Serpent S100 LTR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

INTRODUCTION
Serpent developed the S100 LTR model car for
demanding racers in the highly competitive electric
1/10th scale pan car market, which like all our previous
cars, has been designed to win straight from the box.
Featuring a number of very effective features such as
a fully adjustable front end, machined aluminium rear
pod, side-links combined with ball-link tube-system
to control chassis roll and grip, top-mounted shock-
absorber, quick and easy tweak adjustment and top
quality materials throughout, the S100 LTR should see
you in the winners circle in no time. In fact everything
associated with this car is of the highest quality, from
the packaging and supplied manuals, right through to
the product and race support.
For latest information about S100 LTR check on:
www.serpent.com/410052
Enjoy racing !
Team Serpent
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.
INSTRUCTIONS, hOw TO USe
The kit includes bags, with bagnumbers, which
refer to the same step in the manual. Open only the
indicated bag(s) per step and nish that part of the
assembly. Remaining parts will be needed lateron in
the assembly process.
SeTUP
In certain assembly steps you need to make basic
adjustments, which will give you a good initial setup
for your Serpent S100 LTR. Fine-tuning the initial setup
is an essential part of building a high-performance
racecar like your S100 LTR.
eXPLODeD VIewS AND PARTS LIST
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent
S100 LTR 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. The parts lists indicate the
part number andname of each part for easy reference
when ordering.
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 rst!
- 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
fRONT ASSemBLy 4
ReAR ASSemBLy 7
BALL DIff ASSemBLy 12
SeRVO AND BATTeRy ASSemBLy 13
ShOCK ASSemBLy 18
fINAL ASSemBLy 20
Reff GUIDe 25

Length after assembly
Each step contains a variety of numbers, lines, and symbols. The numbers represent the order in which the
parts should be assembled. The lines and symbols are described below.
Assembly path of one item into another
Group of items (within lines) should be assembled
first
Direction the item should be moved
Glue one item to another
Press/Insert one item into another
Connect one item to another
Gap between two items
Apply transmission grease (Grey), threadlock*
(Blue), CA glue* (Red) or silicone grease (Orange).
(*Items not included.)
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
1
USING THE MANUAL
Apply silicone oil,
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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4
To prevent the risk of the carbon fibre splitting in the event of a crash you should apply CA Glue
around the chassis’ edge and the power pod plate external and internal edge as shown in red below.
CA Glue
KIT
FRONT ASSEMBLY
Bag
1
Nylock Nut M2.2
Nylock Nut M3
Nylock Nut M3
Nylock Nut M2.2
M2.2x12
M2.2x12
M3x12
M3x12
STEP
1
STEP
2
1
1
2
2
STEP
3

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5
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
STEP
4
STEP
5
0.5mm Ride Height Spacer
1mm Ride Height Spacer
1
2
1
1
2
2

0º 1º 2º 3º 4º
M3x6
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6
Front suspension
brackets up
INSIDe OUTSIDe
Default setup
6.1
6.2
3.2 mm
M3x3
M3x3
Nylock Nut
M3
Note orientation
of the king pin
insert.
7.1 Default ackermann
position in
the steering
block lever.
Default setup
Steering block King pin inserts
King pin angle adjustable from 0 to 4
degrees.
Bag
2
STEP
6
STEP
7
1
1
3
3
2
2

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7
7.2
3x5x2
3x5x1
3x5x0.3
R2.3
R2.3
REAR ASSEMBLY
M3x8
Nylock Nut
M3
NOTE
Do not overtighten to ensure free
rotation of the pivot ball.
Note the correct ball
type to use here
Bag
3
STEP
8
1
3
4
2
1
2

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8
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
STEP
9
STEP
10

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9
M2x6
M2x6
M2x6
M2x6
M3x5
M3x5
M3x5
M3x5
Note the correct ball
type to use here
M2.5x5
M2.5x5
M3x5
M3x5 2.5x22
M3x3
M3x8
Note the correct ball
type to use here
Bag
4
STEP
11
STEP
12
NOTE:
The links should move free
without play. Adjust movement
and play with these screws.
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
4 mm

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10
A) OUTSIDE SIDE SPRING CONFIGURATION (DEFAULT)
B) INSIDE SIDE SPRING CONFIGURATION
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x10
M3x10
M3x16
M3x16 M3x6
3x5x0.3
STEP
14
STEP
13A
STEP
13B
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2

