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Old 05-24-2005 | 12:19 PM
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Are the housings and parts different from the regular 1.0 and .8 twos speeds, or is just the spur and pinions different?

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The housings are the same for both the 0.8 and 1.0 spurs.
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Old 05-24-2005 | 12:21 PM
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Are the housings and parts different from the regular 1.0 and .8 twos speeds, or is just the spur and pinions different?

Performula,
The housings are the same for both the 0.8 and 1.0 spurs.
So everything is the same, just the actual gears are different? Thanks.
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Old 05-24-2005 | 12:33 PM
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So everything is the same, just the actual gears are different? Thanks.
Yup, just the gears are different
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Old 05-24-2005 | 01:35 PM
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I'm just finishing up my MTX-3 Prospec and waited until last to put the tires on. I slid the front tires on and noticed they fit right up tight to the steering arm and linkage. What am I doing wrong here? I wanted to ask the forum before unnecessarily tearing it all down. I've followed the instructions and everything else with the front end looks to be in order. Here are some photos:






check your tire rear tires are wider than the front tires
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Old 05-24-2005 | 04:34 PM
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@gonzoY5 & dg8one: As soon as I walked into the workshop I could tell that I had the tires reversed. :) It was a combination of a late night of building and being new to racing with foam tires.

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Old 05-24-2005 | 07:54 PM
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what is the spring that is one step softer than the stock light blue mtx3 springs?

White or grey?
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Old 05-24-2005 | 07:59 PM
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my mtx is a rocket and second gear is just like a bullet but i want to get a better acceleration in first, i am running the stock mtx gearing what should i do to my 1st gear to get more pop. adjust the centax or gear it differently?
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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gentleman81
what is the spring that is one step softer than the stock light blue mtx3 springs?

White or grey?
Purple is softer than light blue. White is the Hardest I think.
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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:12 PM
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you r correct
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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gentleman81
my mtx is a rocket and second gear is just like a bullet but i want to get a better acceleration in first, i am running the stock mtx gearing what should i do to my 1st gear to get more pop. adjust the centax or gear it differently?
Clutch Settings makes a huge difference. I use the ProSpec Clutch setup (light flyweights, hard spring, grey shoe) Then I put enough shims before the inside bearing so the clutch bell spins free without rubbing the clutch shoe when disengaged. It takes quite a few, but it works. Then I tighten the nut until i get the right snap out of the engine. My typical starting point is like 9.25mm from the end of the Crankshaft, then I adjust accordingly. If you keep the stock clutch parts, Putting the shims before the inside bearing shoudl still help, you can try to tighten down the spring tension adjusting nut a little more, but tighten it too much and it might cause slippage. Good luck.
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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:27 PM
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thanks alot, using the stock parts dont i need to loosen the spring adjust nut to get a snappier first gear?

i want to get the prospec clutch setup i've been looking at it for a while.

do u know the part numbers on the clutch shims that go by the bearing, i cant remember does the stock clutch have shims there or just by the thrust bearing?
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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:45 PM
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Fukuda's car in the recently concluded Asia Mugen Cup which was held in Malaysia from May 20-22. See any changes??

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Old 05-24-2005 | 08:51 PM
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Default Mtx-3 or 710

I need a new car Can you help me out
what makes the mugen better than the 710 (other than the driver)
Thanks In Advance
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Old 05-24-2005 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Redvet79
I need a new car Can you help me out
what makes the mugen better than the 710 (other than the driver)
Thanks In Advance
as a novice driver i with let you know that the 710 is nice but with not take a lick like the mtx. its durable and easy to drive. the 710 parts are just too thin for me, its a nice car for someone who doesnt hit much but i couldnt finish a race with it.
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Old 05-24-2005 | 09:32 PM
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[QUOTE=BundyMan]Fukuda's car in the recently concluded Asia Mugen Cup which was held in Malaysia from May 20-22. See any changes??
[QUOTE]

pray do tell us..
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