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From:	Pete Chapman
Date:	Wed Mar 4 22:56:38 2009
URL:	CHIPPY5@sky.com
Message:	Hello!!just about to get my first Cobra for the outdoor  summer season-wil let you know how i get on using your  Mods,cheers for now.
From:	Planet Venome
Date:	Mon Dec 3 07:12:40 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	Still here. ;-)    Just getting back into rc with a little touring car action  and may give the Cobra a run next summer when Southport go  back out doors. May even think of some new mods.    Cheers    Clive
From:	PETE
Date:	Mon Dec 3 00:46:37 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	Is any body still out there??? or here, anyway, GREAT  SITE!!!, AND YES THE NEW COBRAS JUST BEEN RELEASED NOV  2007 EVENTUALLY. Shame they didnt read this site and take  on these mods as standard they could have made a  blinder!! ALL SMOOOOOTH KEEP DAVE-ING, AND STICK A  BRUSHLESS IN IT!!
From:	pete
Date:	Mon Oct 22 01:13:01 2007
URL:	retep21@hotmail.co.uk
Message:	hi , some great tips for the "DAVE" Im gonna have a go at  the mods and think these cobras are the best many thanks  PETE.
From:	brayling
Date:	Tue Oct 16 17:01:16 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	yo, good info nice one, peace out
From:	anthony french
Date:	Fri Aug 17 10:38:35 2007
URL:	anthony.french@durham.gov.uk
Message:	I need a slipper clutch for my cobra whats the best one to  use? any ideas anyone? what make and model car?
From:	anthony
Date:	Fri Aug 17 10:30:47 2007
URL:	anthony.french@durham.gov.uk
Message:	new mardave cobra due oct 07 with new mods long live the  cobra
From:	Clive
Date:	Fri Jun 29 11:59:52 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	Send me an email Mike (clive@planet-venome.co.uk) and I  will send what info I have.    Cheers    Clive
From:	mike
Date:	Fri Jun 22 23:06:22 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	hi could you tell me how you made the carbon fibere cassis
From:	Clive
Date:	Mon Jun 11 19:01:59 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	Not too sure what is falling off there Alden.    The diff is inside the gearbox and cannot get out. There  is a screw in the middle that holds the two parts together  but that cannot get out past the "dog-bone" drive shaft.  Take a look at the exploded view on the Mardave web site.  You will find the link on the links page of this site.  You can then be a bit more specific on the problem.    In answer to Alistair's question, nothing much breaks.  Keep the screws tight and make sure that repeatedly  running in to fixed objects does not change the  front “kick-up” on the chassis plate.    The pins on the dog-bone shafts will wear away to nothing  but can be replaced with piano wire.    Cheers    Clive
From:	Alden
Date:	Mon Jun 11 16:36:24 2007
URL:
Message:	HELP! I have two days till race day, hope someone sees this.  My cobras back wheels diff things keep flying off round  corners and coming out. Its really anoying.    I think its cause the left wheel is a bit loose and keeps  coming out, the diff thing keeps shooting out (its an  electric model if that makes a difference)
From:	Alistair Deas
Date:	Thu Mar 29 14:49:03 2007
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi can you please assist my son and I have bought 2 cobras  2nd hand can you give advice ie a shematic of how its  built, mods, anyting that we should lookout for easily  damaged parts etc my email adse04521@blueyonder.co.uk    Thanks in advance    Alistair
From:	Carty
Date:	Fri Oct 20 21:12:37 2006
URL:	http://
Message:	Great site but seems a litlle quiet, lately?
