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Sydewynder 09-05-2002 02:18 AM


Originally posted by Novarossi


You read my mind Fokkie, I noticed this as well. All GRP tyres (Fast, Ellegi, Sprints) are exactly the same spec, I think it is just marketing thing since Mugen exculsively use FAST tyres. The front geometry of the car looks the same as the old MTX-2 so there is no problem with tyres fitting. Its great to see they have thrown in Foam tyres, lets just hope the price of the car doesn't skyrocket (even if it does Im a RC junkie and still would get it :D )

Hmm the MTX-2 Pro was pretty expensive. Now you get graphite towers, 2 shoe 2-speed, vented disk, teflon pads.............


One thing I'm not sure about is the tank. The shape is pretty odd. Hope there won't be any fuel delivery problems.

As for being a junkie, so am I, but remember your kids have to eat. :D

Manticore 09-05-2002 02:26 AM


Originally posted by Sydewynder
On the bottom of the last page of Additional Features at the Mugen site, it said:

The tires are GRP Fast tire specially made for the MTX3.
Other tires can not be used.

What's with this? Another Serpent Impulse front wheel deal?

I believe mugen make a special adaptor other then the common standard wheel adaptor.

Sydewynder 09-05-2002 02:37 AM


Originally posted by Manticore


I believe mugen make a special adaptor other then the common standard wheel adaptor.


Uuuuuuuugh!!! This is that quick release deal they had for the MTX-2 isn't it? Large hole instead of a standard metric threaded axle.

Hmmm gotta go ask.

Michael_T 09-05-2002 02:47 AM


Originally posted by Manticore


I believe mugen make a special adaptor other then the common standard wheel adaptor.

If this is the case, I think Mugen have shot themselves in the foot. Why change this....It looks like they are turning into 1/8th with different wheels for different cars.

Besides, I think GRP would of released something by now if there was a 'special' FAST wheel exculsively for the MTX-3.

Looking at the CAD drawings, the wheel hubs look standard.

tl2111 09-05-2002 05:19 AM


Originally posted by Novarossi


If this is the case, I think Mugen have shot themselves in the foot. Why change this....It looks like they are turning into 1/8th with different wheels for different cars.

Besides, I think GRP would of released something by now if there was a 'special' FAST wheel exculsively for the MTX-3.

Looking at the CAD drawings, the wheel hubs look standard.

Most likely just like serpent with different style of rims

Michael_T 09-05-2002 05:29 AM


Originally posted by tl2111


Most likely just like serpent with different style of rims

I hope so Tommy!

The more I stare at the CAD drawings, the more look different

Deltaman 09-05-2002 09:04 AM

tires
 
yes this is a drag!

Tire w/wheel will be released by GRP Fast tire brand
specially for MTX-3. *Other tires can not be used.

I also think it will be a problem. A single supplier for tires is not good. Afte a while the afermarket started building rims that would work for the Serpent cars, but it was difficult getting rubber at times before that happened.

guess we will have to take a wait and see approach to this.

Cartman 09-05-2002 09:12 AM

by the looks of the cad drawings the hex's are the same.
hope so as we run rubber tyres and would be a shame to throw them away
Do you think they could be talking just about a new quick release and wheels for that?

stefan 09-05-2002 10:30 AM

I guess we can always count on Kawahara to make an adapter to fix that for a minor fee :nod: :smile: :D :lol: :flaming:

muugen 09-06-2002 12:49 AM

What a scamm !! thats really disapointing :flaming:

They must think the car is that great that people will overlook something as annoying as tyre choice ??

Come to think of it I'll most likely buy one anyway :rolleyes: :p

but still that is very arrogant :sneaky: :flaming: :sneaky:

gooseman271 09-06-2002 01:13 AM

yea, i'm kinda ticked I just bought a ProSpec, but someone said it won't come out till next year, so at least I have 3 months with my MTX-2.

Super38 09-06-2002 10:08 AM

its a wait and see game.. people

rcpilot 09-06-2002 11:57 AM

I wouldn't be worried about tire choice, just people who went out and just spent $500 on tires. All those tires will now go to waste!

hooked_on 09-07-2002 01:42 AM

I believe the new Mugen looks very similar in layout to the V1R. Whats with that?????????? Are we going to see the next manufacturer copy AE and build another shaft drive car.

isuzuguy 09-07-2002 05:29 AM

mtx3
 
tires
there will be no problem with tires .its just here say .
talk to a sponsered drivers at the regionals and they said any tire
will work and 30 or 32 mm will fit in the rear with no problem...

;) ;)


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