VRX Cobra set-up, parts and DIY mods. Must do upgrades!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- This was meant to be a quick video explaining why my VRX Cobra is so strong compared to out of the box, quick it is not🤦♂️ but I definitely explain to the best of my abilities how and why my car is so strong.
Some of the parts and DIY mods I mention are not essential if you don't go too hard on your car's, I'm crazy so I need them🤪
I did say I do not buy from Banggood or Ali Express but I found a few links for you guys!
Complete upgrade kit for the VRX Cobra violence, looks very nice!
m.aliexpress.c...
Alloy front chassis part.
au-m.banggood....
Alloy rear lower arms.
www.hobbyco.co...
I can not find front alloy arms, this is for the plastic replacements.
www.ebay.com.a...
Alloy front knuckles.
www.hobbyco.co...
Alloy rear carriers.
www.hobbyco.co...
Carbon rear shock tower.
www.hobbyco.co...
Carbon front shock tower.
www.rchobbylan...
GPM 110mm rear shocks.
hobbiesdirect....
Traxxas big bore shocks(long)
hobbiesdirect....
Definitely a great video I would recommend to watch to all the Cobra owners.
Thanks buddy😊🙏
Definitely a great car it just needs a few mods👌
Awesome video mate. Well explained, very clear and with some good advice too. A must watch for Cobra owners 💯.. You just keep going from strength to strength mate.
😊thanks mate, seriously amazing complements🤜🤛
I definitely need some more practice but editing is handy for removing mistakes😆
Thanks again🤘
Mine comes soon cos you got one too/ it appeared /so I had to have one too how ever much of a pain I actually admired your workmanship on your video contents very informative in doing a few mods you know what's so good about it these is their right up there with the big league
You will have some fun with it, as you said they can be a bit of a pain but the mods definitely make them stronger but they are good cars to get in to making mods anyway👌
A new servo should be on the list though and keep an eye on that e-clip on the steering assembly.
And thanks👍
I really love your videos being from Australia you have sent me thing in the past for my 144001and I just got the VRX cobra and I will be doing some of your upgrades you have mentioned. Keep doing what your doing and I keep watching and learning from your videos. Cheers mate 👍
Thank you very much Antonio!
I do want to apologise though if you mean I actually posted stuff to you, I'm terrible at remembering names😅
The VRX can be temperamental(diff issues mainly) so please make sure to keep a ear out for any grinding noise and use VERY thick diff oil in the centre diff, that will prolong the life and prevent leaking👌
Thanks again mate🙏
@rccrazy that's ok don't apologise you have so many followers, come to think about it I'm pretty sure it was stickers you sent me. Anyhow bash on!!
Ah yes I do remember now😁
Thanks mate and 100% definitely more bashing👌
Mate Im not really into the VRX as you know Arrma is my thing but great job on the mods breakdown you are definitely going to help some of the VRX owners! You had me very interested which isnt easy with my crappy attention span 🤣
Keep up these tutorials you did it well bud 👌👍👍
😄 yeah I didn't really think I'd see a comment from you on this one, I know you love your Arrmas🤘Therefore it means a great deal receiving compliments/feedback like this from you mate!
Thank you🤜🤛
Pulled mine down,needs a rebuild top presentation you do good commentary
Thanks mate👍
Yeah both mine would need a full rebuild if they were to go again
Good work on your car beautiful mods very functional and equivalent functions
Thanks mate👍
Yeah my mods may not look so professional but there practical😁
Nice setup. The roller seems like a good place to start and install the electronics of choice. Thanks for sharing this awesome 1/8 scale buggy. 👍 There really isn't that many videos on this RC so it's great that you went over it so well.
Thank you and you are welcome!
But just a warning as this is quite a old video now and my opinion on VRX cars have changed quite dramatically due to car issues.
They are not the best car durability wise and they are not really 1/8, they are definitely normal 1/10 scale.
So expensive to upgrade aswell😖
But if you have already got one or really want this particular car then I HIGHLY recommend sticking to a super light weight setup, DEFINITELY 3s max, 4s eats ALL the parts on these cars and 3s can be risky for the diffs depending on if you jump or not.
There are many much more capable and MUCH tougher cars for no too much more and you won't need spares or upgrades straight away.
Sorry if this is a disappointment but I just trying to help, don't want anyone to waste as much as I have on these cars😕
@@rccrazy No problem. It's very nice of you to give me a heads up about the Cobra. Perhaps if I come across one at a good price it would be worth giving it a go. Sometimes it's fun to try and revive an old car. Again ... Thanks for the warning about this buggy. It sure looks cool. 👍
Great run down of mods man, mines stock as atm, time i take it out again once the wether fines up, pretty sure that motor is the same spec 3670 i just bought off ebay but with a 80A version of that blue esc 👍
Thanks man👍
I had a bit of a hart time doing this type of vid but got it done, kinda!