From:	Clive
Date:	Sun Feb 19 11:53:55 2006
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Jim,    My racing commitments changed rather than diminished.    I went back to kart racing as seen here:  http://www.planet-venom.co.uk/race4fun/    This lasted until I ran out of money about three years ago  although I still have the kart and intend having a final  fling before they bring on the zimmer.    My racing at present is confined to on-line sim. I race  the Grand Prix Legends game on-line. If you haven't tried  this then you are missing a treat. It's the most fun you  can have indoors. And it's cheap. It's what computers  were invented for. ;-)    Have a look here: http://www.planet-  venom.co.uk/gpl/allegedly/    Have fun    Clive
From:	JIm Chosen
Date:	Sun Feb 19 11:17:32 2006
URL:	http://
Message:	Clive. Sad to here that you have trimmed down your racing  commitments. However Im sure that the solid physics  outlined as your reasoning behind the cobra modifications  can be applied to other cars to obtain similar results.    now if i could just get my nitro cars handling as sweet!!!    regs    jim
From:	Clive
Date:	Sun Feb 19 10:12:36 2006
URL:	http://
Message:	Glad you enjoyed the read.  Making things from scratch is a much bigger undertaking  and would have been the next step.    I spoke to my local model shop, Formby Models, and I  understand that the Cobra is no longer in production. I'm  not sure if the undertray was ever made by Mardave in the  first place. Raccraft would be my bet but I have seen or  heard of them for years.    If I made another carbon fibre chassis I would probably  have to make it fit someone else's body.    Is the off-road market still there? I don’t race much  above once a year now, so have lost touch.    Hope you all get your pet cobras up to full health in the  near future.    All the best    Clive
From:	Jim Chosen
Date:	Sat Feb 18 22:51:58 2006
URL:	http://
Message:	Clive.    Terrific work. The only suggestions I would make is to  build those uprights from scratch rather than bend them  with heat supplied as they would be more rigid.    For anyone interested i have two cobras for sale on ebay at  present as well as tons of other bits and pieces for them.    got into nitro instead    regs    jim
From:	rchalmers@orange.net
Date:	Thu Feb 9 20:26:21 2006
URL:	http://www.geocities.com/bertisport
Message:	Morning!    I used to race a 'Pet cobra' in the EVMC (cumbria) Do you  know of any where I can get a fresh Racecraft shell/under  tray as I'm plannning to bring the old thing and me out of  RC retirement.    Cheers    Rob
From:
Date:	Sat Nov 12 21:37:01 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Hello
From:	Clive
Date:	Thu Aug 11 23:18:42 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Well done Andy.    It depends when it was making the noise but I expect that  the diff balls have got flats on them and the pressure  plates need flatening.    If it made the noise all of the time then either the diff  was too loose (plus the above) or there is something else  seriously wrong.    Keep reminding me about the slipper clutch. I do want to  draw it up it's just that everything else is manic at the  minute.
From:
Date:	Thu Aug 11 23:12:23 2005
URL:	http://
Message:
From:	Andy Rids
Date:	Thu Aug 11 20:04:04 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Cheers Clive,  Didn't sort in the end for SRCC, but would like to mod at  some point.  Have you made any changes to the diff at all? Had a couple  of problems with it, ended up changing the main bearings.  But in the final it sounded like a turbo diesel (bit  noisy!), qualified in the C final due to problem with  diff, but got 1st place even with a diesel!
From:	Clive
Date:	Sat Jul 30 09:57:27 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Can't race on 7th, I have an 80th Birthday party to go to.  Not mine.    I was hoping to do Saturday at Woodvale. ;-( I'll have a  look at the slipper clutch bits to see if I can provide a  drawing.
From:	Andy Rids
Date:	Wed Jul 27 13:35:34 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Clive,  Are you planning on racing at SRCC 25th Anniversary meet on  Sun 7th August (No racing at Woodvale!)  I've entered my Cobra into the 2WD and the Vintage Class.  Currently trying to get hold of a losi slipper clutch  spring then i can work out what i need to create to retain  and adjust - have you got anymore info regarding this that  might be of help?. If can't sort i may make it fixed again!
From:	paulharris2005
Date:	Wed Apr 13 10:18:43 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	il look on the mardave website now thanx.  that email thing happens quite often.
