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INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much  for selecting  this Serpent  rc car and thus become a member of the ever growing 

worldwide Serpent racing  family. Serpent started in 1980 and has been growing its product-line and fan 

-base ever since. 

The Serpent SRX8T is a state of the art 1/8 scale 4wd Truggy which will give you the true Serpent racing 

experience.   The assembly manual will guide you through all the steps to complete the car, so you can hit 

the track with a good base-set-up  soonest. The Serpent design department succeeded  to create a superbly 

performing car combined with ease of assembly and maintenance.  The high quality standards of all parts 

and hardware will make racing your Serpent car a very rewarding activity !

Through our team, website and social media we will keep you up-to-date on all developments of the Serpent 

cars. We hope to meet you on the track and  through our various media!   Enjoy the drive !

Team Serpent

Multiple World Champions

INSTRUCTIONS

Serpent’s long tradition of excellence extends to the instruction manuals, and this instruction manual is no 

exception. The easy-to-follow layout is richly illustrated with 3D-rendered full-color images to make your 

building experience quick and easy. Following the instructions will result in a well-built, high-performance 

race-car that will soon be able to unleash its full potential at the racetrack. The kit includes bags, with bag 

numbers, which refer to the same step in the manual. Open only the indicated bag(s) per step and finish 

that part of the assembly. Remaining parts will be needed lateron in the assembly process.

plaSTIC paRTS

The Serpent moulded parts are very durable and hard. When assembling longer screws in new composite 

parts, make sure to use new hex bits in your (power) tools. Pre-threading also helps to avoid screw damage.  

SETUp

In certain assembly steps you need to make basic adjustments, which will give you a good initial setup for 

your Serpent SRX8T. Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-performance race 

car like your Serpent SRX8T.

EXplODED VIEWS aND paRTS lIST

The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent SRX8T are presented in the Reference Guide section in 

the back of this manual. The exploded views show all the parts of a particular assembly step along with the 

Serpent part number and hotlink to the Serpent website. Part numbers in orange indicates that this part is 

an optional. Optionals part names and numbers are showed below. 

CUSTOmER SERVICE

Serpent has made a strong effort to make this manual as complete and clear as possible. Additional info 

may be published in our website: www.serpent.com or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent distributor 

for advice, or email Serpent direct: [email protected]. The Serpent Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages 

give additional means of support and communications. 

SafETy

Read and take note of the ‘Read this First section’ before proceeding to assemble the car-kit. This car-kit is 

intended for persons aged 16 or older.

REaD ThIS fIRST!

- This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be used in a safe racing environment. This car 

is capable of speeds in excess of 80 km/h or 50mph. Please follow these guidelines when building and 

operating this model.

- Parental guidance is required when the builder/user of this car is under 16.

- Follow the building instructions. If in doubt, contact your dealer or importer.

- Be sure to use the proper tools when assembling the car. Always exercise caution when using electric 

tools, knives and other sharp objects.

- Be careful when using liquids like lubrication oil, fuel or glue. Do not swallow.

- Follow the manufacturer’s instruction in case you experience irritation after using the product.

- Be careful when operating the car. Stay away from any rotating parts such as wheels, gears and 

transmission. Stay away from motor, engine and exhaust pipe system or speedo during and immediately 

after use, as these parts may be very hot. We advise to use protective hand cloves.

- Only operate this car in a safe environment, like a special racing track or a closed parking lot. Avoid using 

this car on public roads, crowded places or near infants.

- Before operating this car, always check the mechanical status of the car. Also check that the transmitter 

and receiver frequencies correspond and are not used by any other racer at the same time. Check that the 

batteries of the transmitter and receiver- are fully charged.

- After use, always check all the mechanics of the car. We advise to clean the car immediately after use, 

and inspect the parts for wear or fractures. Replace when necessary. Do not use water, methanol, thinner 

or other solvents to clean the car.

- Empty the fuel tank (depending on model) if needed and disconnect the receiver battery.

- Store the car in a dry and heated place to avoid corrosion of metal parts.

- Avoid using this car in wet conditions as the water will cause corrosion on the metal parts and bearings 

and these parts will cease to function properly. If driven in the wet, ensure that all the electric equipment is 

waterproofed and after use, that all moving parts are dried immediately.

