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Serpent 966 scoop-3 (31/01/2009)

By:: Reporter
Linked to:: Serpent 966 1/8 scale 4WD EVO, Serpent 966 -TE 1/8 scale 4WD, Serpent 966 -TE v2 1/8 scale 4WD

Before we bring you the more complete specs and images of the 966, we like to show you the bracket which supports the 2-speed shaft at the right hand side.

This beautifully machined masterpiece has a number of functions to take care off:
-support bearings of the the 2-speed layshaft and together with its left counterpart, make it run 100% true and free
-support / fasten the right hand side carbon fibre chassis stiffner
-support the ball-raced aluminium hard anodized brake-cam and holds the spring-loaded brake-assembly with the 2 slider-shafts and steel brake-pressure pins
-support the ball-raced rear anti-roll bar

The right bracket has 2 steel pins pressed into the bottom side, which then precision fit in the position holes in the chassisplate, to create a perfectly true fit adding precision and stiffness. The same system is also applied to the left counterpart and the rear machined alu bearingblocks. So even when the 2-speed shaft brackets are separate from the main aluminium rear bearingblocks, the assembly pin-system will secure a pertect fit and very rigid construction, together with the new allen type steel screws (throughout the car).

The same system is also integrated in the new 1/10 scale design ( under development).

The advantage of the separate parts lies in the fact that dis-assembly and maintenance is quicker and easier and the structure is open and easy to access.

Team Serpent