Serpent F110 SF4 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Serpent developed the Serpent F110 SF4 model car for demanding racers in the more and more competitive
electric 1/10th scale F1 class. Like all our previous cars, it has been designed to win straight from the box.

A number of innovative features, developed to create maximum performance are combined to make a unique
car. The side-link free design in combination with the chassis-mounted rear wing gives you unprecedented
rear grip while front and rear topdeck ensure maximum steering precision.

The Serpent F110 SF4 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 online manuals, right through to the product
and race support.For latest information about Serpent F110 SF4 check on: www.serpent.com/410067

Enjoy racing !

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 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 F110 SF4 . Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-performance
racecar like your Serpent F110 SF4 .

EXplODED VIEWS aND paRTS lIST

The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent F110 SF4 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: [e-mail]. 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

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FRONTASSEMBLY4

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CENTRALASSEMBLY    10  

•

REARASSEMBLY12

•

CENT RALII ASSEMB LY   18

•

SHOCKASSEMBLY    23

•

ELEC TRONICS ASSEMB LY   25

•

FINALASSEMBLY28

•

EXPLODEDVIEWS32

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TEA MSERPE NTNE TWORK   40

3

hOW TO USE ThE maNUal

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

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.

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.

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.

Carefull, read and check very well.

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

Press/Insert one item into another Oil: apply a small amount of oil to the parts shown.

O

OIL

bag 1

fRONT aSSEmbly

4

STEp 1

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5

5

STEp 3STEp 2

FRONTWHEELBASE

LONGER SHORTER

FRONT

REAR

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

3x6x1
3x6x1

3x6x0.5

M2.5x6

M2.5x6

1

1

2

3

2

M3x6

M3x6

M2.5x6

As default adjustement of the front ride height should
be assembled 2x 3x6x1 ride height spacers.
The kit includes 4x 3x6x0.5mm ride height spacers
for fine tuning.

3x6x0.5 3x6x1

6

STEp 4

STEp 5

4.1

4.2

CASTERINSERTSCHART

+ CASTER - CASTER

FRONT

REAR

M3x5

M3x5

M3x6

M3x8

M3x8

5X8X2.5

Flanged

5X8X2.5

Flanged

M3x5

SERVOSAVERACKERMANN
INSERTS

REARWARDFORWARD

+ ACKERMANN- ACKERMANN

M3x6

M3x8

5X8X2.5 Flanged

M3x5

M3x5

bag 2

7

STEp 7STEp 6

4 mm

FRONTCAMBER

8

STEp 9

STEp 8

3x5x2

3x5x2

3x5x1

3x5x0.3

R2.3

R2.3

M3x8

Nylock
Nut M3

Right steering
block assembly

KINGPININSERTSCHART

0º 1º 2º 3º 4º

King pin angle adjustable from 0 to 4 degrees.

ACKERMANN
POSITION

M3x8 Nylock Nut M3

3x5x2

3x5x2

R2.3

1

3

4

2

3x5x0.3

3x5x1

9

STEp 10

19.5 mm

STEERINGTRACKRODLENGTH

bag 3

10

CENTRal aSSEmbly

STEp 11

STEp 12

M3x6

M3x5

M3x5

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

M3x5

M3x6

11

STEp 13

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

M3x8

M3x8

13.1 13.2

M3x6

M3x6

M3x8

bag 4

12

STEp 14 STEp 15

1

1

2

2

3

4

M3x14

3x6x2.5

M3x5

M3x5

15.1

15.2

M3x14

3x6x2.5 M3x5

To exchange the sidesprings it is needed to remove
before the bearing holder assembled in step 15.1.

To exchange the sidesprings it is needed to remove
before the bearing holder.

13

STEp 16 STEp 17

1

2

Pivotball

short

M3x5

M3x6

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5M3x6

4

3

Insert the pod assembly first,
then mount the center pivot
holder. After assembling, adjust
the sidesprings so the pod
plate is preloaded, and perfectly
parallel to the chassisplate.

The carbon plate chamfer must
be oriented to the lowest side

14

REaR aSSEmbly

STEp 18 STEp 19

18.1

18.2

M3x5

M3x6

3x5x2

Pivotball LONG

Pivotball

SHORT

M3x5

M3x8

3x5x1

M3x8

M3x6

M3x6

1

1

2

2

Both bearing holders are not symetrical. Right side one ts a 8mm bore
ballbearing and the left side one ts a 3/8” bore ball bearing.

M3x8M3x5 M3x6

3x5x13x5x2

M3x6

15

M3x3

1

2

3

4

bag 5

STEp 20

1/4x3/8

Flanged

1/4x3/8

1/4x3/8

Flanged

Trustbearing

1/4x3/8x1/8

Nylock

Nut M4

Flanged

Note correct shims
orientation.

The Serpent diff washers are polished to be used without further sanding or polishing.
Tighten the M4 nut carefully, while always checking the diff action. Don’t overtighten.
Check after assembly. As basic setup, It should just be possible to slip the spur gear
through by hand, once the wheels are attached.

