Mugen MBX5R
03-03-2008, 10:19 PM
#871
Tony,
Do you make a lightened screw kit for the MBX5R? Basically, all the screws that you feel should be replaced with lighter aluminum? Also, for those washers you use on your screws that go into carbon fiber like the front brace, where do you order those from or have a name for them so i can search?
I got some sets of the rear carriers in plastic still, will see about going back to them, not sure how much weight difference I will see though. Anyone got a scale and can measure for sure?
Do you make a lightened screw kit for the MBX5R? Basically, all the screws that you feel should be replaced with lighter aluminum? Also, for those washers you use on your screws that go into carbon fiber like the front brace, where do you order those from or have a name for them so i can search?
I got some sets of the rear carriers in plastic still, will see about going back to them, not sure how much weight difference I will see though. Anyone got a scale and can measure for sure?
No, Sorry I don't have a lightened screw kit. All of the screws I sell are Grade 12.9 alloy steel and the locknuts are zinc-plated steel. The aluminum countersunk washers are made by Dynamite. They also make the aluminum screws and locknuts. I have the scale but sold all my alum rear hubs so I can;t weigh them...LOL
03-05-2008, 01:57 PM
#872
Anyone use the Mugen Carbon fiber stone gaurds? I know there kind of expensive but they look nice...
03-05-2008, 05:32 PM
#873
I would not run the CF stone guards if you payed me to.
They're expensive and they break rather than bend. You get a hit to the side, the stock ones will bend, absorb some of the impact and return to shape. The CF ones will crack and there goes your cash.
They're expensive and they break rather than bend. You get a hit to the side, the stock ones will bend, absorb some of the impact and return to shape. The CF ones will crack and there goes your cash.
03-05-2008, 08:09 PM
#874
Yes i run CF stone gaurds and they crack if you get T-Boned believe me.
Probably put the plastic ones back on soon but i dont want too cause they look so kewl :]
I have cracks in both of mine already if that answers your question.
heres a picture of what happens : http://www.users.on.net/~danzig/CF.jpg
Hey Brad, look im slack i still havnt cleaned it after last time i raced it, bad Gen, unlike me to let it stay dirty, can useually eat off it.
Probably put the plastic ones back on soon but i dont want too cause they look so kewl :]
I have cracks in both of mine already if that answers your question.
heres a picture of what happens : http://www.users.on.net/~danzig/CF.jpg
Hey Brad, look im slack i still havnt cleaned it after last time i raced it, bad Gen, unlike me to let it stay dirty, can useually eat off it.
03-05-2008, 11:27 PM
#875
Mine is looking the same too, haven't cleaned it since the last time I raced. I really need to put a tank through it next week to keep it fresh. 
03-06-2008, 05:57 PM
#876
hey tony's screws
i was wondering if you ever race at checkerboard in new jersey or family hobbies ? i am new to 1/8th scale i have only raced a couple of times i mostly run gas truck and 2wd buggy anyways my question is what is a good setup for the mbx5r i have raced the car a couple of times i like it a lot but don't know much about setups and was hoping maybe you could help me thanks
i was wondering if you ever race at checkerboard in new jersey or family hobbies ? i am new to 1/8th scale i have only raced a couple of times i mostly run gas truck and 2wd buggy anyways my question is what is a good setup for the mbx5r i have raced the car a couple of times i like it a lot but don't know much about setups and was hoping maybe you could help me thanks
03-11-2008, 05:23 PM
#877
hey tony's screws
i was wondering if you ever race at checkerboard in new jersey or family hobbies ? i am new to 1/8th scale i have only raced a couple of times i mostly run gas truck and 2wd buggy anyways my question is what is a good setup for the mbx5r i have raced the car a couple of times i like it a lot but don't know much about setups and was hoping maybe you could help me thanks
i was wondering if you ever race at checkerboard in new jersey or family hobbies ? i am new to 1/8th scale i have only raced a couple of times i mostly run gas truck and 2wd buggy anyways my question is what is a good setup for the mbx5r i have raced the car a couple of times i like it a lot but don't know much about setups and was hoping maybe you could help me thanks
Best regards,
03-11-2008, 07:18 PM
#878
Can anyone explain what a longer or shorter steering link does to handling of the x5r?
thanks.
thanks.
03-11-2008, 07:43 PM
#879
Changing the length of the steering links changes the toe setting of the front of the car, thats pretty much all it does.
03-12-2008, 06:44 AM
#880
Hey Frank are you going to run the 5R / GRP combo at the Australian Nats?
Tim
Tim
03-12-2008, 07:43 AM
#881
Actually, longer or shorter steering links will affect the turning and bumpsteer. Short links have more angle changes when the suspension moves up and down, which increases bumpsteer. So yes it affects toe, but the shorter and longer links will have different toe angles when moving the suspension up and down. Elevating the outer link on the MBX5r and limiting some droop will make the steering more consistent when going over bumps, almost eliminating bumpsteer.
03-12-2008, 08:05 AM
#882
Good explanation ezveedub.....i was thinkin of a Easy way to explain it...and u did JUST that.
03-12-2008, 08:57 AM
#883
Thanks for the info on the steering links guys, I was actually talking about the link between the servo horn and the bell crank.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
03-12-2008, 09:34 AM
#884
Thanks for the info on the steering links guys, I was actually talking about the link between the servo horn and the bell crank.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
washer's under the ball would do the same i think....and as for the servo linkage arm....u want to adjust that so that its 90degrees then make sure the steering rack is the same...everything should be level and 90degree;s to each other.......thats not the greatest explanation...pics would do wonder's...but my USB ports are on the fritz and wont recognize my cam...maby ezveedub can chime in with some Insight.
03-12-2008, 09:58 AM
#885
Thanks for the info on the steering links guys, I was actually talking about the link between the servo horn and the bell crank.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
while we're on the bumpsteer subject though, does anyone know where I can buy ballstuds for the 5R that are taller to reduce some of the increased toe out at full extension without limiting the droop. thanks.
Here's the washer link:
http://www.racing-cars.com/usa/produ...ecnumber=47277