The Cobra SRX8E EP produced by Serpent in 1/8 scale AWD drivetrain assembly kit, is classified in R/C Models - Off-Road - Buggy - Nitro Powered
Cobra SRX8E buggy 1/8 EP High end competition racing E-buggy in block-layout
( upgrade to saddle pack as option). The car is designed by Billy Easton in
the USA and is based on the 2016 released Cobra SRX8 gas-powered buggy and shares
the whole front and rear suspension system, shocks and geardiffs.
Specifications:
- Class: 1/8 scale 4wd buggy EP
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Type: kit-version, high end competition
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Wheelbase: 330mm
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Width: 305mm
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Weight: 3.700 grams ( race ready, depends on radio-gear and elctronics )
Features:
- Hard coated 4mm chassis 7075 T6 aluminium , flat style sides, with kick
up
- Block type layout with long front centre shaft and short rear one
- Easy access receiver box and speedo/servo holder
- Smart integrated design chassis stiffeners
- Machined aluminium 15 dgr C-hubs, steeringblocks, uprights, shocktowers,
one-screw motorholder and centre diff brackets, as well as suspension mounts
- Hard coated Big bore shocks 16mm ( emulsion/membrane ) with high end racing
springs and hardcoated aluminium shock standoffs
- Durable suspension arms with top and bottom mounted inserts ( for optional
carbon inserts)
- Coated aluminium suspension holders with a varierty of possible inserts
- Rounded spring steel pivot pins rotate in pivot inserts for minimal friction
- Angled steering system with adjustable Ackermann and integrated effective
servosaver
- 3 large volume durable gear differentials with foam compensator inserts
- Easy access differential cases
- Springsteel transmission parts, cvd style drive shafts and rear centre
dogbones
- rubber dustcovers on front and rear cvds
- Black coated 7075 T6 aluminium front centre shaft
- Ballraced front and rear anti-roll bars with Serpent pivotball linkage
system on the arms
- Top quality NSK ball bearings in main areas
- Lightweight hardcoated aluminium track and steeringrods
- Low profile medium downforce bodyshell and polycarbonate mudguards
- Large high downforce moulded straight type rear wing and strong monotype
adjustable wingmount
Motorholder
- The light machined aluminium motor holder uses a slider which is secured with
only one screw, a system which Serpent applied from the very beginning in the
811-Be and 977-e already. The slider plate is a little bit thicker to mount
the motor and still clear the mount when sliding. Both slider and mount come
grey anodised. In case of using the saddle layout, the same motor mount is used,
just the centre insert is turned around 180 degrees. So a very smart, integrated
and versatile design.
Centre diff holder
- Strong grey coated aluminium machined centre diff holder on one side and the
other side is integrated in the motorholder featuring a slide, which can be
turned around when used for the saddle layout.
Speedo/servo holder/front stiffener
- The combined speedo holder / servo holder is a durable unit which will fit
all most popular speedo’s and servo’s easily. The whole unit with mounted gear
can be easily taken out for maintenance or cleaning.
Receiver box
- The composite receiver box with cover bolts onto the chassis and fits all
modern receivers, even ones with build in antennas. The receiver box can also
be mounted in the front centre section, which is normally used in the saddle
configuration only. A nice carbon looks decal on the top cover.
Chassisplate
- The completely closed SRX8-E chassis is made in 4mm 7075 T6 aluminium and
has flat but chamfered sides, countersunk holes and a kick up. Hard coated for
durability. The same chassis is used for the block and saddle layout. The chassis
stiffness comes from the smart design integrated moulded centre stiffeners as
well as the strong and durable sideguards. This package creates the optimal
flex characteristics needed.
Sideguards
- The left side-guard on the block layout features and user friendly rail and
top cover to nicely guide and protect the longer receiver cable. The sideguards
keep debris out and protects against side-impact.
Battery-tray
- Composite block style battery tray with self-adhesive bottom foam padding
and side foams for battery protection. 3 pieces OneTouch straps are included
to fasten the Lipo in position.
Centre shaft
- The lightweight long centre shaft is made in 7075 T6 aluminium, black coated
and the short rear one in Serpent spring steel, dog bone style. Combined with
very durable and lightened spring steel driveshaft adaptors.
Chassis stiffeners
- The sturdy composite chassis stiffener in the rear doubles as geardiff-cover,
and an additional stiffener in the centre connects the front and rear end. For
more flex that one can be removed, as also the battery-box already adds stiffness
in that area. The front stiffener is integrated in the servo/speedo holder and
connects to the top-bracket.
Steering system
- The dual axis steering system with integrated servo saver is mounted under
an angle for less bump steer and a more direct steering feel. The axels are
made in lightweight aluminium.
- The bell crank accepts a bearing raced crossbar with zero slop. Its designed
with the optimal Ackermann to increase the cars driveability.
Sero saver
- It incorporates a helix in order to guarantee the proper operating of the
servo saver assembly. The servo saver spring is protected by a dense foam cover,
to keep debris out. The spring pre-tension clamp nut can be locked in place
to avoid turning loose. Ackermann changes can be made easily.
