19LikesSerpent Cobra GT-E
07-04-2013, 03:35 AM
#242
I've got a 1700KV running 6 cells with a 19 tooth pinion (my car is at least 30% heavier then theirs..maybe 50%). When I'm on the track with the nitro guys I'm way faster then them accelerating out of a corner (does not matter if its a touring, pan, or GT car.. Have not shared the track with a 1/8 scale yet). On the long strait they did seem a bit quicker at the top end.
At our rather large track we turn faster lap times then the nitro guys by 1 to 2 seconds. But we also don't run on the same day and for some reason we run different tires so a true comparison is tough.
At our rather large track we turn faster lap times then the nitro guys by 1 to 2 seconds. But we also don't run on the same day and for some reason we run different tires so a true comparison is tough.
07-10-2013, 08:20 AM
#243
Tech Rookie
serpent motor
the max size motor that will fit is 71mm.im running tekin 2650kv on 4s in mine and it really hauls.i have a gtp2e,dm1e,gtv2e pro,and an x01 and the serpent is by far the best of all.
08-21-2013, 06:46 AM
#249
I'm about to purchase a cobra and need to know what body's fit as from what ive read it dosent come with one
08-21-2013, 07:13 AM
#250
The Ipanema Warrior body is a great option.
Last edited by Jspeed; 08-21-2013 at 07:28 AM.
08-21-2013, 02:04 PM
#252
thanks guys! yep the warrior body is what ill get, its the best looking and it works so well in high speed runs
08-22-2013, 05:17 AM
#253
Pulled the trigger on my gt-e a few days ago, order diff fluids with the kit and picked up the shorter front bulkhead screws. Any other issues I should be prepared for in the build?? Probably going with the tekin 2650 setup. What springs and shock oil is everyone using? This will be for a parking lot track with grp's as the spec tire and 4 cell battery
08-22-2013, 05:20 AM
#254
08-22-2013, 06:38 AM
#255
Pulled the trigger on my gt-e a few days ago, order diff fluids with the kit and picked up the shorter front bulkhead screws. Any other issues I should be prepared for in the build?? Probably going with the tekin 2650 setup. What springs and shock oil is everyone using? This will be for a parking lot track with grp's as the spec tire and 4 cell battery
10 degree c-hubs and the 0 degree steering blocks.
The steering blocks are kind of pricey if you don't go with them atleast get the plastic 10 degree C-hubs
Aluminum servo horn and the Hard servo saver spring. Stock servo spring is too soft.
Serrated wheel nuts, serpent ones are pricey at $30 for the set but any 17mm fine thread wheel nuts will work
2.3mm front sway bar
I'd also suggest the 46T composite center diff spur instead of steel and some high flow motor and ESC fans.
As far as springs and fluid. That depends on the track and your style of driving.
For a prepped high bite track id go on the stiffer side while on a looser unprepped track id go softer.
I recently switched to a softer setup and really like it.
800cst all around with red springs in rear and yellow upfront.
Stock set up is a good starting point though
Truggy motors like the 2200 castle or the 4038 line of tekin truggy motors will not fit.