Mardave COBRA Build..FIBRE LYTE..

[xfactor]

Hi all,

I will be doing a build of a FIBRE LYTE Mardave COBRA. I have been collecting parts for a while and almost there with it now. Just awaiting a few bits and bobs. As soon as they are here, I will start the build........:D:D

[Simion Wabs]

Looking forward to it 👍

[xfactor]

Mardave COBRA parts collected so far. Still a few more to get, but nearly there.....:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Cheers Simion........:)

[Stuntmonk1]

This is going to be another stunner👍🏻

[Dom9]

Will follow this with interest, having had one when I was a kid!

[daz75]

:thumbsup: good to see you doing another build

[Aire valley]

Great to see you back Mark....looking forward to this...👍

[xfactor]

Thank you lads for all your comments.

Some of the bits should be here early this week, then we can start.......:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Just a few bits turned up today.

New Original Mardave COBRA Body.
New Delrin Idler Gear.
New Original Mardave Undertray.

With the Mardave screw kit here now, the build can begin......:thumbsup:

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[daz75]

Are you getting them from mardave?

[xfactor]

Hi Dazza,

Yes what I can. Mardave have alot of parts still, but didnt have all the parts required for a complete New build.

But yes Mardave what I can......:)

[xfactor]

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay on the build All. Been really busy with work, returning after lockdown......:cry:

Its coming.........:)

[xfactor]

I managed to source a few nice additions for the Mardave COBRA.

New in packet front and rear Mardave spike tyres.
Mardave COBRA original manual
Mardave COBRA original Tech sheet
Mardave COBRA original exploded view
Mardave COBRA original spares price sheet.

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[xfactor]

Hi All,

So theres been a delay on this build for a few weeks, while I decide which way to go on this. So I have decided.

I have been in talks with Fibre Lyte and they have made a COBRA chassis for me along with Front Tower (standard), Rear (wide) tower and mounting for ballstuds and Tower.

So I will be building a complete Fibre Lyte COBRA, little different from the start.

I have also had the other bits come I was waiting for so I will be starting this evening....

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[daz75]

Wondered why youd flogged some bit on ebay #stalker :lol:

[xfactor]

:woot: Dazza.....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[lofty2332]

How much was the fibre lyte chassis? Tempted to do a custom cobra build myself

[xfactor]

So here we go.

The front end. All new parts collected.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

I have decided to change the ballstuds and have gone for 4-40. The reason for this is so I can use the RPM 4-40 White ballends. The nuts will be changed for the colour Purple along the way........

The FIBRE LYTE Tower, as normal is a cracking job.

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[xfactor]

I must say the front hinge pins are a little different to what I have been used to over the years, but I have been assured they don't fall out and are up to the job.

The uprights were a right pain to get in, but now all are fitted, I can actually see how good they are.....

The front axles have changed now I believe, to allow for a grub screw, so you can actually use a nyloc nut, rather than a screw. Or at least you have the choice of either...... Screw or Nut........:thumbsup:

Again all ballstuds changed to XTMs......

Genuine New Mardave screws used throughout. Again that FIBRE LYTE Tower looks stunning......:D

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[xfactor]

How much was the fibre lyte chassis? Tempted to do a custom cobra build myself

Hi lofty2332,

If you give Stephen a call at FIBRE LYTE, he will sort you out. A cracking guy to deal with and really really helpful......:thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Glad you're back Mark...😉.....this should look good..👍

[xfactor]

Glad you're back Mark...😉.....this should look good..👍

Cheers Alan.......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup :

[xfactor]

Up next, the part I hate the most in any build. TURNBUCKLES.. still nursing my thumbs from the hinge pin moment....:lol: They actually went well. With the COBRA as you will know, the turnbuckles are either black plastic fixed items or the silver metal adjustable. I had this TRF set spare and wondered if they would fit and so far so good.

The RPM white ballends went on very well and made it easy in the end for adjustment.....

