Like Tree3Likes

Mugen MBX6

Old 12-07-2013, 04:46 PM
  #18436  
Tech Master
iTrader: (82)
 
mattjk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Azusa, Ca
Posts: 1,796
Trader Rating: 82 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by xyzyx00
installing the mbx7 front arm holders (MUGE2109) gave the buggy the most noticable difference in turning radius imo. you will have to crank way down on your turnbuckles to get your toe back.

you could also try standing your front shocks up 1 hole on the tower... this will give your front end more response but with a high traction track might be too much... its just personal feel. when i first installed the mbx7 arm holders i had my shocks stood up on a tight track w decent grip and it was too much... my rear end was whipping around too quick and breaking loose.

i would suggest 5 in your rear diff as well which will give you better on power grip and acceleration out of corners.
Awesome, thanks much!
mattjk is offline  
Old 12-08-2013, 05:14 AM
  #18437  
psr
Tech Regular
 
psr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 494
Default

each track is different guys

but I run 774 best combo imop 5 will let it push a tad and 3 is a tad too loose
psr is offline  
Old 12-09-2013, 04:58 PM
  #18438  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (8)
 
ark champ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LITTLE ROCK AR.
Posts: 179
Trader Rating: 8 (100%+)
Default

Just a quick and probably dumb question but, will the 7 tank fit in the 6r? I like the clunk style better. Thanks.
ark champ is offline  
Old 12-10-2013, 07:09 AM
  #18439  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (34)
 
bcr500's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Dayton TN
Posts: 983
Trader Rating: 34 (100%+)
Default

Will the buku cap fit with the stock mugen clutch? Engine is a nova plus4 c team.
bcr500 is offline  
Old 12-11-2013, 12:22 AM
  #18440  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
xyzyx00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 269
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by ark champ
Just a quick and probably dumb question but, will the 7 tank fit in the 6r? I like the clunk style better. Thanks.
i havent tried it but i remember reading that the nipple on the front of the 7 tank will hit. I do remember some people installing clunks in their 6 tanks though... im pretty sure if you bought both tanks... you could use the 7 nipple/seal and clunk assembly and install it on your 6 tank... but if i remember correctly the 6 tank has that little round thing on the bottom right under the lid that might get in the way of where the clunk would sit. not sure how the people running the clunks were doing it... maybe removing that peice, i dunno. just my $.02
xyzyx00 is offline  
Old 12-11-2013, 12:31 AM
  #18441  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
xyzyx00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 269
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bcr500
Will the buku cap fit with the stock mugen clutch? Engine is a nova plus4 c team.
yes. the caps just dont work with recessed flywheels. they come with a few shims to assist with spacing if need be as well. just make sure you get the caps that match your engine. great product
xyzyx00 is offline  
Old 01-05-2014, 08:40 PM
  #18442  
Tech Master
iTrader: (19)
 
hobdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Albany, OR.
Posts: 1,041
Trader Rating: 19 (100%+)
Default

Bringing back the dead thread. I still am running my original mbx6 and it is a great car. I thought I read awhile ago that there was some talk about using the carbon fiber steering pieces that hook to the pillow ball carriers from the mbx7 to get more steering.
After running against some of these durangos and mbx7 cars I am looking for more steering.
hobdog is offline  
Old 01-06-2014, 09:04 AM
  #18443  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (23)
 
Morpheus847's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 226
Trader Rating: 23 (100%+)
Default

