Mugen MTX-4
10-10-2006, 09:39 AM
#6391
Just experienced my second gear spur stripping off last weekend… was considering replacing my spurs with the 3racing low friction delrin sprurs… are they any good or should I buy the mugen spur gears instead???
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
10-10-2006, 10:20 AM
#6392
Originally Posted by twoo
Everyone at the Worlds was given 2 optional parts. The new hub does not seems to do much. It change your steering rod to be level with the track. Then some shim it back to close to where it was anyway. The second one is the carbon fibre camber link for the rear. It moves your camber link toward the inside with new holes.
With the limited partice time at the Worlds, it was difficult to see what the new part does.
With the limited partice time at the Worlds, it was difficult to see what the new part does.
10-10-2006, 11:13 AM
#6393
Originally Posted by tantalus007
Just experienced my second gear spur stripping off last weekend… was considering replacing my spurs with the 3racing low friction delrin sprurs… are they any good or should I buy the mugen spur gears instead???
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
10-10-2006, 11:44 AM
#6394
Originally Posted by tantalus007
Just experienced my second gear spur stripping off last weekend… was considering replacing my spurs with the 3racing low friction delrin sprurs… are they any good or should I buy the mugen spur gears instead???
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
I’ve also noticed that something’s rubbing of my stock engine brace, not sure if it’s the 2 speed shoe or the 2nd gear housing itself… am thinking of replacing the engine brace with the kawahara engine brace… would this eliminate this problem??? Any comments on using this kawahara upgrade???
Here a pic of the kawahara engine brace:
going to my 3rd gallon with the same spurs, by the way I use a one piece engine mount and I managed to strip a gear with it before readjusting as above
happy racing!
10-10-2006, 12:07 PM
#6395
stripping second gear
O.K.
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
10-10-2006, 12:17 PM
#6396
got my last year and never strip a gear
but this is my 4th set of pinion gears
but this is my 4th set of pinion gears
10-10-2006, 01:05 PM
#6398
Originally Posted by ira
YBSLOW, AMEN on the LOCTITE!!!!!!!
My Ninja was nice in Vegas yesterday!
10-10-2006, 01:39 PM
#6399
Got nearly 2 gallons through my car with zero 2nd gear issues. I do very similar to YBSLOW.
10-10-2006, 03:43 PM
#6401
Originally Posted by YBSLOW
O.K.
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
10-10-2006, 06:27 PM
#6402
Well good news Brad you must be doing it right because Wally almost does the same thing.lmao
10-10-2006, 06:29 PM
#6403
Originally Posted by richey
Well good news Brad you must be doing it right because Wally almost does the same thing.lmao
10-10-2006, 09:19 PM
#6404
Tech Apprentice
Theory
Originally Posted by YBSLOW
O.K.
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
I know evryone has a theory about this and I am going to share mine because sense I started doing this I have been able to get about 5 gallons and still going on the same spurs. First of all I quit running the 52t spur because it was the only one I stripped over and over(the pitch is wider onthis due to the fewr number of teeth to maintain the same diameter). Second and the most important part of this is to use loctite on all 4 upper engine mount scres and all 4 lower engine mount screws. I also make sure I install the upper screws to the mounts with the engine removed from tha car and I do this by removing the belt tensioner everytime I take the engine out. I use both the 3 and the 4 mm chassis and the prospec mounts.
Just my .02 cents
the same thing and its perfect. Thanks
10-10-2006, 09:43 PM
#6405
Originally Posted by ira
The new R is the sh$$.
So you like the Ninja? I'm going to order the offroad ver. for the buggie.
Later
So you like the Ninja? I'm going to order the offroad ver. for the buggie.
Later
Ira, keep meaning to call you after work, but I always get tide up. What time do you usually get back from workout?