From:	Planet-venom
Date:	Sat Apr 9 12:13:56 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Paul,  I've tried emailing you but it doesn't work. Perhaps your  mail washer is bouncing everything.    To be honest I don't think you will find Cobra kits  discounted anywhere. Your local model shop is the best  bet. Have you tried following the link to the Mardave site  and clicking on "Where to buy"?    Good luck    Clive
From:	paulharris
Date:	Fri Apr 8 22:18:06 2005
URL:	http://s9.invisionfree.com/paulharris2005/
Message:	hello im thinkin of getin a mardave cobra. but i cant find  any decent pics of it and its parts. plus i cant find any  decent info. and wheres the cheapest place 2 buy 1? just  as a rolling chassis. any answers would b apreciated. plz  send 2 paulharris2005@hotmail.com
From:	Steve
Date:	Wed Feb 23 22:32:29 2005
URL:	www.the-rc-zone.com
Message:	In the end I kept the Cobra and Fireblade :)    Anyway, Just popping on to say I have made a Roll Cage for  my Mardave Cobra and its excellent :)    To view pictures of it goto that URL and click on the Forum  and then Visit the Project Area.
From:	WEBSITE
Date:	Tue Jan 18 19:36:19 2005
URL:	http://
Message:	Good to see that the web site is still attracting interest.    I am currently in correspondence with one gentleman on the  subject of carbon fibre tubs so will soon have the  necessary material to add a few pages on the subject.    Enjoy your racing    Clive
From:	Eddy
Date:	Tue Jan 18 11:17:34 2005
URL:	http://aned@cbr-1000.fsnet.co.uk
Message:	Nice to see somebody look after the cheaper end of the  market, well done will keep visiting this web site from time  to time asI am a fan of Mardave
From:	Skid Row
Date:	Wed Oct 20 19:03:04 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	Hello there,   Very nice work.I am planing to do the  same thing fo older Kyosho off-road cars.Would you be kind  enough to show details of the carbon tub construction?   A few days ago,I saw that Mardave is  based in Leicester.Are you from there?Just asking,because  for the last 3 years,I have been visiting the place to  with my University Team in the international Formula  Student competition,held each year in July,at  Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground,just outside town.I would be  more than happy to meet you and see your creations,and  even see the car racing!Who knows I might drop by at  Mardave to pick-up a Cobra!If I am lucky to find one,I  might be able to make a 4wd conversion as the old MIP for  RC 10 & a race truck conversion!     Good Luck to all your projects     Regards,     Manolis Troullos,   Greece
From:	Steve
Date:	Sat Oct 9 10:59:25 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	Been woundering wether to sell my Mardave Cobra or my  Schumacher Fireblade... The Fireblade is faster, but Spairs  are quite expensive and My Cobra has a BIG BOX full of  spares (I have something silly like 20+ Spare Wishbones /  A-Arms ) :P hehe.....    I think Im gonna Keep the Cobra :-D
From:	ash
Date:	Mon Jun 7 21:44:27 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	looking for spares breed1988@hotmail.com
From:	plantfit@tesco.net
Date:	Tue May 4 20:57:36 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	any thoughts about anti roll bars front and rear?
From:	Glen
Date:	Wed Apr 14 22:35:55 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	Hey its Glen...got bored. Chris, i see you like RC Cars. I  like ur website too. Do you think you could get our clan a  website like this???    From,   Glen
From:	ash
Date:	Sun Mar 14 08:49:37 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	....
From:	ash
Date:	Sat Mar 13 22:45:59 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	well... im getting my parts this weekend... been a long  time since we spoke... i havnt had much time on my hands...  but the mardave should be running soon... send me an email  rs4_staniland@hotmail.com... and ill tell ya what im getting
From:	Daryl F.
Date:	Sun Feb 29 21:22:47 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	What a great site!  I bought a Cobra when they first came out because of their  competitive price (read cheap). And can remember it  generated a lot of interest from highly rated drivers.  I was keen but a little inexperienced then, but now a litle  older and wiser and having just had my interest pricked  again, i am looking at getting the car out the loft and  maybe starting up again.  I will certainly be checking this sit out again.  Thanks.