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[xfactor]

So with the front end near complete, the next stage is to mount it to the chassis... Hello Beautiful.....:lol::lol::lol:

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[xfactor]

With the front mounted with slotted screws and a dodgy flat head screwdriver, No scratches or slips...:)

It was time to fit yet another pair of turnbuckles and the steering assembly. Again I have changed the ballstuds for the 4-40 XTMs... Again the TRF Turnbuckles worked a treat......:)

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[Dom9]

Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it come together!

[xfactor]

Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it come together!

Cheers Dom9, glad you like it so far..........:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So moving to the centre of the COBRA. New battery cups front & rear...

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[xfactor]

Well next is the gearbox.

I have heard a few comments with the gearbox being the weak spot of this buggy and how it all fits, with dremeling needed for the gearbox inside and internals needing shimming and a lot of fiddling needed to run smooth.

Well having built this gearbox, I must say it went together faultlessly. I used the all New,

Mardave EVO Diff
Mardave EVO Layshaft
Mardave EVO Delrin Idler Gear
Mardave Purple Motor Plate.

With the New EVO Diff you get 3 Delrin shims, which fit inside the ballrace holes to allow for the fit of the New outdrive bearings. These require a little super glue as per Mardave instructions, but nothing major, just a drop.

The only small issue I had, was with the original COBRA Gearbox. The outdrive holes need to be enlarged due to the new EVO outdrives being bigger. Easy job with a reamer.......:thumbsup:

Pictures coming now of the New Gearbox....

[xfactor]

The New Mardave COBRA Gearbox Parts....

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[xfactor]

New EVO Diff with delrin shims and new gearbox case....

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[xfactor]

Gearbox case needed holes for New EVO diff outdrives to be enlarged as mentioned previous..... You can just make out the case on the right has been enlarged, the case on the left is standard. Not alot needed to removed, but it was enough......

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[xfactor]

Gearbox case with holes enlarged and New internals ready, New Mardave bearings fitted to inside of Gearbox case.......

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[xfactor]

EVO Diff, Delrin Idler gear and New EVO Layshaft fitted. I must say, Im very impressed with it and how smooth it is.....

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[xfactor]

GEARBOX with Purple Mardave motor plate. Now ready for the New Slipper assembly...... Again very impressed with the fit, feel of side to side movement and general smoothness. And this hasn't been run yet........

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[xfactor]

I think this Slipper gives the feel of the vintage MMS slippers. Again went together faultlessly and a nice bearing in the centre of the spur gear is a nice design.......:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Slipper Fitted..........:thumbsup:

I think it looks so good, Vintage MMS/WASP looking. Love it !!!!!

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[Aire valley]

Looking good Mark...love your descriptions and photos...👍

[Dom9]

Great progress! :wub

[xfactor]

Looking good Mark...love your descriptions and photos...👍

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Next up,

Rear ballstud mount and rear wide shock tower......

Both from Fibre Lyte and again fantastic finish and fit...

As can be seen from the pictures, the rear ballstud/shock tower mount fitted to the Gearbox......

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[xfactor]

So with the Rear Tower,

I wanted to fit the Top Force style wing mounts. Having searched Ebay with no joy. I messaged a member on Ebay and also on here to see if they could be replicated or the ones that were being made could be slightly modified. But sadly no reply on Ebay or On here. So the search went on, and on, and on..... Until I finally managed to get a TAMIYA Original set.....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

So Tamiya Original wing mounts fitted.....

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[xfactor]

Great progress! :wub

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I fitted the Fibre Lyte wide rear tower to the Fibre Lyte rear ballstud mount. I am still awaiting purple nuts, but once here I will fit........

What I like about this is the extra shock holes for tuning and the tower has 3 positions to fit High, Middle and Low. I take it this is for droop. I have settled for the middle for now, this may change once we build the shocks.......:)

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[xfactor]

So on to the rear end. New wishbones and New Hinge Pins for this. I still cant get over the price. £1.35 each :woot: and I must say, they are quality. Im shocked how good they really are....

