From Serpent:
The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 is our most superior electrical GTE to this point. The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 shares many new options from our not too long ago launched and extremely developed SRX8GT ‘23 nitro model. The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 shares design particulars, elements from each evolution of SRX8 whether or not be on-road or off-road model, together with new ones by no means seen earlier than on any earlier mannequin. Since the start of the 1/eighth GT Electric class, Serpent has stood robust with class main expertise, designs and absolutely the efficiency on the monitor. On the brand new SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 mannequin we now have prolonged the chassis an extra 29mm to be used with all true to scale associated RC Bodies. This locations the wheel base at 259mm +/- 2.5mm.
New Features:
All New Bulkheads:
We know, we all know, everybody has aluminum bulkheads now; you’re welcome, effectively form of. We have discovered so many issues over the previous 4 years. With that being mentioned, it was time for us to go one other path, with nothing however sheer efficiency in thoughts. Some good issues have to return to an finish, to ensure that even better issues to start. The all new bulkheads are constituted of a hybrid association.
This hybrid association is a win on many, many fronts:
1) We win enormous within the weight division
2) There remains to be warmth dissipation on the pinion meeting because of the 7075-T6 pinion mount
3) Pinion assemblies peak adjustment may be executed with minimal effort, much less elements and in much less time.
4) All the elements wanted so that you can alter the diff peak are going to be included within the equipment with no extra value. This is each for the pinion and differential.
5) Lower CG
In the tip, it was an absolute win for everybody. We have achieved even lighter weight, than when utilizing the magnesium choices we offered earlier than; all of the whereas successful on the 5 above talked about areas. Those are the primary areas that enhance, nevertheless additionally, you will acquire on the monitor with even faster acceleration and better potential high pace. This alone, will give the SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 an enormous benefit, you will have by no means been in a position to make the most of earlier than. With little question in our minds, your racing goes to go to the following stage.
Chassis:
On the brand new SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 mannequin we now have prolonged the chassis an extra 29mm to be used with all true to scale associated RC Bodies. This locations the wheel base at 259mm +/- 2.5mm. Utilizing the extra wheel base, we have been in a position to maximize the burden distribution for improved dealing with and a much less compact more room pleasant format. There is now more room between the batteries and the motor shaft and pinion, in addition to the entrance steering system and motor. The form of the chassis has additionally been up to date to simply accept our new entrance/rear pivot bracket in addition to improve power on the slender space on the entrance bend. The rear form has additionally been modified to higher align the droop screw on the rear for higher alignment with the arm. With small enhancements on the chassis, you possibly can acquire barely higher total efficiency, enhance put on and have a neater time adjusting your gear mesh.
Mountable Chassis Weights:
The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 chassis comes geared up with holes pre drilled into the chassis for elective weights. At Serpent we perceive the necessity for with the ability to alter the burden distribution of your racing machine. This SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 shall be no exception as you possibly can add a 25-gram weight to the entrance and/or rear. The weights shall be offered as elective however the chassis is able to settle for them.
All New Split Center Diff:
Since the very starting of the SRX8-E, SRX8T-E, after which in the end the SRX8GTE we had a well-designed and common heart diff and motor mount. Now the time has come to enhance on an already nice design. With simpler entry to the middle diff, regardless of the configuration, much less total elements and decrease upkeep occasions the all new heart diff mount was born. You can nonetheless use any battery format and motor format as you probably did earlier than, however now the meeting course of has been up to date. The weight has additionally been decreased barely on the mount and in addition the mountable sides.
Lighter Motor Mount and Slide:
When we up to date the Split heart diff design we additionally needed to change the design of the already dependable motor mount. With the prevailing slide system and 1 screw holding already being an ideal staple, we saved that the identical. However, the motor mount’s form has been additionally modified to simply accept the brand new cut up diff and has been lightened within the course of to cut back weight.
SRX8GTE Solid Center Axle Assembly V2:
The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 mannequin comes absolutely geared up with the newest V2 stable heart axle expertise. Originally we had solely 44t diff gear mounted to an older hub design. This actually restricted the purchasers on the gearing alternative throughout a wide range of battery voltage choices and tracks of assorted sizes. Now it is possible for you to to decide on between not solely the tooth rely of the gear, but additionally the kind of materials the gear is manufactured from. A 44t plastic gear is included into the equipment, however you even have 36t, 38t, 40t and 42t plastic gears to select from that each one match the SRX8GTE LWB ‘23. In addition to these plastic gears additionally, you will have the ability to match 36t, 38t, 40t, 42t and 44t Steel variations for tremendous excessive traction purposes like drag racing or the place extra sturdiness is required.
