MR02 vs MR01
01-17-2004, 11:22 PM
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MR02 vs MR01
Need help on deciding which one to get.
1. Whats everyones experience with each car...., handling, tunability, etc?
2. Has anyone fitted the MR01 bodies on the MR02 chassis, and how hard was this to do?
3. Is there any difference with the F1 chassis vs the MR01/02, in terms of handling?
Thanks for any input
1. Whats everyones experience with each car...., handling, tunability, etc?
2. Has anyone fitted the MR01 bodies on the MR02 chassis, and how hard was this to do?
3. Is there any difference with the F1 chassis vs the MR01/02, in terms of handling?
Thanks for any input
01-19-2004, 02:00 AM
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RE: MR02 vs MR01
First, there are two different types of MR-02's. The MR-02rm or rear mount cars consist mostly of the NSX-type cars and the majority of the MR-02mm are Enzo Ferraris. Other RTR setups with bodies are shipping about as fast (or slow) as those Mini-T oil-filled shocks. Prior to shipment of the MR-02rm, I saw a few MR-02mm's with modified MR-01 carbon fiber "H" plates which fit the MR-01 bodies. Supposedly, Kyosho should start shipping the "rear mount" replacement parts which should fit onto either the MR-01's and the Enzo MR-02mm and probably be adjusted to the MR-01 bodies. Although I have a brand new C5-R 2000 style AutoScale MR-01 body and originally planned to fit it onto my MR-02rm Enzo, I changed my mind since it seemed like most people were running the Corvette body. I've also never tried to fit the C5-R on my Chrome NSX MR-02, since I've simply assumed that it will fit.
You may want to note that the MR-02 has a stock center shock, servo saver, brake/reverse, and a lower center of gravity when compared to the MR-01. Regarding the F1, it's like a long-flat knife that can spin the rear end right around very easily if not set up properly. The F1 is also very low profile since the batteries lay flat while the MR-02 batteries are angled and the MR-01's are two-batteries straight up. If you decide to run on an RCP track, one of the things that will affect the handling the most are the tires. And since it appears as if Radio Shack is now selling RCP tracks, the same thing probably holds true for the Xmods. Simply put, you will need to run softer or "stickier" tires--30's, 20's.
You may want to note that the MR-02 has a stock center shock, servo saver, brake/reverse, and a lower center of gravity when compared to the MR-01. Regarding the F1, it's like a long-flat knife that can spin the rear end right around very easily if not set up properly. The F1 is also very low profile since the batteries lay flat while the MR-02 batteries are angled and the MR-01's are two-batteries straight up. If you decide to run on an RCP track, one of the things that will affect the handling the most are the tires. And since it appears as if Radio Shack is now selling RCP tracks, the same thing probably holds true for the Xmods. Simply put, you will need to run softer or "stickier" tires--30's, 20's.
