Viper 988

Serpent Viper 988

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On-road•GP•1/8 scale•4WD•Nitro

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Kit setup

Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.

Shock oil
Front
900 cst
Rear
900 cst
Serpent oil
Springs
Front
6.8/39 Purple #160306 →
Rear
4.9/28 Pink #160324 →
Pistons
Front
Big bore 3 hole #160144 →
Rear
Big bore 3 hole #160144 →

What shock oil does the Serpent Viper 988 come with?

Out of the box the Viper 988 runs 900 cst front, 900 cst rear (Serpent oil), on Big bore 3 hole (#160144) front, Big bore 3 hole (#160144) rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.

What springs does the Serpent Viper 988 come with?

The kit springs are 6.8/39 Purple (#160306) front, 4.9/28 Pink (#160324) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.

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