This has to be a leader in Vintage running surely. When you look at the price of,

RPM 91 Worlds wishbones at £100 plus a pair
Losi XX at around £20 for 3D printed and £35 plus a pair for Losi....

Come on £1.35 each..... :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Rear Wishbones fitted to the Gearbox hangers. Again all went well no issues and the hinge pins flew in. Better than those fronts....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

The Rear meets Fibre Lyte Chassis........

Hello Beautiful............:D:D

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[daz75]

Looking good. Shame the new release car isnt as cheap

[teamorsum96]

I have to say, I love this build :D:thumbsup:

[Dom9]

That's a teasing place to stop :drool:

[xfactor]

I have to say, I love this build :D:thumbsup:

Glad your loving it teamorsum96..........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

That's a teasing place to stop :drool:

You cant rush a good thing Dom9..........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So with the rear end/gearbox ready and 4 new slotted countersunk screws ready.... errrrrh it was time too fit to the Fibre Lyte Chassis.......

I really dont like these slotted screws against new fresh high gloss Fibre Lyte Carbon............:cry:

With a very steady hand, all went perfect. Now we are looking like a COBRA..............:)

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[xfactor]

And the long awaited New PURPLE NUTS came today...... Now were looking good..............:D:D:D:D

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[xfactor]

PURPLE NUTS fitted...............:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[Aire valley]

That touch of purple really adds to the sleekness of that chassis..👍...looking great..! 👏

[Dom9]

Absolutely stunning :wub One of my favourite builds already :thumbsup:

How tempted were you to bin the slotted screws and update to Hexs?

The purple is giving me some Cougar 2 Works vibes, also maybe my all time favourite buggy!

Would love a new Evo but it's too pricy for me at the moment :cry:

[xfactor]

Aire,

Thank you for comments, I love the PURPLE against the black Carbon.... makes a nice difference to TRF blue..........:D

Dom9,

Thank you...

Yes I was almost going to change the screws, but wanted to try and keep the 90s look. But yes I almost changed the screws.

Your correct, the PURPLE and black carbon is very much like the Cougar 2 WORKS..... That is a beautiful buggy, I wish Schumacher would RE-RE it....:)

Yes the EVO is a pricey 2wd really. But for me, the Original COBRA is the one, still looks cracking today......:)

To be honest, this has cost me more than the EVO to build to this standard and getting all the parts.

[xfactor]

Driveshafts !!!!!!

Well not much to show tonight, as I have had an issue with the Driveshafts !

Not ever owning the standard diff. I have the new EVO diff. Well I would say the outdrives do not just have a wider diameter, as with a early post I showed the gearbox holes needed reamering for the outdrives to spin free. They are longer or the diff screw/nut is bigger.

The reason I say this is that the driveshafts are now too long. You can not get up travel enough for the shocks to work, with this length of driveshaft. Which is a real shame as the New EVO diff is a nice bit of kit and really smooth.

:D:D So if your reading this Mardave. Make your driveshafts 6mm shorter pin to pin. :D:D

I have spent most the night playing around with another driveshaft and have got this to fit perfect. Along with shims and TAMIYA pink marshmellows....

I will show complete pictures tomorrow of the above to help other COBRA runners or builders........:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thu mbsup:

[daz75]

Wtf are tamiya pink marshmallows :lol:

[xfactor]

Wtf are tamiya pink marshmallows :lol:

You mean you have never used TAMIYA PINK Marshmellows (Original) Dazza.

Here you go. Just for you. We all use these at the track. They take up the play of your driveshafts......:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lo l:

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[xfactor]

So with the driveshafts, I had spare sets of Tamiya Top Force dog bones. After measuring them I wondered if they would fit, and after shimming them and using the famous TAMIYA PINK Marshmellows they worked perfectly.

