Mugen MTX-3
08-10-2003, 09:16 PM
#7036
for customer supports i think you should take a look at HPI or Traxxas
most of the GPs out there are fairly durable and you can put a little effort in to make them reliable also
so it comes down to personal preference
most of the GPs out there are fairly durable and you can put a little effort in to make them reliable also
so it comes down to personal preference
08-10-2003, 10:17 PM
#7037
Originally posted by RClover
seen this engine run yesterday, frankly speaking not really impressed as the power was somehow on par with an NS12...
This Max MTX-3 was landed in C main while the NS12 powered MTX-3 grabbed the A main 1st.
Perhaps, the driver didnt tuned to his liking and his driving also another factor to consider too..
seen this engine run yesterday, frankly speaking not really impressed as the power was somehow on par with an NS12...
This Max MTX-3 was landed in C main while the NS12 powered MTX-3 grabbed the A main 1st.
Perhaps, the driver didnt tuned to his liking and his driving also another factor to consider too..
if the engine falls into wrong hand, it is still a deadmeat.
Last edited by Manticore; 08-10-2003 at 11:18 PM.
08-10-2003, 10:51 PM
#7038
Tech Initiate
hmmmmm...well if everything else is set up correctly, I'd have to say that a fast engine is a key to winning. Especially considering 90% of the guys at the nationals had FAST engines. Just my 2 cents. Don't mean to offend anyone. When racing against the best of the best, I think you NEED a fast engine.
08-10-2003, 10:55 PM
#7039
of course when you are good you can make good use of a good engine and have good results
but bad drivers with fast engines can be entertaning at the track, all those stuns then manage to create at the end of the straight are amazing
but bad drivers with fast engines can be entertaning at the track, all those stuns then manage to create at the end of the straight are amazing
08-10-2003, 10:59 PM
#7040
Tech Regular
Originally posted by SpeedyOB-4
Yeh, I watched Hara, Easton, Burch, and everone else today at the race, but to me, that's not what it's all about. In my opinion, Ralph Burch had the fastest car out there. He caught up to the other cars within a few laps after flaming out several times. Did you see the top end on that car? WOW! that car was flying at the end of the straight! Anyway, I'm looking at performance, customer support, durability, reliability, etc. Sure the winning record is important, but only if all the other factors follow with it. So mainly what I'd like to know is what experiences you guys have had with parts, performance, and how well the manufacture responds to your needs.
Thanks!
Yeh, I watched Hara, Easton, Burch, and everone else today at the race, but to me, that's not what it's all about. In my opinion, Ralph Burch had the fastest car out there. He caught up to the other cars within a few laps after flaming out several times. Did you see the top end on that car? WOW! that car was flying at the end of the straight! Anyway, I'm looking at performance, customer support, durability, reliability, etc. Sure the winning record is important, but only if all the other factors follow with it. So mainly what I'd like to know is what experiences you guys have had with parts, performance, and how well the manufacture responds to your needs.
Thanks!
Not every hobby shop carries Mugen or Serpent.
I haven't really owned an HPI before(not true I have a couple of Micros), but 9.5 out of 10 hobby shops I've been to carry HPI. How well will they support the R40, only time will tell.
08-10-2003, 11:01 PM
#7041
Originally posted by Manticore
a fast engine is not the ticket to win. it all depends on how you set up the engine, the clutch, gear ratio and all.
if the engine falls into wrong hand, it is still a deadmead.
a fast engine is not the ticket to win. it all depends on how you set up the engine, the clutch, gear ratio and all.
if the engine falls into wrong hand, it is still a deadmead.
08-11-2003, 10:06 AM
#7042
Originally posted by Manticore
if the engine falls into wrong hand, it is still a deadmeat.
if the engine falls into wrong hand, it is still a deadmeat.
08-11-2003, 10:14 AM
#7043
Tech Initiate
jbackslash, can't you just order parts directly from serpent? I heard they had fairly good customer support. A guy I talked to at the nationals said that serpent came out with a new fuel tank and sent them out to everyone who sent their old one in. That to me, is good service. Unlike associated who comes out with an improved tank and sells it for the same price while denying there is anything wrong with the old tank.
Can the MTX-3 be setup to run with rubber tires on tight parking lot tracks, as well as lage prepared tracks with foam tires?
Can the MTX-3 be setup to run with rubber tires on tight parking lot tracks, as well as lage prepared tracks with foam tires?
08-11-2003, 10:27 AM
#7044
Originally posted by SpeedyOB-4
Can the MTX-3 be setup to run with rubber tires on tight parking lot tracks, as well as lage prepared tracks with foam tires?
Can the MTX-3 be setup to run with rubber tires on tight parking lot tracks, as well as lage prepared tracks with foam tires?
08-11-2003, 12:06 PM
#7045
There's something missing at the Nat.
I wonder what they use to tune their engines.
08-11-2003, 12:47 PM
#7046
they are the ones being tuned in some you-know-where places maybe
08-11-2003, 12:59 PM
#7047
NS S3 Variance
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Kondo
JP
KondoJP
08-11-2003, 01:11 PM
#7048
Re: There's something missing at the Nat.
Originally posted by eddiethefish
I wonder what they use to tune their engines.
I wonder what they use to tune their engines.
08-11-2003, 01:22 PM
#7049
Re: Re: There's something missing at the Nat.
Originally posted by Varuth
I wonder if their engines running lean or rich?
I wonder if their engines running lean or rich?
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08-11-2003, 01:32 PM
#7050
Re: Re: Re: There's something missing at the Nat.
Originally posted by eddiethefish
some like it rich, some don't. I get a good feel and result with my engine when it runs HOT and LEAN.
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some like it rich, some don't. I get a good feel and result with my engine when it runs HOT and LEAN.
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