Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Mugen MTX-3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-09-2004, 04:07 AM
  #10426  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 787
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally posted by highwayman
... why is a diff better for a small track, as compared to a 1-way? wouldn't a 1-way provide more steering, entering and exiting as compared with a diff?
Originally posted by czotalis
mabey because on a small tight track you might need to hit the breaks alot (tight turns, avoiding someone that spunout or crashed bofore you)
czotalis is exactly right, a one way does provide better steering but no braking, that is why a diff gear or a solid axle will allow for braking and the solid axle would provide the same steering except it would produce a off power push.
kreidel is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 07:49 AM
  #10427  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (3)
 
Ed Delgado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Satellite Beach
Posts: 506
Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)
Default Tried diff and didn't like it.

I tried the front diff with the oil that comes with the kit and didn't like it at all. It gave me understeer off-throttle going into corners, not to mention the snap-oversteer coming out of hairpin corners. It was really bad. I went back to the 1-way as it was over half a second faster per lap. Maybe the diff would work better if I chased the set-up a little, but I did not have time, as we were getting ready to start racing a short while later. I also tried a heavier oil (30,000) with the 1-way and it was slower- more oversteer off-throttle into corners. The traction was poor however. I also use drag brake to get the car to turn in better. I would call the driving style required to go fast in my car as smooth into the corner, aggressive on throttle out of the corner-Kind of like an 1/8 car.
Attached Thumbnails Mugen MTX-3-dsc00052.jpg  
Ed Delgado is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 11:06 AM
  #10428  
Tech Addict
 
Fire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
Posts: 703
Default

Originally posted by highwayman
... why is a diff better for a small track, as compared to a 1-way? wouldn't a 1-way provide more steering, entering and exiting as compared with a diff?
i think it's just a personal preference, if throttle after every single coner then of course brake is needed to slow down b4 the next coner, so an oneway will not work
Fire is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 01:23 PM
  #10429  
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 123
Default How to certain the piston is not at Top dead center while breaking in the engine.

Hi guys,

I am going to get a Novarossi 5 port engine and i had this exact prolbem before during break-in period. Piston stucked at the top dead center and i can't turn the flywheel and i need to used heat gun on every startup in break-in period. (it is pain )
Becasue i am going to get a new engine and will do that again. Can someone tell me how do i certain and tell the piston is not at Top dead center while the engine is cooling down for another tank? What will you do if the piston is at top dead center? heat gun or ?

Thanks.
US_MATRIX is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 04:54 PM
  #10430  
Tech Master
 
theRED5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: near Athens,GA
Posts: 1,022
Default

I had been using the 1 way, then put my locked diff in for the smaller (heheh ) Florida tracks. Then one lazy day I left it in for my home track and I've searched out and built a front diff. You can accelerate harder and longer then slam on the brakes for the turn.
theRED5 is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 05:30 PM
  #10431  
Tech Fanatic
 
RClover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 869
Default

Originally posted by theRED5
I had been using the 1 way, then put my locked diff in for the smaller (heheh ) Florida tracks. Then one lazy day I left it in for my home track and I've searched out and built a front diff. You can accelerate harder and longer then slam on the brakes for the turn.
exactly!
RClover is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 05:58 PM
  #10432  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 787
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally posted by theRED5
I had been using the 1 way, then put my locked diff in for the smaller (heheh ) Florida tracks. Then one lazy day I left it in for my home track and I've searched out and built a front diff. You can accelerate harder and longer then slam on the brakes for the turn.
When you say smaller Florida tracks I assume you mean Kissimmee, Ft Myers and Lakeland right?
kreidel is offline  
Old 03-09-2004, 07:21 PM
  #10433  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
Slotmachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Germantown Maryland
Posts: 5,823
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

Originally posted by Fire
i think it's just a personal preference, if throttle after every single coner then of course brake is needed to slow down b4 the next coner, so an oneway will not work
I use lots of brake with the one way, you just need Teflon pads and take the time to set the brakes up right.
Slotmachine is offline  
Old 03-10-2004, 12:08 AM
  #10434  
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 123
Default

Can someone tell me what color of front/rear spring for good traction?
Harder spirng for good traction
Softer for loose traction ?

Thanks.
US_MATRIX is offline  
Old 03-10-2004, 12:25 AM
  #10435  
Tech Champion
 
Manticore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Heaven
Posts: 9,999
Default

Originally posted by US_MATRIX
Can someone tell me what color of front/rear spring for good traction?
Harder spirng for good traction
Softer for loose traction ?

Thanks.
Look here
Manticore is offline  
Old 03-10-2004, 12:41 AM
  #10436  
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 123
Default

We have a medium to large size local track.
I am running stock gear 47/43 and 20/16.
What is the best combination gear for good low/top end if running in medium to large size track?

Thanks.
US_MATRIX is offline  
Old 03-10-2004, 07:54 AM
  #10437  
Tech Apprentice
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 77
Default

Hi guys,

I ordered a R40 a week ago and I just realize there's a new 2004 version comming out I am new with on road and I currently own a RS4 Evo. Should I just sell the R40 and pratice with my RS4? Needless to say I will have to spend lots of $$$ to make it run. (very broke at moment) I might get into racing when I have better skill

How does the current R40 stock compare with MTX-3 with the same engine, mainfold, pipe, servos, etc???? I am asking because there's more MTX-3 parts than R40 locally.

Please help me out guys...
nero1943 is offline  
Old 03-11-2004, 09:08 AM
  #10438  
Tech Rookie
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 16
Lower arm position

What will they do?
A-A
B-B
C-C

Thanks
laorc is offline  
Old 03-11-2004, 09:17 AM
  #10439  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (7)
 
Derby Bros Racing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Arizona
Posts: 3,209
Trader Rating: 7 (100%+)
Default

Originally posted by nero1943
Hi guys,

I ordered a R40 a week ago and I just realize there's a new 2004 version comming out I am new with on road and I currently own a RS4 Evo. Should I just sell the R40 and pratice with my RS4? Needless to say I will have to spend lots of $$$ to make it run. (very broke at moment) I might get into racing when I have better skill

How does the current R40 stock compare with MTX-3 with the same engine, mainfold, pipe, servos, etc???? I am asking because there's more MTX-3 parts than R40 locally.

Please help me out guys...
MTX-3 Hands Down!!!
Dish the RS4 away!!! (unless you drive like Hara, you can win with any car like RS4!!)
So get yourself that Mugen!
Derby Bros Racing is offline  
Old 03-11-2004, 05:05 PM
  #10440  
Tech Master
iTrader: (27)
 
racer x 1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: im 4rm a far away place called 1st
Posts: 1,849
Trader Rating: 27 (100%+)
Default

Originally posted by TitaniumR
How also will a NS12 JP compare against a NS15S5? Inputs appreciated. Thanks.
im not sure about the NS15S5 but i know the NS12S3 JP it like a rocket down the straight but you'll have to take it easy around the infield.Robbie from Mugen has one thats stupid fast.
racer x 1 is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.