I thought I'd post up some pics of my latest Cobra build for the vintage buggy class to be run at ARC raceway.
The rules are simple any pre 2000 buggy using a tamiya sport tuned 540 brushed motor.
So I got the three Cobras I had in the loft and stripped them completely and started rebuilding one good one.
So far I have :-
Replaced all ball studs with Ansmann studs
Used Mad Monkey trackrod ends with TM2 turnbuckles
Fibrelyte carbon shock towers have been added with the front spaced back 2mm to help mount the front shocks forward.
The steering posts have been moved back 6mm to get better ackerman angles.
The diff is fairly stock with a new diff gear and Ansmann thrust balls as I'm hoping the stock motor will be ok with regular diff maintenance.
New slipper and idler gear.
Battery tray shaved to accept a stick lipo.
Mad Monkey rear wing mounts fitted.
Still to do :-
I have to install electrics
Fit Schumacher big Bore shocks
Mount and spray the body.