From:
Date:	Wed Jan 28 22:31:09 2004
URL:	http://
Message:
From:	ash
Date:	Wed Jan 28 22:29:56 2004
URL:	http://
Message:	hey guys i have a cobra too .. good site!!!  i bough mine off of ebay... and am doing it up... damn the  people that had the cobra before me neglected it!! oh  well... more fun doing it up! the parts are damn cheap!!!!!!
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Sat Nov 22 12:29:15 2003
URL:	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2565&item=3157751051
Message:	My HONG NOR / OFNA OB4 PRO 2 International 1/10th Scale  Elec Touring car For Sale on Ebay if anyones interested.  Heres the Link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?  ViewItem&category=2565&item=3157751051    Thanks
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Sat Oct 18 11:11:16 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Anyone got a Slipper Clutch Assembly Diagram that could  scan and send me a copy?    My Email address is steve.heeley@dsl.pipex.com    Thanks
From:	Tony Freeman
Date:	Sat Oct 4 00:54:24 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Any chance of some more info and pics of how and exactly  where u mounted the rear shocks inside the wish bone,pics  not very clear ,would love more info.  Keep up the good work and keep the cobra alive
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Mon Sep 22 13:10:39 2003
URL:	www.crmcc.co.uk
Message:	when will the Pet COBRA page be up??    Visit the Site in my URL link bit to see the Mardave Club  and Super Touring car club I goto :-D
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Fri Sep 19 15:14:32 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Yea They are Brilliant Buggies... I also race the 1/12th  Mardave V12's which seem indestructable, they can be drove  into a brick wall at full speed (about 15-20 Mph) and  nothing brakes hehe... Only weak part of the Cobra I think  is the Plastic bits on the shocks where the screw goes  into the A-Arm things and the shocks.. they seem to snap  on me when I land big jumps :**(
From:	Clive
Date:	Mon Sep 15 21:14:08 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Well Steve, we knew they were tough, I guess you just  proved it. I felt sorry for the car. Shame about the  backing track but some impressive production. "Strangers  on the shore" would have been more in my line.
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Mon Sep 15 19:33:29 2003
URL:	http://rcmania.web-gratis.net/BeachBash.wmv
Message:	Finally got round to getting a compressed version of my  video (Lower quality) for people with slow connections  heres the link hope you like it :-D    http://rcmania.web-gratis.net/BeachBash.wmv
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Mon Sep 15 19:32:05 2003
URL:	www.crmcc.co.uk
Message:	Finally got round to getting a compressed version of my  video (Lower quality) for people with slow connections  heres the link - http://rcmania.web-  gratis.net/BeachBash.wmv hope you like it :-D
From:	Andy Ridley
Date:	Thu Sep 11 13:29:45 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Clive,  I met you at woodvale, thanks again for the diff gear and  bearings - your a life saver. Got a spare one on order now,  but hopefully won't need it!  I've been looking at your mods with interest since then.  Carried out some of the changes to the front:  >Moved the shocks to the front of tower, but looking at  your pictures i've attached it slightly different at the  bottom. I've used a ball joint arrangement of a 4-tec (my  lads got one, so i borrowed some bits!), secured the ball  (it's a bit like a bush with a spherical outer) to the  front web on the wish bone (angled-hence the ball joint)  with a allen key headed machine screw (counterbored the  head into the web so it doesn't interfer with wheels-  hopefully i haven't created a weak point, but time will  tell!).  >Also scolloped out the front upright to obtain more  steering, the stop is now the locking nut securing the ball  joint for the track rod with the wish bone (which is  obviously why you've scolloped it out-avoiding that until  i've tried what i've got now!).  Can't try it yet as i'm waiting for a rear stub axle (which  sheared off, recently) once up and running again i'll see  what it's like.  To be honest the steering not been to bad, i'd been  tweaking it prior to woodvale, so i'm avoiding moving the  bellcrank also at present until i've tried it.  >>Might have a do at the rear anti squat/toe in change, but  need to get a spare gearbox hsg first (just incase i cock  it up!)  >>Could't see how i could move the bottom of the rear shock  back - it looks a bit tight?!  Have to get back to work (boss is calling!)  My email address is : andyrids@compuserve.com if you've any  further suggestion for me.  Cheers  Andy Rids
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Fri Sep 5 19:15:39 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Havent had time to compress it yet... Will have it done as  soon as possible...
