I am so glad you tested this TRUGGY!!! I have been looking at every Racing kit TRUGGY out there from Team Associated-XRAY, all electric versions and I have been scratching my head as to even how much better all of them are over RTR's like the KRATON, I own 1 as well, have about $2000 in it now but it's absolutely sick just on 4S, I have not put 6S in it in so long and I am glad. But I have spent a lot of time trying to find as much info from others on this RTR and/or the kit but you just sold me on the top of the line vehicles, especially SERPENT, they need to pay you because their sales just increased about 10%. And there will be a lot more talk I am sure, like you said Mr. Gary, it's really pocket change over the KRATON price wise and you actually get top shelf quality. Thanks again, and keep up the good work!!! I noticed someone else suggested the Mugen, I personally would like to see you build either the HB E817T, or the XRAY XT8E, that is if you are interested but I believe you will be since you liked this one so much. After reading a lot about the other 2 also, I would like to know from someone like yourself thinks about let's just say the XRAY vs the SERPENT? THANKS AGAIN
Your videos on this machine have given me all the information and motivation to stack money and be patient enough to get this thing. Ive poured hours of research in to finding the perfect RC to get back into hobby ten years after my futile escapades with a brushed Rustler from when i was 16. Thank you 🙏🏿
Really shocked me that this is number 2 on your list. That really tells me how impressed you are on the Cobra 811T. We know how much you love the Kraton and if this had enough to knock it off the second spot, that says a lot. Great final thoughts! 👏👏👍👍
I've been racing serpent nitro and electric srx8's this past year. I came from my first year racing mugen. Just got my first truggy and got a lightly used cobra 811t TE with Electric conversion, gonna race it for the first time on feb 6th! The rtr looks pretty good bro, good video man!
I appreciate all the videos you have made on the Serpent. I have been going back, and forth on what Truggy to buy. Mine should be here tomorrow, and it will hit the track on Sat. I hope I like it as much as you do. keep up the good work, and thanks for a great batch of informative videos, on this model.
Wow! This thing seems to have stolen your heart. Does look like a smooth runner in your bash vids, but I wasn't expecting such glowing praise. Good review as always mate. Cheers from Oz. 👍
Cool bro..I remember awhile back I was thinking about getting that...then I bought mt410 instead of the et48.3...I'm glad it's a great rc...definitely cool to hear great things about a different brand..
Wow I wasn't expecting such a great review #2!? Definitely a great truggy with upgraded parts included..but better than the tekno et48.3? Great review overall man two thumbs up from me👍👍😎💪🍺
Hey Gary! I just got the Kraton V3 2 weeks back and my hunger for more agile truggies started to increase and now I see this! I've been researching the Serpent buggies and truggies the entire day today and I really love the symmetrical battery layout instead of batteries on one side. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I might just get this over the CEN Collosus XT.
Thanks for such a great review!! I just purchased this bad boy to go along with my deck of playing cars (Arrma outcast, kraton v-2, and talion). I plan to add the Senton v-3 next!
Wow Wow Wow !!! Now you’ve got my attention bro !!! Great review 👍🏻👍🏻😁😎 You gotta stop that shit I want to buy one. I wanted u to flip it up so I could see a birds eye view. All good I’ll look it up. Like your style !! Cheers !!
I ended up choosing the cobra over the Kraton, so far I'm super happy with my decision. I got the red version and it looks and performs stellarly. Even though I couldn't wait for you final thoughts, your bashing and initial thoughts definitely swayed me. Thank you :)
Hey man! That's interesting to hear. What surfaces have you running it on? I'm hesitating between those too but I'll mostly use it for sand, dirt and grass. Not sure if the cobra Will perform as well on those surfaces.
