I'm thinking of getting the mbx7e or the eb48.2. But can you tell me the difference on the mugen from the 6eco?

Check out the mbx7e m-spec thread it's a later thread than this one, some actual info there. Looks like the biggest thing is the redesigned A arms. They refer to the chassis at that point being wider, to make up for the shorter arms. I've read that the results are, improved suspension geometry for better handling. Someone said they were beefier where the lower shock mount is too, I've broken front and rear on my 6e, and that's right where they break. They also redesigned the battery box to accept 2 2s packs or 4s and they say you can shift the batteries to change weight distribution. I think they redesigned the motor mount too. I'm sure that there were other changes, but those are the main ones. Oh, new body.

Thank you trol

No problem, Revo.

Just an update to my MBX7 electric conversion.

Up until this point, I have been using the original MBX7 nitro chassis as detailed in the first pages of this thread. I am very excited to pass along some new information about an electric specific MBX7 chassis from Bill at BCE.

Below are some photos from my build. It is clear that the same attention to detail in Bill's chassis's was put into this design as well. Parts alignment and mounting are spot on.

Having been in this sport since the late 80's, I have enjoyed trying new products, looking for any edge that might help my lap times. I am a skeptic at heart. I've used and tested many products that have come out over the years. Some good, some not so good.

I run our local track near New Orleans, Louisiana: SCR in Destrehan. I am on the track (or other tracks) nearly every weekend. Running 1/8 scale since early 2010, I've been fine tuning my setup to match my driving style. I got my roots in 2WD 1/10 scale, where I had a smoother driving style (as opposed to drifting).

Since getting into 1/8 scale 4WD, I have found that that driving style, while consistent, doesn't quite give me the lap times to hang with the guys who have mastered a more drifting style, carrying more speed through the corners. I've spent a lot of time modifying both my chassis setup and driving style to adapt to something that is still consistent, yet slightly faster.

This past Sunday was my first run with the MBX7e using the BCE chassis. I ran the same setup (suspension, diff and shock fluids, etc), just transferring over the components to the new BCE chassis.

While it took a few practice batteries and even into the qualifiers, I began to notice a few sections of the track that I was able to be slightly more aggressive, holding more speed, closer to the pipe, without the fear of the car unpredictably darting into the pipe. We have a 90 degree turn into a switch back chicane area where I have had to use extreme caution. With the 90, it is quite easy to over brake and spin the nose right into the pipe, requiring marshalling. Just after the 90 is a switch back chicane, where keeping close to the pipe was difficult attempting to NOT have the back end step out unpredictably, again, putting you in the pipe. As the day went on, I noticed 2 things:

1.) I required very little (if any) marshalling in these 2 areas of the track.
2.) The amount of caution was reduced in these areas. I was much more relaxed, not worried about having to go so slow to keep from being marshalled.

I averaged about a half second faster lap time throughout the day.

Overall, this is one of the first few aftermarket products that I have felt enough of a positive experience to get me past my skepticism. I am working directly with Bill to further refine this chassis to work with both the current MBX7 electric conversions as well as the up coming MBX7 ECO.

Feel free to contact me or Bill for further details about getting one of these chassis's for yourself.

Bill's RCTech screen name is: NITROALM

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haven't seen it mentioned on any of the set up sheets, how much rebound is good for a large, mediem grip track?

That BCE chassis looks nice!

Has anyone tried using the mbx6 conversion kit from i they on the mbx7? Will it work without to many mods?

Can anyone tell me if the integy brushless kit for the mbx6 will work on the mbx7?

There out of stock. Anyone else know a good kit for the mbx7

Hideeho
The mbx6 kit will not work on the 7. The center dif mount screw holes are different & I think the steering is different also. I would recommend either buy the parts (center dif mount/motor mount, battery mount, servo mount, etc) from your preferred retailer or buy an 8 eco when it comes out.