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2 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 980 and has been growing its product-line and fan -base ever since. The Serpent Project 4X is a state of the art /0 scale 4wd touringcar 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 eas 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 bagnumbers, 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 Project 4X. Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-performance racecar like your Serpent Project 4X. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent Project 4X 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. Partnumbers 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: or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent distributor for advice, or 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 persons aged 6 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 6. - 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 DIFF ASSEMBLY 4 SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 6 ROLL DAMPER ASSEMBLY 8 CENTRAL AND REAR I ASSEMBLY 0 FRONT I ASSEMBLY 5 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FRONT II ASSEMBLY 3 REAR II ASSEMBLY 9 FINAL ASSEMBLY 3 EXPLODED VIEWS 39 TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 48

3 how to use the manual lines DESCRIPTION Each step contains a variety of numbers, lines, and symbols. The numbers represent the order in which the parts should be assembled. The lines are described below. ICONS DESCRIPTION Each step contains a variety of symbols described below. 3 Step number; the order in which you should assemble the indicated parts Carefull, read and check very well. Length after assembly Apply a small amount of cyano glue. Use wear protection for eyes and hands. Assembly path of one item into another Detail view to explain assembly or order of parts better. Group of items (within lines) should be assembled first Default set-up: This symbol indicates the default setup. Direction the item should be moved Grease: apply a small amount of grease to the parts shown. Glue one item to another Silicone grease: apply a small amount of grease to the parts shown. Press/Insert one item into another Left and right parts should be assembled in the same way. Connect one item to another Thread lock: apply a small amount on the parts shown. Before to apply the threadlock, make sure to degrease the parts very well, as otherwise the threadlock will not work. Gap between two items Silicone oil: use the indicated silicone oil for the shocks and differentials. Parts or items not included in the kit. Optional part, not standard in the kit. 3

4 REAR DIFF assembly STEP. rear diff bag 3 4 5x5x0. x0 Note the correct pin location. STEP - Fit the o ring before filling the diff with silicone oil. -Add just enough oil to cover the large gear before assembling the small satellite gears and cross pins. Use the silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet.. 4 5x5x0. 3 x0 Note the correct pin location. x0 5x5x0. 4

5 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Fill the differential with silicone oil mm above the crosspin, do NOT overfill. Use the silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet. M.5x Do not overtighten the screws. There is always a gap between both sides of the diff housing. 4x0x0. 4x0x0. COMPLETE DIFF ASSEMBLY AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff. Differential weight =.4 grams 4x0x0. M.5x 5

6 shocks assembly STEP 6 bag Follow step 6 to 0 twice to assemble shocks, for the front and for the rear. Check the default set-up sheet to find the right values for piston, spring and silicone oil. Be aware that front and rear shock-settings may differ. STEP Notice that the piston is not symmetrical. The side with the chamfer should be assembled oriented to the shock shaft. - For the correct spring colour please check the default setupsheet. Use some silicone oil during the assembly. 7. Use some silicone oil during the assembly. Note the correct orientation of the shock spacers. For the correct spring colour please check the default setupsheet. SHOCKS LENGTH: Measure the shock length fully extended. 9.7 mm 6

7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 0 - Fill up with sillicone oil FULLY using the silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet. - Extend the shockrod fully 3- Move the shockrod slowly up and down to let ALL air bubbles escape. Use some silicone oil during the assembly. Note the correct orientation of the shock spacers. COMPLETE SHOCK ASSEMBLY 7

8 roll damper assembly STEP bag STEP Follow step to 5 twice to assemble rolldampers, for the front and for the rear... Check the default set-up sheet to find the right values for piston, spring and silicone oil. Be aware that front and rear rolldamper-settings may differ. Do not overtighten the Mx6 screw. Default position is centered. Off centre influences the tweak of the car. - Notice that the piston is not symmetrical. The side with the chamfer should be assembled oriented to the shock shaft. - For the correct spring colour please check the default setupsheet. Mx6 3.5 mm 3.5 mm.. Use some silicone oil during the assembly. Note the correct orientation of the shock spacer. Use some silicone oil during the assembly. Mx6 8

9 STEP 3 - Fill up with sillicone oil FULLY using the silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet. - Extend the shockrod fully 3- Move the shockrod slowly up and down to let ALL air bubbles escape. STEP 4 STEP 5 Use some silicone oil during the assembly. Note the correct orientation of the shock spacers. 3x5x R 3x6x.5 COMPLETE ROLL DAMPER ASSEMBLY 3x5x 3x6x.5 R 9