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Mon Sep 1 22:03:23 2003
URL:	www.crmcc.co.uk
Message:	Clive - I will try Compress it a bit more (It will lose  its quality but u can still make it out :D)
From:	Clive
Date:	Fri Aug 29 22:09:30 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Steve O  Would like to see the flick but at 25Mb it will have to  wait until I have ADSL. Do you have any highlights?  Sorry to hear about the speedo :o(
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Fri Aug 29 14:55:37 2003
URL:	www.the-rc-zone.com
Message:	Heres a Link to my MARDAVE COBRA Flying Around the  Beach :D Hope you like it...    Its 2 mins 30 secs long and is 25MB heres the link -    http://rcmania.web-gratis.net/bb.zip    Copy and paste it into your browser address... Its in a Zip  file so you will need WinZip (or WinRAR Etc) to Unzip it  then run it in Windows Media Player...    Let me know what u think of the video... I destroyed my ESC  and 13x6 Touring car Motor doing it :D
From:	Steve-O
Date:	Fri Aug 29 14:48:18 2003
URL:	www.the-rc-zone.com
Message:	Coool site... gonna try some of the tips when I get ym  Speedo sorted out... whats up with the mardave site  (www.mardaveracing.com), it says "Major update Soon Enjoy  your racing in 2001" thats 2 years ago and Iam still w8ing  for the Major Update :D hehe
From:	Graham
Date:	Sat Aug 16 21:53:53 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Made it at last, interesting!
From:	Eric Evison
Date:	Fri Jul 11 18:32:17 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi Clive, get rid of the gocart and do some serious  racing.Besides we're missing your DIRTY LOOKS
From:	Clive (The Host)
Date:	Fri May 23 17:28:09 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	I do recall looking at a two speed gearbox myself but I  think they came out with a rule to save my efforts.    Don't have a kit of parts as demand is rather spasmodic. I  could do most parts except the chassis. I don't ever want  to do that again without proper breathing apparatus!
From:	Dan greenwood
Date:	Thu May 22 23:21:56 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Great site, highlighting why the internet is so good. I had  a cobra around 8 years ago (well when they were new) and  look back on it fondly, I got rid when it was time to spend  money on the carbon tub, front steering and that rubbish  slipper design or get a Losi XX. At the time the XX seemed  the best idea, though that got chopped in fora B2 before  long :-)    I recal that someone proposed making a 2 speed gearbox for  a cobra, did anyone ever do it do you know?    Dan
From:	rburtonshaw@yahoo.co.uk
Date:	Wed May 14 12:39:54 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	when re you going to sell the whole modified kit for the  cobra?
From:	mkerai@ntlworld.com
Date:	Thu Apr 17 21:53:42 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Cannot believe people are still racing the Mardave Cobra.  I bought mine about 10 years ago and have recently got it  out of the box again. What a fantastic car and so easy to  build and take apart (needed to clean after so many years).
From:	Ash
Date:	Wed Apr 16 12:04:28 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	The Cobra is soo tough.  I've added an ESC and a modified motor.  Its way too fast to handle. I hit a large stone block at  full speed (30mph+ easily)and bent the aluminium plate into  a right angle! However nothing else (bar the servo saver  was damaged). this car rocks - I doubt whether many other  cars could have took the same punishment.  A great kit for especially for begginers, but I do think  changing the suspension setup is a must.
