Serpent Viper 990 Evo 1/8 Nitro On-Road Car

From Serpent:
The Serpent Viper 990 EVO is the successor of the profitable 990.

It options new “flex shock mounts”, providing further flex adjustment in addition to having the chance to fine-tune the shock positions.

The EVO additionally incorporates a new bumper which is lighter, provides extra physique help and is stiffer as effectively! It additionally improves aero as a result of a greater match to the physique shell.

Also a part of the improve is a brand new tank in addition to a brand new high deck.
On high of that we improved reliability.

New key options.

Shock mounts:

The most seen new characteristic are the brand new shock mounts. They supply the chance so as to add extra flex by eradicating the connecting carbon brackets.

It can also be now potential to vary the shock angle on the internal mounting place in small 1mm steps

New bumper:

Another enchancment has come from the brand new bumper. It is an aerodynamic enchancment, however as the identical time it offers extra help to the physique shell. It is also much more proof against bending. All of that comes with a decreased weight by nearly 10g!!!

Redesigned tank and high deck:

The EVO additionally incorporates a revised gasoline tank, permitting extra clearance with the carburetor, and in addition permitting to lift the tank as desired. The new form of the tank is accompanied by a revised high deck

New entrance decrease arms:

The new entrance arms characteristic a carbon downstop lever which supplies a way more correct and constant down cease setting, an important a part of the automobile’s setup.

Redesigned entrance one-way:

A modified entrance one-way shaft permits a extra slender setting than up to now. A entrance slender monitor width is essential to have the ability to obtain on most tracks these days

Modified entrance and rear arms:

Another change to the arms (entrance and rear) is the additional 1mm adjustment in wheelbase. We discovered that in some circumstances the automobile is best with an extended wheelbase.

Inserts entrance and rear:

Of course the EVO nonetheless options the detachable inserts for the upright in addition to the steering blocks for tremendous straightforward upkeep.
In the EVO each inserts are centric, eccentric variations for further setup prospects can be found as choices

All of the above options have been extensively examined and located to enhance efficiency.

Rear toe hyperlink and arm:

The rear toe-link has been beefed up. The rear decrease arm is beefed up as effectively, additionally giving extra help to the internal, longer pivot ball.

Upright and steering block:

The rear upright in addition to the entrance steering block have been strengthened as effectively.

servo saver submit:

Finally, the servo saver shaft has modified from aluminum to metal.

New Optionals.

Battery place:

It can be potential to place the battery beneath the gasoline tank to enhance the left-right weight steadiness.

The battery plate can also be out there in brass, in case you want extra weight to attain the minimal weight.

Chassis stiffener:

The new high deck permits for an additional new possibility which is the brand new stiffener bracket connecting the rear finish to the highest deck

Main options.

Chassis:

7075 T6 aluminum 5mm chassis plate

The 5mm aluminum chassis has excellent symmetrical form for even flex and weight distribution. The ultra-narrow chassis could be very mild, whereas it nonetheless stays sturdy in important locations.

The central weight bridge is mounted from beneath and permits for a fast change of the load. The weight itself is mounted utilizing a nylock nut. Bulletproof!

The optionally available entrance weight bridge is now additionally mounted from the underside to permit easy accessibility to the load. Also the entrance weight is now adjustable from the underside.

There are 2 further areas to place a small weight, simply behind the servo-saver and in entrance of the engine.

Radio field:

The “backbone” of it’s a carbon plate and an aluminum body. The aluminum servo mounts are eccentric and may be mounted in 2 methods to regulate them to the model of servos. The receiver field is extra spacious than the one utilized in our 988, nonetheless it is rather compact. It supplies sufficient area even for older sort receivers plus the transponder

Anti-roll bar:

The wire sort entrance anti-roll bar is ball raced. It is straightforward to vary and alter as a result of open entrance finish design. The customary wire is 2.5mm and a couple of optionally available thicknesses can be found. The pivot ball hyperlink system directs the suspension motion to the bar and permits straightforward tweak adjustment.

Front decrease arms:

The lengthy sturdy entrance decrease wishbones are the open-style arms just like the 977. An aluminum shock mount plate is screwed onto the decrease wishbone. This permits the shock attachment level to be positioned additional outwards bettering shock movement. The entrance decrease arms are mounted to the entrance brackets with nylon holders. The equipment consists of 2 variations: out and in. This system additionally allows fast and simple entrance drive shaft upkeep. Of course the 988 closed arms are usable as effectively

Front suspension brackets:

The 3 place inserts permit camber-change changes and are held in place by the anodized aluminum high brackets. Below the highest brackets, spacers can be utilized to vary their angle or top. Caster is adjusted with clips on the higher pivot pins. The similar clips are additionally used on the decrease pivot pins to vary wheelbase.

Servo saver:

The central mounted servo saver permits straightforward and quick Ackermann adjustment. The servo saver incorporates a high mounted insert which can be utilized in 3 positions. Another 3 Ackermann positions can be found on the steering blocks.

Rear finish meeting:

The rear finish development with aluminum brackets is a really open design, which permits for simple of upkeep and cleansing. Dis-assembly requires the removing of only some screws. Replacing a belt if wanted, is an easy activity. The eccentric bearing holders on the rear shaft permit adjustment of belt rigidity. The entire rear finish may be eliminated as one unit from the chassis by removing of only some screws.

The slender strong rear axle in Serpent spring metal has a light-weight 9mm extensive 48T pulley. Spring metal, CVD sort, drive shafts join the rear shaft to spring metal wheel-axles with aluminum quick-change levers. A really sturdy and lengthy lasting drivetrain.

Rear physique mount:

The rear floating physique mount which is mounted on the up-rights with 2 arms is centered by a carbon-fiber and metal guider. The mount has 4 positions on all sides to select from, relying on physique shell used and traction out there. The threaded holes on the tip of the physique mount give the choice so as to add additional body-supports.

Optionals:

Our new MBL competitors belts characteristic a particular development of the inner Kevlar reinforcement fibers, mixed with a brand new materials of the belt itself.
The belt improves the drivetrain effectivity by 50% as a result of decreasing the exterior as effectively the inner friction.