Thinking on getting a MBX5R
I am thinking on purchasing an MBX5R kit. Does that kit come complete minus radio and servos? Does it come with engine? If so is it a good setup?
Thanks, J |
you need
.21 Engine Servos RX Battery Radio Fuel Starter box Tires the mugen is a well proven good kit |
The Mugen is a very good car. Very planted and stable and can run on worn rubber real well.
Very durable. Buy your self some motor. It is heavy. TEX |
nova rosi bf21 or a werks team line b3 pro would work great in them as does RB c6's and s7's
|
Originally Posted by jchas26
(Post 3622559)
I am thinking on purchasing an MBX5R kit. Does that kit come complete minus radio and servos? Does it come with engine? If so is it a good setup?
Thanks, J I'd say if you dont' know what you need for this car, you'd be better off with a "ready to run" buggy. No point in buying a top of line car if you don't know what you have. |
I have a Jammin X1CR RTR, Hellfire RTR, Savage X RTR, 2 RS4 RTRs, and a Losi GTX RTR does that qualify me into the "kit" club yet?:lol:I love them but I want to step up and learn more. Just because I dont know what is in the kit doesnt mean I shouldn't get the car. If I am going to buy a kit, I am going to buy a good one too. I have been into RC in one form or the other for many years and it has taught me when to upgrade and to ask questions before doing so.
|
MBX5Rs from Mugen USA have a set of Proline tires in the box.
|
Originally Posted by jchas26
(Post 3625152)
I have a Jammin X1CR RTR, Hellfire RTR, Savage X RTR, 2 RS4 RTRs, and a Losi GTX RTR does that qualify me into the "kit" club yet?:lol:I love them but I want to step up and learn more. Just because I dont know what is in the kit doesnt mean I shouldn't get the car. If I am going to buy a kit, I am going to buy a good one too. I have been into RC in one form or the other for many years and it has taught me when to upgrade and to ask questions before doing so.
Well, your original question was more on lines of what someone asks if they've never seen an rc car before. You then ask "does that qualify me into the "kit" club?" I dont think so as you asked if this "kit" car came with a radio, servos, and an engine. :confused: That would make it a RTR ;) BTW, nice avatar! |
yeah as far as the avatar, a penicillin shot cleared that right up. no worries.
What I was saying in my own smartass way was that I have done the RTR thing, now I am ready to make me some buggy action of my own and get in the herd! Really I was asking if it came with an engine. I was reading the manual online and it said on one page Engine- bag K. I took it as it may include one but thought it odd so I was asking if it came with one and if that one was worth using. |
Dude, I say go for it! The Mugen 5R kicks ass! Just get a mild 3 port .21 slapped in it, throw a tough steering servo in, drop a decent throttle servo in, and add your radio gear and you have one heluva fast buggy thats really forgiving! :tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::tire:
|
Well, if you feel your ready, then make the plunge. Its a good car ( though I had very bad luck with mine because it wasn't very forgiving) but it has some good points.
I'd say read the entire mbx5r thread and find out what problems people are having ( front arms breaking and stripped out pillow balls) . No engine or electronics with the kit, however it does come with good tires, wheels, body, and a carrying bag. |
i have about 3 gallons on my R and the only things i ever broke are shock ends.
|
Eddy...tell them about your 8ight experiences also ;)
i've always liked the way the Mugens have handled...though i too have had some breakage issues, more because im a HACK than because of the car.... though the last time my car was on the track it came off with one of the rear outdrive dowel pins in 6 pieces....no kiddin'. Stainless steel pin, exploded like glass. |
Oh boy, here we go again. :rolleyes:
Of the 5 Mugens I've owned, the 5r was the worst. I don't car what Mugen says, they change to a stiffer plastic for the arms. The 8ight. I didn't break a part on that thing, but it was a handfull to drive, very twitchy compared to the Mugen. The Mugen drove like a dump truck. Mugenlife- how the heck to you break a shock end? Not setting your droop? Crimewave- I've got some spare Mugen parts if interested. Make sure that bag of shite is together for this weekend, Im sending you over the berm FOR SURE! |
Originally Posted by xrayeddy
(Post 3628865)
Oh boy, here we go again. :rolleyes:
Of the 5 Mugens I've owned, the 5r was the worst. I don't car what Mugen says, they change to a stiffer plastic for the arms. The 8ight. I didn't break a part on that thing, but it was a handfull to drive, very twitchy compared to the Mugen. The Mugen drove like a dump truck. Mugenlife- how the heck to you break a shock end? Not setting your droop? Crimewave- I've got some spare Mugen parts if interested. Make sure that bag of shite is together for this weekend, Im sending you over the berm FOR SURE! |
IMO if it wont ever see a track Ide save yor money and buy something cheaper or a used one. If your looking to race, then go for it, but they arent cheap. Also you dont want to skimp on them in any department including servo's. My R just came today, and Ill be getting it built soon! My 5T Prospec will be here tomorrow too! Damn .28XZ wont be here till mid next week though. Heres some of the goods.
http://home.comcast.net/~jr_valente/images/mbX5R.JPG |
That's going to be a nice 'rig when you get done with it. I love my JP3 Pipe!
It does everything well! |
Of all the 8th racing kits out there I'd say the mugen and OCM are at the top of the list for being the most complete kits. In terms of what you get, the mugen wins by virtue of it's included tires, but that's the only thing you don't get with the OCM kit and with it costing around $200 less than the mugen, you can buy a lot of tires and still have cash left over for the other stuff you will need to make either car ready to race. Both are fully loaded with parts that will be aftermarket or OEM "hopups" on other kits and both are excellent handling cars. There are a lot of both brands here in my local area and I'd have to give the OCM a slight edge in rough track handling, but it's very close and both kits are built like tanks. They can be broken, but what car can't if pushed hard enough.
I currently have an MBX5, but if I was going to buy a new kit today I'd go with the OCM because of it's better handling, lower price, and excellent support from team OCM. The guy handling the OCM line here in the US is a former mugen factory driver and is doing a great job of insuring OCM customers have everything they need, from super fast order turn around to up the minute setup info. If you plan to race, the level of factory support you will get from OCM is invaluable. |
Thanks, I will check into OCM. I am not so concerned with cost, I just want a quality buggy that handles well.
|
mugen, hyper 8.5, jammin, and losi will all do that and should be fairly easy to get parts for.
|
All times are GMT -7. It is currently 07:10 AM. |
Powered By: vBulletin v3.9.3.8
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.