From:
Date:	Mon Apr 7 17:45:03 2003
URL:	http://
Message:
From:	kim
Date:	Tue Mar 4 14:42:36 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	Great site,  I have been racing a cobra sport with full TQ spec for a  good number of years(mainly indoors), I fitted a mtronics  speed controller, makes all the difference having launch  control and anti lock brakes shame about reverse gear  though!  You have definately got me thinking about more mods now and  will keep you informed if I come up with anything worthwile.    regards    Kim
From:
Date:	Sat Jan 18 21:58:21 2003
URL:	http://
Message:	wanted, mardave cobra, I live in the south  jamesdjfish@hotmail.com
From:	NICK
Date:	Mon Nov 11 20:38:45 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	COBRAS R CLASS
From:	steven_cook10@btopenworld.com
Date:	Mon Oct 28 14:21:31 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Wicked site! I am 16 and I have had my Mardave Cobra since  I was 10. It does just not smash! So I've decided to tune  it up and race with it! I am going to purchase a carbon  chassis and some carbon front and back mounts. But I need  more info on your servo saving Idea and also what shockers  to use etc. So if you could get in tuch and give me as much  info as possible, I would be very greatfull!
From:	SID
Date:	Fri Jul 19 19:35:34 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	great site, would like more information to be added and  kept up-2-date.    this is the only site on the net that talks about  modifying the cobra
From:	kevinfew
Date:	Thu Jul 11 22:45:43 2002
URL:	http://kevinfew@yahoo.co.uk
Message:	Brilliant at last I've found more Ideas to beat Losi and  Schumacher. Keep up the good work as I would like to see a  Mardave Cobra at the World Championships One day
From:	Dan
Date:	Sun Jun 23 03:44:44 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi all... cool site, though one suggestion may be a rough  price guide to all the upgrades you have made, because from  what I see in your pictures very little of the original kit  remains, which raises the question of why you should buy  one in the first place, and if you have already, whether it  would indeed be cheaper to upgrade it as opposed to getting  a better car... I believe in the cobra, though it is, in  all honesty a bit crap. I have dicked it up a bit, finding  little difference in performance, and have now decided to  get me a petrol car, cuss batteries are really poo. Anyone  heard of a brand called flying point? If so email me with  your comments at dsgriffiths@email.com . Are they any  good? Or should I go for the safe option of and HPI rush?
From:	Eric
Date:	Sun Jun 9 00:07:56 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Useful site.    Got a few Cobra's, including one with the Fibre-Lyte  chassis. Very very tough and great fun for my 11 year-old  son to race. Cheap and easy to drive.  Keep up the good work.
From:	Richard
Date:	Mon Apr 22 22:19:13 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Does anybody have a Cobra that they would be willing to  sell for a reasonable sum? Either a Sport or a TQ, no  electrics required.  Regards, Richard  richard@cockin.freeserve.co.uk
From:	Richard
Date:	Sun Mar 31 20:54:33 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	J, you can get Carbon fibre bits, including a chassis from  http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk I only found the site today so  I couldn't vouch for it (It all looks good)  Regards  Richard  richard@cockin.freeserve.co.uk
From:	Richard
Date:	Sun Mar 31 20:48:16 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Hi there,  Thank god for a site about the Cobra! My eldest son (6) has  started racing with the local club. We were originally sold  a Tamiya Fighter which has proved near impossible to race  because of it's weird suspension. I came across an old  Cobra on E-bay to keep the youngest happy (3), having had a  play around with it it is easily a better suited car for  racing. The biggest difficulty is getting any info on the  car. Hope fully your site will help redress the balance!  I'm now looking for a second Cobra for the eldest to race.