Nylock Nut

M4 Flanged

1/4x3/8

1/4x3/8 Flanged

16

STEp 21 STEp 22

1/4x3/8

Flanged

8x12x3.5

M3X8 Special

Pinion is not included in the
kit. Assemble the proper
pinion for your set-up.

The M3x8 special head screw is normally enough to hold the
wheelhub. However, if you deem it necessary, you can insert a
M3x4 set screw on the other side.

M3x10

M3x10

1/4x3/8 Flanged

8x12x3.5

17

STEp 23

M3X5

M3X5

M3x5

bag 6

18

CENTRal II aSSEmbly

STEp 24

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

DEfaUlT

M3X10

M3X10

3x5x2

3x5x2

3x5x2

3x7.5x1

3x7.5x1

3x7.5x1

3x5x2

M3X10

M3X10

3x7.5x1 3x7.5x1

M3x10 M3x10

3x5x2 3x5x2

Recommended for indoor racing and treated
track surfaces (for example sugarwater).

Recommended for general outdoor use

19

STEp 25

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

DEfaUlT

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3X6

M3x6 M3x6

20

STEp 26

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

DEfaUlT

9 mm

STEERINGLINKLENGTH

26.1

26.1

26.2 26.2

M3X6

M3X6

M3X5

M3X5

Check how many teeth your
servo spline has (23, 24 or

25) and use the right levers.

Check how many teeth your
servo spline has (23, 24 or

25) and use the right levers.

M3x6M3x6

24 mm

STEERINGLINKLENGTH

M3x5

M3x5

bag 7

21

STEp 27

lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

M3x5

M3x5

M3x5

M3x8

M3x8

M3x8

3x5x2

Nut M3

If your bodyshell has a vertical surface
under the inside initial bodyholder position,
use the outside position

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION DEfaUlT

M3x8M3x5

Nut M3

3x5x2

22

STEp 29

M3x8

3x5x1

Apply the silicone oil on the inner tube. Use the
silicone oil supplied in the kit. For the correct
cst value please check the default setupsheet.

STEp 28

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

29.1

29.2

M3x6

M3x8

3x5x1

ShOCK bag

23

ShOCK aSSEmbly

STEp 30 STEp 31

30.1 30.2 31.1

31.2

30.3

For the correct piston holes please
check the default setupsheet.

Completely tighten the nut, once the
pistonshaft is inserted (step 31.1).

R2

R2

M3X3

Use some silicone oil
during the assembly.

M3x3

R2

Use some silicone oil
during the assembly.

Use some silicone oil
during the assembly.

Oil the foam fully before

nal assembly.

Completely tighten the nut assembled
in step 30.2.

Make sure the stescrew sits in
the not on the pistonshaft.

24

STEp 32

STEp 33

STEp 34

32.1

34.2

34.1

32.2

1) Fill the shock body with
shock absorber oil. Check
the oil CST value in the setup
sheet.

2) Bleeding: Let the oil settle
and allow the air to escape.

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.

3x5x1

1

2

Insert the o-ring
inside the spring
collar.

3x5x1

bag 8

25

ElECTRONICS aSSEmbly

STEp 35

STEp 36

Use double sided tape
to mount the FANS to
the chassis.

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

Use narrow fans that don’t touch the
pod plate or the battery holder.

26

BATTERYMOUNTPOSITION

STEp 37

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

DEfaUlT

To assemble the battery it is needed to remove the M3x6 screw and turn the battery holder .

When the battery will be tted assemble the M3x6 screw.

M3x20

M3x20

M3x6

Nylock Nut

M3

M3x6

M3x12

M3x12

M3x6

M3x12

Nylock Nut M3

Recommended for general use. recommended for low traction

use (dusty asphalt, wet racing).

27

STEp 38

hIgh TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION lOW TRaCTION CONfIgURaTION

OpTIONal

DEfaUlT

Use double sided tape
to mount the ESC and
RX to the chassis.

Use double sided tape
to mount the ESC and
RX to the chassis.

M3x6

M3x6

M3x6

M3x8

Nylock Nut

M3

M3x6

M3x6

Nylock Nut M3

M3x8

28

fINal aSSEmbly

bag 9

M2x6

M2x6

M2.2X4

M2.2x4

fRONT WINg bIg flapS aSSEmblyfRONT WINg aSSEmbly OpTIONal

The front big aps create a big amount of downforce. It is recommended not to assemble them

as default and use them when more steering is needed. Also it is possible to cut them to adjust
the amount of downforce created.

M2.2x4

DEfaUlT

STEp 39

M2x6

bag 10

29

M4x10

M3x10

STEp 40 STEp 41

M2.2x6

M2.2x6

REARWINGTOPFLAP
ADJUSTMENT

M2.2x6

M3x10

M4x10

30

STEp 42

M3x6

REARWINGTOPFLAP
ADJUSTMENT

M3x6

31

STEp 43

5x10x4

5x10x4

Nylock

Nut M4

Nylock
Nut M4

Nylock Nut
M4 Flanged

Nylock Nut

M4 Flanged

Body, wheels and tyres
are NOT included

The front wheelnuts should not be tightened
too much to ensure the wheels turn free.

