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Serpent introduces the Serpent Viper 977 WC Limited Edition

The below items are included in the 977 WC Limited Edition

Wheelaxle front OS2 alu (2)
Rear wheelaxle cvd alu (2)
Rim cover RR carbon (2)
Rim cover FR carbon (2)
Weight bottom brass 38gr
Throttle lever alu
Servosaver bottom alu (2)
Rear driveshaft cvd (2)
Antiroll bar RR hard
Upright (2) hard
Wishbone RR lw (2) hard
Wishbone FR lw L+R hard
Wishbone FR up (2) hard
Shim 3x6x3 orange (4)
Spring red L27 (2)
700 shock oil 50cc


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INTRODUCTION:

To celebrate the 2013-2014 TQ and World Championship win in Japan, by Serpent driver Tadahiko Sahashi from Japan, Serpent introduces the Serpent Viper 977 Wc Limited Edition
                                                                   
The Serpent Viper 977 WC Limited Edition features a number of optional parts which World Champion Tadahiko used in his car. The Viper 977 set/up that Tadahiko used to TQ and win the World Championship is also included in the 977-WC Limited Edition.

On top of that the chassis is engraved with the Viper 977 WC Limited Edition logo.

The  Viper 977 WC  Limited Edition 001  will be aunctioned through Ebay in the next days and the final bid revenu will fully go to charity, to organisation Red Cross, which supports their quest in the Phillipine Typhoon situation.

The Serpent 977 Viper in standard version, will continue alongside, also for 2014 season.

SERPENT HERITAGE:

Serpent has started developing and manufacturing of rc cars in 1980 in the Netherlands, Europe and has expanded the rc car program ever since !  Serpent has won mulitple World Championships, as well as European, American and Asian Championship titles. Michael Salven is head of design for all onroad Serpent cars, as has been racing all his life, and won World and European Championship titles, as well as many German national titles.   His experience and knowledge has also been used to design the 977 Viper.

Michael Salven
   

WHEELAXLE FRONT OS2 ALU:

Lighter, so less rotating mass, due to hard anodising still durable too

 

REAR WHEELAXLE CVD ALU and REAR DRIVESHAT CVD:

Alu wheelaxle is Lighter, so less rotating mass, due to hard anodising still durable too, and as CVD version, to combine with the spring-steel  rear CVD type driveshaft

RIM COVER RR CARBON and RIM COVER FR CARBON:

Front and rear carbon disks, to add stifness to the steeringblock and upright, influences steering and grip.

 

WEIGHT BOTTOM BRASS 38GR:

Brass weight which is mounted in the central part of the chassis; the weight is seated in a slider, so its easy to move the weight more to the front or back, to change the balance of the car, for more steering, or more grip

THROTTLE LEVER ALU:

Beautifully machined ball-raced throttle lever

 





SERVOSAVER BOTTOM ALU:

Machined 7075 T6 aluminium bottom part of the servo, for more stiffnes and durability

UPRIGHT HARD:
WISHBONE RR LW HARD:
WISHBONE FR LW L+R HARD:
WISHBONE FR UP HARD:

New hard composite suspension parts H, very stiff for a more direct and responsive feel.

ANTIROLL BAR RR HARD:

Harder rear anti rill bar in top quality spring steelset-up.

SHIM 3X6X3 ORANGE:

Shims to use on top of the uprights to change roll-center

SPRING RED L27:

Harder then standard rear springs for a more reponsive feel  



700 SHOCK OIL 50cc:

Harder than standard shock-oil for a more reponsive feel

OILS AND GREASE:

Top-quality silicone shock-oil, silicone diff oil and some grease is used to meet the standard set-up.

MANUAL AND SET-UP:

Full color user manual with easy to follow steps, exploded views for easy spares ordering.

PACKING:

The kit is packed in a large strong packing box with protection for the car kit.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT:

The Serpent distributor, dealer or agent is your source for more info, but also the Serpent website and the member section and the Youtube channel provides lots of information.


NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE CAR:

Body.
Engine and pipe.
Tyres and wheels.
Electronics.
Air filter.

SET-UP POSSIBILITIES:

 Wheelbase
 Caster
Trailing/leading steering
Offset
Kingpin-inclination
Camber
 Camberchange
Roll-centers
Ride height
Droop  
Width
Toe-in
Weight balance
Shocks for dampening and springs, shockangle
Gear ratio with pullies and  2-speed and clutch
Anti-roll bar thickness
Flex/no-flex

   

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