10 central and rear i assembly STEP 6 bag 3 0

11 STEP 7 STEP 8 M3x8 To avoid any tweak in your chassis please follow next instructions: - Pre-assemble the M3x8 screws in the top and the screws in the bottom. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THEM. - Fit and fully tight the M3x0 screw in the side. 3- Fully tighten the pre-assembled screws, first tighten top M3x8 and then bottom 3x5 screws. REAR RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTER For initial setup, assemble the height adjuster in the center. To adjust the rideheight later, turn the adjuster towards H (higher) or L (lower). M3x0 M3x8 M3x0

12 STEP 9 bag x x8 9. MID LOW REAR ROLL CENTER INSERTS CHART MID HIGH HIGH M4x6 REAR DEFAULT WHEELBASE SHIMS M4x6.5x8

13 STEP 0 bag 5 STEP STEP 0. Note the right orientation.. of the rocker-legs. CONNECTING ROD LENGTH 4 mm 0. M3x0.. M3x 5x7x0. 3x5x4 M3x0 M3x 5x7x0. 3x5x4 3

14 STEP 3 STEP 4 3x6x.5 Flanged M3x8 M3x8 3 3 Assemble the REAR shock. 3x6x.5 Flanged M3x8 4

15 front i assembly STEP 5 STEP 6 5. Assemble the REAR rolldamper. bag 6 FRONT RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTER For initial setup, assemble the height adjuster in the center. To adjust the rideheight later, turn the adjuster towards H (higher) or L (lower). 5. 5

16 STEP 7 STEP 8 Notice the steering post orientation. 8. M4x6.5x8.5x8 M3x8 Special 8. MID LOW FRONT ROLL CENTER INSERTS MID HIGH HIGH FRONT DEFAULT WHEELBASE SHIMS M3x8 Special M4x6 6

17 STEP 9 STEP bag 7 Note the right orientation of the rocker-legs. 30. M3x0 M3x0 7

18 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP x6x.5 Flanged M3x8 CONNECTING ROD LENGTH 4 mm 3. M3x8 3. M3x 3 3 5x7x0. 3x5x4 M3x 5x7x0. 3x5x4 3x6x.5 Flanged M3x8 8

19 STEP 34 STEP Assemble the FRONT rolldamper. 35. Assemble the FRONT shock. 9

20 transmission assembly STEP 36 bag 8 0x5x4 REAR BELT TENSION Use the central slot as starting position. 0x5x x5x4 0

21 STEP 37 STEP M.5x6 FRONT BELT TENSION Use the central slot as starting position x0 0x5x x5x4 x0 x0 M.5x6 x0 0x5x4

22 STEP STEP 40 5x0x4 5x0x R4 R4 5x0x4

23 front ii assembly STEP 4 bag 9 STEP 4 Note the right orientation of the steering-levers. M3x M3x 3x5x3 3x5x3 M3x 3x5x3 3

24 STEP 43 STEP 44 M3x 44. FRONT SUSPENSION INSERTS CHART OUTSIDE RIGHT LEFT INSIDE RIGHT LEFT 3x5x3 M3x 3 3x5x M3x4 4 bag 0 M.5x5 4mm FRONT CASTER DEFAULT SPACERS mm mm Mx6 3 Mx6 3 3x33 3x33 M3x 3x5x3 M.5x5 M3x4 Mx6 4

25 STEP STEP CONNECTING ROD LENGTH 5.5 mm 5x0x4 Mx5 5x0x x0 Do not overtighten the nuts. The pivotballs must move freely. x0 5x0x4 Mx5 5

26 STEP 47 STEP 48 FRONT CAMBER AND TRACK WIDTH.8 mm bag mm 3x5x0.3 ACKERMANN INNER POSITION 3x5x0.3 6

27 STEP 49 STEP STEERING LINK LENGTH 6.9 mm 49. 3x5x ACKERMANN OUTER POSITION 3x5x 50. 3x6x 3x6x M3x8 M3x8 3x5x 3x5x 3x5x 3x6x M3x8 3x5x 7

28 STEP 5 STEP 5 5. STEERING LINK LENGTH 5.5 mm 5. 8

29 rear ii assembly STEP 53 bag STEP 54 M3x M3x 3x5x3 3 M3x M3x 3 3x5x3 REAR SUSPENSION INSERTS CHART OUTSIDE RIGHT LEFT INSIDE RIGHT LEFT 3x5x3 3x5x3 M3x 3x5x3 M3x 3x5x3 9