The front wheelnuts should not be tightened
too much to ensure the wheels turn free.

EXplODED VIEWS

32

INDEX

fRONT EXplODED VIEW 32
ball DIff EXplODED VIEW 33
REaR EXplODED VIEW 34
ShOCK EXplODED VIEW 35
CENTER EXplODED VIEW 36
fINal EXplODED VIEW 37
TEam SERpENT NETWORK 38

33

fRONT EXplODED VIEW

411218 Front spring 22lbs S120L (2)
411220 Front spring 26lbs S120L (2)

4112 0 6

41116 3

110 124

4113 37

4113 37

401429

4010 43

4010 42

110 4 08

4113 84

4110 42

4114 26
110108

41116 3

41116 3

4113 98

4110 42

4113 24

4113 2 2

4010 43

4010 25

4010 43

4010 42

110 4 08

4113 2 3

4113 37

110108

110108

4113 56

110 124

110 415

110 157

110 157

110 4 49

4113 83

4112 0 6

110108

1312

1312

4110 42

4113 21

41116 3

401058

4113 36

4114 25

110 124

110 157

4010 25

110 128

4010 25

4114 24

4113 83

4113 83

4113 80

4010 25

4113 93

411219

411219

411218 opt

411218 opt

411220 opt

411220 opt

ball DIff aSSEmbly

34

120024 Spur diff gear 64P/86T
120025 Spur diff gear 64P/90T
120026 Spur diff gear 64P/94T
120027 Spur diff gear 64P/98T
120028 Spur diff gear 64P/102T

120029 Spur diff gear 64P/106T
120030 Spur diff gear 64P/110T
120032 Spur diff gear 48P/72T
120033 Spur diff gear 48P/74T
120034 Spur diff gear 48P/76T

120035 Spur diff gear 48P/80T
120036 Spur diff gear 48P/84T
120037 Spur diff gear 48P/88T
120038 Spur diff gear 64P/82T
120041 Spur diff gear 64P/80T

411107 Diff balls. 1/8 ceramic (12)
411428 Rear axle carbon F110 SF4

110405

411414

411074

110116

411413

411302

110505

411074

411075

411166

120032 opt

120025 opt

120024 opt

120033 opt

120026 opt

120034 opt

120027 opt

120035 opt

120028 opt

120036 opt

120029 opt

120037 opt
120038 opt
120041 opt

120030 opt

120031

411069

411107 opt

411186

411427

411186

411428 opt

35

ShOCK EXplODED VIEW

411207

411203

411041

401755

411405

411415

401758

110409

411394

411207

411020

110116

411044

411097

411140

411162

411162

411430 Shock set F110 SF4

411141

411366 opt

411368 opt

411215 opt

411217 opt

411367

411214 opt

411216 opt

411366 Center spring 6.5lbs
411368 Center spring 10 lbs
411214 Center spring 12lbs S120L
411215 Center spring 14lbs S120L

411216 Center spring 16lbs S120L
411217 Center spring 18lbs S120L

REaR aSSEmbly

36

411209 Side spring 5,0lbs S120L (2)
411210 Side spring 5,5lbs S120L (2)
411211 Side spring 6,0lbs S120L (2)
411212 Side spring 6,5lbs S120L (2)

411213 Side spring 7,0lbs S120L (2)

411209 opt
411210 opt
411211 opt
411212 opt
411213 opt

411208

411141

411406

411408

411395

411400

411397

411416
401124

1397

411411

411396
411402

110116

401678

411410

401678

411412

411404

411403

411407

411407

411392

411391

110 117

110108

110108

110 124

110 124

41118 7
110410

110108

110108

110 157

110 157

110108

110 124

110 124

110 124

110 12 2

110 12 2

110 12 2

110 12 2

110 12 2

4112 0 2

4110 61

4110 74

110 12 9

37

mID EXplODED VIEW

411429 Battery holder brass F110 SF4
411420 Weight 25gr front low F110 SF4
411421 Weight 15gr front up F110 SF4

411418

411419

411396

401025

401025

110108

110108

110108

110157

110157

110104

401025

401025

411417

411423

411417

411423

110122

401694

411417

411298

411360

401687

1606

401694

411399

110114

110449

110402

401372

110128

110122

411206

110108

110109

110410

110439

401430

411409

110439

110410

110410

110109

411206

411422

110402

110127
110122
110104

411389

110125

110122

110127

411429 opt

fINal aSSEmbly

38

411369

411370 opt

411312 opt

411292 opt

411355 opt

411354 opt

110 15 6

110 15 6

110403

1315

1315

1315

1315

110403

110 4 05

110 4 05

4113 52

4113 52

110 19 0

4113 52

110161

4112 98

110 19 0

4113 52

4113 52

411353 opt
411293 opt
411294 opt

110109

110102

411292 Rear wing F110 black H DF
411312 Rear wing F110 white H DF

411354 Rear wing F110 black L DF
411355 Rear wing F110 white L DF

411370 Rear wing F110 white M DF

411293 Front bumper F110
411294 Front wing F110 (big+small)
411353 Wing front white F110 SF2

NOTES

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