Im in the same boat as you hobdog with my mbx6 constantly looking for more steering. The track I normally run at is a small, tight, indoor track. 90% of my friends run a 8ight at the track, the 8ight is a great car, turns great and is very nimble in the tight sections where I get left at, lol. I am the kind of person that likes to be different though and tries different cars. The only car I have ran at this track that is as nimble and turns as great or better than the losi is an Agama. I liked that car alot but had to get rid of it for a few reasons. The Agama kind of spoiled me when trying all the other cars because now I know how good one of these cars can turn. My current car is a teckno converted MBX6 and i have tried almost everything to get this thing to turn how I would like it to. So far from a basic setup I have changed rear toe to 2.5, tried different caster settings but settled back to stock center because I am looking for more off and on power steering. Completely removed the front sway bar, and moved rear outer hub hinge pin location to lower hole, tried various ackerman settings (returning to stock because that is just a compromise as well). Also ran SS double dees in the front and soft impacts in the rear. That made it steer well but isn't the answer. Diffs are currently 7/7/3 seems to be the best compromise. Next thing I am going to try is moving my camber link locations and rear lower roll center setings around. The car is close to where I want it now and I think moving those will make it about right.
Morpheus847 is offline  
Old 02-05-2014, 05:29 AM
  #18444  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
adrictan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 5,232
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

Anyone knows the stock MBX6 1.0mm body can fit on wht other cars?
adrictan is offline  
Old 02-06-2014, 02:13 AM
  #18445  
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,876
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

Does anyone know the minimum amount of caster the MBX6R is tunable to including kick up (assuming kick up is adjustable)?
My ST-RR EVO is offline  
Old 02-07-2014, 08:38 AM
  #18446  
Tech Initiate
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 21
Default

Originally Posted by Morpheus847
Im in the same boat as you hobdog with my mbx6 constantly looking for more steering. The track I normally run at is a small, tight, indoor track. 90% of my friends run a 8ight at the track, the 8ight is a great car, turns great and is very nimble in the tight sections where I get left at, lol. I am the kind of person that likes to be different though and tries different cars. The only car I have ran at this track that is as nimble and turns as great or better than the losi is an Agama. I liked that car alot but had to get rid of it for a few reasons. The Agama kind of spoiled me when trying all the other cars because now I know how good one of these cars can turn. My current car is a teckno converted MBX6 and i have tried almost everything to get this thing to turn how I would like it to. So far from a basic setup I have changed rear toe to 2.5, tried different caster settings but settled back to stock center because I am looking for more off and on power steering. Completely removed the front sway bar, and moved rear outer hub hinge pin location to lower hole, tried various ackerman settings (returning to stock because that is just a compromise as well). Also ran SS double dees in the front and soft impacts in the rear. That made it steer well but isn't the answer. Diffs are currently 7/7/3 seems to be the best compromise. Next thing I am going to try is moving my camber link locations and rear lower roll center setings around. The car is close to where I want it now and I think moving those will make it about right.
I had the same trouble when we ran a 6R, found out that it was because I set steering EPA with car on stand and at full droop, set the EPA with car on bench at ride height and you can increase the EPA quite a bit. it made a huge difference for us. hope this helps
650dave is offline  
Old 02-10-2014, 07:19 AM
  #18447  
Tech Master
iTrader: (29)
 
egobrkr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,949
Trader Rating: 29 (100%+)
Default

And someone explain what the front upper arm hing pin adjuster change? Is that the front roll center? If so does hing pin up mean high or low roll center?
egobrkr is offline  
Old 02-10-2014, 08:49 PM
  #18448  
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (11)
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 88
Trader Rating: 11 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by adrictan
Anyone knows the stock MBX6 1.0mm body can fit on wht other cars?
Most will fit rc8 but front mount hole is off.. If looking at the body with the nose pointed upward the front mount hole will have to be moved down further.. Easiest way i can explain it to you.
Allshowandgo is offline  
Old 02-11-2014, 06:08 AM
  #18449  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (8)
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 263
Trader Rating: 8 (100%+)
Default

Yep, need more steering in mine also. Going to start trying some of the things mentioned.
MunchMunch is offline  
Old 02-13-2014, 04:35 AM
  #18450  
Tech Initiate
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 23
Default More steering

I got alot more steering from doing the savoya mod on P804 of this thread works a treat.
CHUNKERLUV is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -

Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.