From Serpent:
The SRX8GTE ‘23 is our most superior electrical GTE up to now. The SRX8GTE ‘23 shares many new options from our lately launched and extremely developed SRX8GT ‘23 nitro model. The SRX8GTE ‘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 know-how, designs and absolutely the efficiency on the observe. Without any doubt, the newest SRX8GTE ‘23 mannequin, is the most effective now we have ever created for the class and really feel assured you’ll get pleasure from successful races with it.
New Features:
All New Bulkheads:
We know, we all know, everybody has aluminum bulkheads now; you’re welcome, properly sort of. We have realized so many issues over the previous 4 years. With that being stated, it was time for us to go one other route, with nothing however sheer efficiency in thoughts. Some good issues have to come back to an finish, to ensure that even higher issues to start. The all new bulkheads are made out of a hybrid association.
This hybrid association is a win on many, many fronts:
1) We win enormous within the weight division
2) There continues to be warmth dissipation on the pinion meeting as a result of 7075-T6 pinion mount
3) Pinion assemblies top adjustment will be accomplished with minimal effort, much less elements and in much less time.
4) All the elements wanted so that you can alter the diff top are going to be included within the equipment with no extra price. 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 principle areas that enhance, nonetheless additionally, you will acquire on the observe with even faster acceleration and better potential prime velocity. This alone, will give the SRX8GTE ‘23 an enormous benefit, you have got by no means been in a position to make the most of earlier than. With little doubt in our minds, your racing goes to go to the following stage.
Chassis:
On the brand new SRX8GTE ‘23 mannequin now we have prolonged the chassis a further 2mm for improved dealing with. In addition to the improved handing, there’s now more room between the batteries and the motor shaft and pinion. The form 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 raised 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 general efficiency, enhance put on and have a better time adjusting your gear mesh.
Mountable Chassis Weights:
The SRX8GTE ‘23 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 SRX8GTE ‘23 will be no exception as you can add a 25-gram weight to the front and/or rear. The weights will be sold as option’s 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 middle 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 general elements and decrease upkeep occasions the all new middle diff mount was born. You can nonetheless use any battery structure and motor structure as you probably did earlier than, however now the meeting course of has been up to date. The weight has additionally been diminished barely on the mount and likewise the mountable sides.
Lighter Motor Mount and Slide:
When we up to date the Split middle 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 excellent staple, we saved that the identical. However, the motor mount’s form has been additionally modified to simply accept the brand new break up diff and has been lightened within the course of to scale back weight.
SRX8GTE Solid Center Axle Assembly V2:
The SRX8GTE ‘23 mannequin comes totally geared up with the newest V2 strong middle axle know-how. Originally we had solely 44t diff gear mounted to an older hub design. This actually restricted the shoppers on the gearing selection throughout a wide range of battery voltage choices and tracks of varied 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 made 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 every one match the SRX8GTE ‘23. In addition to these plastic gears additionally, you will be capable of 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 Body mount:
The rear physique mount on the SRX8GTE was a carryover half from the unique S811GT. Although it was an effective way to economize on molds, we had been considerably married to that half at the moment. Since the SRX8GTE was such a success in addition to profitable, it actually has opened up the doorways for extra future upgrades. In regards to the physique mount we needed to scale back weight whereas preserving 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 flexibility to place rearward dealing with posts to stop 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 ‘23 has been born purely with innovation, efficiency, reliability and ease of use in thoughts. This new physique mount checked all of the bins.
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 strategy 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 authentic 0 insert continues to be in its authentic place, when you have a 1 and a 2 insert to additional elevate the pivot pin with out the necessity for a spacer. If you want to elevate it much more, you possibly can nonetheless use the 1mm RC spacer as properly. 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 workforce what suspension they needed or what we wanted to do, they merely stated “we think we have the best suspension”. Although they had been happy with the suspension, we had plans of our personal to place it on a wholly new stage. We needed to do one thing not seen on a c hub model caster block, in addition to make the caster really easy to regulate you can actually do it within the warm-up of a race if you happen to needed to. With a couple of variations underneath our belt and a little bit of testing we had been in a position to obtain a very nice consequence. The caster block is now totally adjustable from 0-10 levels in 2.5 diploma increments. You can change it inside 2 screws per caster block and simply have it accomplished in a matter of seconds. The left and proper aspect caster adjusters are laser etched for simple identification. Aside from the seems to be, the caster block is tremendous robust, possibly stronger now than earlier than, so ending races shouldn’t be an issue right here. These new adjustment will make it even simpler to nice to your vehicles steering to get the utmost consequence doable 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 should do an improve on the steering block with a purpose 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 provide most assist on the spindle and scale 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 further or new ones there as your previous ones carry over. You can nonetheless use your 0,1,2,3, and 4 Ackerman arms to nice tune your steering geometry to fit your wants or any observe situation.