@@floriszuidema7068 I've ran it on pretty much every surface. Snow, sand, gravel, grass and astroturf. Tires are good on all surfaces except grass and astro(no bite). I've raced it and bashed it and only broken 2 wings so far. But mind you parts support isnt the greatest (depends on where you live). Rumor has it serpent is coming out with a new truggy platform soonish, dunno if they are gonna release a rtr though. Serpent impressed me so much I bought a srx8e kit aswell :)
Interesting... I wonder how the kit is then. It would be hard to justify picking this over the ET48.3 just because of part support and aftermarket support. Thanks for getting this, definitely opened my eyes to Serpent 👍👍
Awesome review Gary! If you remember I told you you'd like it! I love mine and probably gonna get the buggy kit next to check them out. I love the electronics but it pissed me off that u can't find squat for them... I couldn't even find a receiver for the transmitter. Wanted to use it for other cars. Also upgrades are overpriced in my opinion. Otherwise keep on kickin ass and look forward to your next videos!
Do you know what the red led on the included transmitter is for? It has low printed on the face plate but it’s on whether the batteries are fully charged or not.
I just got this car and I love it. Usually drive on 3s, and I have a problem with the motor getting hot. Really hot. You said that you changed the pinion gear from 16t to a 20t. Will that help on heat issues, and could you also tell me how you did it. My pinion gear came loose earlier today, and I would love to know how to fix this problem. Probably easy fix, but I am new to this hobby and not much of a mechanic. Love your channel. :)
Use blue loctite on the pinion / motor mount. I run it on 6s (stock pinion) and no real heat issue. Try to measure the temps and compare online if its really that hot.
You need to run it on 4s at least. The motor is drawing too much current trying to make up for the low voltage that 3s is giving it.. Get some good 2s packs.
Hi Gary, been watching your channel for a while. Any chance you can give me specs on Cobra E-Truggy motor and servo? I bought a roller and want to make sure I get the right sizes. Just getting back into the hobby after a couple decades, and could use a little help. Thanks!
Amazing! Thanks Gary! Now onto battery size. I plan to try out two 2s packs (4s total). Is there a resource I can reference to figure this stuff out on my own?
Bro if you want to secure bodies. I use LOCTITE FASTGRAB PREMIUM 8x. It's in a tube and you just caulk it on coat it. That thing is stronger than drywall tape+shoegoo
KillerOffRoadHobbyz ...Omg, really ?...For a racing Truggy that is not very common but very awesome !...you should also take a look at the 1/8 Thunder Tiger Bushmaster Desert Buggy without the sound box option.
So what you’re saying is that you like it 😁😁😁 so what actually kept it from stealing number one 🤷🏻♂️ sounded like a close call 👍🏽👍🏽 I figured the serpent would be a performer kuz the speed runners love them 👌🏽🏁
You went a little too far as saying better than the et48.3, i respect your opinion, et.48.3 don't even come rtr so idk, you went too far it looks like a great truggy but not better than the ET, not a chance.
I am so glad you tested this TRUGGY!!! I have been looking at every Racing kit TRUGGY out there from Team Associated-XRAY, all electric versions and I have been scratching my head as to even how much better all of them are over RTR's like the KRATON, I own 1 as well, have about $2000 in it now but it's absolutely sick just on 4S, I have not put 6S in it in so long and I am glad. But I have spent a lot of time trying to find as much info from others on this RTR and/or the kit but you just sold me on the top of the line vehicles, especially SERPENT, they need to pay you because their sales just increased about 10%. And there will be a lot more talk I am sure, like you said Mr. Gary, it's really pocket change over the KRATON price wise and you actually get top shelf quality. Thanks again, and keep up the good work!!! I noticed someone else suggested the Mugen, I personally would like to see you build either the HB E817T, or the XRAY XT8E, that is if you are interested but I believe you will be since you liked this one so much. After reading a lot about the other 2 also, I would like to know from someone like yourself thinks about let's just say the XRAY vs the SERPENT? THANKS AGAIN
Your videos on this machine have given me all the information and motivation to stack money and be patient enough to get this thing. Ive poured hours of research in to finding the perfect RC to get back into hobby ten years after my futile escapades with a brushed Rustler from when i was 16. Thank you 🙏🏿
Really shocked me that this is number 2 on your list. That really tells me how impressed you are on the Cobra 811T. We know how much you love the Kraton and if this had enough to knock it off the second spot, that says a lot. Great final thoughts! 👏👏👍👍
I've been racing serpent nitro and electric srx8's this past year. I came from my first year racing mugen. Just got my first truggy and got a lightly used cobra 811t TE with Electric conversion, gonna race it for the first time on feb 6th! The rtr looks pretty good bro, good video man!