CONTENTS

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CENTER DIFF ASSEMBLY 

 

 

4

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FR/RR DIFF ASSEMBLY  

 

 

 

                         

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CENTRAL ASSEMBLY   

 

 

8

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REAR ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

11 

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FRONT ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

18

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STEERING ASSEMBLY   

 

 

24

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RADIO ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

28

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SHOCK ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

32

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FINAL ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

35

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CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

36

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EXPLODED VIEWS 

 

 

 

42

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TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 

 

 

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Содержание TRUGGY SRX8

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Страница 2: ... Additional info may be published in our website www serpent com or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent distributor for advice or email Serpent direct info serpent com The Serpent Facebook Twitter and Youtube pages give additional means of support and communications Safety Read and take note of the Read this First section before proceeding to assemble the car kit This car kit is intended for pe...

Страница 3: ...eck extensively Apply a small amount of cyano glue Use wear protection for eyes and hands Detail view to explain assembly or order of parts better Default set up This symbol indicates the default setup Grease apply a small amount of grease to the parts shown Left and right parts should be assembled in the same way Silicone oil use the indicated silicone oil for the shocks and differentials Parts o...

Страница 4: ...4 center diff assembly 8x16x5 8x16x5 M3x4 2 5x13 2 5x13 Use silicone oil to hold seal in position STEP 1 center diff bag 3 1 2 STEP 2 Note the correct pin location 8x16x5 8x16x5 M3x4 M3x4 2 5x13 2 5x13 ...

Страница 5: ...n do NOT overfill Use the silicone oil supplied in the kit For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff Differential weight 44 00 0 10 grams AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS 1 1 5mm OIL LEVEL 3 5x12x0 2 3 5x12x0 2 3 5x12x0 2 M3x12 ...

Страница 6: ...6 FR RR diff assembly STEP 6 STEP 7 fr rr DIFF bag 8x16x5 8x16x5 M3x4 2 5x13 2 5x13 Use silicone oil to hold seal in position 3 1 2 Note the correct pin location 8x16x5 8x16x5 M3x4 M3x4 2 5x13 2 5x13 ...

Страница 7: ...in do NOT overfill Use the silicone oil supplied in the kit For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff Differential weight 44 00 0 10 grams AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS 3 5x12x0 2 3 5x12x0 2 3 5x12x0 2 M3x12 1 1 5mm OIL LEVEL ...

Страница 8: ... 1 1 2 M3x16 Flanged M3x6 Front Front Rear Rear DoNOTovertighten the screws Front Rear Diff mounts are NOT symmetrical Please check below picture to ensure front and rear bracket assembly are assembled properly M3x16 Flanged M3x6 12 1 12 2 ...

Страница 9: ...9 STEP 13 M4x12 M4x12 ...

Страница 10: ...t M3 3 2x7x0 5 M3x10 M3x4 M3x4 1 1 2 2 3 4 M3x12 3 2x7x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 M3x4 Note the correct brake wires position M3x10 Front Long Short Rear Front Rear The long cam is assembled in the front bracket the short one in the rear bracket BRAKE CAMS ...

Страница 11: ... in properly and may wear quickly After 1 or 2 hours of running the car re check the gear mesh between the ring gear and the pinion All parts should have run in properly now You may add or remove 8x11x0 1 shims as needed 8x16x5 8x11x0 1 5x13x4 M5x4 8x11x0 1 8x16x5 5x13x4 M5x4 17 2 13x16x0 1 M3x22 13x16x0 1 2 1 1 M3x22 13x16x0 1 After 1 or 2 hours of running the car re check the gear mesh between t...

Страница 12: ...12 STEP 18 STEP 19 M3X16 M3x16 BAG 3 M2 5X6 19 1 19 2 M2 5x6 38 mm ANTI ROLL BAR ROD LENGTH Tighten anti roll bar cap until there is no play and it moves freely ...

Страница 13: ...13 STEP 20 2 2 3 3 4 1 M3X16 M3x16 REAR TOEININSERTSCHART REAR ANTI SQUAT INSERTS CHART ...

Страница 14: ...14 STEP 23 REAR ANTIROLL BAR ASSEMBLY Make correct holes in the mudguards as required M3X3 M3X8 M3X3 5X8X2 5 Flanged M3x3 5X8X2 5 Flanged M3x8 M3X8 STEP 22 ...

Страница 15: ... M3 M5x4 3x13 24 1 24 2 4 3 5 6 1 2 3x17 Nylock Nut M3 8x16x5 13x19x4 M5x4 BAG 4 Note the correct coupler assemby REAR DEFAULT WHEELBASE SHIMS Apply shims size 8x11x0 1 and or 8x11x0 2mm as needed to remove play 8x11x0 1 8x11x0 2 REAR UPRIGHT POSITION 3x13 ...