Shiny top driveshafts are Mardave, Bottom dark are TAMIYA....

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[xfactor]

Axle showing the shims and the Famous PINK Marshmellows....:D and the Driveshaft of my choice. TAMIYA Top Force Dog Bone...

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[xfactor]

So with the axles and driveshaft sorted it was time for the rear hubs......

New parts ready.......:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

New Hubs, Mardave Bearings, 4-40 XTM Ballstuds, Schumacher PURPLE Nuts, New Mardave hinge pins and New Mardave axles. Built and ready for the chassis..............

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[xfactor]

RPM White Ball Ends and TRF turnbuckles all made up ready to install..

Would these fit the rear. The front worked very well and were perfect. I wanted the rear to fit also as I don't like odd turnbuckles.

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[xfactor]

So the hubs went on to perfection. The hinge pin was a little bit of pain, but once fitted are perfect. And the turnbuckles fitted like a dream.....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

First pic shows the little TAMIYA Marshmellow, Can you see it Dazza....:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

After looking at these rear hubs.... This COBRA was released around 1991 I believe. I may be corrected on this....

The cougar 2 works was around 92. I can see the similarity in these hubs and the works rear hubs...;) As the cougar 2 sport/race/team had the chuncky rear hubs.....

[xfactor]

So with the rear end complete. It was time to make the wing wire. I ordered the wire off ebay.

Wire for wing.....

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[xfactor]

After looking at this, it was easier to cut and bend two single bits of wire. I wanted to keep them as short as possible to prevent bending. With these installed they are both very strong and will need a hard hit to bend.....

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[xfactor]

With the wing wire made, I had a spare Top Force wing mounting bracket that worked perfectly with the wire and Top Force wing wire mounts....

All ready for the Wing Now.............:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[daz75]

:p:p:p:p

[Dom9]

So good! So, so good! :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So good! So, so good! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So on to the shocks. I have a choice as I have New in packet Mardave COBRA shocks and also Vintage TRAXXAS TRX 3 Shocks.

So I have a gone for the Mardave for now.

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[xfactor]

Front shock parts out and ready...

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[xfactor]

I wanted to give the Mardave COBRA bodies a polish to see how they would come up.

The one on the left has been polished and the one on the right is how it came out the packet......

I think they look ok...:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Front shocks complete.

They are leaking so I will have a re look. I may change the orings and use green slime.

Front shocks ready for the COBRA.....:)

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[xfactor]

Front Shocks fitted to the COBRA....:thumbsup:

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[Aire valley]

Looking great Mark...👍
Those TF driveshafts look quite a lot shorter on your photo...any danger of them popping out on full droop..?...love the marshmallows...where did you get pink ones..?
The shocks polished up great...what did you use..?

[xfactor]

Hi Aire,

Driveshaft (Droop)

Driveshaft.

The driveshafts are 6mm shorter than the Mardave. The Top Force shafts are a perfect fit Aire :) . They allow for complete up-travel without Rear shock fitted, so once the shock is fitted there will be no issue with up travel as the shock will not go up as far as not having the shock off.

Droop.

Droop again Aire is perfect :) I have taken a picture of the Droop showing the wishbone touching the chassis, which will be at it lowest point. Again with the shock fitted the wishbone wont hit the chassis at full droop.

TAMIYA PINK Marshmellows.

The PINK marshmellows are a what I have used for a long time. I used to use them in all my off road diffs to prevent dirt/sand getting in the thrust race. I have also used them on driveshafts and have worked perfect again on the COBRA. I got them from Ebay at .....Tonys TAMIYA Parts.....

Metal Polish.

The polish is autosol chrome polish. I think its the best metal polish out there. I used to use the tube, just like a tooth paste tube, but the liquid is better as you get to use all of it. I found the tube to split on corners and you wouldnt use all of it...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[Aire valley]

Great explanations....thanks Mark.
Really enjoying the build ..Alan..