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11
Apply the silicone oil on
the inner tube, see CST
value in the setup sheet
M3x10
16.1
16.2
M3x6
M3x6
Note the correct ball
type to use here
M3x5
M3x6
3x6x0.5
STEP
16
STEP
15
1
2
3
3

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12
1/4x3/8
1/4x3/8
Apply
silicone
grease
Note spring washer orientation
Note thrust
bearing adapter
orientation
1/4x3/8 Flanged
1/4x3/8 Flanged
6.5x8x0.25
6.5x8x0.25
M3X8
M3X8
Note insert orientation. For insert
number see default setup sheet.
Bag
5
0\0 0\05 0\10 0\15 0\20 0\25 0\30
Rear ride height inserts
The rear ride height is adjustable in steps of 0.5mm increments using different rear axle bearing
adapters. The ride height decreases if the axle is placed higher.
BALL DIFF ASSEMBLY
0\40
0\35
STEP
17
1
2
STEP
18
Default setup

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13
M3x6
M3x6
5x8x2.5 Flanged
5x8x2.5 Flanged
Bag
6
B) Standard battery and standing servo configuration.
A) Shorty battery and laydown servo configuration (default)
SERVO AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Serpent S100 LTR is designed to create two different battery/servo configurations:
A) Detail view shorty battery and laydown servo configuration (default)
B) Detail view standard battery and standing servo configuration.
Below you can see a detail view of both configurations. Please follow the right steps for the choosen configuration: A or B
A) Shorty battery and laydown servo configuration (default)
Servosaver ackermann
inserts
fORwARD ReARwARD
Default setup
19.1
M3x6
M3x6
STEP
19A
19.2

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14
M3X6
M3X6 Flanged
M3X6
20.2
31.8 mm
20.1
STEP
21A
NOT
INCLUDeD
STEP
20A

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15
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
NOTE
Use glass-tape (not included)
to x the battery to the chassis.
23.1
23.2
9mm
M3X8
M3X5 Check how many teeth your servo spline has
(23, 24 or 25) and use the right inserts.
STEP
24A NOT
INCLUDeD
STEP
23A
STEP
22A

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16
B) Standard battery and standing servo configuration.
M3x8
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
Flanged
M3x6
Flanged
M3x6
Flanged
M3x8
M3x8
M3x5
M3x5
M3x6
3x6x0.5
3x6x0.5
3x6x0.5
FUTABA MINI SERVO
FUTABA MINI SERVO
FUTABA MINI SERVO STD LOW PROFILE SERVO JR SERVO
STD LOW PROFILE SERVO
STD LOW PROFILE SERVO
JR SERVO
JR SERVO
LefT
LefT
LefT
RIGhT
CeNTeReD
CeNTeReD
STEP
19B
STEP
20B
STEP
21B
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOTE:
There are three different servo mounts (FR view).
LefT RIGhTCeNTeReD

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17
22.2
NOT
INCLUDeD
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
NOTE
Use glass-tape (not included)
to x the battery to the chassis.
31.8 mm
22.1
STEP
23B
STEP
22B

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18
25.8
SHOCK ASSEMBLY
25.1
25.4 25.5
25.6 25.7
25.2 25.3
M3X3
M3X6
M3X6
M3X12
M3X12
M3X8
3x5x2
M3X10
Use some silicone oil
during assembly
Close the shock slowly.
Important: do not
crossthread! Oil will
overow through the
built-in bleed channel.
Tighten carefully until
the bottom half sits
against the shock body
Filling:
Fill the shock body with
shock absorber oil.
Check the oil CST value
in the setup sheet.
Bleeding:
Let the oil settle
and allow the air
to escape.
NOTe:
For the correct piston
check the set-up sheet.
NOTe:
Insert the o-ring in the groove
on the inside of the nut.
Bag
7
Bag
8
STEP
26
STEP
25
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
3

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19
NOT INCLUDeD
NOT INCLUDeD
Tip: Use double sided tape to mount
the ESC and RX to the chassisplate.
M3X5
M3X10
Pinion is NOT
INCLUDeD in the
kit. Assemble the
proper pinion for
your set-up
NOT
INCLUDeD
STEP
27
STEP
28
STEP
29

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20
M3X10
M3X10
M3X10
M3X10
M3X10
M3X10
Nylock nut M3
FINAL ASSEMBLY
STEP
31
STEP
30