Mugen MTX-2
08-17-2002, 10:50 AM
#2492
Re: Re: Re: Breaking of Parts
Originally posted by Ah10
You are right on the wide bumper, with the wide bumper it would probably save you from breaking upright or a-arms but the thing is all the stress are going straight to the chassis! I would rather spend less then $10 for both upright and a-arm instead of $60 for a new chassis!
You are right on the wide bumper, with the wide bumper it would probably save you from breaking upright or a-arms but the thing is all the stress are going straight to the chassis! I would rather spend less then $10 for both upright and a-arm instead of $60 for a new chassis!
08-18-2002, 07:24 AM
#2494
Tech Adept
Anybody know's the factory carb needle setting for brake in a MT12T.
08-18-2002, 08:32 AM
#2495
Re: Re: Re: Re: Breaking of Parts
Originally posted by dtm
One thing with the wide bumper is that it can bend "downwards" after an impact and drag on the ground. If you have a heat gun (or hot hair drier) you can bend up the front end slightly a bit like buggie style. Shave the lower half of the foam also.....this will work a lot better!
One thing with the wide bumper is that it can bend "downwards" after an impact and drag on the ground. If you have a heat gun (or hot hair drier) you can bend up the front end slightly a bit like buggie style. Shave the lower half of the foam also.....this will work a lot better!
08-19-2002, 12:56 PM
#2496
Re: Breaking of Parts
Originally posted by Racmark
Anyone here have the same problem as I do? I break either an arm or an upright almost every weekend! So much so that now I always carry spares in my field bag!
I understand that Mugen parts are made more brittle to prevent flexing or bending. Did not have so much problem with Kyosho. Very tempted to get Delrin parts but they are very costly.
Anyone have any solution, besides not crashing!?
Anyone here have the same problem as I do? I break either an arm or an upright almost every weekend! So much so that now I always carry spares in my field bag!
I understand that Mugen parts are made more brittle to prevent flexing or bending. Did not have so much problem with Kyosho. Very tempted to get Delrin parts but they are very costly.
Anyone have any solution, besides not crashing!?
08-19-2002, 12:59 PM
#2497
Re: Racmark
Originally posted by stefan
1.) it's a very good idea to carry spares
2. Everything will brake if you hit hard enough
3. The Mugen is one of the sturdiest cars available.
Get a TC3 ad you'll start to appreciate the Mugen parts quality.
1.) it's a very good idea to carry spares
2. Everything will brake if you hit hard enough
3. The Mugen is one of the sturdiest cars available.
Get a TC3 ad you'll start to appreciate the Mugen parts quality.
08-19-2002, 10:52 PM
#2498
Re: Re: Racmark
Originally posted by eddiethefish
I totally agree with Stefan. I have MTX-2 and Impulse. So far, I haven't broken any part on the MTX-2, but have to replace many parts on Impulse already. And, as we all know, Serpent part is a lot more expensive than Mugen's.
I totally agree with Stefan. I have MTX-2 and Impulse. So far, I haven't broken any part on the MTX-2, but have to replace many parts on Impulse already. And, as we all know, Serpent part is a lot more expensive than Mugen's.
I don't think you can make a general sweeping statement that x is better than y. It may be that you crash more with the Impulse... who knows? Unless you put both cars side by side, accelerate both at the same speed and crash directly to the wall, you cannot make any direct conclusions. You are of course entitled to your own opinion and that should be mentioned.
Yes, the Mugen is cheaper and I would say parts quality wise, they are about the same.
08-19-2002, 11:23 PM
#2499
They better hold off on that MTX-3 until I get my brand new MTX-2 wore out. I just started building my ProSpec today.
I wanted to ask. What are some spare parts that I should get? What do you guys see as breaking the most often?
I wanted to ask. What are some spare parts that I should get? What do you guys see as breaking the most often?
08-19-2002, 11:27 PM
#2500
Oh, one quick question. The kit came with 600wt silicone oil and 30,000 oil.
Which one goes where?
Which one goes where?
08-19-2002, 11:30 PM
#2501
Tech Master
Originally posted by gooseman271
Oh, one quick question. The kit came with 600wt silicone oil and 30,000 oil.
Which one goes where?
Oh, one quick question. The kit came with 600wt silicone oil and 30,000 oil.
Which one goes where?
08-20-2002, 05:34 AM
#2502
Originally posted by gooseman271
They better hold off on that MTX-3 until I get my brand new MTX-2 wore out. I just started building my ProSpec today.
I wanted to ask. What are some spare parts that I should get? What do you guys see as breaking the most often?
They better hold off on that MTX-3 until I get my brand new MTX-2 wore out. I just started building my ProSpec today.
I wanted to ask. What are some spare parts that I should get? What do you guys see as breaking the most often?
08-20-2002, 10:28 AM
#2503
Tech Fanatic
Originally posted by Ah10
60wt for shocks and 30k for rear diff!
60wt for shocks and 30k for rear diff!
Dam thats why my car bounces and diffs out!!!
08-20-2002, 10:48 AM
#2504
Tech Fanatic
New engine
Anyone heard about the replacment for the MT12 which is no more, its called the Mugen MR12S1?????????????????
08-20-2002, 09:50 PM
#2505
Re: Re: Re: Racmark
Originally posted by InitialD
I drive the Impulse and I'm interested to know which parts you needed to replace and change because it broke. I would also like to know at which instance and how it broke.
I don't think you can make a general sweeping statement that x is better than y. It may be that you crash more with the Impulse... who knows? Unless you put both cars side by side, accelerate both at the same speed and crash directly to the wall, you cannot make any direct conclusions. You are of course entitled to your own opinion and that should be mentioned.
Yes, the Mugen is cheaper and I would say parts quality wise, they are about the same.
I drive the Impulse and I'm interested to know which parts you needed to replace and change because it broke. I would also like to know at which instance and how it broke.
I don't think you can make a general sweeping statement that x is better than y. It may be that you crash more with the Impulse... who knows? Unless you put both cars side by side, accelerate both at the same speed and crash directly to the wall, you cannot make any direct conclusions. You are of course entitled to your own opinion and that should be mentioned.
Yes, the Mugen is cheaper and I would say parts quality wise, they are about the same.
Another point about quality on part, I do have to admit that Serpent part is more superior; nonetheless, Mugen is more in the durability. Well, of course, I cannot conclude what is better. But from owning two of them, that was my opinion re this issue.