I appreciate all the videos you have made on the Serpent. I have been going back, and forth on what Truggy to buy. Mine should be here tomorrow, and it will hit the track on Sat. I hope I like it as much as you do. keep up the good work, and thanks for a great batch of informative videos, on this model.
Wow! This thing seems to have stolen your heart. Does look like a smooth runner in your bash vids, but I wasn't expecting such glowing praise.
Good review as always mate.
Cheers from Oz. 👍
It's much better then it looks
Cool bro..I remember awhile back I was thinking about getting that...then I bought mt410 instead of the et48.3...I'm glad it's a great rc...definitely cool to hear great things about a different brand..
Wow I wasn't expecting such a great review #2!? Definitely a great truggy with upgraded parts included..but better than the tekno et48.3? Great review overall man two thumbs up from me👍👍😎💪🍺
Hey Gary! I just got the Kraton V3 2 weeks back and my hunger for more agile truggies started to increase and now I see this! I've been researching the Serpent buggies and truggies the entire day today and I really love the symmetrical battery layout instead of batteries on one side. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I might just get this over the CEN Collosus XT.
Your reviews always gets the thumbs up. 👍😎👍
Thank you
Thanks for such a great review!! I just purchased this bad boy to go along with my deck of playing cars (Arrma outcast, kraton v-2, and talion). I plan to add the Senton v-3 next!
Wow Wow Wow !!! Now you’ve got my attention bro !!! Great review 👍🏻👍🏻😁😎
You gotta stop that shit I want to buy one.
I wanted u to flip it up so I could see a birds eye view. All good I’ll look it up.
Like your style !! Cheers !!
Solid review Gary 😂!!! The Serpent looks BADASS. Kit quality for a RTR is a rare feat. 👏👏🤘🤘😨😨😨😎💪💪💪👊👊
For sure brother I should have bashed this went I came down
KillerOffRoadHobbyz bring her next time if she's a keeper👌👌
I ended up choosing the cobra over the Kraton, so far I'm super happy with my decision. I got the red version and it looks and performs stellarly. Even though I couldn't wait for you final thoughts, your bashing and initial thoughts definitely swayed me. Thank you :)
Hey man! That's interesting to hear. What surfaces have you running it on? I'm hesitating between those too but I'll mostly use it for sand, dirt and grass. Not sure if the cobra Will perform as well on those surfaces.
@@floriszuidema7068 I've ran it on pretty much every surface. Snow, sand, gravel, grass and astroturf. Tires are good on all surfaces except grass and astro(no bite). I've raced it and bashed it and only broken 2 wings so far. But mind you parts support isnt the greatest (depends on where you live). Rumor has it serpent is coming out with a new truggy platform soonish, dunno if they are gonna release a rtr though. Serpent impressed me so much I bought a srx8e kit aswell :)
Interesting... I wonder how the kit is then. It would be hard to justify picking this over the ET48.3 just because of part support and aftermarket support. Thanks for getting this, definitely opened my eyes to Serpent 👍👍
Great review so this rc shows you, you can bash a race brid rc very good and sometimes ever better than rtrs at times
Even thought this rc is a rtr but it has its race design off there true race kit almost
Awesome review Gary! If you remember I told you you'd like it! I love mine and probably gonna get the buggy kit next to check them out. I love the electronics but it pissed me off that u can't find squat for them... I couldn't even find a receiver for the transmitter. Wanted to use it for other cars. Also upgrades are overpriced in my opinion. Otherwise keep on kickin ass and look forward to your next videos!
I love this the way it is but you are 100% right
LOL another change at number 2. You should get Mugen MBX7TR ECO next.
I will look into it
Hi KORH, which lipo setup is the best for this guy? Is a single s4 possible or better 2x s2 / 2x s3 ?
Keep going and thanks
Do you know what the red led on the included transmitter is for? It has low printed on the face plate but it’s on whether the batteries are fully charged or not.
Nice review Gary 👍👍 it must be awesome if your giving it a better stamp than the kraton.
Been looking for another truggy
Great review ty 4 sharing
just received mine today, excited to try it out...did you change the connectors to xt60 or xt90 connectors?