Страница 16: ...5 2 STEP 25 M3X20 M3X22 3 2x7x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged Nylock Nut M3 1 2 M3x20 3 5x7x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged BAG 5 61 mm REAR CAMBERLINK LENGTH REAR CAMBERLINK DEFAULT POSITION M3x22 M3X14 M3x14 ...

Страница 17: ...17 STEP 26 STEP 27 M4x12 M4x20 M4x12 M4x20 M3X25 M3X16 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 M3x25 M3x16 O rings must be installed in order to position the driveshaft ...

Страница 18: ... the diff with too much initial play the gears will not run in properly and may wear quickly After 1 or 2 hours of running the car re check the gear mesh between the ring gear and the pinion All parts should have run in properly now You may add or remove 8x11x0 1 shims as needed 8x11x0 1 8x16x5 5x13x4 M3x22 13x16x0 1 M3x16 After 1 or 2 hours of running the car re check the gear mesh between the ri...

Страница 19: ...19 STEP 30 STEP 31 BAG 7 31 1 31 2 M2 5X6 M3x16 M3x16 38 mm M2 5x6 ANTI ROLL BAR ROD LENGTH Tighten anti roll bar cap until there is no play and it moves freely ...

Страница 20: ...20 STEP 32 STEP 33 M3x16 M3x3 M3x3 5X8X2 5 Flanged M3x16 M3x3 5X8X2 5 Flanged FRONT ANTIROLL BAR ASSEMBLY FRONT SUSPENSION KICKUP INSERTS FRONT REAR INSERTS ...

Страница 21: ...5x4 M3x10 M2 5x6 M3x3 Note the correct coupler assemby 3 2 Nylock Nut M3 1 M3x3 34 3 34 2 M4x6 M2 5X6 2 5x5x0 4 M4x6 4 1 3 2 2 3 Align the flat spot on the shaft with the grubscrew Steering arm 2 is included in the kit STEERING ARMS Apply shims size 8x11x0 1 and or 8x11x0 2mm as needed to remove play 8x11x0 1 8x11x0 2 3x13 ...

Страница 22: ...TEP 35 BAG 9 35 1 35 2 M3x20 M3x20 3 2x7x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged Nylock Nut M3 1 2 M3x20 3 5x7x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged M3x20 56 mm FRONT CAMBERLINK LENGTH FRONT CAMBERLINK DEFAULT POSITION ...

Страница 23: ...23 STEP 36 M4x20 M4x12 M4x12 M4x20 O rings must be installed in order to position the driveshaft ...

Страница 24: ...38 38 1 38 2 1 1 2 M4x8 M2x10 M3x12 3x6x0 5 3x6x0 5 M3x12 M4x10 The servo saver spring should be preloaded 4 5mm Also notice the correct orientation of the collar Nylock Nut M3 5 5 mm M4x8 M4x10 M2x10 M3x12 3x6x0 5 Nylock Nut M3 BAG 10 ...

Страница 25: ...tion of the conical shim Note correct position of the conical shim Note correct orientation of the outer steering balljoints Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged Nylock Nut M3 Flanged 1 1 2 2 39 1 39 2 52 5 mm 3x7 5x1 Conical 6x10x3 M3x18 M3x20 Nylock Nut M3 3x7 5x1 Conical 3x7 5x1 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged STEERING TRACKROD LENGTH M3x20 ...

Страница 26: ... STEP 42 M4x12 M3x12 M4x30 M4x10 M3x14 M3x12 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M4 Flanged 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 M3x12 M3x10 M3x14 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 M4x10 M4x12 M3x12 M4x30 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged BAG 11 ...

Страница 27: ...27 STEP 43 M3x6 M3x6 PutthreadlockinalltheM3x6screws thatfixthesideguardstothechassis ...

Страница 28: ...m STEERING LINK LENGTH Note correct position of the conical shim STEP 45 Useenoughservospacerssobothservosareflushwiththebottomofthe radiotray posts This will prevent the servo to touch the chassis under torsion flex SERVO SPACERS Between differnet servo brands there could be slight differences Check how many teeth your servo spline has 23 24 or 25 and use the right lever ...

Страница 29: ...29 STEP 47 Assembly detail in case of using a larger transponder M2x10 M3x5 M3x5 M2x10 M2x10 M2x10 M3x5 STEP 46 Assemblydetailincase of NOT using a switch M2x10 ...

