Mugen MTX-3
#1861
1700-315R & MTX3.... what a blast!
Sunday broke in my new RB 315R... the only words I can say after 1.5 litres about this engine is: what a blast!
Very very quick and powerful, outpowered to the 3 ports that were wearing my track buddies (ugly side and mental note: This black beast blowed the front belt of my car... grrrrr! buy spares).
Very very quick and powerful, outpowered to the 3 ports that were wearing my track buddies (ugly side and mental note: This black beast blowed the front belt of my car... grrrrr! buy spares).
#1862
Tech Fanatic
what was the part that broke in the flipping accident
i like to try and get a spare part for anything that could even possibly break
i like to try and get a spare part for anything that could even possibly break
#1863
Originally posted by jason102276
what was the part that broke in the flipping accident
i like to try and get a spare part for anything that could even possibly break
what was the part that broke in the flipping accident
i like to try and get a spare part for anything that could even possibly break
Grab a set of belts... are cheap and is a pain to pack because you lost power in one axle like happened to me the Sunday. A-arms and bulkheads should be on the list too and pressume that the list ends here, found it a very hard and reliable plastic.
#1864
Tech Fanatic
yeah i have most all parts for car already
but if there is a weakness i hadnt thought of like the piece that he broke i need the part number so i can get it too
but if there is a weakness i hadnt thought of like the piece that he broke i need the part number so i can get it too
#1865
That is not a flaw this happen because of driver error when you drive the car around without a body at high speeds then crash something is bound to break, whats considerd a flaw is when something breaks without any contact with anything.
#1866
Re: MTX-3-first flaw
Originally posted by shortyboy
ok heres the deal with the mtx3's first flaw.i was going high speed when my car flipped like 3-4 times without the body.usually nothing breaks but when i went to look at it the shock tower was hanging and i looked.the shock tower support snapped.it snapped where the shock tower and the rear bulk head met,the little nubs the fit right into the shock tower.this sucks!!!but im trying to JB weld it and see whats going to happen.if it doesn't hold ill be out of action for 2 weeks.=*(
ok heres the deal with the mtx3's first flaw.i was going high speed when my car flipped like 3-4 times without the body.usually nothing breaks but when i went to look at it the shock tower was hanging and i looked.the shock tower support snapped.it snapped where the shock tower and the rear bulk head met,the little nubs the fit right into the shock tower.this sucks!!!but im trying to JB weld it and see whats going to happen.if it doesn't hold ill be out of action for 2 weeks.=*(
#1867
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
A flaw is when the car viberates so bad the fuel tank falls out of the car!! Product shall remain nameless! LOL
One thing about Mugen cars is they are TOUGH! I raced an MTX2 for a year and a half and bought less than 200 dollars in spare parts. I have enough spare parts to run it another full season! And take it from me when I run into stuff I get 9 and 10 votes on my score cards.
Nameless product ATE 100 dollars in parts per weekend, parts for it are dirt cheap but it wore parts out fast!! Another Nameless product will cost you 75 bucks if you peel the corner off it good. EVERY TIME! (you guys know which ones I'm talking about)
A mugen might cost you 15, 20 if its bad and flips the bone off in the weeds.
Heres some perspective
The part you need
TO503 rear damper stay $9.25 at Speed Tech
Competitors similar part
Ser 801122 rear damper stay $35.75 at Ashford Hobby and he has the best prices anywhere
Similar size carbon part.
And the other car, we wont even talk about how many parts you would be replacing after a tumble without the lid.
Go away snow I'm ready to go racing again!
One thing about Mugen cars is they are TOUGH! I raced an MTX2 for a year and a half and bought less than 200 dollars in spare parts. I have enough spare parts to run it another full season! And take it from me when I run into stuff I get 9 and 10 votes on my score cards.
Nameless product ATE 100 dollars in parts per weekend, parts for it are dirt cheap but it wore parts out fast!! Another Nameless product will cost you 75 bucks if you peel the corner off it good. EVERY TIME! (you guys know which ones I'm talking about)
A mugen might cost you 15, 20 if its bad and flips the bone off in the weeds.
Heres some perspective
The part you need
TO503 rear damper stay $9.25 at Speed Tech
Competitors similar part
Ser 801122 rear damper stay $35.75 at Ashford Hobby and he has the best prices anywhere
Similar size carbon part.
And the other car, we wont even talk about how many parts you would be replacing after a tumble without the lid.
Go away snow I'm ready to go racing again!
Last edited by Motorman; 01-27-2003 at 06:13 PM.
#1868
Tech Adept
for you guys who want to know what broke it was the rear bulkhead.the 2 little nubs that goes into the shock tower.it snaped clean off.
#1869
Tech Master
iTrader: (14)
I would have to say that that is definatly a "flaw" in the MTX-3.
More like a flaw in judgement.
I personaly wouldnt expect any car to come out of that without damage. But then, the only time I run my car without a body, is the first couple of tanks when I'm running in a new engine, certainly not at any serious speed.