I sure hope it helps someone🤞
It's me again I like Picking your brains for tip mods don't tire of watching your videos
That means a lot to me mate😊
If I can help I'm more than happy to!
Thanks👍
Great video mate! Keep it up dude
Thanks mate👊
I really struggled with this one🥵
Excellent video and review my friend 👍😍
Thanks Rene😊👍
It was hard remembering to explaining everything but I got it done👌😅
Great review on the cobra Saul.
You explained everything well.👍🏼.
I’ve nearly got all the same mods as you have . Except I’ve got these really awesome shock towers made from this legend I know👌🏼😁.
The only thing I don’t like are the diffs. I’ve popped a few and they don’t seal very well. Overall good video mate. I think you done really well. 👊🏼👍🏼🚗
Thanks heaps mate😁🤘 as long as it's understandable that's the most important thing👌
We'll have to put a couple of pics up on Facebook showing our twin cobras🤣
I forgot you have the other centre braces, I was looking for them the other day, couldn't find them so I made more😅
Yeah it was very understandable. 👍🏼. Oh yeah , I have the braces on mine. 😁. They have saved a lot of components on those hard landings.
But the next thing I really need , is good quality bearings. I’m gonna have to look into those plaig bearings for all my cars. I think that’s why my wheels feels so wobbly and loose.
Yeah man, plaig bearings are amazing!
They have premium ceramic kits😍
And the wobble in the carriers can not be fixed with even the best bearings, sorry mate😓 it's just the way these cars are designed sadly.
@@rccrazy yeah I’ve tried to get most of the play out with every little washer I have. But like you said, it’s just the way they are made.
I've got one coming
Top vid bloke inspired me to get mine back on the dirt again.. just wondering if you can help me out with a link for parts plz
Glad it inspired you tou get yours out👌
Parts are pretty much everywhere, banggood, aliexpress and a lot on actually stores stock these parts, I haven't bought parts for a long time though as mine is retired.
Nice video professor!! Thanks for teach us master.
😆 you are too kind!
Considering it took over 3 hours of filming before I was happy with the footage 😕🤣
Thanks mate🤜🤛
@@rccrazy allways nice explication and great video show. 🤩 5 starts!!!
Hi mate - great video. Very handy for a newbie (to RC) like me with his first cobra. Just letting you know a few of your parts links are now broken.
Thank you very much!
Oh ok yes that happens I guess, will have to go and find still active links.
Thanks for the heads up👍
Like how you retained the plastic tub it has a lot of pluses rhere
I think I just love modding, seeing if I can do what computers and machines do for you these days😅
Jigsaws and sandpaper🤘🤣
thanks for the knowledge my man.. love your content.. good job bro..👍
Thank you so much👊😁
Happy to know my vids are helping even just 1 person👌
Great video mate!! Do u make and sell the Centre Braces at all? Do u also make and sell the skid plates?
New to the VRX family and ur video was amazing. Thanks mate!
Thank you very much👍
I have made a few for mates but don't really sell them, they are hand made with a jigsaw so it's somewhat of a hassle.
Honestly after a lot of using and upgrading these VRX cars I can say they are not the strongest when it comes to diffs and plastic parts, you upgrade one thing and everything else starts failing.
I would suggest leaving it as stock as possible, don't jump it to hard and PLEASE try not to land with much throttle, diffs won't last long otherwise😕
I had to stop used mine because after a while they all started blowing diffs as soon as I throttled and I couldn't find the issues.
Well no if you've already got all the important upgrades then that is fine but make sure you have a few spare diffs just incase and if you have upgraded the electronics I would suggest getting some spare driveshafts aswell, the front CVDs do tend to snap at the CVD part.
Take your time and watch a few vids and you'll get it done👌
If you are in Australia I could make you some parts but it may take a little time to get to them, my plate is overflowing at the moment😅
If so you'd just have to email me your details or contact me on messenger, whatever is fine.
Well it sounds like you got all the right upgrades and spares you needed👌
If you do decide to upgrade power try and stick with the same size motor as in dimensions to keep the build lightish but go lower kv and higher voltage or stick with you current voltage and get a higher kv motor.
And you are welcome, I did start this channel to help in whatever way I can since i can't work so if making parts is what people need, with limitations obviously I do like to try😁
Hello there nice vid. Ps how much does a sheet of polycarbonate cost.
Thank you🙏
I recently found sheets on ebay, 600x400mm at 4.5mm thick for $50 Australian for clear and $55aus for tinted.