Страница 30: ... 48 2 M2x10 M4x12 M4x12 M4x12 M2x10 M2x10 M3x3 3x7 5x1 Conical 1 1 2 2 Nylock Nut M3 M2x10 3x7 5x1 Conical M4x12 Nylock Nut M3 Apply the supplied decal on the battery cover Apply the supplied decal on the receiver cover M3x3 ...

Страница 31: ...LE BRAKE ASSEMBLY THROTTLE BRAKE SPOKE LENGTHS THROTTLE ASSEMBLY Note the correct orientation of the brake balls M3x12 M3x3 M3x3 M3x5 M3x3 3 5x7x0 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 4 46 mm THROTTLE 65 mm BRAKE Check how many teeth your servo spline has 23 24 or 25 and use the right lever ...

Страница 32: ... oil during the assembly Use some silicone oil during the assembly Insert the o ring inside the spring collar Nylock Nut M2 5 2 5x6x0 5 2 5x6x0 5 Nylock Nut M2 5 BAG 13 fr shocks bag 14 rr shocks Note the correct orientationofthe shock spacers Note the correct position of the o ring ...

Страница 33: ...it For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet 2 Extend the shockrod fully 3 Move the shockrod slowly up and down to let ALL air bubbles escape 4 Apply the gasket and cap and close fully 1 Bleed push the shock rod all the way in slowly to allow excessive oil to escape 2 With shockrod fully in mount the o ring and screw Assemble the spring and spring cup align correctly to complet...

Страница 34: ...STEP 57 M3x8 M3x8 M3x25 M3x25 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged Nylock Nut M3 Flanged 1 4 2 3 Nylock Nut M3 Flanged Nylock Nut M3 Flanged M3x25 M3x25 1 3 2 FRONT SHOCKS DEFAULT POSITION REAR SHOCKS DEFAULT POSITION M3x8 M3x8 ...

Страница 35: ... 58 3 58 2 M3x18 M3x12 M3x12 M3x16 Flanged M2x6 M2x6 Nylock Nut M3 M2x6 M3x18 Nylock Nut M3 M3x12 M3x16 Flanged BAG 15 M3x14 M3x14 The fuel tank features a premounted 3cc insert You can remove it if needed as shown FUEL TANK INSERTS ...

Страница 36: ... M3x14 STEP 59 STEP 60 59 1 59 2 5x8x0 1 5x8x0 3 M3x8 3 2x7x0 5 5x10x4 3 2x7x0 5 5x8x0 1 5x8x0 3 5x10x4 M3x8 M3x14 Pushthelonglegofthe spring in the inner hole of the clutch shoe Do not fully tighten the M3x14 screws till Step 61 BAG 16 ...

Страница 37: ... to trim off some plastic from the center diff cover to give the carburetor enough clearance over the brake plates This could be done with a hobby knife 1 Assemble and fully tighten the M4x10 screws 2 Position the engine in such way on the engine mount that the gearmesh is correct 3 Fully tighten M3x14 screws assembled during the Step 60 ...

Страница 38: ...38 STEP 63 BAG 17 ...

Страница 39: ...3x6 Body Clip M3x18 Oil the airfilter with a high quality foam airfilter oil not included Do NOT use silicone oil Usetierapstofixthetheairfilterboot to the airfilter and to the carburator AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY ANGLED WING SPACERS CHART 2º 4º 6º FRONT REAR ...

Страница 40: ...40 STEP 66 ...

Страница 41: ...41 STEP 67 M3x14 M3x14 ...

Страница 42: ...er not included Make a longer bodypost holeintherear toallowforchassisflexmovement 2 Before painting the body apply the precut masking sheet elements to the inside of the body Follow the cleaning painting instructions supplied by the polycarbonate paint supplier you choose 3 Apply the Serpent and Cobra logo decals on the body and wing Body Clip 1 2 2 ...

Страница 43: ...ls exploded view 44 central exploded view 45 rear exploded view 46 front exploded view 47 steering exploded view 48 radio exploded view 49 shocks exploded view 50 clutch exploded view 51 final 1 exploded view 52 final 2 exploded view 53 ...

Страница 44: ... 601144 HTD diff set 46T fr rr SRX8 601145 HTD diff set 48T center SRX8 601067 110211 110211 601061 601062 600421 600421 110127 601099 600376 600376 601063 opt 602064 opt 601065 601072 opt 601072 opt 601064 HTD spur gear 47T SRX8 601072 HTD diff pin 10T alu 2 SRX8 601063 HTD spur gear 46T SRX8 601062 ...