More like a flaw in judgement.
I personaly wouldnt expect any car to come out of that without damage. But then, the only time I run my car without a body, is the first couple of tanks when I'm running in a new engine, certainly not at any serious speed.
#1870
Tech Adept
shorty, just take this as a lesson. the car's durability factor goes out the window with no body. so from now on, take the time to put those damn body clips on (....where did i put them.....??) and run the car right. plus, you cant call it practice without the body, it handles completely different
#1871
Tech Fanatic
i just wanted to know what parts if any are getting broken so i can get spares
i think the car is quite strong ive broken rims but no front end parts
i broke a rear arm also but that was during a full speed run away accident caused by a bad crystal
the rear bulkhead broke where shock tower attaches? ok i already have a spare set thanks
i think that its bad luck not to have all spares it seems it is always the part you dont have that breaks
i think the car is quite strong ive broken rims but no front end parts
i broke a rear arm also but that was during a full speed run away accident caused by a bad crystal
the rear bulkhead broke where shock tower attaches? ok i already have a spare set thanks
i think that its bad luck not to have all spares it seems it is always the part you dont have that breaks
#1872
Tech Master
Hi guys, I finally got my MTX3 with pretty much all the hop ups available from JustRC, I will take some pictures on this coming Sunday and post it here!
Here is what I got from JustRC
1. Upperdeck
2. CVD
3. Light weight 1st gear housing
4. Light weight 2nd gear housing
5. Aluminum Mid Block
6. Brake brace with blade type sway bar
7. Light weight pivot ball cap
8. Light weight mid shaft(havent installed it yet)
9. Light weight lay shaft(main shaft)(havent installed it yet)
10. Aluminum Hex Hub
11. Light weight aluminum engine mount
12. Upperdeck center bulkhead
13. Roll Bar
14. Engine side brace
15. Aluminum rear body mount (havent installed it yet)
16. Brake Arm (havent installed it yet)
All the hop up parts fit perfectly and really high quality, shipping is lightening fast too!
I will post some pictures on sunday night! Hang tight guys!
Here is what I got from JustRC
1. Upperdeck
2. CVD
3. Light weight 1st gear housing
4. Light weight 2nd gear housing
5. Aluminum Mid Block
6. Brake brace with blade type sway bar
7. Light weight pivot ball cap
8. Light weight mid shaft(havent installed it yet)
9. Light weight lay shaft(main shaft)(havent installed it yet)
10. Aluminum Hex Hub
11. Light weight aluminum engine mount
12. Upperdeck center bulkhead
13. Roll Bar
14. Engine side brace
15. Aluminum rear body mount (havent installed it yet)
16. Brake Arm (havent installed it yet)
All the hop up parts fit perfectly and really high quality, shipping is lightening fast too!
I will post some pictures on sunday night! Hang tight guys!
Last edited by Ah10; 01-28-2003 at 11:03 AM.
#1873
Tech Fanatic
Originally posted by Ah10
Hi guys, I finally got my MTX3 with pretty much all the hop ups available from JustRC, I will take some pictures on this coming Sunday and post it here!
Here is what I got from JustRC
1. Upperdeck
2. CVD
3. Light weight 1st gear housing
4. Light weight 2nd gear housing
5. Aluminum Mid Block
6. Brake brace with blade type sway bar
7. Light weight pivot ball cap
8. Light weight mid shaft(havent installed it yet)
9. Light weight lay shaft(main shaft)(havent installed it yet)
10. Aluminum Hex Hub
11. Light weight aluminum engine mount
12. Upperdeck center bulkhead
13. Roll Bar
14. Engine side brace
15. Aluminum rear body mount (havent installed it yet)
16. Brake Arm (havent installed it yet)
All the hop up parts fit perfectly and really high quality, shipping is lightening fast too!
I will post some pictures on sunday night! Hang tight guys!
Hi guys, I finally got my MTX3 with pretty much all the hop ups available from JustRC, I will take some pictures on this coming Sunday and post it here!
Here is what I got from JustRC
1. Upperdeck
2. CVD
3. Light weight 1st gear housing
4. Light weight 2nd gear housing
5. Aluminum Mid Block
6. Brake brace with blade type sway bar
7. Light weight pivot ball cap
8. Light weight mid shaft(havent installed it yet)
9. Light weight lay shaft(main shaft)(havent installed it yet)
10. Aluminum Hex Hub
11. Light weight aluminum engine mount
12. Upperdeck center bulkhead
13. Roll Bar
14. Engine side brace
15. Aluminum rear body mount (havent installed it yet)
16. Brake Arm (havent installed it yet)
All the hop up parts fit perfectly and really high quality, shipping is lightening fast too!
I will post some pictures on sunday night! Hang tight guys!
#1875
Tech Fanatic
that stuff looks really good
ah10 take alot of pictures please
ah10 take alot of pictures please