[xfactor]

Thank you Aire.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Not had much time to build the rear shocks yet.

But here is the Original Mardave Wing. Cut out, stickered up and ready to mount to the COBRA......:)

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[xfactor]

So managed to do a bit today on the COBRA....:thumbsup:

Rear shocks next.

New Mardave rear COBRA shocks.....

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[xfactor]

As with the fronts, I polished up the rear bodies.....

Shocks ready to fit to the COBRA........:)

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[xfactor]

Shocks meet COBRA..........:) Droop worked out well with the TOP FORCE driveshafts......:thumbsup:

Now we are looking like a COBRA.....:D

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[xfactor]

I wanted a front bumper for the COBRA. I have been playing around and came up with a RPM RC10 style front bumper. I made it from 0.5mm metal plate. I then wrapped it in 8D carbon fibre wrap....

[xfactor]

New Mardave COBRA Wheels and New Mardave wheel bearings......:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

After building and fitting the COBRA shocks, I wasn't really happy with them. I cant stop them leaking. I have changed the orings, I have changed the cartridge oring and built them with Associated Green Slime. Still pouring out and made a mess on the worktop....:(

So, I had these. I believe to be the best ever made shock, and still today. TRAXXAS TRX-3 Shocks.

TRAXXAS TRX-3 Shocks fitted with standard Mardave springs for now.

Mardave New COBRA Wheels fitted.
Mardave Wing fitted.

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[Dom9]

Looking fantastic! It's a handsome thing! :thumbsup:

[xfactor]

I see there is another NEW Mardave COBRA and a selection of New chassis in different colours....

The New COBRA is called the Mardave COBRA ECO. It is rear motor with big bores... Comes with the original body also.... Looks very nice to be fair........:thumbsup:

Chassis colours are,

Blue
Yellow
Black
Grey

All are powder coated....................:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Having got a Mardave undertray, I wanted to install it on the top without the complete tray being fitted. So having a think, I remembered the TRF503 using the TRF511 undertray but we had to cut them down.

So this is what I did. I cut the Mardave undertray in half and then trimmed it to fit under the battery boxes....

I will also use double sided tape to stick the sides to the chassis. This will then firm the sides up and I can then install Velcro to firm up the body sides once fitted. This should then stop the flapping around of the tray and body....:thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

I had a set of Original New Mardave Spike Tyres. I thought I would stick them on to see how they look.... If we was running grass, these would be my first choice for wet/damp grass for sure. Very TR32 looking...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[xfactor]

Now the best bit. Cutting out and Painting the Body.

Body all cut out and ready to be prepped and painted.......:D

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[Aire valley]

Looking great Mark..👍....shame about the quality of the shocks..!
Couple of things...how did you fit that front bumper.? can't see any screws..!
Not sure why you fitted the under tray on top of the chassis..🤔...why did you not fit it underneath, to protect that nice chassis..?
Looking forward to the finished body..!..😃

[xfactor]

Hi Alan,

Bumper.

The bumper is double sided taped for now. Just to see how the fit was. I will drill and countersink if there is enough material to countersink as the screw heads are tiny compared to 3mm hex of today, so should be ok....

Undertray.

This is the design of the Undertray I believe, is to fit on top, not underneath. The reason we fitted the Undertray on top is due to cornering and effecting the handling of buggy. It also effects the ride height. We put the Undertray on top then wrap or get the clear chassis protector for the actual chassis. That way you can fit the body to the Undertray on top, it doesn't effect the cornering and the ride height isn't effected...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[daz75]

I see there is another NEW Mardave COBRA and a selection of New chassis in different colours....

The New COBRA is called the Mardave COBRA ECO. It is rear motor with big bores... Comes with the original body also.... Looks very nice to be fair........:thumbsup:

Chassis colours are,

Blue
Yellow
Black
Grey

All are powder coated....................:thumbsup:

£200 is that a reasonable price?

