Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan w/2.4GHz Radio

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Grand Touring Ready-To-Run Nitro Sedan

Experience high-octane racing with the Serpent SRX8 GT RTR 1/8 4WD GP, a meticulously designed, ready-to-race Nitro-powered GT car. Boasting a 3mm 7075 T6 aluminum chassis, precise suspension mounts, and a durable build, this car offers both performance and resilience. The innovative radio box design, coupled with a 2-speed gearbox and compact gear differentials, ensures efficient power delivery. With features like color-coded progressive race springs, captured driveshafts, and the reliable Serpent S21 pull start engine, it's tailored for optimal control and speed. The package includes premounted DragonRC GT racing tires, a pre-painted Serpent low profile SRX8 GT body, and a DragonRC DTS-3 2.4GHz transmitter. Unleash the thrill of racing with this expertly assembled, race-ready machine—perfect for enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.

Suspension: The SRX8 GT features an advanced suspension system for top-notch track performance. Its front suspension includes oversized lower arms with precise Droop screws and a low-friction anti-roll bar system. The rear setup incorporates longer oversized arms, composite uprights, and threaded steel track-rods for stability. The 16mm big-bore shock absorbers with color-coded springs ensure a smooth and responsive ride. This meticulously engineered suspension system guarantees optimal handling, responsiveness, and durability for an exhilarating racing experience.

drivetrain: This GP is equipped with a cutting-edge drivetrain for unparalleled performance. Its compact gear differentials, featuring smooth metal sintered gears and a robust steel shaft, ensure efficient power transfer. The sealing case, with a special gasket and O-rings, enhances durability. The hardened spring-steel diff-coupler and automatic 2-speed SL8 XLI gearbox with centrifugal shoes provide seamless acceleration. Gearing options ranging from 58-63T offer versatility on the track. This advanced drivetrain setup, combined with captured driveshafts in the front and durable black steel driveshafts in the rear, guarantees exceptional power delivery and control, making it an ideal choice for racing enthusiasts.

Engine: Powering the SRX8 is the Serpent S21 pull start engine, a pinnacle of quality and performance. Securely mounted on machined aluminum engine mounts, this high-performance engine delivers an exceptional racing experience. Offering easy starting and a long-lasting runtime, it's the perfect companion for both seasoned racers and hobbyists. The outstanding craftsmanship and reliability of the Serpent S21 engine make it a key component of this ready-to-race package, ensuring impressive speed and acceleration on the track.


*Note: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.

Features:

  • Ready-to-Race and expertly pre-assembled, including a Dragon RC DTS-3 2.4GHz transmitter, pre-painted Serpent low profile SRX8 GT body
  • Smooth Shock Absorption complemented by 16mm big-bore shock absorbers with anodized aluminum bodies
  • High-Performance 3mm 7075 T6 aluminum chassis with angled sides for increased stiffness and stability
  • Reliable high powered Serpent S21 pull start engine delivers high performance and long-lasting runtime
  • Efficient Drivetrain offers superior power delivery from the engine to the tires
  • Composite steering blocks and 10-degree C-hubs deliver exceptional steering response
  • Oversized lower suspension arms, precise Droop screws, and a low-friction front anti-roll bar system for optimal handling.

Specifications:

  • Scale: 1/8
  • Length: 23.4in (594.36mm)*
  • Width: 12.4in (314.96mm)*
  • Wheelbase: 13in (330.2mm)*
  • Drive: 4WD
  • Power Source: Nitro
  • Assembly Level: RTR
  • *Tech Note: Measured specifications are measured here at AMain Hobbies using the stock kit setup

Includes:

  • (1) Serpent S21 pull start engine
  • (1) Serpent .21 polished inline pipe
  • (1) Dragon RC 2.4GHz transmitter
  • (2) Dragon RC 15kg servos
  • (4) Dragon RC high grip premounted GT Tires
  • (1) Pre-painted and pretrimmed low CG GT body with large rear wing
  • (1) Full color user manual

Needed to Complete:

  • (4) AA batteries
  • 16-25% nitro fuel
  • Glow plug igniter
  • 6-cell NiMH or 2S Receiver LiPo battery
  • Compatible Charger for battery

This product was added to our catalog on January 2, 2024

Earnest Reid
Verified Owner
Thursday, Feb 22 2024 (10 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Never received my product as I emailed,called and several voicemails. It’s ridiculous that no one has returned any of my calls or emails. Whomever is in charge of customer relations needs to be let go. I did signature confirmation and the package was supposedly left without a signature. If it could go completely wrong on this purchase, it happened to me. Just horrible and completely unacceptable for a company like this to treat a small person this bad. Just Horrible ! I bet this won’t get published as a review
Andries Buskens
Tuesday, Feb 13 2024 (10 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Nitros coming back! And this is one of a few good kits worth grabbing! Love mine! Quick 2 speed on road action. Do a once over on quality control before use and youre good to go
George Rieder
Verified Owner
Monday, Apr 8 2024 (8 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
First i wana say Amain hobbies is great and they tryed to help and it much appreciated. As for the serpent car I was quite disappointed the car was loose in the box so the body wing and radio got smashed! I noticed it was supposed to be zipped tyed down but with very weak cardboard so of course it came loose and smashed its body against the badly placed radio at hood height, rear wing was just left loose on top of the car and was crunched and the wing screws was just rolling around, one was missing, At least box up the radio separately! I contacted serpent directly they said to contact the seller, I was orginaly referred to serpent American, were I talked Doug he never sent a replacement body wing or even the missing wing screws. I gave my address and contacted multiple times with no further reply from Doug, So amain did what they could and sent me a different clear body. After all the hassel I lost interest in the car and just put the car on a shelf with the damaged body as a eyesore reminder to never buy anything from serpent again. The radio is not ever rtr quality its like radio shack quality and apertly the servos are as well... I Would recommend getting the Mugen GT car as I should of done.
Steve Winchester
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Mar 5 2024 (10 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Both servos stopped working after 1 start. AMain has not returned my email yet.
Busted Nuts RC
Verified Owner
Monday, Jun 24 2024 (6 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Please note, this review DOES NOT reflect my experience with Amain in any way! They have been great to me every time and have reached out to me regarding this matter already. As always, Amain has superb customer service!

