3LikesMugen MBX6
10-08-2011, 10:42 PM
The MBX6 is much lighter and it feels like it when driving. The MBX6 is better on a rough track. The D8 is just as fast on a smooth track.
The D8 is a great car, the Hara made it better. HPI/Hot Bodies customer support is fantastic.
For me, I am happy with the Mugen and I wont look back. When I am "on" with the Mugen it drives like magic. My 2 year old Mugen is tighter then a new D8. It is just better quality. My repair and replacement costs are ALOT less now.
Both great cars. Both fast. Both have their place.
E
10-08-2011, 10:53 PM
I have found this site to of great help.
http://racemugen.com/
I have a question about the Mspec setup. I have a new to me MBX6 mspec. So I have been going through the Mspec setup sheet posted on the racemugen site and returning my buggy to its original setup. I remember reading that the Mspec setup was a very good starting point. But when I compare the Mspec setup to my new Eco the setups look very different. Suspension Bushing settings and rear blocks etc, I figured the Eco would have a very similar setup to the Mspec.
Am I using the incorrect sheet?
http://www.racemugen.com/mbx6-setupsheet-e0801kit.pdf
I have also noticed that many top drivers, mostly noticed this on Taylors car, that the shocks are laid right in on the tower on both the front and back ends. Is this a preferred setup?
Does anyone have a link to a Taylor Petersen setup?
http://racemugen.com/
I have a question about the Mspec setup. I have a new to me MBX6 mspec. So I have been going through the Mspec setup sheet posted on the racemugen site and returning my buggy to its original setup. I remember reading that the Mspec setup was a very good starting point. But when I compare the Mspec setup to my new Eco the setups look very different. Suspension Bushing settings and rear blocks etc, I figured the Eco would have a very similar setup to the Mspec.
Am I using the incorrect sheet?
http://www.racemugen.com/mbx6-setupsheet-e0801kit.pdf
I have also noticed that many top drivers, mostly noticed this on Taylors car, that the shocks are laid right in on the tower on both the front and back ends. Is this a preferred setup?
Does anyone have a link to a Taylor Petersen setup?
10-09-2011, 07:18 AM
Damn, now I have to pull the whole car apart and start again.
10-09-2011, 08:01 AM
Outtafocus, just a quick question, what is your track like?
Eg; smooth/bumpy, open/compact, etc. I have a particular setup which ive made minor changes to over the past month or so, and i feel i have the car at a fantastic level at the local track.
Thought I would attatch my setup, just out of curiousity if anyone wants to take a look
Oh and here is the track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7fslDMDBw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mT0T...eature=related
Eg; smooth/bumpy, open/compact, etc. I have a particular setup which ive made minor changes to over the past month or so, and i feel i have the car at a fantastic level at the local track.
Thought I would attatch my setup, just out of curiousity if anyone wants to take a look
Oh and here is the track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7fslDMDBw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mT0T...eature=related
10-09-2011, 08:16 AM
any good setup for a flat hard packed, dusty track?
Thanks
Thanks
10-09-2011, 08:25 AM
My track track is normally dusty and bumpy, with medium traction.
I wont be racing my home track now till next spring, but I will be at the Mapston race in Spokane in a few weeks. Normally its pretty smooth from what I remember.
I will probably leave my diffs at 5-5-2 and adjust at the track .
I wont be racing my home track now till next spring, but I will be at the Mapston race in Spokane in a few weeks. Normally its pretty smooth from what I remember.
I will probably leave my diffs at 5-5-2 and adjust at the track .
10-09-2011, 08:42 AM
Hard packed tracks, just lower your ride height, minimise droop and maybe stiffen/soften oils depending on the level of traction, thats what IVE found all i have to do to my default setup mentioned earlier...