New Light weight Rear Bodymount:
The rear physique mount on the SRX8GT was a carryover half from the unique S811GT. Although it was a good way to economize on molds, we have been considerably married to that half at the moment. Since the SRX8GT was such successful in addition to profitable, it actually has opened up the doorways for extra future upgrades. In regards to the physique mount we needed to cut back weight whereas protecting it robust, but additionally sturdy on the identical time.. We went with a lightweight weight molded decrease, and a carbon fiber higher. The hybrid idea once more lives robust on this physique mount. We additionally needed to include the power to place rearward dealing with posts to forestall physique tucks throughout racing. With that being our standards, a brand new light-weight extra versatile rear physique mount was born. As talked about many occasions earlier than, the SRX8GTE LWB ’23 has been born purely with innovation, efficiency, reliability and ease of use in thoughts. This new physique mount checked all of the containers.
New Front/Rear Pivot:
A a lot wanted improve on the entrance finish is the all new Front/Rear Pivot block and up to date inserts. On the earlier GT there was no method to merely alter the pivot with out eradicating all the block. The design was modified to have 2 extra inserts to additional refine the Roll Center. In doing this it permits much more adjustment in finer increments. The unique 0 insert remains to be in its unique place, when you have a 1 and a 2 insert to additional increase the pivot pin with out the necessity for a spacer. If you want to increase it much more, you possibly can nonetheless use the 1mm RC spacer as effectively. Also the chassis has been modified to extend the power underneath the pivot block for much more sturdiness.
All New Adjustable Caster Blocks:
When we requested the Racing staff what suspension they needed or what we would have liked to do, they merely mentioned “we think we have the best suspension”. Although they have been happy with the suspension, we had plans of our personal to place it on a completely new stage. We needed to do one thing not seen on a c hub fashion caster block, in addition to make the caster really easy to regulate you possibly can actually do it within the warm-up of a race should you needed to. With a number of variations underneath our belt and a little bit of testing we have been in a position to obtain a very nice consequence. The caster block is now absolutely adjustable from 0-10 levels in 2.5 diploma increments. You can change it inside 2 screws per caster block and simply have it executed in a matter of seconds. The left and proper aspect caster adjusters are laser etched for simple identification. Aside from the appears, the caster block is tremendous robust, perhaps stronger now than earlier than, so ending races shouldn’t be an issue right here. These new adjustment will make it even simpler to fantastic to your vehicles steering to get the utmost consequence potential on the lap counter all of the whereas spending much less cash to do it.
New Steering Block:
In upgrading the caster block, we additionally need to do an improve on the steering block as a way to make our dream a actuality. Although there’s not a ton right here new, the steering blocks retains the Delrin bushing to rotate on the brand new pivot balls designed for the adjustable caster block. These bushings are bigger in diameter to present most help on the spindle and cut back the quantity of play within the spindle meeting. The steering block will nonetheless incorporate all the unique Ackerman arms, so that you gained’t want to purchase any additional or new ones there as your previous ones carry over. You can nonetheless use your 0,1,2,3, and 4 Ackerman arms to fantastic tune your steering geometry to fit your wants or any monitor situation.
All New shock physique, piston and Shaft:
Shocks are a giant deal….They management just about every part occurring in a mannequin race automotive. Anytime you possibly can enhance that facet, you possibly can enhance the dealing with and efficiency of the automotive, not to mention the lap time. It has been a very long time since we have been in a position to enhance on this space, as so many vehicles used the older S811GT and SRX8GT shock. On the brand new SRX8GTE LWB ’23, we actually needed to enhance this space. The plan was to cut back the friction on the shaft, improve the amount of the shock and provides much more tune means to the drivers. For the shock on the ‘23 fashions, we now have gone from a 4mm shock shaft to three.5, switched from a molded piston to a completely machined Delrin piston, eliminated the previous giant o rings and changed them with 2 new X-rings. This new shock is tremendous clean, has extra quantity and total a considerable improve in efficiency.