30 STEP 55 bag 3 STEP REAR WISHBONE 56. DEFAULT SPACERS M.5x5 CONNECTING ROD LENGTH 5.5 mm M3x4 mm mm 4mm 56. 3x33 3 Mx6 3x33 3 Mx6 M.5x5 M3x4 Mx6 30

31 STEP 57 STEP x0 M3x mm REAR CAMBER AND TRACK WIDTH 57. Mx5 x0 5x0x4 mm 5x0x Do not overtighten the nuts. The pivotballs must move freely. M3x.5 x0 5x0x4 Mx5 3

32 final assembly STEP 59 STEP bag REAR TRACKROD LENGTH 0 mm UPRIGHT LINKAGE POSITION X0 3 X0 3X5X M3X0 M3X0 3x5x x0 M3x0 3

33 STEP 6 STEP 6 M3X6 M3X6 M3X6 3 Body clip mid 33

34 STEP 63 STEP 64 X0 M3X0 M3X6 3 M3X6 M3X0 M3X6 X0 M3x0 x0 34

35 STEP 65 bag 5 Pinion is not included in the kit. Assemble the proper pinion for your set-up. M3x8 M3x8 35

36 STEP 66 Use double sided tape to mount the ESC, RX and the transponder to the chassis. ELECTRONICS LAYOUT 36

37 STEP 67 BATTERY MOUNT POSITION The battery mount can be moved forward or rearward 3mm. Use the battery in the rearward position as default. REAR FRONT 37

38 STEP 68 Use glass-tape to fix the battery to the chassis and battery holders. Nut M4 Flanged Nut M4 Flanged 38

39 exploded views index diff, mid and front shafts exploded VIEW 40 shocks and roll damper exploded VIEW 4 rear i exploded VIEW 4 front i exploded VIEW 43 transmission exploded VIEW 44 front ii exploded VIEW 45 rear ii exploded VIEW 46 final exploded VIEW 47 team serpent network 48 39

40 diff, mid and front shafts exploded views opt 0008 opt 0009 opt opt 007 opt 008 opt 009 opt 000 opt 00 opt opt Geardiff V3 composite Solid axle set Gerdiff /0 V shaft alu ()z 0007 Spur-gear Super-True 64P / 00T 0008 Spur-gear Super-True 64P / 04T 0009 Spur-gear Super-True 64P / 08T 006 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 7T 007 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 75T 008 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 78T 009 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 8T 000 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 84T 00 Spur-gear Super-True 48P / 87T 40

41 shock and roll damper exploded view Shock set 4-X opt opt opt opt 4070 opt 407 opt 407 opt 4073 opt 4074 opt Roll damper 4-X Spring white C4.4 4-X () Spring yellow C4.9 4-X () Spring red C6.3 4-X () Spring pink C6.9 4-X () 4070 Spring blue C7.6 4-X () 407 Spring purple C8.4 4-X () 407 Spring green C9.5 4-X () 4073 Spring grey C0.9 4-X () 4074 Spring black C 4-X () 4

42 rear i exploded view opt opt opt opt opt 4070 opt opt 4073 opt 4074 opt opt opt opt opt opt Roll damper set 4-X Spring white C4.4 4-X () Spring yellow C4.9 4-X () Spring orange C5.5 4-X () Spring red C6.3 4-X () Spring pink C6.9 4-X () 4070 Spring blue C7.6 4-X () 407 Spring green C9.5 4-X () 4073 Spring grey C0.9 4-X () 4074 Spring black C 4-X () 4075 Chassis carbon light 4-X 4077 Bearing holder central rocker alu 4-X () 4

43 front i exploded view opt opt opt opt opt 4070 opt opt 4073 opt 4074 opt opt opt opt opt opt Roll damper set 4-X Spring white C4.4 4-X () Spring yellow C4.9 4-X () Spring orange C5.5 4-X () Spring red C6.3 4-X () Spring pink C6.9 4-X () 4070 Spring blue C7.6 4-X () 407 Spring green C9.5 4-X () 4073 Spring grey C0.9 4-X () 4074 Spring black C 4-X () 4076 Bumper top plate narrow front carbon 4-X 4077 Bearing holder central rocker alu 4-X () 43

44 transmission exploded view opt Solid axle alu S4 mono for blades 44

45 front ii exploded view opt opt Double joint cardan set () 4-X Wheelhexagon mm offset () 500 Wheelhexagon +0.75mm offset () 45

46 rear ii exploded view CVD axle set steel/alu () 4-X opt opt Wheelhexagon mm offset () 500 Wheelhexagon +0.75mm offset () 46

47 final exploded view opt opt opt opt opt Battery mount (4) 406 Motor fan mount S4 47

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