All New shock physique, piston and Shaft:
Shocks are a giant deal….They management just about every thing happening in a mannequin race automotive. Anytime you possibly can enhance that side, 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 had 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 ’23, we actually needed to enhance this space. The plan was to scale back the friction on the shaft, improve the amount of the shock and provides much more tune capability to the drivers. For the shock on the ‘23 fashions, now we have gone from a 4mm shock shaft to three.5, switched from a molded piston to a totally machined Delrin piston, eliminated the previous giant o rings and changed them with 2 new X-rings. This new shock is tremendous easy, has extra quantity and general 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 pleasure in making an attempt to have as symmetrical flex doable. In testing it was proven to have a constructive impact on lap occasions in addition to dealing with left and proper right into a nook. This SRX8GTE ‘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 pressure right here. We narrowed the rear prime deck by a small margin to enhance the flex on the rear of the car. In doing so, general 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 be capable of 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 greater on the driveshaft’s than they’re now. In order to satisfy the ever altering and demanding grip ranges, now we 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 easy 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 circumstances. When your lap occasions rely upon being constant, be relaxation assured this new SRX8GTE ‘23 is doing its half that can assist you.
Rear Polycarbonate Differential Cover:
When it involves racing, guidelines will 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 important cause is security for flip marshals, though there have been another much less flattering causes for the foundations creation as properly. 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 likewise 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 supreme circumstances.
Main Features:
Fully adjustable Suspension mounts vertically mounted Part 1:
When racing in a big number of circumstances, we understood the necessity to have the suspension brackets vertically adjustable so you possibly can nice tune your GT. These suspension brackets are made out of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. Although RC shims are now not within the equipment they are often bought individually to even additional alter the roll middle. 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 ‘23 mannequin
Complete set of Inserts for Suspension Adjustment
Part 2:
The 7075-T6 brackets additionally mean you can totally alter the entrance kick-up from0,0.5,1,1.5 and a couple 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 will be made, 2,2.5,2.75,3,3.25,3.5 and 4 levels utilizing the inserts supplied within the equipment. With so many inserts obtainable to you in addition to the flexibility to buy the RC shims, there’s completely no approach, you’ll be restricted in your quest to dominate your native observe.
Differential and Pinion Height Adjustment:
Although it’s nonetheless laborious to imagine, the SRX8GTE ’23 continues to be one of some vehicles with adjustable diff top with out altering another geometry as a bi-product. The SRX8GTE ‘23 not solely has 4 adjustable diff positions, however it can additionally include easy accessibility differentials. The 4 adjustment positions will enable the racer to nice to his mannequin race automotive from the bottom grip, all the way in which to the best grip circumstances. Both the entrance and rear bulkheads share the identical Diff inserts, and enter meeting holders, to reduce further elements and to maximise your racing enjoyable. The diffs each entrance and rear will be eliminated and changed in a matter of seconds. This provides you no cause to not clean up, nice tune or rebuild your differential.
0 Degree Steering System:
A continued custom to the SRX8GTE ‘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 enable us to proceed to make use of our present Ackerman plates, but it surely additionally allowed us to decrease the CG of the bulkheads and additional improve this vehicles capability to nook with much less physique roll. Keeping probably the most constant Ackermann curves helps to make sure you are getting precisely what you anticipate with no surprises, if you strategy a flip, journey by after which exit. The finish consequence 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 out there place. With a most engagement floor on the tooth for earth shattering oil shearing, coupled with bigger quantity housing, these differentials scale back any fading or lack of efficiency. The inside ratio is business 10/20. Make no excuses now boys, these infants will ship the efficiency if 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 now we have by no means earlier than, additionally they retain the unique geometry you would possibly already like. This new design items us the liberty to rapidly change the geometry on future variations if needed. 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 totally make the most of our steering system and ensure this mannequin does precisely as you command. The steering servo is mounted to a superbly crafted 1 piece servo mount made out of 7075-t6 aluminum. That mount then is immediately mounted to the chassis to create probably the most strong basis a servo may ask for. If precision is one thing you need in your RC mannequin, look no additional, this SRX8GTE ‘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 bunch of causes, which may embody seems to be and or efficiency. Depending in your grip stage and observe floor, you possibly can alter the stiffness of the SRX8GTE ’23 arms. Generally stiffer arms have a extra linear really feel however can scale 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 strong mounting means that you can take extra direct influence and guarantee your automotive can be correctly protected. The bumper will be trimmed to suit most if not all our bodies at the moment out there.
