Serpent Cobra GT
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#108
Tech Adept
Just got my Cobra GT from IGTHobbies today!!!! Two days to build and headed to Gulf Coast Raceway for some test and tune with my boy!
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#112
Cobra GT is all together.. Going to track today for some test & tune!!! Also will have the 747 out there too (;
#113
Tech Rookie
I'm really curious to see one of these go myself. Just getting back into hobbies after a loonnnng hiatus and I always wanted a Serpent.
#114
I went to the track today with a friend with our Cobra GT cars.. I ran about six laps and then then rain started pouring but I was interested in the cornering of the car and I must say it corners like a 10 scale I will be going back out in the morning with my Cobra if it does not rain.. Hands down to Serpent for another great car...
#115
Tech Adept
DIFF HELP!!!!!!!!!!
What is the trick to get the diff mesh right. I was hoping a high dollar kit like the Serpent there would be no need for diff shims. I have tried one and each side, two on the left none on the right, two on the right non on the left, one on the right none on the left, one on the left none on the right, none on the left none on the right. The diff mesh doesn't feel smooth to me. It seems to be at it's best when I put two shims on the side opposite the 44t gear but still not at my liking. Is this normal????
Last edited by chaderick; 06-08-2012 at 08:40 AM.
#116
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
Same here. I went with no shims on either side, mesh was too tight. Once you put it on the chassis it fits nicely. I was going to ask if anybody dis the same. I'm taking my time with the kit 3.5 hrs so far and I only have the rear assembly done. I'm not having any problems except I might need a new 2.0 hex driver when I'm done with the build. Plastics are tight.
#117
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
Taking my time as well. Rear assembly is completed. I tried the shims several different ways on the diff and finally felt is was a bit better without them at all since the fit was so good. Once I have it all together and make some practice runs I may take the front and rear assemblies back off and double check the diffs just to be sure mesh is good with the ring and pinion.
#118
Tech Addict
What is the trick to get the diff mesh right. I was hoping a high dollar kit like the Serpent there would be no need for diff shims. I have tried one and each side, two on the left none on the right, two on the right non on the left, one on the right none on the left, one on the left none on the right, none on the left none on the right. The diff mesh doesn't feel smooth to me. It seems to be at it's best when I put two shims on the side opposite the 44t gear but still not at my liking. Is this normal????
Might be something to look at.
#119
Try Bruckner hobbies. They have Alpha white rims in super-soft, medium and hard shores (no soft shore available at the moment). Just ordered two sets myself. Nice price too, $29.99/pair!
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What is the trick to get the diff mesh right. I was hoping a high dollar kit like the Serpent there would be no need for diff shims. I have tried one and each side, two on the left none on the right, two on the right non on the left, one on the right none on the left, one on the left none on the right, none on the left none on the right. The diff mesh doesn't feel smooth to me. It seems to be at it's best when I put two shims on the side opposite the 44t gear but still not at my liking. Is this normal????
What's up with those plastic 3mm nuts? Those had to go and replaced with steel 3mm nylon lock nuts. Just picky minor stuff. I also had issues with the flanged 3mm screws, metal seem too soft and strip easily, specially if using a power driver.
All in all I'm extremely impressed with the car, it will certainly take the GT class to a much higher level, we will no longer be the bashers wannabe racers. It will not surprise me to see more GT than sedan entries at our local races
Well done Serpent! Made us wait a long time, but wait was well worth it.
I'm putting the final touches on the car and planning on heading down to Mike's tomorrow to burn some rubber