Mugen MTX-4
09-21-2005, 12:26 PM
#691
Here's my take on a previous post...
MUGEN
EXCELLENT performance
relatively expensive - I agree, but you get what you pay for
EXCELLENT parts availability in my area. Pretty much any REAL hobby shop carries products for Mugen
decent web site support. Its not pretty, but it works
KYOSHO
excellent performance
relatively expensive
parts availability close to non existant, but that should change with Kyosho USA
web site/support - no idea, never seen it
HPI
DECENT - GOOD performance
least expensive - again, you get what you pay for. And just because they've won 2 ROAR championships, doesn't really mean much to me. HARA is an awesome driver who'd win with even a Traxxas 4 tec! (o.k I'm going a little overboard with that one, but you get what I'm trying to say lol)
excellent parts availability - Although, I have heard others complaining about this
excellent support and web site
SERPENT
excellent performance
relatively expensive
haven't seen that great of parts support for this car, although I could be wrong
decent web site - don't know...haven't been on it.
With a Mugen, you can't go wrong. I'd recommend going to a track where people race different brands. I race against RRR's, NTC3's, Serpents, Yokomo's etc...the fastest driver at our track, uses a Mugen MTX3, which is one of the reasons I bought one. Ever since then, I haven't looked back. The MTX3 rides like its on rails. I'm sure the MTX4 will be similar.
MUGEN
EXCELLENT performance
relatively expensive - I agree, but you get what you pay for
EXCELLENT parts availability in my area. Pretty much any REAL hobby shop carries products for Mugen
decent web site support. Its not pretty, but it works
KYOSHO
excellent performance
relatively expensive
parts availability close to non existant, but that should change with Kyosho USA
web site/support - no idea, never seen it
HPI
DECENT - GOOD performance
least expensive - again, you get what you pay for. And just because they've won 2 ROAR championships, doesn't really mean much to me. HARA is an awesome driver who'd win with even a Traxxas 4 tec! (o.k I'm going a little overboard with that one, but you get what I'm trying to say lol)
excellent parts availability - Although, I have heard others complaining about this
excellent support and web site
SERPENT
excellent performance
relatively expensive
haven't seen that great of parts support for this car, although I could be wrong
decent web site - don't know...haven't been on it.
With a Mugen, you can't go wrong. I'd recommend going to a track where people race different brands. I race against RRR's, NTC3's, Serpents, Yokomo's etc...the fastest driver at our track, uses a Mugen MTX3, which is one of the reasons I bought one. Ever since then, I haven't looked back. The MTX3 rides like its on rails. I'm sure the MTX4 will be similar.
09-21-2005, 12:30 PM
#692
Originally Posted by JLock
Mugen, Serpent were the flavors of choice until Ron Atomic went Kyosho. Now it is Kyosho, Mugen, then Serpent with a sprinkle of HPI. But with the new Mugen, Kyosho cars here are starting to be posted for sale like it is no one's business. 
09-21-2005, 12:45 PM
#693
Originally Posted by wad
Then, Ron Atomic is driving Mugen now?
I rate him third on my list of US touring car drivers behind Swauger (of course) and Burch, just in front of Porforio and Cyrul {all lightyears in front of me ).
09-21-2005, 01:12 PM
#694
Originally Posted by JLock
I have heard some rumors that he is switching cars but don't know and can't verify that. The only thing that I know is that he still runs Kyosho's VoneRRR and is pretty much unbeatable in the state of Texas unless he has technical issues. But, Ron Atomic can whip you with any car he chooses to drive, HPI, Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho, or whatever other car is available, because he is that damn good!!! I rate him third on my list of US touring car drivers behind Swauger (of course) and Burch, just in front of Porforio and Cyrul {all lightyears in front of me ).
I rate him third on my list of US touring car drivers behind Swauger (of course) and Burch, just in front of Porforio and Cyrul {all lightyears in front of me ).Last edited by ROBBIE C; 09-21-2005 at 01:29 PM.
09-21-2005, 01:15 PM
#695
Originally Posted by wad
Then, Ron Atomic is driving Mugen now?
09-21-2005, 01:27 PM
#696
Originally Posted by JLock
I have heard some rumors that he is switching cars but don't know and can't verify that. The only thing that I know is that he still runs Kyosho's VoneRRR and is pretty much unbeatable in the state of Texas unless he has technical issues. But, Ron Atomic can whip you with any car he chooses to drive, HPI, Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho, or whatever other car is available, because he is that damn good!!! I rate him third on my list of US touring car drivers behind Swauger (of course) and Burch, just in front of Porforio and Cyrul {all lightyears in front of me ).
I rate him third on my list of US touring car drivers behind Swauger (of course) and Burch, just in front of Porforio and Cyrul {all lightyears in front of me ).
09-21-2005, 02:23 PM
#697
Originally Posted by ROBBIE C
I heard Tommy Poferrio was the fastest guy in Texas other than Ralph.
09-21-2005, 02:37 PM
#699
Originally Posted by JLock
I think he finished fourth overall but I am not sure since there was a lot of controversy behind the second through tenth spots behine Cyrul.
09-21-2005, 02:39 PM
#700
Forth I don't think so............ 
Lets try nigth and by the way Brandon McNally would be the next fastest guy to Ralph in Texas.
Lets try nigth and by the way Brandon McNally would be the next fastest guy to Ralph in Texas.
09-21-2005, 02:44 PM
#701
Originally Posted by wad
What place did Ron get on the Sedan National held at Texas?
CHRIS T
PAOLO M
MIKE S
DARIN I
BRANDON M
JEFFREY L
RALPH B
RON ATOMIC......LAPS 165
BOBBY F
SCOTTY G
PAUL L
21 LAPS DOWN FROM THE LEADER.
09-21-2005, 03:16 PM
#702
Originally Posted by ROBBIE C
Forth I don't think so............ Lets try nigth and by the way Brandon McNally would be the next fastest guy to Ralph in Texas.
Lets try nigth and by the way Brandon McNally would be the next fastest guy to Ralph in Texas. . Just think if Brandon had a MTX-3 or 4 in his hands, the endless possibilities!!! His is lightening quick, but technical issues catch up too frequently as of late.Hey Robbie, are you going to the Paris race next month? If so, I should see you there. It would be nice to have a MTX-4 in my hands by then.
09-21-2005, 03:18 PM
#703
Originally Posted by wad
They still didn't clarify the results yet? Do you know if it is going to stay like that for ever, or they are working on this? I'm asking you because I understand you are from Texas. Thanks!!
09-21-2005, 03:26 PM
#704
Originally Posted by JLock
I think the results Robbie posted will stay as is. It is a shame that there was so much controversy because of the rain and restart.
But that's racing 50% skills 50% luck
09-21-2005, 04:28 PM
#705
Originally Posted by JLock
That might be Robbie, but his snake keeps biting him . Just think if Brandon had a MTX-3 or 4 in his hands, the endless possibilities!!! His is lightening quick, but technical issues catch up too frequently as of late.
Hey Robbie, are you going to the Paris race next month? If so, I should see you there. It would be nice to have a MTX-4 in my hands by then.
. Just think if Brandon had a MTX-3 or 4 in his hands, the endless possibilities!!! His is lightening quick, but technical issues catch up too frequently as of late.Hey Robbie, are you going to the Paris race next month? If so, I should see you there. It would be nice to have a MTX-4 in my hands by then.