Serpent Spyder SRX2 Gen3 Team 1/10 EP User manual

INTRODUCTION
The Serpent SRX2 Gen3 Team is a state of the art 1/10 scale 2wd buggy 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. 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 nish that part of the assembly. Remaining parts
will be needed later on 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 SRX2 Gen3 Team. Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of
building a high-performance racecar like your Serpent SRX2 Gen3 Team.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent SRX2 Gen3 Team 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: 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
• CHASSISASSEMBLY    4
• STEERINGASSEMBLY    5  
• FRONTENDASSEMBLY   7
• TRANSMISSIONASSEMBLY   12
• DIFFERENTIALASSEMBLY   15
• REARSUSPENSIONASSEMBLY   17
• REARENDASSEMBLY    19
• SHOCKASSEMBLY    25
• FINALASSEMBLY28
• EXPLODEDVIEWS32
• TEAMSERPENTNETWORK   40

how to use the manual
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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.
Each step contains a variety of symbols described below.
ICONS DESCRIPTIONlines DESCRIPTION
Carefull, read and check very well.
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 rst Default set-up: This symbol indicates the default setup.
Glue one item to another Silicone grease: apply a small amount of grease to the parts shown.
Direction the item should be moved 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 differen-
tials.
Parts or items not included in the kit.
Optional part, not standard in the kit.
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
1 32
Apply a small amount of cyano glue. Use wear protection for eyes and
hands.
Length after assembly

4
chassis assembly
STEP 1 STEP 2
M3x8
M3x12
M3x8 M3x12
M3x8 M3x12
BAG 1

steering assembly
5
STEP 4
STEP 3 STEP 5
M3x12
M3x10
4x8x3
3x6x0.5 3x6x0.5
4x8x3
2
2
1
3x6x0.5
M3x12 Nylock Nut M3
4X8X3 4X8X3 3x6x0.5
4x8x3
4x8x3
M3x10

1- Check how
many teeth your
servo spline has
(23, 24 or 25) and use
the right lever.
2- Make sure to put the
servo in neutral before
mounting the lever.
6
STEP 6 STEP 7
M3x10
M3x10
M3x8
M3x8 3.2x7x0.5
M3x10
7.1
7.3
1
1
1
2
M3x10 M3x8 M3x10 M3x8
7.2
M3x12
STEERINGLINKLENGTH
The length may differ
slightly per servo-brand.
2
3
3
1
BAG 2
3.2x7x0.5
2.5 ~ 3 mm
3x5x1
3x5x1 M3x12

FRONT ASSEMBLY
7
STEP 9STEP 8
M3x14
M3x16
M3x16
M3x10
M3x12 1mm
1mm
M3x12
M3x4
5x10x4
5x13x4
1
1
1
2
4
32
2
2
3
STEERINGARMSCHART
LESS
ACKERMANN
MORE
ACKERMANN
STEERINGBLOCKASSEMBLY
9.1 9.2 Place the caster shims and the bushings
in the steering block first. Then slide the
assembly onto the casterblock.
M3x16 M3x10 M3x12 M3x4
1
3
4
M3x8
M3x8 5x10x4 M3x14
BAG 3
5x13x4

8
STEP 10 STEP 11
CASTERBLOCKINSERTS CHART
M2.3x4
3x24
3x33
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
M3x14
M3x3
M3x3
M2.3x4 M3x14
Front default caster angle
is 25º using the 0º default
insert. You can add or
remove caster using the
different inserts included
in the kit.
It is possible to adjust
the caster angle from
20º to 30º in 2.5º steps
according the the chart
shown below:
+ Caster
- Caster
4
3x33
M3x6
M3x6
BAG 4
M3x3

9
25 mm
FRONTCAMBERLINKLENGTH
18.65mm 16.65mm
3X6X1
1
4
12.1 12.2
2
CAMBERLINK INNER
DEFAULTPOSITION
3x6x1
16.65mm18.65mm
BALLSTUDLENGTH
3
3X6X1
STEP 12
CAMBERLINKOUTER
DEFAULTPOSITION

10
M3x3
M3x3
M3x3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
M3x3
M3x3
M3x3
M2.5x6
1mm
BALLSTUDLENGTH
VIEWDETAIL
M2.5x6
M2.5x6
1mm
STEP 13 STEP 14
Do not overtighten the M3x3 setscrews and ensure that the
front antiroll bar and front suspension moves freely.