High Air Flow Rear Diffuser:
Also the rear diffuser continues to be a normal half within the SRX8GTE ‘23. Testing confirmed wonderful outcomes with this improve. More stability, ease of driving, higher air stream out and in of the physique and quicker lap occasions. The efficiency is most noticeable on tremendous excessive velocity tracks by on the principle straight and even on tracks with excessive velocity swap backs.
Ball Raced Sway bars:
If you have got factor, let’s maintain it going… That is strictly 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 can be securely fixed and the left and proper play will be adjusted. You will be relaxation assured there’s not un-necessary friction and your roll bar is totally 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 means that you can alter the play of the ball in addition to be sure you haven’t any binding in any route when your suspension operates. The plastic nut, retains the ball retained into place. You can substitute the plastic cap with an aluminum non-compulsory model if you happen to like a safer nut.
Adjustable and lockable Body posts:
The Gt additionally comes with totally adjustable entrance and rear physique mounts, and platforms. The platforms are outsized to ensure the physique had lots to relaxation on and held in place with a offered steel pin. The posts themselves are extra-long in order that they are often reduce to size relying on what physique you favor. The posts themselves have many holes in them to pick out the peak you want and are locked into place by the use of a 10mm cap head screw. This locking will stop 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 capability to nook relies on how properly it may 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 ‘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 yr new engines are being developed because the Engine manufactures squeeze extra energy or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine. It is also that extra brief tracks are working GT than ever earlier than. Either approach, it was essential that we sustain on what is occurring out there. The GTE has an inside ratio of 13/44, and it was nice for a majority of circumstances, nonetheless, 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 ‘23. Disclaimer: Gears pictured are straight reduce gears, gears included within the equipment can 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 prime precedence. Being the primary firm to introduce this technique into 1/eighth on highway GT we’re assured they won’t solely enhance lap time, however lifetime of your differentials. Creating extra of a strong axle impact, whereas nonetheless permitting differential motion, these all new light-weight outdrives and 1 piece crosspin are an enormous enchancment in efficiency. Reducing binding on the interior gears and outdrives, the diff runs smoother longer with none untimely injury. These are an absolute sport changer for GT lovers.
Optional Turnbuckle Top Decks:
Performance pushed by demand and innovation is of prime precedence right here. As drivers competed with the SRX8GTE in earlier years, they had been on the lookout for methods to regulate the flex on the entrance and or rear of the previous GT fashions. After cautious consideration and a pleasant strategy to execute the all new Turnbuckle prime decks had been born. With minimal new elements and ease of meeting, you possibly can rapidly change the flex of the entrance and rear in a matter of minutes. With this all new choice you possibly can take your SRX8GTE ‘23 to all new heights it doesn’t matter what traction situation you might be 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 practical. With the Velcro system, you set loads of strain on the chassis and makes getting impartial flex tougher to realize. With the swinging carbon holders, you possibly can safe the battery however enable 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 quicker you go the extra down pressure and aerodynamics matter. At Serpent we perceive that in addition to anyone. In order to realize the down pressure and stream of air we needed, we constructed a wholly new High airflow entrance bumper. This bumper does a improbable job of channeling the air underneath that chassis. Not solely does it enhance air stream, however will increase downforce. We had been in a position to obtain greater prime velocity in addition to nook velocity with our all new aero bumper.
Conclusion:
GT and GTE racing has now change into one of many largest rising courses in RC racing. Serpent as an organization is proud to have been a part of its progress over the past, 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 out there. For many years now we 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 ‘23 , we’re happy with what has been created and are assured it can elevate your racing sport. Regardless of your talent or how typically your race, If sheer efficiency is what you demand and anticipate, the all new SRX8GTE ‘23 is every thing you have got ever requested for.
We are sincerely grateful you have got chosen the discover this nice machine and stay up for seeing you on the races.
Sincerely,
Billy Easton
Serpent Engineer
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