Mugen MBX6
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 18
I have done the change over to captured hinge pins from the 7T on my MBX6R and they are Identical. Now just that much easier to work on. The front B block dosent have the 2 3mm screws that hold it to the chassis. I use the M2C B-block instead of the mugen. I also used the same setup on one of my X7's to run the X6 rear arms captured as well. (dollarhobbyz) sells everything you need in one part #.
are these the parts you are talking about?
You would also need the hinge pin mounts below also. They have been out for quite some time. You might be able to find the same kits on eBay or when dollar restocks truggy parts when the X7TR comes out. I still run my MBX6R from time to time and love how it drives.
Mugen 1/8 MBX7T Aluminum Suspension Arm Hinge Pin Mounts & Bushing Set
Mugen 1/8 MBX7T Aluminum Suspension Arm Hinge Pin Mounts & Bushing Set
Okay... So, I'm sure I'm asking a question that's been asked a hundred times over. But, I don't feel like going through a thousand pages to find it. I'm new to 1/8 scale and just bought a Mugen MBX6. Are most of the parts backwards compatible with the MBX7, our no? And, if some super nice guy could give me maybe a detailed answer, that would be great.
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From what I remember from the X7 first days people were getting the 6 tank on the 7. To drill a new hole is expected but confirm that on the start of the X7 thread and not the X7R thread.
Drivetrain and suspension parts if you change a bunch of them together as they are relying on new parts to work. Steering parts/chassis are a no-no as the steering has the pivots closer together amongst other small changes. The upgrade I can recommend is the 7's ring and pinion gears as the standard 6 parts aren't free rolling other than that the car is top notch.
Okay... So, I'm sure I'm asking a question that's been asked a hundred times over. But, I don't feel like going through a thousand pages to find it. I'm new to 1/8 scale and just bought a Mugen MBX6. Are most of the parts backwards compatible with the MBX7, our no? And, if some super nice guy could give me maybe a detailed answer, that would be great.
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 5
hi i just back into rc after 4 years, i also got a new engine on my mbx6 (novarossi 5t cl drake ed) i have to say i really enjoyed the new engine and there were no flameouts works well everyt now i plan to join clubr but people on my track are all using mbx8s and hb d817v2, will the mbx6 have a chance?
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: from a wee town in TX
Yes, at club level the car really itself is not going to hold you back. untill you start racing with the pros earning $$$ the latest isnt needed at all and do not let anyone else tell you otherwise
But sure the newer cars are stronger and sometimes be easier to work on.. unless you buy an eight X, one of the hardest cars to work on, diff access is worse than the traditional.
A local fast guy here is still using an original d8(he bought all the local ones and all the parts he could to last forever) and blows everyone away, doesnt have a big budget, using like a futaba 4pk, never uses new tyres etc hell he still uses some old orion discovery engines.
Engines havnt really improved much in the last sort of 8 years, and the popularity opinion on the old vz spec'd engines is strong.
tyes is the biggest change and its the main thing.
But sure the newer cars are stronger and sometimes be easier to work on.. unless you buy an eight X, one of the hardest cars to work on, diff access is worse than the traditional.
A local fast guy here is still using an original d8(he bought all the local ones and all the parts he could to last forever) and blows everyone away, doesnt have a big budget, using like a futaba 4pk, never uses new tyres etc hell he still uses some old orion discovery engines.
Engines havnt really improved much in the last sort of 8 years, and the popularity opinion on the old vz spec'd engines is strong.
tyes is the biggest change and its the main thing.
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 5
Yes, at club level the car really itself is not going to hold you back. untill you start racing with the pros earning $$$ the latest isnt needed at all and do not let anyone else tell you otherwise
But sure the newer cars are stronger and sometimes be easier to work on.. unless you buy an eight X, one of the hardest cars to work on, diff access is worse than the traditional.
A local fast guy here is still using an original d8(he bought all the local ones and all the parts he could to last forever) and blows everyone away, doesnt have a big budget, using like a futaba 4pk, never uses new tyres etc hell he still uses some old orion discovery engines.
Engines havnt really improved much in the last sort of 8 years, and the popularity opinion on the old vz spec'd engines is strong.
tyes is the biggest change and its the main thing.
But sure the newer cars are stronger and sometimes be easier to work on.. unless you buy an eight X, one of the hardest cars to work on, diff access is worse than the traditional.
A local fast guy here is still using an original d8(he bought all the local ones and all the parts he could to last forever) and blows everyone away, doesnt have a big budget, using like a futaba 4pk, never uses new tyres etc hell he still uses some old orion discovery engines.
Engines havnt really improved much in the last sort of 8 years, and the popularity opinion on the old vz spec'd engines is strong.
tyes is the biggest change and its the main thing.
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Joined: Dec 2020
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From: Redlands, California
New to the site and my First nitro buggy.
Building an older MBX6. What throttle linkage kits fit this nitro buggy?
Any upgrades worth doing, or should I wait to get a newer kit after I get used to what I have?
Building an older MBX6. What throttle linkage kits fit this nitro buggy?
Any upgrades worth doing, or should I wait to get a newer kit after I get used to what I have?



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