3LikesMugen MBX6
05-18-2011, 01:32 PM
05-18-2011, 01:34 PM
theres a few things which could cause that problem charge and discharge obviously, engine heat?? how hot does the rx pack get, LiPo/LiFe really do not like high temps, vibration / shock both of these are abundunt in an 8th scale car, how well do you insulate your pack, I always try to wrap some non slip matting around just to give a bit of protection, it is very tight on space but worthwile i think, on the subject of space plz mr mugen can we have a one piece batt/receiver lid, that alone would give loads more space 
will be charging the RX pack again next Thursday afternoon before racing that evening if I remember (memory like a sieve) I will check voltage again 6.56v today when checked, ill do the risk and leave it connected to the switch
will be charging the RX pack again next Thursday afternoon before racing that evening if I remember (memory like a sieve) I will check voltage again 6.56v today when checked, ill do the risk and leave it connected to the switch
The longest run during practice was about 15mins. So I don't know if the heat played a big role then.
I race this weekend my nitro car for the second time and got first in my class. I practiced a lot and ran my car very hard in the finals (i love how much harder you can drive nitro than electric btw
) and the battery has no issues. It think it's a very little from leaving it the whole weekend in or maybe from the heat. I'm going to ditch my switch and use an other plug. I've seen to many guys with switch problems this weekend and it think it's better for my life's too to have the battery disconnect when the car is off.
05-18-2011, 02:16 PM
Tech Adept
Hey guys cracked my shock tower & was going to get the alum one.. I was wanted to go with the fironi towers are they jus as good or better than mugen one or should I stick w/ stock mugen tower?
05-18-2011, 03:48 PM
Mugen is just as good if not better. From personal experience iv'e seen alot of fironi stuff break. I use alu mugen on my mb6 and love them.
05-18-2011, 04:53 PM
Tech Adept
05-18-2011, 07:02 PM
The only time I could see this happen, except when leaving the switch on or with a faulty switch, is if you are running a voltage regulator between the battery and the switch. The voltage regulators usually puts a weak load on the battery even when the switch is turned off.
05-18-2011, 07:07 PM
The only time I could see this happen, except when leaving the switch on or with a faulty switch, is if you are running a voltage regulator between the battery and the switch. The voltage regulators usually puts a weak load on the battery even when the switch is turned off.
... its not the switch. if its plugged to anything it will drain.
05-18-2011, 08:07 PM
X2 Lipo's Need to be Unplugged, EXCEPT in radios. 
05-18-2011, 09:58 PM
05-18-2011, 11:50 PM
The only time I could see this happen, except when leaving the switch on or with a faulty switch, is if you are running a voltage regulator between the battery and the switch. The voltage regulators usually puts a weak load on the battery even when the switch is turned off.
05-19-2011, 05:27 AM
05-19-2011, 06:19 AM
Man I must be the only Guy still running nimh..... 
05-19-2011, 06:33 AM
Well, I finally got the Mugen 5mm longer chassis! Without having to search 12,000 posts what has racers seen with the longer rear and/or shorter front braces?
05-19-2011, 03:10 PM
Nope lol theres some still in the world like me! lol im ganna wait untill everything is as safe as nimh. Life is safe but im ganna be patient, plus i dront race long enough to need a high mah lipo or life. I dont mind charging my car after a race.
05-19-2011, 04:26 PM
I am not running it yet but people are reprting more corner speed and better in the bumps. Most are also running lighter diff oils than used to with the new chassis so check out some setup sheets.