Neutral symmetrical flex entrance to rear:
Part 1
At the entrance and rear of this Asphalt slaying machine we took some delight in attempting to have as symmetrical flex potential. In testing it was proven to have a optimistic impact on lap occasions in addition to dealing with left and proper right into a nook. This SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 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 tougher than ever earlier than within the corners. This child will take all you can provide it.
Improved rear torsional flex:
Part 2
Flex is a giant deal, and we weren’t shy about enhancing rear grip and cornering drive right here. We narrowed the rear high deck by a small margin to enhance the flex on the rear of the car. In doing so, total grip and lap occasions have been improved. In addition to the efficiency enchancment, this allowed us to combine some new concepts when it got here to the flex choices we’d have the ability to supply. It’s small and refined, however the enchancment was complementary to the brand new automotive.
Heavy Duty Driveshafts:
With the tracks persevering with to evolve in addition to the developments in new rubber compounds for racing, the load has by no means been larger on the driveshaft’s than they’re now. In order to fulfill the ever altering and demanding grip ranges, we now have upgraded the driveshaft balls from 9mm to 10mm. With the extra diameter, the pin has extra floor materials to function on, decreasing put on on the interior slot’s floor This have an effect on reduces a locking have an effect on and will increase clean operation. While the diameter of the ball has been modified, the pin for the driveshaft has additionally been elevated from 2.5mm to three. The finish result’s an extended life, smoother working driveshaft that’s extra constant in a much wider array of situations. When your lap occasions rely upon being constant, be relaxation assured this new SRX8GTE LWB ’23 vehicles is doing its half that can assist you.
Rear Polycarbonate Differential Cover:
When it involves racing, guidelines may be anticipated to alter over time as issues start to evolve. From the conception of the unique Aluminum bulkheads on the SRX8GT to now, ROAR and IFMAR are requiring producers to cowl the rear differential. The fundamental motive is security for flip marshals, though there have been another much less flattering causes for the foundations creation as effectively. Either approach, guidelines are guidelines and we intend to observe them and set an instance for everybody else to observe. The polycarbonate cowl can simply be eliminated by 2 small screws and in addition painted if you want. It will serve to honor the rule governing our bodies in addition to add extra safety for the differential from particles in lower than best situations.
Main Features:
Fully adjustable Suspension mounts vertically mounted Part 1:
When racing in a big number of situations, we understood the necessity to have the suspension brackets vertically adjustable so you possibly can fantastic tune your GT. These suspension brackets are constituted of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. Although RC shims are not within the equipment they are often bought individually to even additional alter the roll heart. You can alter the entrance kick up, entrance anti-dive in addition to the rear anti-squat or pro-squat, relying on what you want. Without any doubts, we needed to carry this over to the brand new SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 mannequin
Complete set of Inserts for Suspension Adjustment
Part 2:
The 7075-T6 brackets additionally can help you absolutely alter the entrance kick-up from0,0.5,1,1.5 and a pair of diploma in increments of 0.5degree. The rear anti-squat is not any totally different as you possibly can alter that from 1,1.5,2,2.5,3 levels, and the rear toe-in adjustment may be made, 2,2.5,2.75,3,3.25,3.5 and 4 levels utilizing the inserts offered within the equipment. With so many inserts out there to you in addition to the power to buy the RC shims, there’s completely no approach, you may be restricted in your quest to dominate your native monitor.
Differential and Pinion Height Adjustment:
Although it’s nonetheless laborious to consider, the SRX8GTE ’23 continues to be one of some vehicles with adjustable diff peak with out altering every other geometry as a bi-product. The SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 not solely has 4 adjustable diff positions, however it would additionally include quick access differentials. The 4 adjustment positions will permit the racer to fantastic to his mannequin race automotive from the bottom grip, all the best way to the very best grip situations. Both the entrance and rear bulkheads share the identical Diff inserts, and enter meeting holders, to attenuate additional elements and to maximise your racing enjoyable. The diffs each entrance and rear may be eliminated and changed in a matter of seconds. This provides you no motive to not clean up, fantastic tune or rebuild your differential.