Great Review 🤙🏾
My robeast finally arrived!!! I plan to purchase ROAR approved lipos. Do you have any recommendations?
Gensace are good
Thanks sir!
Nice review/truck!
I just got this car and I love it. Usually drive on 3s, and I have a problem with the motor getting hot. Really hot. You said that you changed the pinion gear from 16t to a 20t. Will that help on heat issues, and could you also tell me how you did it. My pinion gear came loose earlier today, and I would love to know how to fix this problem. Probably easy fix, but I am new to this hobby and not much of a mechanic. Love your channel. :)
No if it's getting hot on stock pinion for you gearing up will make it worst. You may need to buy a motor fan
Use blue loctite on the pinion / motor mount. I run it on 6s (stock pinion) and no real heat issue. Try to measure the temps and compare online if its really that hot.
You need to run it on 4s at least. The motor is drawing too much current trying to make up for the low voltage that 3s is giving it.. Get some good 2s packs.
Hey man I'm thinking getting the monster truck version of this 550 bucks in a main. What do you think? This or red cat terrimotov2? Thanks
I would go with a set of 2S lipo's. Does it matter if they are True Spec Premium 7.4V 5400mAh 135Amps/90C wired? Thank you
I want to put this on 6s. What are your thoughts durability wise. And also where can I buy spare parts like diffs/ a arms ect ect??
Yes this truggy can take 6s no problem
Hi Gary, been watching your channel for a while. Any chance you can give me specs on Cobra E-Truggy motor and servo? I bought a roller and want to make sure I get the right sizes.
Just getting back into the hobby after a couple decades, and could use a little help.
Thanks!
Standard size servo and a 4074 size motor 2000kv
Amazing! Thanks Gary!
Now onto battery size. I plan to try out two 2s packs (4s total).
Is there a resource I can reference to figure this stuff out on my own?
There's not a bunch of info out about this rig but make sure you get racing size packs the battery tray's are pretty tight
Nice review :) Hehe US. needs metric explaining the battery size was just funny. I know it was unattended but still hehe
Whats the top speed you were able to reach with the 20t pinion?
I just bought mine today from a man they got a sale going on it and when I added my a main points in with it I think I paid $300 for it
Love the shirt homie.
Thanks very much
Bro if you want to secure bodies. I use LOCTITE FASTGRAB PREMIUM 8x. It's in a tube and you just caulk it on coat it. That thing is stronger than drywall tape+shoegoo
I will check it out thank you
Is it more durable over the Losi Tenacity T Truggy and the FS Racing Victory ??
I would say yes
KillerOffRoadHobbyz ...Omg, really ?...For a racing Truggy that is not very common but very awesome !...you should also take a look at the 1/8 Thunder Tiger Bushmaster Desert Buggy without the sound box option.
Do you still have this rc, is it for sale? LHS can't locate any of this phenomenal rc truggy.
I sold it long ago
I would like to see this, the HB hyper sste, and the Team Energy C8st
I'll see what I can do.
id like to see a serpent cobra mt-e rtr only one English review
I have one
Arriving today!
Question... Did you install a different radio system in yours with luck? I tried installing my futaba 4PLS, and I get steering, but no throttle.
Sorry no I kept the stock one
I want french subtitle 😄😄
Hello, i dont understand all you say, im french 😄 what is your 1st rc ?
Eric Chenavier 1st is tekno mt410 cheers
fatty mansell ok thx
Learn English
learn irony
☝🏽
So what you’re saying is that you like it 😁😁😁 so what actually kept it from stealing number one 🤷🏻♂️ sounded like a close call 👍🏽👍🏽 I figured the serpent would be a performer kuz the speed runners love them 👌🏽🏁
MT410 is king that's what stopped it lol
You went a little too far as saying better than the et48.3, i respect your opinion, et.48.3 don't even come rtr so idk, you went too far it looks like a great truggy but not better than the ET, not a chance.
I like this so much because of the setup out of the box. The ET48.3 can for sure be better I just like this better
KillerOffRoadHobbyz you over did it there bud sorry, way out line.
Lol you mad bro?
Ok where's my credit card lol
LOL