host of reasons, which can include looks and or performance.
Depending on your grip level and track surface, you can adjust the
stiffness of the SRX8GT’s arms. Generally stiffer arms have a more
linear feel but can reduce grip. This happens by forcing the shock to do
more work. A softer arm can increase grip by reducing the shocks
importance, but can also give the car a less direct feeling. All of
these adjustments can have a huge impact on your lap time and results.
The
front Caster blocks have been tested rigorously. We settled on 10
degrees, as it seemed to produce the best lap times. Aside from the
angle, they are fully machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and also have nice
machined silver edges. They also have setscrews that hold all pins into
position, ensuring you will finish every single race you start. They
also have steering stop screws that can be used to limit the steering
throw to the absolute perfect of angles.The
Front steering spindle, made from 7075-T6 is black anodized with silver
machined edges. This part is a carryover part from the SRX8. It also
includes a rubber CVD boot to keep the driveshaft greased, to minimize
wear.The
steering spindle also accepts 5 different Ackermann plates. 0,1,2,3,4.
Generally 0 is the easiest steering while 4 is more aggressive. You can
fine tune your GT’s steering to fit your driving needs. All plates can
be easily identified by the notch marks in the side of the plate.16mm
threaded shocks with o ring seals. Carried over from our previous GT,
these foolproof shocks have never let us down. They have extremely tough
4mm shock shafts and aluminum shock caps. The threaded bodies make it
super easy to get the ride height or tweak settings you might be looking
for. The shock can be set up in a variety of ways depending on your
configuration. With “Pro “caps available as optional you can have
Emulsion or bladder shocks all in one cap.The
SRX8GTE WC also comes with fully adjustable front and rear body mounts,
and platforms. The platforms are oversized to make sure the body had
plenty to rest on and held in place with a sold metal pin.The
posts themselves are extra-long so that they can be cut to length
depending on what body you prefer and positioned with the use of a
threaded screw.
A
new addition to the SRX8GT’s is the Rear Diffuser. Testing showed
amazing results with this part. More stability, ease of driving, better
air flow in and out of the body and faster lap times.Being
involved with the Gt category from almost the beginning, Serpent has
understood the direction and path necessary to produce a race winning
car. The SRX8GTE WC was a collaborated effort of many individuals
dedicated to the Serpent Brand. Working tirelessly on new concepts,
suspension geometry, product assembly and durability, our team was able
to create an absolute monster of a product. The SRX8GTE WC has
innovations at virtually every corner, while being one of the easiest
cars we have ever produced to work on. Here at Serpent we are extremely
proud of the SRX8-GTE WC and have taken great pride in the design, from
top to bottom. We didn’t just want to make a new car, we wanted to make a
new car that simply changed the game. If you’re looking for sheer
performance and quality in one product, look no further the SRX8GTE WC
is the one for you, this product is simply rivaled by no-one.
Also
included in the SRX8GTE WC kit are the new HTD diffs, these were also
used by the team at the Worlds. One of those must haves are high volume
large internal gear diffs. We manned up here, and went back to the
drawing board and completely re-tooled our differential approach. The
internal gears are a staggering Mod 1.25 which puts them at the largest
in the market place. With a maximum engagement surface on the tooth for
earth shattering oil shearing, coupled with larger volume housing, these
differentials reduce any fading or loss of performance.
The internal ratio is industry 10/20. Make no excuses now boys, these babies will deliver the performance when you need it most.
Also
all new on the SRX8GTE WC are the aluminum uprights with carbon
brackets to have all possible roll center positions for each condition
you could need.Also new in the SRX8GTE WC are optional shock towers front and rear.These will be used without the shock brackets on the wishbones for the optimal performance off the geometry