0 Degree Steering System:
A continued custom to the SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 is the flat steering system. Since minimal kick-up angles are used there was no must have the angled steering system seen on our Off-road vehicles. We took the profitable steering system from our SRX8 and SRX8e and created a model particularly for our GT automotive. Not solely did it permit us to proceed to make use of our current Ackerman plates, however it additionally allowed us to decrease the CG of the bulkheads and additional improve this vehicles means to nook with much less physique roll. Keeping essentially the most constant Ackermann curves helps to make sure you are getting precisely what you count on with no surprises, while you strategy a flip, journey via after which exit. The finish final result is extra environment friendly cornering with much less tire put on.
HTD High Volume Differentials:
We manned up right here, and went again to the drafting board and fully re-tooled our differential strategy. The inside gears are a staggering Mod 1.25 which places them on the largest available in the market place. With a most engagement floor on the tooth for earth shattering oil shearing, coupled with bigger quantity housing, these differentials cut back any fading or lack of efficiency. The inside ratio is trade 10/20. Make no excuses now boys, these infants will ship the efficiency while you want it most.
Aluminum upright with carbon brackets:
The aluminum uprights open the door of infinite potentialities. Not solely can we alter the Camber hyperlink place in new areas we now have by no means earlier than, additionally they retain the unique geometry you would possibly already like. This new design presents us the liberty to shortly change the geometry on future variations if essential. The newest geometry has been examined vigorously and confirmed race consequence after race consequence, it really works. More traction and higher tire put on over lengthy mains.
Fully Machined Servo Mount:
In order to completely make the most of our steering system and ensure this mannequin does precisely as you command. The steering servo is mounted to a fantastically crafted 1 piece servo mount constituted of 7075-t6 aluminum. That mount then is instantly mounted to the chassis to create essentially the most stable basis a servo may ask for. If precision is one thing you need in your RC mannequin, look no additional, this SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 is for you.
Adjustable Flex suspension arms:
The entrance and rear suspension arms, each characteristic arm plates that may be added, eliminated or swapped out for Carbon fiber. This characteristic can be utilized for a number of causes, which may embody appears and or efficiency. Depending in your grip stage and monitor floor, you possibly can alter the stiffness of the SRX8GTE LWB ’23 arms. Generally stiffer arms have a extra linear really feel however can cut back grip. This occurs by forcing the shock to do extra work. A softer arm can improve grip by decreasing the shocks significance, however also can give the automotive a much less direct feeling. All of those changes can have a big impact in your lap time and outcomes.
Oversized Front Bumper:
We provide an outsized giant foam bumper within the equipment. The bumper is firmly mounted between the higher and decrease bumper. This stable mounting permits you to take extra direct influence and guarantee your automotive shall be correctly protected. The bumper may be trimmed to suit most if not all our bodies at the moment available in the market.
High Air Flow Rear Diffuser:
Also the rear diffuser remains to be a regular half within the SRX8GTE LWB ‘23. Testing confirmed superb outcomes with this improve. More stability, ease of driving, higher air movement out and in of the physique and sooner lap occasions. The efficiency is most noticeable on tremendous excessive pace tracks via on the primary straight and even on tracks with excessive pace swap backs.
Ball Raced Sway bars:
If you will have a very good factor, let’s maintain it going… That is precisely what we did with the ball bearing raced sway bars. We launched this primary the 1.8thoffroad after which adopted that up into GT. Both the entrance and rear suspension will get the identical remedy. The sway bar shall be securely fixed and the left and proper play may be adjusted. You may be relaxation assured there’s not un-necessary friction and your roll bar is absolutely operation when driving your race automotive.
Captured adjustable sway bar pivot balls:
In addition to the ball raced roll bars. The arms have a captured pivot-ball for the sway bar. This design permits you to alter the play of the ball in addition to be sure to haven’t any binding in any path when your suspension operates. The plastic nut, retains the ball retained into place. You can change the plastic cap with an aluminum elective model should you like a safer nut.
Adjustable and lockable Body posts:
The Gt additionally comes with absolutely adjustable entrance and rear physique mounts, and platforms. The platforms are outsized to verify the physique had a lot to relaxation on and held in place with a offered metallic pin. The posts themselves are extra-long in order that they are often reduce to size relying on what physique you like. The posts themselves have many holes in them to pick the peak you want and are locked into place by means of a 10mm cap head screw. This locking will forestall the physique from adjusting in a collision or crash.
