Serpent 966
 

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http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o...ats10/9661.jpgSerpent 966 scoop -2 (09/01/2009)
By: Ronald Baar

New generation Serpent 960
The new generation of the successful 960 platform is called Serpent 966.

Its not easy to make a very good car even better, but Michael Salven, together with feedback from Team Serpent drivers, made it possible.

Easier to work on, more accessable, more durable, innovative … the works.

Below a list of main new features and some 3D pictures to explain them.

More detailed info and more "real" pictures to follow in the next 2 weeks.

For those who want to pre-order, here are the item-numbers to make your reservations:
903009 Serpent 966 4wd 1/8 scale racing car
903326 Conversion-set 960-08 to 96X

Release is expected for february.

Serpent 996 Main new features
-new rear end design, very open, accessable and strong
-perfect alignment of rear axle and 2-speed shaft
-anodized, cnc machined, aluminum main rear axle supports with coated alu eccenters; more rigid, better rear axle support, easy belt-tensioning, easy access for maintenance
-anodized, cnc machined aluminium suspension brackets to hold lower rear pivot pins, front and rear brackets
-new brake-design and lower positioned in the car, new brake-pad design, fully ballraced, with very easy access for maintenance
-anodized, cnc machined, aluminium 2-speed shaft supports, right side with integrated brake-cam design, more rigid, improved 2-speed shaft guidance and alignment
-very strong and stiff carbon fibre suspension brackets / suspension holders and new rear shocktower/backplate design
-precision machined aerospace alu 7075-T6 966 chassisplate, with chamfered edges, engine cooling sleeve and pocket to mount the optional carbon insert for more/less front flex
-RCC shocks with improved sealing, rod-guidance and new o-ring design
-high quality allen screws throughout the car

Serpent 960 taken to the next level, Serpent 966.

Serpent
The racing experience.

Serpent 966 rear end -2

Serpent 966 rear end -3

As Sam from Kamikaze has stated... I believe there will be upgrade kits to change your 960 '08 into the 966.

Part number for the conversion set from 08' 960 to 966 is SER903326, the conversion set and the SER903009 = 966 kit will both be available on February 2009.

sweeeet!!!

Man Serpent does make reall pretty cars

Pretty, pretty fast.

Sweet. Time to retire the 950.

nice :tire:

damn! I just did the 08 conversion last summer. Well her I go again, can't wait till it comes out. :)

This is a very nice car Serpent has now. Good looking serviceable rear section.:)

I noticed something very good in those CAD images. Serpent has switched to hex head screws instead of phillips :) No more replacing all screws as soon as i get the kit :)

looks like a cartoon:lol::lol::lol::lol::blush:

I wish they would use torx screws theyre extremely hard to strip out, but i guess thats something you can do yourself

Even on CAD looks faster than... Well you know :D

Matt, are you guys coming? You better.

Problem with torx screws is that it is not common. Many people already have HEX tools. It would be a pain to have to buy also torx screws. Plus if your in the pits during a race/main and you have to borrow tools from a fellow racer, you couldn't do this because your using torx screws.

Sorry, double post

So it comes with prepainted body in the kit Im getting 1:D

what are you saying :eek:your going serpent!!!! let me find out :sneaky:

Guess you forgot what a little sarcasim is lol & my old username 710baby I've only moved 3 years ago
Cap your getting old
hope all is well & keep warm in the Big Apple

ya i forgot that name :lol::lol: ya maybe old age is setting in :D thanks hope all is well with you too .going to try and but its freezing up here:flaming: hope to race with you more this year :sneaky:see you soon

Look forward to it & say hello to all the Fellas

will do:cool:

966
 

Let's see some real pics... :nod:

hi all

I had a 960 08 come with OS1. Should i need to upgrade into OS2 before using the conversion set from 960 08 to 966 SER903326

sorry for my poor english.


thx

No you don't need to, your 960 08 is perfect for the 966 Upgrade.

have some picture:

NICE!! thanks for the pic!! u work for World Model?? maybe we meet before... i'm CK from Malaysia , race 2 time last year in ACO...
is the kit out already in HK, or just ready to ship??

Hello, I'm not work for World Model :D just born for race :tire: btw, this is an upgrade kit for sample only, not yet for sell, but very soon :lol:

Thanks for the pics!

Any ideas on street prices for the conversion??

My guest is around $250.00 to $300.00, that's my guest so it's a 50/50 chance of either I am correct or totally wrong, I based it on the old conversion kit for the 960 08'.

Well I hope you are wrong Kamikaze!

If the conversion costs that much, I'm not seeing the whole reason for their move to asia... 'more cost friendly products'.

There are many people who have stayed strong with Serpent throughout this 'transition' of theirs. With the 960 '08 just coming out last year, I would hope Serpent would be a bit more understanding and thankful for those who are still Serpent drivers by being reasonable on these new parts and conversion.

I've been a Serpent driver since I started 1/8th scale (5 years ago) and am very loyal. I hung in here, as have many others, and was excited about the move to asia to help us financially. This is when I start to get a bad taste in my mouth.

Serpent... work with us!

Thanks.

You are absolutely correct, that you hope I am wrong! that is why I said "my guest", I just have to look at it this way: it comes with all CNC aluminum parts, chassis and such, but again I could be wrong, but one thing I am going to be sure about is, it's not going to be on a give away price.

We're getting a new chassis, that in itself is about $120. So, I hope the conversion is less than what Kamikaze said, but if you think about it, the price is not that bad with the chassis included. I cant wait to get mine, whatever the cost is

Guys, we are still working on the final price and Serpent America is going to try to make it as affordable as possible. Remember that the kit and update is scheduled to be out in the market worldwide late February. We are making a big effort in order to have some kits and updates sets for the Winternats, so we can present the car and make some people happy.

Regarding what is included, here is the list (description only)

ball bearing-u13-12x18. qty2
ball bearing-u6-6x13. qty2
ball bearing-v5-6x10-flanged. qty2
pin-p16-3x20. qty2
Pin 2.5x812
Brake pad assembly qty2
shim-3-5x8x1. qty12
pivot-pin-966-rr-lw. qty2
966-suspension-bracket-rr-fr. qty1
966-bearing block-rr-. qty2
966-excenter-rr-axle. qty2
966-rearplate. qty1
966-shock tower-rr. qty1
966-upper-suspension mount-rr-fr. qty1
966-upper-suspension mount-rr-rr. qty1
966-bearing block-2sp-r. qty1
966-bearing block-2sp-l. qty1
966-brake-cam. qty1
966-brake-bushing. qty2
966-bushing-2sp-shaft. qty1
pulley-retainer-966-brake. qty1
966-side plate-spacer-left. qty1
chassis-966-lcg. qty1
Screw set 966 (178) qty1

Is not just a chassis and a few pieces...quite some stuff..:nod:

This are Steven Muller's bodies for the new 966 and his 09' 720.
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/q...009/wnats2.jpg

Nice paint JGO rite

SER903326 $308.45 source: www.serpentamerica.com

.. I was hoping they will offer something more afforadable in the current recession climate ...