Mugen MBX6
#3361
Of all the lightweight hop-ups, the lightweight wheel spindle outdrives will be the one thing I purchase. Weight out at the wheels(unsprung) really hurts performance, and I bet even a moderately skilled driver could notice that change.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
#3362
mbx6
Of all the lightweight hop-ups, the lightweight wheel spindle outdrives will be the one thing I purchase. Weight out at the wheels(unsprung) really hurts performance, and I bet even a moderately skilled driver could notice that change.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
#3363
Tech Elite
iTrader: (17)
oh... one last more. The late Ron Paris used to always give his protege wonder Mike Swauger full-size, full-weight steel pinions for his WC winning cars (as opposed to lightened Ti or Al ones)... Said that additional inertia was actually helping both performance and runtime.
Again - keep in mind that if you can't run 5 laps within 3 or 4% times to one another, any hop-up that supposedly increases performance is money in the bin anyway...
Paul
Again - keep in mind that if you can't run 5 laps within 3 or 4% times to one another, any hop-up that supposedly increases performance is money in the bin anyway...
Paul
#3364
The difference made by the lighter axles and uni joints is miniscule, there's very little inertia because of their size. I'm happy to hear that the aluminum parts are wearing well though, for what they cost that's really the big concern. An MBX-6 is pretty close to legal weight anyhow, save the money...
#3365
Tech Elite
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Of all the lightweight hop-ups, the lightweight wheel spindle outdrives will be the one thing I purchase. Weight out at the wheels(unsprung) really hurts performance, and I bet even a moderately skilled driver could notice that change.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
The rest of the stuff on the drivetrain, ehhh I'll save my money. If anything switching to fiber brake disks would be the biggest driveline weight drop I can think of. To me the chassis almost seems too light for fast bumpy tracks.
#3366
I used to use the Thunder Tiger composite brakes on my MBX5(had an aluminum core), are these the same? Those were good.
#3367
thats what i run on my 6...less weight and way more braking power
get the C0304A Calipers
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...0304A+&x=0&y=0
and TTR brakes
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2546
get the C0304A Calipers
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...0304A+&x=0&y=0
and TTR brakes
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2546
#3370
Tech Addict
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I have run a few different brakes and the stock X6 ones seem to work the best. I always had to sand the non-metal discs to get decent braking and there was still brake fade in longer mains. The X6 ones are a little heavier but it's worth it to have consistant brakes to me.
#3372
same here, i can wait much deeper into the corners to brake now with the AE's
#3373
Tech Addict
iTrader: (3)
Thats good info boys, I haven't run the RC8 brakes so maybe I'll have to give them a shot just see for myself. I like the sound of later braking into corners. Do they take a bunch maintanence like some of the other fiber disks? (sanding). With some of the fiber disks I have run, I would have to pull them out throughout the race day to keep them working good.
#3374
Tech Elite
iTrader: (17)
Thats good info boys, I haven't run the RC8 brakes so maybe I'll have to give them a shot just see for myself. I like the sound of later braking into corners. Do they take a bunch maintanence like some of the other fiber disks? (sanding). With some of the fiber disks I have run, I would have to pull them out throughout the race day to keep them working good.
#3375
Tech Addict
iTrader: (3)
No, they are not like the fiber brakes. Just install them with MBX5R metal brake plates and your good. Also, remove the brake disc guides from the lower center diff mounts or cut them to clear. I also installed some brake spreader springs I had laying around so they'll never drag. I've had them installed for about a good gallon and half and they have had no fading of brake power or adjustments to make yet.