11
STEP 15 STEP 16
15.1
15.2
29.5 mm
STEERINGTRACKRODLENGTH
FRONTSHOCKS
DEFAULTPOSITION
M3x10
M3x10
3x6x1
16.65mm
15mm
M3x20
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3x6x1 M3x10 M3x20
15mm 16.65mm
BALLSTUDLENGTH
3x6x1

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transmission assembly
STEP 17 BAG 5
1
2
3
M2.3x4
M2.3x4
M3x14
18.1
18.2
5x13x4
5x13x4
M3x14
5x13x4
5x10x4
5x10x4
5x10x4
STEP 18

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STEP 19 STEP 20
3.2x7x0.5
Nylock Nut M3
1.5 - 2 mm
SLIPPERINITIALSETTING
2
3
4
1
1.5x8
Nylock Nut M3 1.5x8
M3x12
3.2x7x0.5M3x12

14
STEP 19
STEP 21
1
2
M3x8
M3x8

15
gear diff assembly
diff bag rr STEP 23STEP 22
22.1
1
2
2
3
3
4
1
2
3
4
Note correct pin
location.
Please insert o-ring
in the crown groove
rst
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 se-
tup-sheet.
1
1
1
1
2
3
1.5x8
1.5x8
1.5x8
1
22.2
23.2 23.323.1

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STEP 24 STEP 25
M2x10
M2x10
Fill the differential to the brim with silicone oil , do NOT overll.
Use the silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value
please check the default setupsheet.
Fit the o-ring before
nishing the lling
of the differential.
Use a digital scale to measure
the exact amount of oil in the
diff.
Differential weight should be
17.3 - 17.5 grams.
AMOUNTOFOILINTHE
DIFFS
24.1 24.2

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rear suspension ASsEMBLY
STEP 26 BAG 7
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
STEP 27
M3x12
M3x8
M3x12M3x8
Please nd qty. 2 Centered Inserts.These 0 inserts
are the default setup and should be installed into
this RR FR Toe block. Additional information can
be found on page 20, for how you can use the in-
serts to adjust toe-in, anti-squat, and pivot width.
SUSPENSIONINSERTS

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STEP 28 STEP 29
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
M3x10
M3x10
M3x25
M3x25
Diffinserts
10x15x4
10x15x4
10x15x4
M3x25 M3x25

19
rear ASsEMBLY
2x10
10x15x4
5x13x4
4
5
8
1
M2x5
STEP 30
M2x5
2
2x10
7
2x10
10x15x4 5x13x4
Mountpininmiddleholebydefault
REARWHEEL-AXLEPINFORDRIVESHAFTPOSITION
The axle has 3 pivoting
choices. The shallowest hole
will provide more chassis
roll / less roll stiffness. The
deepest hole will reduce
chassis roll / increase roll
stiffness. The center hole is
recommended as its neutral.
3
6
REARAXLEHEIGHTANDOFFSETINSERTS
1) The axle height adjustment will give you the ability to adjust the roll
center for various traction conditions. Typically in lower grip, you will
run 0,+0.5,1 or 1.5mm / lower roll centers. In higher grip conditions
you will want to use +2,2.5,3mm / higher roll centers.
2) The width offset will give you more versatility to adjust the track
width, axle location and hex width. Especially useful when using
Longer rear arm.
Wide Offset Narrow
0.5mm
1mm
1.5mm
2mm
2.5mm
3mm
0mm
LRLR
0.5mm
1mm
1.5mm
2mm
2.5mm
3mm
0mm
BAG 8

20
STEP 31
3x6x1
3x6x0.5
3x6x1
3x6x0.5
M3x12
3x6x0.5
M3x12 3x6x1
REARDEFAULT
2.5mmSHIMS
8mm
M2.3x4
M2.3x4
3x33
3x33
3
3
1
1
2
REARDEFAULT
WHEELBASESHIMS
LEFT RIGHT
Notice, the uprights are symmetrical, but the
camber link mount has to have the proper
orientation for Left and Right. Please check below
the proper orientation.
REAR
FRONT
2
M2.3x4
STEP 32 BAG 9