10-09-2011, 04:33 PM
Tech Adept
diffs?
i just saw that mugen is putting out diff oils as high as 300000 and was wondering in what conditions would you need that high of weight?
thanks
john
thanks
john
10-09-2011, 05:28 PM
10-09-2011, 07:29 PM
I have found this site to of great help.
http://racemugen.com/
I have a question about the Mspec setup. I have a new to me MBX6 mspec. So I have been going through the Mspec setup sheet posted on the racemugen site and returning my buggy to its original setup. I remember reading that the Mspec setup was a very good starting point. But when I compare the Mspec setup to my new Eco the setups look very different. Suspension Bushing settings and rear blocks etc, I figured the Eco would have a very similar setup to the Mspec.
Am I using the incorrect sheet?
http://www.racemugen.com/mbx6-setupsheet-e0801kit.pdf
I have also noticed that many top drivers, mostly noticed this on Taylors car, that the shocks are laid right in on the tower on both the front and back ends. Is this a preferred setup?
Does anyone have a link to a Taylor Petersen setup?
http://racemugen.com/
I have a question about the Mspec setup. I have a new to me MBX6 mspec. So I have been going through the Mspec setup sheet posted on the racemugen site and returning my buggy to its original setup. I remember reading that the Mspec setup was a very good starting point. But when I compare the Mspec setup to my new Eco the setups look very different. Suspension Bushing settings and rear blocks etc, I figured the Eco would have a very similar setup to the Mspec.
Am I using the incorrect sheet?
http://www.racemugen.com/mbx6-setupsheet-e0801kit.pdf
I have also noticed that many top drivers, mostly noticed this on Taylors car, that the shocks are laid right in on the tower on both the front and back ends. Is this a preferred setup?
Does anyone have a link to a Taylor Petersen setup?
Glad you are finding our site of use!
MSpec setup link is correct now http://www.racemugen.com/mbx6Mspec.pdf
10-09-2011, 08:07 PM
I have ran this setup at 7 different tracks with all different surfaces and dirt. It has been VERY good on all types of conditions, the only thing i will do is if the track is VERY slick i will go down to 7 in the center or even 5 if the main is only 20 min long. If the main is over 20 min i will never run less than 7 in the center because of heat and the fade that happens to the center diff.
Hope this helps,
Scott
ps: this is with the BCE X3 chassis but it works well with the shorter chassis as well untill you get the BCE
Hope this helps,
Scott
ps: this is with the BCE X3 chassis but it works well with the shorter chassis as well untill you get the BCE
10-10-2011, 02:10 AM
Tech Adept
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I think I might try that set up I am looking for something new. What are the benefits of getting a BCE chassis. They dont seem much different than the stock one. Does anyone know the mugen conversion for shock oils. I cant see myself paying two times more for basically the same fluid.
10-10-2011, 05:33 AM
I think I might try that set up I am looking for something new. What are the benefits of getting a BCE chassis. They dont seem much different than the stock one. Does anyone know the mugen conversion for shock oils. I cant see myself paying two times more for basically the same fluid.
"dont seem much different than stock" ?? VERY different than stock
and cheaper! at bcespeed.comHere is a oil conversion chart so you can use Losi fluids
Scott
10-10-2011, 07:03 AM
The BCE chassis gives you a more dirrect feel of what the car is doing, also it being solid billit the wear is much better. The X3 is aprox. 3mm longer than stock wich gives it more steering and will free the car up allowing it to rotate mid corner.Most people that have drivin the X3 have claimed that it gives you better traction off the corner as well as calms the car down in the rough.
"dont seem much different than stock" ?? VERY different than stock and cheaper! at bcespeed.com
Here is a oil conversion chart so you can use Losi fluids
Scott
"dont seem much different than stock" ?? VERY different than stock
and cheaper! at bcespeed.comHere is a oil conversion chart so you can use Losi fluids
Scott
10-10-2011, 07:15 AM
Clutch Shoes
Anybody tried these? Found them on e-bay and the price is right. Can't decide between the 7075 or 6061's?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUGEN-MBX5-M...item2567a9de6c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUGEN-MBX5-M...item25682181c0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUGEN-MBX5-M...item2567a9de6c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUGEN-MBX5-M...item25682181c0