[Dom9]

Looks great and the big bores will be 25%+ of the price but, yeah, still a bit too much to make me seriously consider one at the moment... The blue chassis version does, however, remind me of my youth! Good on them for doing it though. I think there are some vintage rear motor races running this year so this should sell!

[xfactor]

My opinion is,

I think Mardave have got this spot on. Its what should of been first.

Lets look at the price back in 1991.

£99.99

Lets look at the price in 2021

£199.99

So what's the difference in COBRAS..

2021 New diff (much needed) £39.99, New Layshaft £7.95 and New Delrin Idler £7.95, BIG BORES Approx £70.00-£80.00 lets split say £75.00

Total = £130.89 for new up dated parts.

So take the £130.89 off the £199.99 New price tag, the New COBRA ECO will cost = £69.10.

In my eyes thats a bargain. You cant get a TAMIYA FROG for that.

Ok so the shocks are the bulk of the price, but leaving these out, you would search a second hand set at approx £40-£60 depending on which you go for.

Personally I think its great this has happened. Look at the likes of KYOSHO, TAMIYA, SCHUMACHER ETC.... Now Mardave. I think its great these companies are releasing the VINTAGE stuff keeping it going.

I have seen comments about the price, yes you can get a B6.2 for £70- £80 more, but remember, these REREs were the B6.2 back then.:)

You look at these when they first was released and they are all around the £100 mark more than back in day they were released.

I remember buying a TOP CAT for £79.99 from KITS & BITS Coventry in 1989-90. I bought my first RC10 TEAM for £179.99 in 1991.

Top Force EVO, Avante all come in around the £450-£500 RRP Yes they are selling for the £365-£380 Top Force EVO What were the price of these bad boys back in the day. Around the £350 mark......:)

I think (my opinion only) Its great RE REs are still coming.......:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

With the great weather we have had today. I had planned to paint the body, but it will have to wait a week or so for the weather to pick up.

So I decided to drill and see if I could countersink the holes. Well yes is the answer.

Bumper removed, drilled, countersunk and re carbon wrapped.....

All for my number 1 fan............ Aire............:thumbsup::thumbsup:

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[Aire valley]

Thanks Mark....😉...must say I'm a bit surprised those screw heads aren't in line..!...😂
Alan..

[xfactor]

Thanks Mark....😉...must say I'm a bit surprised those screw heads aren't in line..!...😂
Alan..

Sorry Alan.....:(

Here you go......:)......:lol::lol::lol:

Weather still holding me up with body......:cry:

[Aire valley]

Mark...we have had some decent weather....😉

[adey]

You need to remember that Xfactor is a sensitive guy... The bad weather has had an effect on his creative juices. Lol

[xfactor]

Its been a while, :blush:

But tomorrow, I will be in the garage spraying the COBRA body. Nothing to major, but trying to keep the vintage look.

All being well I will be able to sticker it up and pictures added tomorrow evening......:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[xfactor]

So all went well today. Body painted and stickered up. Painted in Fluorescent Blue, Fluorescent Orange and White. I kept it to a Vintage scheme and 1990 era......

Genuine Mardave COBRA Body..........:)

Pictures of the body painted and stickered. Body mounted next.....

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[xfactor]

So here are the Genuine Mardave COBRA Body shots. On the COBRA and Off.

I had a few spare stickers, so placed a couple on the Lexan undertray sides....

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[Aire valley]

We’ve been missing you Mark..!

Great job, as always, and really nicely finished off.. very appropriate paint job...👏..

What’s next...😉

[Dom9]

Looks fantastic! Congrats!

[xfactor]

Thank you both for the kind words.....

Whats next mmmmmm You will have to wait and see....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::th umbsup:

[Stuntmonk1]

Absolutely stunning as always matey. I can’t wait to see the next project:thumbsup:

[xfactor]

Absolutely stunning as always matey. I can’t wait to see the next project:thumbsup:

Thank you matey for the kind words....:)