From:	jonno
Date:	Thu Feb 14 15:35:04 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	Im sorry that as of the moment I dont have an email address  as im in the middle of moving. thank you for your reply as  ive said im moving and the only chance of getting on the  net is via my collage once a week.I also have a very old  meteor for wich i have used to drop the rear end using its  front dampers.I have also gained on the front end by  maufacturing a new shocker plate out of ali with wich i  have increased its camber. Although limiting space on the  chasis I have turned the motor and gear box ass around in  the atempt to even the weight distribution out. My next  thought is to reduce the front end width giving hopefully a  much tighter turning circle, the problem is I dont race my  self so one is deppendent on my 12yr old son to test drive  and get his approval
From:	J brewster
Date:	Thu Feb 7 15:44:07 2002
URL:	http://
Message:	This looks to be very interesting reading,if it's at all  possible i would like more info. I have just bought a cobra  and i am wanting to tune it into a monster but don't know  where to start i've thought of carbon fibre but where do  you buy it from. I've also heard that they need ball racing  please help me on my quest.  j.brewster  fieldside scotter rd  susworth  scunthorpe  dn17 3ar
From:	the13thduke
Date:	Sat Nov 3 12:31:38 2001
URL:	http://
Message:	Good to see someone still messing with the old Cobra. I  used to race one in the West Pennine events and BRCA  Northern League. My only mods were a set of Traxxas or  Kyosho Option House Gold shocks (depending on track type),  an extra outboard mounting hole on the rear wishbones and a  Schumacher Bosscat rear shock mount, along with some  titanium turnbuckles and an eye for a good set up.  I was always scaring the big boys, consistently making A  and B finals, especially so in winter on the indoor tracks.  I was even sponsored by Mardave at one point, although the  support from them was limited.  Eventually, frustrated by the lack of 'dialability' I went  for a Losi and in the season immediately following got my  F2 licence.  The racing days are long gone, as is the Losi, however the  Cobra remains and will probably race again one day when  everyone has forgotten what they are.  Good site, cheers for bringing back some good memories.
From:	Riko
Date:	Tue Mar 13 18:48:34 2001
URL:	riko@geek.com
Message:	hi mint site.. i am 16 and from stafford. i have many  schumacher SST's but none of em were as much fun as me  first car the cobra. To be honest i thrashed it to shit and  it never ever fell apart. i made some mods for indoor  carpet racing at Stafford. I put the shox at the front like  you, they were shox of the HPI RS4 and i was thinkin of  goin carbon but i moved onto scale saloon. I saw the cobra  sitting there all dusty so i have now taken it to bits and  im gonna do i rebuild and maybe buy some gear and do some  of your mods.. although i am unsure about the front  suspension.... BUT I LOVE YOUR servo saver mod.. but how do  you get it to be smooth. with mine if you make it slack  then the thing just somes loose after some bashing or if  you tighten it up it is just too dam tight for the servo to  move it. i got a ko pro 2000 so ill fit that and im  thinking of going to 8 cell on me LRP IPC (it works in my  plane) but i aint sure if i will fry me tri-sonic motor..  anyway if you are on icq my number is 36818100 and your  site is well interesting and your cobra looks sweet  ciao =) . R!ko
From:	Peter Croft
Date:	Tue Dec 19 19:25:56 2000
URL:
Message:	well it is good to see someone make Cobra really good  work..... keep up the good work....I take it is Clive from  SRCC.....
From:	dave
Date:	Tue Jul 25 02:32:51 2000
URL:	http://
Message:	hello  need to be registered with some search engines as it is  impossible to find
From:	Roge
Date:	Tue Jul 18 17:06:19 2000
URL:	http://
Message:	Great site, but we don't like our R/C cars to be too fast  in little ol' Luxembourg, otherwise they run across the  border into Germany and they never send them back!!
From:	Stevie
Date:	Mon Jun 26 07:49:59 2000
URL:	http://come.to/stevie-racer
Message:	Great site, bit slow loading the graphics. I have the same  problem with mine.    Keep up the good work.
From:	Don
Date:	Wed May 17 23:38:56 2000
URL:	http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Lane/3716/
Message:	Aloha to ya, Great page you have made.Keep up the CooL work  and stop by my site when you have time, Thanks!