Страница 45: ...00742 600747 600742 600745 600746 110115 110127 110109 110109 110402 110401 600742 110105 110122 110122 600743 600743 110146 110146 600748 600748 600744 600744 600829 600829 600829 600829 601133 Chassis alu hard coated SRX8T 601133 opt ...

Страница 46: ...4 Antirollbar spacer 3mm alu 2 600485 Pivotball threaded anti roll bar alu 2 600622 Pivotball antirollbar alu 4 600853 Gear coupler alu SRX8 601102 Wheelhexagon 1mm 2 SRX8T 601108Antiroll bar rr 2 2mm SRX8T 601109Antiroll bar rr 2 3mm SRX8T 601110Antiroll bar rr 2 4mm SRX8T 601112Antiroll bar rr 2 6mm SRX8T 601134 Shocktower rr carbon SRX8T 601139 Wheelhexagon 0mm light 2 SRX8T 601140 Wheelhexagon...

Страница 47: ...501 110148 600936 110116 110116 110431 110455 803134 803134 1312 1312 600185 600485 opt 600174 opt 600622 opt 600484 opt 600174 Antirollbar nut 2 600484 Antirollbar spacer 3mm alu 2 600485 Pivotball threaded anti roll bar alu 2 600622 Pivotball antirollbar alu 4 600782 C hub 13deg L R alu SRX8 600784 C hub 17deg L R alu SRX8 600788 Steering arm 0 carbon 2 SRX8 600789 Steering arm 1 carbon 2 SRX8 6...

Страница 48: ... 110402 110402 110402 600178 600178 600751 110159 110125 600167 600750 110159 110184 600754 600830 110102 600180 601119 110108 110108 110108 110108 110105 110102 110102 110112 600752 600753 600170 600812 600330 110125 110192 600844 Transmission brace alu FR SRX8 601141 Transmission brace alu RR SRX8T 600844 opt 601141 opt steering exploded view ...

Страница 49: ...181 600880 600880 600761 600763 600763 600761 600762 110116 110116 110116 1639 1639 1639 600762 600761 600757 110146 110146 600757 110128 600757 600106 600178 600178 600290 Servo lever steering 23T alu 600291 Servo lever steering 24T alu 600292 Servo lever steering 25T alu 600841 Servo lever throttle alu 23T SRX8 600842 Servo lever throttle alu 24T SRX8 600843 Servo lever throttle alu 25T SRX8 600...

Страница 50: ...R 3 0 lbs orange 2 600862 Shockspring RR 3 2 lbs red 2 600865 Shockspring RR 3 8 lbs purple 2 600866 Shockspring RR 4 0 lbs green 2 600867 Shockspring set RR 6x2 600366 Spring set FR Truggy 7x2 600402 Spring set FR Pink 4 8lbs 2 600404 Spring set FR Purple 5 2 lbs 2 600405 Spring set FR Green 5 4 lbs 2 600406 Spring set FR Gray 5 6 lbs 2 600407 Spring set FR Yellow 5 8 lbs 2 600357 Membrane webbed...

Страница 51: ...ed 600217 Clutch bell 14T 600229 Clutch spring soft 0 85mm 4 600231 Clutch spring hard 0 95mm 4 600232 Clutch spring X hard 1mm 4 600233 Clutch spring set 4x4 600175 Clutchshoe alu 4 600355 Clutch shoe setAlu Carbon 2 2 600244 Clutch set alu carbon 600298 Flywheel steel 600563 Flywheel 3 pin alu 600565 Clutch spring 3 pin 0 9mm 3 600578 Clutch spring 3 pin 1 0mm 3 600579 Clutch spring 3 pin 1 0mm ...

Страница 52: ...115 110195 110195 110195 600768 600769 600835 600282 opt 600282 opt 600839 opt 600765 600765 600768 600779 600824 110102 110127 110114 600824 600824 600824 600779 600779 600769 110194 110194 601131 600835 110441 110441 110114 600282 Shock pivot bushing delrin 4 600839 Motormount mono alu SRX8 ...

Страница 53: ... 600840 opt 600872 opt 600263 110159 600772 600222 600297 opt 601125 600297 Wheel nut 17mm flanged light 4 600143 Wing white nylon 600277 Wing black nylon 600439 Wing white low 811 600440 Wing black low 811 600719 Body SRX8 High Downforce 600826 Wing straight MD white 1 8 600840 Wing lexan HD with gurney 1 8 600872 Wing gurney 600620 Rim 1 8 buggy White 4 600621 Rim 1 8 buggy Yellow 4 ...

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