Mugen MTX-4
04-20-2006 | 04:11 PM
#4426
I just got my order of 3 racing spur gears and they are all true. The ones I got are not flawed in any way. Maybe there was a bad first batch that was shipped out. The new 2 speed setup is pretty interesting as well. the first gear 1 way bearing actually rides on a steel collar so that they can use a larger bearing as well as a titanium shaft. I will take pics and let everyone know how it works when I get it mounted up. I was pretty amazed how fast I got my order from RC Mushroom. It was sent out form Hong Kong on Tuesday, and it arrived today. That is fast! Yee haw.
04-20-2006 | 06:10 PM
#4427
Originally Posted by GrandeGixxer
I just got my order of 3 racing spur gears and they are all true. The ones I got are not flawed in any way. Maybe there was a bad first batch that was shipped out. The new 2 speed setup is pretty interesting as well. the first gear 1 way bearing actually rides on a steel collar so that they can use a larger bearing as well as a titanium shaft. I will take pics and let everyone know how it works when I get it mounted up. I was pretty amazed how fast I got my order from RC Mushroom. It was sent out form Hong Kong on Tuesday, and it arrived today. That is fast! Yee haw.
04-20-2006 | 06:14 PM
#4428
Originally Posted by Scott Fisher
I asked Mike and he said he would definitely try a spool with bumpy low traction conditions.
04-20-2006 | 06:17 PM
#4429
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 206
From: San Valley Crew
Originally Posted by Slo-MTX4
I had no end of trouble of stripping 2d gears on this car but what i found was that the bearing in the 2nd gear housing was loose in the housing causing the gear to move out towards 1st gear leaving only a small amount of the gear on the pinion. Got a new housing where the bearing doesnt move and no more stripped gears.
04-20-2006 | 06:18 PM
#4430
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 206
From: San Valley Crew
Originally Posted by kidDynomite
Spool is the ticket for low traction tracks. I was able to take tighter lines than the diff or one-way guys. Depending on traction, I would even try a 5k and 7k rear diff. It'll help keep the rear from coming around. Also try 40wt-50wt (400-500) shock oil. It'll help let the car roll better, thus give more traction through the turns. Also try a stiffer rear sway bar and run the front sway flat. Driving style is different, but easier to drive for those conditions. Lot-trac tracks will make a one-way car more squirley when braking at the end of the straights. Spool will help you position the car better through the turns on-power with having to do less lifting. Just remember not to hit anything. Spools do a lot of wear on the front belt, and a locked front diff means there's no give on the universals. They will be stressed on impact and may bend or snap.
If you choose to go diff, 100k up front and 5-10k in the rear works pretty good too with no worries to the universals.
If you choose to go diff, 100k up front and 5-10k in the rear works pretty good too with no worries to the universals.
04-21-2006 | 04:47 AM
#4434
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,398
From: KL
Originally Posted by asw7576
What size of pinions and spur gears do you guys use for racing ?
your Q bit difficult la to answer..
04-21-2006 | 07:18 AM
#4435
question for anyone out there- I have a complete set of tuning springs for my G4, which appear to be the same diameter as the mugen's but different length. Is it possible to use these springs on my mtx-4 or will there be a problem?
04-21-2006 | 08:00 AM
#4436
Originally Posted by blanks596
question for anyone out there- I have a complete set of tuning springs for my G4, which appear to be the same diameter as the mugen's but different length. Is it possible to use these springs on my mtx-4 or will there be a problem?
04-21-2006 | 08:01 AM
#4437
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From: Owensboro KY
Crystal Park
My oldest daughter and I are going to race the Roar OnRoad Nationals in June at Crystal park Ca. USA. Anyone out there have some experience with that track. I am interested in gears, tires, springs, shock oil and overall bite level.
Thanks
Thanks
04-21-2006 | 12:25 PM
#4438
Jeff, I will give you my set-up I ran for the toys for tots race. I didn't do very well, but my car was very fast. If I had finished a qualifier I would have been either high in the C or maybe in the B.
JP modified T03 with Mugen p1002 pipe. grey clutch shoe with light shoes and hard JP spring. set .08 preload and .01 endplay.
Stock gearing with 24t front pulley.
front: 600w stock pistons light blue springs, track at 198mm
42 shore tires cut to 61mm ride height 5, droop 1, caster centered, 1* out toe, flat roll bar, camber at 2*.
rear: 400w, stock pistons, light blue springs, 40 shore tires cut to 63mm, 1.5* toe in, roll bar off, camber links no spacers middle hole, camber at 2.5 ride height 5.5mm, droop at 5, 30,000 diff fluid. Track at 200mm
Good luck at the race, I wish I could make it out there for it. This setup should give you a good place to start out with.
JP modified T03 with Mugen p1002 pipe. grey clutch shoe with light shoes and hard JP spring. set .08 preload and .01 endplay.
Stock gearing with 24t front pulley.
front: 600w stock pistons light blue springs, track at 198mm
42 shore tires cut to 61mm ride height 5, droop 1, caster centered, 1* out toe, flat roll bar, camber at 2*.
rear: 400w, stock pistons, light blue springs, 40 shore tires cut to 63mm, 1.5* toe in, roll bar off, camber links no spacers middle hole, camber at 2.5 ride height 5.5mm, droop at 5, 30,000 diff fluid. Track at 200mm
Good luck at the race, I wish I could make it out there for it. This setup should give you a good place to start out with.
04-21-2006 | 02:07 PM
#4439
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Originally Posted by GrandeGixxer
Jeff, I will give you my set-up I ran for the toys for tots race. I didn't do very well, but my car was very fast. If I had finished a qualifier I would have been either high in the C or maybe in the B.
JP modified T03 with Mugen p1002 pipe. grey clutch shoe with light shoes and hard JP spring. set .08 preload and .01 endplay.
Stock gearing with 24t front pulley.
front: 600w stock pistons light blue springs, track at 198mm
42 shore tires cut to 61mm ride height 5, droop 1, caster centered, 1* out toe, flat roll bar, camber at 2*.
rear: 400w, stock pistons, light blue springs, 40 shore tires cut to 63mm, 1.5* toe in, roll bar off, camber links no spacers middle hole, camber at 2.5 ride height 5.5mm, droop at 5, 30,000 diff fluid. Track at 200mm
Good luck at the race, I wish I could make it out there for it. This setup should give you a good place to start out with.
JP modified T03 with Mugen p1002 pipe. grey clutch shoe with light shoes and hard JP spring. set .08 preload and .01 endplay.
Stock gearing with 24t front pulley.
front: 600w stock pistons light blue springs, track at 198mm
42 shore tires cut to 61mm ride height 5, droop 1, caster centered, 1* out toe, flat roll bar, camber at 2*.
rear: 400w, stock pistons, light blue springs, 40 shore tires cut to 63mm, 1.5* toe in, roll bar off, camber links no spacers middle hole, camber at 2.5 ride height 5.5mm, droop at 5, 30,000 diff fluid. Track at 200mm
Good luck at the race, I wish I could make it out there for it. This setup should give you a good place to start out with.
JEFF
04-21-2006 | 05:53 PM
#4440
