mbx5prospec

Ok, I've done a search and wasn't able to come up with a thread for MBX5 Owners, So maybe I'll give it try. Lets see how it works!

jsubrent

I just got my mbx5 in yesterday, plan on changing out electronics tonight. I have been running and ofna mbxr2 and WOW there is no comparison. I sit in my den and just marveled at the engineering it took to create such a perfect well balanced machine. All parts feel so tight and precise. WELL WORTH THE MONEY. I understand the two major competitors are the mugen and the kyosho, my buddy is getting one in on friday, I cant wait to compare them.
See Ya
Brent

mbx5prospec

IT is a good machine, and they make so many aftermarket parts for it also! I've spent a good penny on mine so far! and it;s worth it! My track has it's first race this May 1st, so I'm really looking forward!

burnt3d

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=91054

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=87304

im looking at buying a entry level buggy to bash and to race with this summer. i was wondering if the two used buggies i found in the ads would be worth buying. what do you guys think? or should i just plan on buying the mayhem rtr or the hyper 7 pbs rtr. would the mugen be over my head for just starting out? how do the parts cost compare to the other buggies that i mentioned? ie- front arms, etc??? thanks...tim

pcengine

anyone know if Mugen is planning on any new car?

have you guys ever tried to replace the pin on the ball head of the drivetrain of the CVD and how?

for MBX5, i thought below should be further improved
- side guard should be with 4 screws better than 3,
- stock with better bearing,
- 2 stages filter is better than stock

nitro_D

I dont like the throttle brake setup on the mbx-5. and my steering servo horn hits the radio tray

pcengine

The throttle/brake setup took me almost 6hours to finish. XB8's servo horn on ERG-VB works just fine for me now.

mbx5prospec

For the Throttle/Brake a ordered this part http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2568
Works Great!

mbx5prospec

And for the filter Problem, I purchased one of these http://www.mbx5parts.com/productdetail.asp?id=ow113202

mbx5prospec

Anybody know where I can get K-Factory (In stock) parts for my mbx5?

mbx5prospec

What do you mean by "Stock with better bearing"?

But you are right about the extra screws for the side guard!

zha50

What i would like for the side guards is a more stiff plastic mould so the not dosent always like spin and strip.

I've got some problems with the QC on some of the pasitic parts. . . . but i doubt it was a mfg error considereing what i was using it for.
Just a broken front lower arm and bent rear shock.

And yeh. . . . hate that throttle linkage thingy. . . . keeps on binding(brake drag []).

Is it normal for the radio tray the FLEX abit during extreem braking?

qwertydvorak

why you want more than 3 screw for each mudgaurd? i only use 2 to save weight and have no problem

qwertydvorak

u must setup wrong there no problem with any i seen

qwertydvorak

you use a rod and 3mm lock nut do not over tight or it bind like any throttle

pcengine

The stock bearings wear out quite easily. I replaced one or two after the fifth race day, I thought that was the rear hub bearing.

breakin2

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Anyone know when the MBX-6 is coming out? I'm hesitant about the Prospec because I don't want an "obsolete" car so soon. Other cars like the S3, XB8, and 777 just came out so I see them lasting longer. The MBX is the grand-daddy.

z3usX5

If it aint' broke, Dont fix it.

breakin2

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True, but any car company is going to fix something to release a new model so they can increase sales.

mbx5prospec

This is true, but for Mugen Seiki, this car is just starting to become really popular, and it would be stupid for them to release a new car! If they came out with a new car right now, sales for the MBX5 will drop instantly and they have to wait for the new car sales to pick up again! I'm sure they have plans for one, but now the MBX5 is winning alot of races and they have a good thing going for them.

pcengine

The portion of the side guard between the 2 widely serperated screws is caused to bulge by the pipe heat, and the void is used to be dirt trapped. Giving 4 screws and distributed equally may reduce the bulging.

qwertydvorak

your pipe is too low it should not touch the gaurd

qwertydvorak

expect new car in 12 month time just before the worlds i no keep buggy more than 9month anyway. and if you a real racer u should not need to worry

mbx5prospec

I know what you mean by the bulging, I can see how dirt can get in there, maybe i'll put some silicon to keep it from bulging?

pcengine

yes, good idea