Not at all what I was expecting from serpent!!

Out of the box, plugged my battery and servos and receiver died immediately, fried. Even though the manual says Lipo batteries are OK! Fine, I upgraded the servos and threw in one of my flysky receivers. Done.

Break-in, zero issues. The engine in these is the same as the one in the srx8 buggy, it is an excellent engine for a RTR model. Happy times.

I started driving the car and suddenly it stops moving, I get closer and it sounds awful, guess what?! The entire engine came loose and stripped the transmission gears, oh but that's not all, both transmission outdrives lost their set screws too, oh wait, what else? Multiple screws on the chassis were backing out!

What a mess and miserable experience, I praised their SRX8 buggy on one of my videos for being of excellent quality, then I get this car and turns into a nightmare.

What the hell, serpent?

Thanks,

Busted Nuts RC.
Nathaniel Parks
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jun 18 2024 (6 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
I've been running this car for a few months now and haven't had any problems. I feel that it is a good nitro RTR for the price. The only thing I can't speak for is the radio, receiver, and the servos because I didn't use them. I don't use RTR electronics because I bash most of the time so they don't last me long. But as for the car, I would definitely recommend it.
Jess Garcia
Wednesday, Jun 5 2024 (7 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
AMain Hobbies is fantastic! I’m not blaming them for what Serpent America is doing with their product’s warranty. The car itself is awesome. The assembly is terrible. No loctite on engine mount which will cause it to shift during break-in resulting in catastrophic failure in the transmission. Mine came with a defective glow plug which Serpent America said they don’t do a warranty replacement. My engine shifted during break-in causing a stripped transmission gear, again, Serpent America saying it was my fault because I did not double checked their work. My reason for buying an RTR is so I can go straight to enjoying the RC. So basically, without AMain standing behind the product they sell, I am SOL, sh*t out of luck. Thank You AMain for doing what Serpent America is supposed to be doing. I know that this will be the LAST product that I bought from Serpent.
Sidney White
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jun 4 2024 (7 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
I expected better Quality control from Serpent. Missing engine mount screw and missing set screws in the two speed transmission out drive. Also engine was not set properly from factory. Low idle was screwed all the way in. After engine adjustment all seems fine with motor.
Derek Hebert
Verified Owner
Monday, May 27 2024 (7 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Arrived early in EXCELLENT condition. I dont know if I should save this and just buy another model to drive. Glad that all the upgrade parts are available that I want for now. A+
Kenneth Bowers
Verified Owner
Monday, May 20 2024 (7 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Kind of shocked bought this back months ago because it kept going out of stock for my son's Graduation which was yesterday, still in the brown shipping box. To our surprise when we opened the box the wing was flapping around one of the bolts and nuts were floating around in the bottom of the box okay no big deal the foam that is supposed to go around the wheel of the remote is floating around inside the box causing the car to move back and forth and cause damage to the front of the body that's dented scratches I get that it's going to get scratched up but kind of wanted a brand new $500 car for my son for his Graduation ? tiny 4 inch scratch on the bottom of the chassis and what blew my mind was all four zip ties were ripped out of the bottom of the box! I've never had that service from buying a car from A main I don't know what happened. I wish I had opened it back then but like I said it was my son's graduation present. I would have returned it for a new one but now I've got a dented scratched maybe half inch dead center of the front end on the body. I can deal with a little scratch on the bottom and it's going to have more on there but just irritating.
Douglas Booth
Verified Owner
Thursday, Apr 25 2024 (8 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Well it's a Beautiful Nitro runs great and handles Great factory settings on needle valve needed to be opened way up for break in Tie wrap tie downs for shipping were all broken loose , car made it through shipping unscathed
Curtis Bee
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Feb 27 2024 (10 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
YOU HAVE TO BUY GEARS FROM ITALY
NEED TO HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE HERE IN THE US.
THE CAR LOOKS GREAT AND PERFORMS VERY WELL
Mike Hoss
Verified Owner
Monday, Feb 5 2024 (11 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
My first on road car. I’m patiently awaiting warmer weather to try it out. A+ shipping and support.
Nick Delatorre
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Apr 17 2024 (8 months ago)
Serpent SRX8 GT 1/8 RTR On-Road Nitro Sedan
Serpent nitro is the shit! Badass nitro onroad! Shifts sharply into 2nd speed with no problem. I broke mine in on 30% vp. This car rips! Does anyone have the lower engine mount? I'd like to use my starter box