Differential cases
- The differential front and rear can be removed after taking out only 4 screws
and removing the anti-roll bars, super-easy!
- The strong moulded differential cases which contain the differential and support
the shock towers.
Gear-Differentials
- The diff-gearcases are bigger in volume to allow more diff oil. The diff now
has cavities designed specifically for closed cell foam. This foam will compensate
for expansion of the oil, which will allow us to fill the diffs more full, keeping
the gears fully engulfed in oil. The cavity where the gears rest has also been
redesigned so that there is not low pressure zones outside of the gears. This
will keep more oil on the gears even when spinning at high rpms. This in turn
will keep the diff more consistent at low and high speeds as well as hot or
cold.
- Gears 28 / 14 / 44: The hard metal 28T and 14T satellite gears have a larger
overall diameter, to make sure they are more in oil, making the diff more consistent,
smoother and stronger. The steel 44T ring gear is lighter and has a perfect
match with the new 28T gear.
Wheel axels / hex / boots
- The durable Serpent spring steel wheel axles are captured CVD style and have
rubber boots to protect the system and bearings against dirt and dust, so it
will all last longer. The wheel hex is a durable hard aluminium version which
fits all popular wheels very well. The pins in use are 3mm ones to increase
durability.
Steeringblocks aluminium
- The steering blocks are made in 7075 T6 aluminium and are anodised in black.
These steering blocks have been designed to allow you to change the Ackermann
at the steering spindle as well as give us the optimal scrub offset in conjunction
with the caster block. The bushings press into the blocks and reduce any unwanted
play.
C-hubs aluminium
- The 15 dgr c-hubs are made in 7075 T6 aluminium and are anodised in black.
These open style very durable units allow enough space to allow for the maximum
steering angle and allow space to mount the rubber dust protectors on the CVD
system. As optional we offer 13, 17 and 19 dgr c-hubs too.
Uprights aluminium
- The uprights are made of 7075 T6 aluminium and are universal ones to be use
left and right . The new uprights have the roll centre adjustment in them with
small inserts. Set screws are used to tighten down on the hinge pin to eliminate
any unwanted play. In the bottom part 2 threaded holes are made to allow for
mounting the optional brass weights of 15 gr each for rough conditions.
Wishbones, composite
- Very durable and long moulded wishbones front and rear. The composite is chosen
to have enough flex as needed. The design has pockets in the top and bottom
part of each arm to mount the standard moulded insert plates, or the optional
carbon fibre ones. In that way you can choose the right arm flex for each condition.
Even different or no inserts front or rear and mixing moulded and carbon inserts
is possible. The moulded inserts will stiffen the arms only a little, but keeps
them cleaner. The carbon ones, or mixed with moulded ones will stiffen the arms
a lot. Many options to try and apply. The front wishbones have 2 holes for shock-mounting,
the rear ones even 3.
Mudguards
- The mudguards are offered in lightweight transparent polycarbonate and can
be left clear, be painted or skinned as preferred.
Suspension brackets
- The suspension brackets are CNC machined in 7075 T6 aluminium and grey anodised.
They key into the chassis for perfect fit. The brackets have precision machined
pockets to use a full range of moulded inserts to change the set-up.
Anti-roll bars
- The anti-roll bar system is the best around. Precision made wire runs in ball
raced adaptors on the front and rear diff case-plates. Super free and stabile.
The wire connects to a ballpoint which is fitted with a pivot ball to the wishbone.
The works!
Shock Towers
- The front and rear shock towers are durable hard anodised 4.5mm 7075 T6 aluminium
units, CNC machined. 4 positons each for shock-angle and 6 for roll centre.
Shocks
- Big bore shock with hard coated dual-system caps and hard coated bodies. Durable
polished steel 3.5mm rods are used with hard anodised caps and threaded shock-bodies.
A new seal pack consists of machined bushings and new x-rings and is kept in
place with a small inside clip. The shock pistons are machined delrin units
for best performance. The shock -tops in the kit can be used membrane style
or emulsion type with seals.
Shock Springs
- Race shock spring which are hand-selected and paired. The shock springs are
grinded flat for perfect operation.
Wing rear black
- The new flat type rear wing is a very effective high downforce unit with large
side wings
Wingholder rear
- The rear wing holder is a super durable and light one piece moulded unit.
The holder has 4 different angle spacer to chose from .
Body
- The body for the SRX8-E buggy is a medium downforce design with steep
angle front windshield, wide angled sides and stepped rear side to guide the
air onto the rear section and rear wing. The body leaves plenty space to mount
electronics and fans as needed. Made in top quality, clear polycarbonate and
comes with a practical masking sheet and a separate Serpent and Cobra SRX8 logo
decal sheet.
- Cab-forward style body with small fin on the roof for stability. Nice flowing
sides with small rear upward fins for rear downforce. Top quality polycarbonate.
The body has nice trim lines for easy cutting. Same for the body holes. A masking
sheet is included to assist with paintjob preps.
Body mounts
- This rear body mount has a rubber cushion in it. It allows the body mount
to rotate front to rear in an impact or crash. This saves the body from breaking
or tearing. The front one is a fixed type and is easy accessible.