Mugen MTX-4
02-22-2007, 11:48 PM
#7486
Originally Posted by Artificial-I
Well guys dusted off the starter box and finally did some test runs and everything seems pretty well setup. I got pretty close to the base settings by eye. Did the rest on the setup system last night.
Also installed my new pressure chamber. Its a tad different than what you normally see and the CF looks just so pretty.
Car ran extremely well , then I threw my regular tricks at the TZ motor and its a beast now. Only 160F temps and its too fast for its own good. It just brakes traction. I didnt see any reason to lean it more , but did anyway and oh my! Low or high rpm it was just leaving patches and taching straight to max rpm. It sounded like it was driving on dust. Will have to see how it truly runs once I got the right tires on a prepared track and see how it grabs. Got the clutch right where I want it also. Mugen Gold spring and mugen yellow pad. Tensioner nearly out.
It seems like a lot of the screw to threaded ball connections like to come off , been getting out the lock tite on all those. So far so good. Nothing like a shakedown on a nice warm florida day.
Heres some photos of the new pressure chamber setup.
These are the days that it just feels so good to just have a nice car ready to go. Good weather + good car = good day. Also yes landscaping was done by yours truly.
Also installed my new pressure chamber. Its a tad different than what you normally see and the CF looks just so pretty.
Car ran extremely well , then I threw my regular tricks at the TZ motor and its a beast now. Only 160F temps and its too fast for its own good. It just brakes traction. I didnt see any reason to lean it more , but did anyway and oh my! Low or high rpm it was just leaving patches and taching straight to max rpm. It sounded like it was driving on dust. Will have to see how it truly runs once I got the right tires on a prepared track and see how it grabs. Got the clutch right where I want it also. Mugen Gold spring and mugen yellow pad. Tensioner nearly out.
It seems like a lot of the screw to threaded ball connections like to come off , been getting out the lock tite on all those. So far so good. Nothing like a shakedown on a nice warm florida day.
Heres some photos of the new pressure chamber setup.
These are the days that it just feels so good to just have a nice car ready to go. Good weather + good car = good day. Also yes landscaping was done by yours truly.
Secondly, you need to get those switch wires a bit cleaner, that looks ugly! I also think that they could get tangled with the servo horn.
02-22-2007, 11:58 PM
#7487
*blink blink* 
So many option parts, but the tires arenīt trued.
So many option parts, but the tires arenīt trued.
02-23-2007, 01:01 AM
#7488
Originally Posted by stefan
First, I hate you for the palm trees in the pictures
Secondly, you need to get those switch wires a bit cleaner, that looks ugly! I also think that they could get tangled with the servo horn.
Secondly, you need to get those switch wires a bit cleaner, that looks ugly! I also think that they could get tangled with the servo horn.
02-23-2007, 01:11 AM
#7489
Originally Posted by SOLOARTIST 702
i didnt make the show but it was fun im gonna try mugen since im moving back to cali those guys are cool to nothing wrong with the KYO-SHOW but i dont want to get jumped down there
before you dirty it up at the track 
nice pics. 
02-23-2007, 04:28 AM
#7491
Originally Posted by stefan
First, I hate you for the palm trees in the pictures
Secondly, you need to get those switch wires a bit cleaner, that looks ugly! I also think that they could get tangled with the servo horn.
Secondly, you need to get those switch wires a bit cleaner, that looks ugly! I also think that they could get tangled with the servo horn.
02-23-2007, 06:20 AM
#7492
Bling or Necessary?
Finally going back to Mugen. I was looking at so many of the hop-ups out there and trying to sift through what the necessities are. Correct me if I need anything else.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
02-23-2007, 06:27 AM
#7493
Originally Posted by RayJ
Finally going back to Mugen. I was looking at so many of the hop-ups out there and trying to sift through what the necessities are. Correct me if I need anything else.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
Last 2-3 times as long , is a little easier on the engagement and wont beat up your clutch bell as bad. It should also proove a little cooler on the clutch bell and I feel this might also help with the 2nd gear spur issues some. As well yellow costs half the price of the older red , which is meant more for the mrx4. It also performs nearly the same.
Id also just look for the 4mm rear damper stay (shock tower). Its an easy find if you ask me.
I also like the titanium screw kit. But im a gram shaver....I goto counseling on the issue every week. But there Iam 2am in the morning buying parts to make my car lighter. Its an addiction I tell you.
Steel are the best , will last longer and from what mugen says is easier on the spur gears , again this should help keep the 2nd gear from blowing out.
Last edited by Artificial-I; 02-23-2007 at 06:51 AM.
02-23-2007, 06:28 AM
#7494
hmm
Originally Posted by rcfoolz
Hey, It was good to meet you at the Winternats. When you get the car all together, don't buy a 4mm shock tower, just shoot me a pm, and I will get one of mine out to you. Where did you end up?
02-23-2007, 07:23 AM
#7495
Originally Posted by RayJ
Finally going back to Mugen. I was looking at so many of the hop-ups out there and trying to sift through what the necessities are. Correct me if I need anything else.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
Front CVD's
One piece engine mount
Rubber belts
Doubled up Rear shock tower
lightened two-speed and middle shaft.
What about clutch shoes:
Black or Grey?
Clutch Spring: Mugen Super Hard?
What are the most often used pinions for 1st and 2nd gear?
How durable are the aluminum pinions? or look at steel?
Spurs: Most often used ones?
Any help would be appreciated.
The only necessary hop up IMO would be the front CVD's.
As for saving weight I put ti pivot balls and ti screw kit -A- and my car went under the minimum weight for roar by 25 grams.
02-23-2007, 07:56 AM
#7497
Originally Posted by Ron C.
You know! LOL!
See at the track Will - enjoy the new car.
See at the track Will - enjoy the new car.
02-23-2007, 08:06 AM
#7498
Thanks for the advice.
02-23-2007, 08:11 AM
#7499
hmm
Originally Posted by Ron C.
You know! LOL!
See at the track Will - enjoy the new car.
See at the track Will - enjoy the new car.