They have A4 size sheets also for about $19aus
I really need to get a shock tower/gearbox- chassis brace. Mine front is coming loose after bashing at the frack
Yes lots of maintenance with these cars sadly😕
Super cool 👍😃👍💯
Thanks mate, was a highly requested vid😄👍
@@rccrazy your rc has crazy power hahaha..i like it 😃🍻
😆yeah I can't help my self, i want all my cars to do 100mph🤣
@@rccrazy lol..its crazy..🤣🤣
Super cool
Hi mate, great video i bought one of these truggys a month or 2 ago and just ordered the same motor and esc as you after watching your videos, i was just wondering if the stock motor mount and pinion gear work on that motor? Thanks mate
I'm not sure what size shaft the stock motor has, the one I'm using has a 5mm shaft so if the pinion has a 5mm hole your good.
Okay no worries thanks mate, loving your vrx cobra videos 🤙
Hello thanls for the video, i know this is a old video but maybe you can help me, where that skid plates come from? Thos cobra uses the same parts has the ftx carnage or laegendary thunder? Thanks
Hi mate.
The skid plates I made out of 5mm polycarbonate, random shape and cut with a jigsaw.
And yes a lot of the parts are compatible with FTX vehicles👍
@@rccrazy ups i deleted my message uff, i am such a dumb sometimes with this smartphones, they outsmart me lol i entered a new question but upon some more investigation i found my answer so i came here to delete the question and deleted the wrong one hehe go figure!? it was about the wheel bearing size, it seems they are 5x10x4mm. Sorry mate, cya soon
I'm thinking about a Roller version Cobra. But the websites that I use only list the center diff and not the axle diffs. Does the center diff have the same internals as the axle diffs? My ZD Racing 1/8 truck uses the same diff in the center as in the axles......just need to change the big ring gear.
Sweet, didn't know there was rollers👌
Yes all 3 diffs are the same except obviously the centre is the spur and the front and rear diffs have crowns/ring gears.
Just be a little careful trying the ZD gears because HSP diffs to eye are the same as VRX, in actual fact the ring gears are slightly different sizes and aren't quite compatible, ZD gears will be the same as one of them but I wouldn't know witch one.
Great video.
Thanks mate😊🤝
Hey mate great show love watching all these vids just got myself a vrx cobra too but have stripped 2 hex nuts already what wheels do you run or how did you solve this? Cheers
I think you mean the actual wheels not the 12mm adapter, they are alloy from memory🤔
Anyway the wheels I use are Remo hobby monster truck wheels (beadlocks)
I got them from ebay Australia possibly 12 months ago, I can have a look for the link if you buy from ebay Australia if still available👍
Well I got it for you anyway😅
www.ebay.com.au/itm/182775991636?hash=item2a8e4c4d54:g:wAsAAOSwhLNgPdW7
At least you get an idea of what your looking for👍
@@rccrazy the standard wheel hex is plastic and the rim my car stripped both nut and inside the rim. Are the remo hobby ones alloy? And do u run alloy or plastic hex nut?
Actually yes sorry I just checked and both my VRXs have plastic hexes.
I would assume the Remo wheels are a bit stronger so they and the hexes should last longer.
I do recommend putting a shim or washer before the wheel nuts, prevent punching the centre of the rim completely out of the wheels😖
@@rccrazy awesome mate legend. Also mate what are your main websites you order from for parts?
Hi I got a cobra a while ago and upgraded it to the hobby wing max 10 brushless motor and esc just wondering how fast u think it’d go
Depends on the motor kv, the pinion size and the volts you will be running.
Could be anywhere from 60kph to 130kph😅
Señor Loco, aun usa su cobra, lo recomienda? Gracias
I don't use mine anymore because something breaks every drive.
I would not recommend it if you drive hard and do bigger jumps.
Definitely not good if you bash like I do!
I'm gonna go a jlb cheetah diffs 3mm wider
Yeah I've heard some good and not so good things about JLB, worth a shot though👌
Hello.
I'm looking into this RC. I just don't know how the metal parts fair. You've run it several times on 4s, but have you ever had to change any of the metal parts yet like dog bones, gears etc?
These are rather weak cars all around, diffs, shafts, outdrives/drivecups and most of the plastic parts break and wear out easily.
I have personally broke so many parts, diffs especially😖
I highly recommend staying with a light not so powerful set-up, 4s is far too much for these cars.
@@rccrazy that's a shame. This car is cheap for its size. That's prolly why it breaks so easy cause it's cheap. Right now on eBay AU, you can get the brushed version for $232. Can convert it to brushless but yeah it the Metals wear out easy it may not be worth it
They are not 1/8 scale, they are definitely only 1/10 the parts are just soft and weak sadly.
Definitely better options on the market, I would say the 1/10 HSPs would be a better option, parts are so cheap here in Australia.
