vernon7026

Hello all

Is it worth buying a used Mugen Mrx5 rolling chassis ?

Is it a good chassis !

motojon

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yes it is, but use your best judgement. if its thrashed, dirty, ect it probably wasnt taken care of and could be tweaked

1/8 IC Fan

iTrader: (102)

+1, its best if you can check it out, make sure its not tweaked, bolt holes elongated or bends in chassis (twist) if it has too much play in the drivetrain or suspension it may have had a hard life. If everything is tight and you can tell it has been looked after, you would have a great buy.

Can't go wrong with a Mugen, parts are always available, and they are solid cars.

vernon7026

Problem is the car is in Italy and I am in the uk !

It's a shop that deals with this type if racing etc etc

Will send the link

vernon7026

http://www.rcmodelstore.com/catalog/...oducts_id=9594

1/8 IC Fan

iTrader: (102)

That would be a hard call, unless you willing to spend a little, such as new belts, pulleys and maybe a full set of bearings, pending the chassis not being tweaked it could turn out to be a good car. I am not sure, but it does not look like a clutch is included. Is there a track nearby, where perhaps others are running an MRX-5? This could enable you to get some help with both parts and setup.

vernon7026

Yes my club but most chaps run capricorn lab

I will have to really think about this one but I am not
In a rush to be honest

avs

iTrader: (2)

I would expect an increase in used mrx5's to be offered when the updated car is released. but all the same cautions apply.

to me the cost difference of a new kit compared to a moderately-heavily used one isn't so much when you total up the complete cost with motor and electronics, new belts, clutch shoe, pinion/spur gears, maybe pulleys, some flat spotted bearings, and a sloppy arm here and there.

however if you find someone that jumped into 1/8, and crashed out the first day and decided to try something else, and wants to dump the kit, then you may have a good buy.

vernon7026

I think you are all right

Firstly i bought a used Xray Nt1 with a RB speed 12 engine, its in good condition apart from Drive shafts ?

I have replaced the front, but i am new to nitro ! so will see how it goes !

If it goes well then will look in the summer for a new 1/8

Cheers all