MTX 5
08-10-2012, 03:40 PM
#2344
Tech Apprentice
Robert Pietch interwiew
Hi all.
I don´t have any issues with MTX5 gears. Only one stripping and it was gear mesh too big. My fault.
Here goes an interwiew with Robert Pietch (first part in italian then the english transation):
http://www.automodelracing.it/?p=394
Cheers
I don´t have any issues with MTX5 gears. Only one stripping and it was gear mesh too big. My fault.
Here goes an interwiew with Robert Pietch (first part in italian then the english transation):
http://www.automodelracing.it/?p=394
Cheers
08-10-2012, 05:31 PM
#2345
Thanks for posting that interview, I'm glad mugen did not forget about us.
08-10-2012, 11:27 PM
#2346
Interesting little drops of info in that interview.
We knew about Mugen experimenting with plastics for the gears, Rob had mentioned that on facebook not that long ago, new chassis makes sense, maybe they will try a thicker plate to address one issue there, engine mount also makes sense, as it's been said there is a critical factor there with alignment, so maybe they will do a one part mount or something.
I still think much of the issue has been blow out a little more than it deserves to have been, I have two of the first gen kits now, and I'm still not really 'that' worried about the issues.
Only thing that worries me, it's it a prime weekend weather wise for racing, and I have to force myself to not work on my cars to get race ready, because I need more rest time to get over my bronchitis.
We knew about Mugen experimenting with plastics for the gears, Rob had mentioned that on facebook not that long ago, new chassis makes sense, maybe they will try a thicker plate to address one issue there, engine mount also makes sense, as it's been said there is a critical factor there with alignment, so maybe they will do a one part mount or something.
I still think much of the issue has been blow out a little more than it deserves to have been, I have two of the first gen kits now, and I'm still not really 'that' worried about the issues.
Only thing that worries me, it's it a prime weekend weather wise for racing, and I have to force myself to not work on my cars to get race ready, because I need more rest time to get over my bronchitis.
08-11-2012, 08:22 PM
#2347
update
We fellas I got in 1 full day of practice at the Xray race wit 3 qualifiers done an no stripped gears...got help from brian t on the clutch...(the boy is a savage by the way)...big ups B.T.....the car is fast as hell...now just have to drive the wheels off...good luck fellas...
08-11-2012, 09:30 PM
#2348
08-13-2012, 09:44 AM
#2349
update
I'm going to get straight to the point.....here is the good news...just finished the Xray race in so Cal there were 3 mtx5 drives....2 made the A main an the other in the B..... an could have bumped up...but it was human error!!! All three driver had an thicker chassis or a brace an one both....the best news of the week NO ONE STRIPPED A GEAR!!! I think the solution is in the stiffness of the rear of the chassis in conjunction wit the stiffness of the 2 speed shaft holder also....so start there an try to enjoy your 5......
08-13-2012, 06:29 PM
#2350
Has anyone tried the evo chassis?
08-13-2012, 06:40 PM
#2351
Chassis
Ive been using this chassis with a brace with good success http://www.knack-racing.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=221
08-13-2012, 06:43 PM
#2352
That's exactly what I need, nobody in the u.s has this?
08-13-2012, 06:48 PM
#2353
I bought mine from Pro Shop Futaba great shipping all over the world http://www.pro-s-futaba.co.jp/store/...ort=20a&page=1
08-14-2012, 12:52 AM
#2354
Tech Apprentice
Still waiting for Jeff to post his setup! Come on Jeff be a team
player. ;-)
player. ;-)
08-14-2012, 06:45 AM
#2355
New engine mount and rear support seen on euros right now on piestchs car Follow rcspecial.com
Last edited by Seisick; 08-14-2012 at 09:45 AM.