Low CG battery mounting:
When Center of Gravity (CG) and weight distribution have enormous results on how an RC automotive will carry out, why not maximize it. In the GT class the place you race on excessive grip asphalt and the vehicles means to nook is dependent upon how effectively it could possibly make the most of the tires. We merely say…” decrease is healthier”, usually talking the upper the grip the larger the benefit of low CG. This SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 has the batteries mounted directly on the chassis; it can’t get higher than that. The batteries are secured in place by plastic mounts after which mounted into place with Velcro straps. Just bear in mind, race vehicles are constructed for efficiency, not luxurious.
New Optional Upgrades:
Internal Ratio:
Every 12 months new engines are being developed because the Engine manufactures squeeze extra energy or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine. It may be that extra quick tracks are working GT than ever earlier than. Either approach, it was crucial that we sustain on what is occurring available in the market. The GTE has an inside ratio of 13/44, and it was nice for a majority of situations, nevertheless, occasions have modified and a bigger vary is required. On the SRX8GT ‘23 model we made an optional ratio 12/44, creating a class specific ratio which will also fit this GTE version. Although it seems like a minor change, the on track performance can be quite huge. The outcome would be more acceleration with reduced load on the engine. This will allow you to utilize different ratio splits, or even different fuel mixtures that can result in longer run times. In the end, it’s one other win for the proud proprietor of this all new SRX8GTE LWB ‘23. Disclaimer: Gears pictured are straight reduce gears, gears included within the equipment shall be Zero Cut Spiral gears.
Lightweight Outdrives and Centering Cross Pin:
When lap occasions matter most as any stage racer would agree, consistency lap after lap could be of high precedence. Being the primary firm to introduce this technique into 1/eighth on-road GT we’re assured they won’t solely enhance lap time, however lifetime of your differentials. Creating extra of a stable axle impact, whereas nonetheless permitting differential motion, these all new light-weight outdrives and 1 piece cross pin are an enormous enchancment in efficiency. Reducing binding on the interior gears and outdrives, the diff runs smoother longer with none untimely harm. These are an absolute recreation changer for GT fans.
Optional Turnbuckle Top Decks:
Performance pushed by demand and innovation is of high precedence right here. As drivers competed with the SRX8GTE in earlier years, they have been in search of methods to regulate the flex on the entrance and or rear of the previous GT fashions. After cautious consideration and a pleasant method to execute the all new Turnbuckle high decks have been born. With minimal new elements and ease of meeting, you possibly can shortly change the flex of the entrance and rear in a matter of minutes. With this all new possibility you possibly can take your SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 to all new heights it doesn’t matter what traction situation you’re racing in.
Carbon Fiber Battery Holders:
When it comes to chill, these all new Carbon Fiber battery holders actually take the cake. Customers and racers needed one thing extra flashy but additionally useful. With the velcro system, you place lots of stress on the chassis and makes getting impartial flex harder to realize. With the swinging carbon holders, you possibly can secrure the battery however permit it to have some float. This float permits the chassis to have extra managed flex so you possibly can extract extra efficiency. Not solely do they give the impression of being smashing, they’ll enhance the efficiency.
Aero Front Bumper:
The sooner you go the extra down drive and aerodynamics matter. At Serpent we perceive that in addition to anyone. In order to realize the down drive and movement of air we needed, we constructed a completely new High airflow entrance bumper. This bumper does a implausible job of channeling the air underneath that chassis. Not solely does it enhance air movement, however will increase downforce. We have been in a position to obtain larger high pace in addition to nook pace with our all new aero bumper.
Conclusion:
GT and GTE racing has now grow to be one of many largest rising lessons in RC racing. Serpent as an organization is proud to have been a part of its progress during the last, 5 plus years. With the demand efficiency within the class, and because the class continues to develop, we’re excited to proceed to push the envelope within the design and innovation available in the market. For a long time we now have understood the necessity to produce race successful vehicles, ideas, ease of meeting, sturdiness and a lot extra. With so many new improvements on the SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 , we’re pleased with what has been created and are assured it would elevate your racing recreation. Regardless of your ability or how typically your race, If sheer efficiency is what you demand and count on, the all new SRX8GTE LWB ‘23 is every part you will have ever requested for.
We are sincerely grateful you will have chosen the discover this nice machine and look ahead to seeing you on the races.
Sincerely,
Billy Easton
Serpent Engineer
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