Do you have a video on how to get the front swing arms out and replace them I was gifted this car and it needs that fixed
I don't think I do sorry but it's quite easy.
Remove the bumper then the hinge pin mount (the 3 screws behind bumper) and that should free your hinge pins, then remove the outer hinge pin (front hubs/carriers)and you should be good to swap.
Hope that helps🤞👍
Hi mate video I’d great .. I would like to upgrade my shocks to the same as yours… but having trouble finding them on line… any help would be appreciated … are they for the cobra ??? Or for a different brand?
Thanks mate
Adrian
Thanks mate👍
They were actually designed for the front of the Armma 6s cars (GPM brand) but are perfect size for the rear of the cobra.
The front shocks are Traxxas Slash rear shocks.
I can get you links I think but only for Australian sellers/stores.
@RC crazy that would be great thank you for getting back to me so quickly… Happy new year’s mate I hope 2022 will be good to you 😊
All good👍
For the rear
hobbiesdirect.com.au/GPM-Red-Aluminium-Front-ARRMA-Kraton-Outcast-Complete-115mm-Adjustable-Shocks-w-Mounting-Hardware-MAK115FAA-R-S?gclid=CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlN6eZx-rO291w5CV30jl2gpafa8LNILB6DME-Pqw21UiCe7JfTg-07xoC5skQAvD_BwE
For the front
hobbiesdirect.com.au/Traxxas-Long-Grey-Body-Ultra-Shocks-2Pcs-3760A
@@rccrazy awesome thanks so much for you help. 👍👍👍👍
So basically what you are saying is get a car that doesn't need all those upgrades and save yourself time and frustrations
Exactly!
These and FTX are definitely a couple of the brands to steer clear of if you want decent quality and strength cars.
Maverick is a better option.
Did you have any issues with the front inner beadlock touching the toe linkage especially when turning? I got a set of louise beaclocked tyres and the beadlock was rubbing on the lower linkage. If these don't touch at all I wanna get a set
No I never noticed anything rubbing, they were quite offset that's one reason I got them.
I'm not sure were you would get them now but they are Remo Hobby monster truck wheels.
Good luck mate👍
Hi mate I'm just wondering if you know where I can get more of the drive shaft pins that are located on the wheel end of the shaft. Thanks
No 100% sure, should be available at Banggood and Aliexpress but you should be able to use most 1/10 scale wheel pins.
I'll get back to you if I can find the part or part number👍
@@rccrazy found them , thanks for your help mate
Ok cool, glad you found some👌
Put a cheetah diff have a look at revos diffs for the centre GPM make good parts there I will let you I don't like to be beaten positive some thing fits that's simple and bullet proof let you know my friend like V6R4 s
Sorry mate little hard to understand.
Do you mean put a cheetah diff or revo diff in the cobra?
what are the wheels please? thanks
This is the only place I know were to get them, gives you an idea of what to look for at least👍
www.ebay.com.au/itm/182775991636
do u have any shortcourse trucks
Yeah mate, I got a Venom Gambler 2wd it just needs a motor and esc, I might put the Traxxas 3s system in it🤔
@@rccrazy awsome
I just got one of these lol do you still have yours?
They are ok just can't go too hard on them.
And I kind of have 2 still, one is my 4 motor car and the other is a work in progress.
@@rccrazy ye nice, I'm beginning to notice that with the 1/8 and 1/10 scales, their heavy and break when they land bad, especially the cheaper end of the market.
Modern 1/8 scales are almost unbreakable for the average RC enthusiast, Arrma, Team Associated, Losi and so on have some insane cars!
And you need to realise this Cobra is NOT 1/8 it's 1/10, every component on the car is 1/10, companies lie for sales all the time.
But nothing is invincible, as you said, have a nasty bad landing the chances of damage increase.
I been driving RCs for about 20 years and still have some insane crashes😅
@@rccrazy ye right, ye I'm just dipping my toe in the water at the moment myself, want to get my son into it as an alternative to constant screen time. Just got the Maverick quantum+ flux stadium truggy on order but I'm feeling I may build up to that one 😆 love your channel mate. Cheers
Good parenting😅
The Maverick vehicle's are good for the price and good for beginners or general bashing so it's a good choice.
I'm not personally a fan of the ball knuckle hubs with a tie bar holding the toe angle on the rear but I'm sure there are people that don't mind it.
Avoid corner landings!
Hex 17mm?
No they are 12mm, standard 1/10.
@@rccrazy tires its summit hpi 12 mm hex?
The wheels are Remo hobby monster truck wheels I got of ebay Australia about 12 months ago, they should fit any 1/10 car👍
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Sorry mate, I don't quite understand some of your comments. Massive apology🙏