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Kaspurr84 07-26-2025 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by archivist (Post 16202890)
Ah, I'm an idiot. I thought you were talking about the actual screws that hold the motor in place. (embarrassing)

This is great info, thanks for sharing/explaining!

To be fair I thought that initially too when I first read it like what?? This is a new trend.

Mig89 07-28-2025 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by Robbob (Post 16202878)
The motor mount is pinned so it'll stay in place on the chassis.
Removing
front -> rear screws = allow more front flex aka front grip
rear -> front screws = allow more rear flex rear bite

The Schuies we run 1 screw with no problems.
I tested a battery with just the farthest rear screw. Got the on power steering I wanted and I didnt feel the pod was a problem.
Maybe they recommend more due to their grip levels and type of tracks? Im not sure.
But for what I race on, no spray and technical, I want all the steering/flex I can get.

Its an at your own risk but Im always willing to take the chance lol.
When I go back on high bite carpet I think Ill have the 2 rear ones in for tuning since grip isnt a problem.
My local carpet is always low grip so I know I'll start with at least 2 rear screws.
Once Im happy with the car Ill try just the rear and see the difference.

I mounted the body forward so basically moved the wing forward too.
The rear would want to spin out when they were behind me.
After I went to 6th I used the straights to pass and changed my lines up a little to keep them off the rear bumper.
It felt planted again - when I passed 4th they sucked up behind me so I had to break my line to keep the car stable.
All body dynamics lol. Im running the new Pantera body too which Ive never run before. Im gonna try a couple others too.

hows the balance on the pantera? I just started using the protoform ptzero and it has a nice balance. Feels similar to a wolverine but more stable with trade off being a bit less midturn steering.

Kaspurr84 07-28-2025 08:28 AM

Team Mugen really bumped up its 3rd place position in the ETS Constructors standings at Round 2

Robbob 07-28-2025 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Mig89 (Post 16203175)
hows the balance on the pantera? I just started using the protoform ptzero and it has a nice balance. Feels similar to a wolverine but more stable with trade off being a bit less midturn steering.

I like it so far. Ive used the PTZero before, I would say a bit more steering from the nose but not as aggressive as the Wolverine.
Down a straight and through the corner (clean traffic) it holds firm. Just enough rear grip but not too much to induce a push.
Just gotta play with my wing for the aero in traffic for me.

Mig89 07-28-2025 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by Robbob (Post 16203267)
I like it so far. Ive used the PTZero before, I would say a bit more steering from the nose but not as aggressive as the Wolverine.
Down a straight and through the corner (clean traffic) it holds firm. Just enough rear grip but not too much to induce a push.
Just gotta play with my wing for the aero in traffic for me.

I'll give it try as another option for aero tuning.

eddie10 07-28-2025 03:27 PM

Would anyone be willing to share some black carpet setups. I'd like to see the direction others are going.

disaster999 07-28-2025 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by disaster999 (Post 16201502)
I havent even tried this myself so its a bit early to sell them. Plus after putting the car together with the chassis there are some other things i want to improve/tweak. If all goes well maybe I will. keep you guys posted.

Tested the carbon chassis over the weekend and initial testing is positive. It wasnt an apples to apples comparison since I also changed to another setup but all in all it felt pretty good. The car turned in nicely and hugged the turn very well. It didnt really feel all that different than the stock chassis. The carbon chassis It is a bit more flexible than the aluminum so it should help on low to med grip tracks. Lap times are almost identical as before and I could comfortably push the car and get consistent laps.

vitomon 07-29-2025 12:30 AM

hi guys, i am looking for spring comparisons for the new mtc3 springs. especially in comparison against xray springs. also does someone know if there is other springs with 15mm in length that would fit the mtc3? cheers

mts33 07-29-2025 11:50 AM

Anyone know what "BYPASS" means on the setup sheet?

rhodopsine 07-29-2025 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by mts33 (Post 16203465)
Anyone know what "BYPASS" means on the setup sheet?

It's a different shock body that acts like the bypass insert on the Xray. Basically, you have a tapered channel on the inside of the shock body so damping gradually increase as the piston goes up.

Martin Paradis

BEMO2019 07-30-2025 09:22 AM

Yesterday I did some more testing with the MTC3.
I tested running active front towers and was surprised how much of a difference it made. It had more exit steering especially in quick transitions. It was a touch inconsistent as to be expected but it would be worth a try in low grip conditions when you are struggling for steering.

Robbob 07-30-2025 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by BEMO2019 (Post 16203683)
Yesterday I did some more testing with the MTC3.
I tested running active front towers and was surprised how much of a difference it made. It had more exit steering especially in quick transitions. It was a touch inconsistent as to be expected but it would be worth a try in low grip conditions when you are struggling for steering.

Inconsistent how?
Did you alter your droop settings?

BEMO2019 07-30-2025 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by Robbob (Post 16203729)
Inconsistent how?
Did you alter your droop settings?

The car would have a steer hard on exit 50% of the time. It wasnt horrible just had to pay more attention on exit. Probably just due minor bumps in the track and driving inconsistencies. I didn't adjust droop settings and have not found it necessary to feel the effects of the active towers.

Qatmix 07-31-2025 05:02 AM

Mugen have a replacement motor mount for the MTC3 for those that have had gearing issues

https://www.redrc.net/2025/07/mugen-...d-motor-mount/

Kaspurr84 07-31-2025 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by Qatmix (Post 16203858)
Mugen have a replacement motor mount for the MTC3 for those that have had gearing issues

https://www.redrc.net/2025/07/mugen-...d-motor-mount/

Will this be in new production box kits? I don't plan on purchasing my kit till around the end of November.


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