Mugen MBXT Build Thread:

[raptor50]

Ok, I have been busy so I havent been able to post pics, but the truck is almost done. It has all the nesseasity to amount the elec. except the steering servo ( i need to get that), What servo do you guys recommend? I have placed the batt. mount where I want to position and have some questions. Do I drill any holes in the chassis or just use the existiong ones? If I use the existing ones then the batt wont be properly balanced.

BIG Problem.

The batt. mount wont fit into the diff bearing. Any ideas? I have been tinkering with this for about 30min. and gave up.

[macr0w]

I've got the exact same truggy and I run this one.

Not only is it just about the strongest servo you can buy, but it's been sent back to JR and repaired twice (count'em 1,2 times) for FREE.

Thumbs up on the JR servo.

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by raptor50

BIG Problem.

The batt. mount wont fit into the diff bearing. Any ideas? I have been tinkering with this for about 30min. and gave up.

Do you mean the diff bearing is tight in the mount itself(as the picture indicates)? This shouldn't be the case, but if the bearing hole is too tight, send it back to me and I will fix it or replace it immediately. The holes are a pretty tight tolerance, so if the bearing is mis aligned even a little bit, it won't budge without a lot of effort. I have seen some tight ones here and there, but I try to fix 'em as I find 'em to make your life easier(the tight ones still work, but require some muscle and precision when installing).

For the battery box, simply place the battery into the desired position and attach it through existing OR new chassis holes. I usually start with existing holes to get the box in place. If more holding power is needed, then it is easy enough to add a couple holes. :)

[raptor50]

I got the diff bearing into the motor mount. It took some innovation ( WD40) and some muscle. I had to wiggle it back and forth to get it. Its the tight fit. The problem is that Im not sure if I could get it out again



Btw, Im under the impression that I could use mech. brakes in this mount. Does anyone have a pic as to how to do this? also, Which do you prefer? esc brakeing or mech?

Im just waiting for the servo and the batt. mount to be installed. Opps. most importantly, MMM.

[starscream]

I prefer mech brakes over motor braking as I find it easier cornering on the track.

If you are not racing, the extra work for mech brakes is probably not warranted.

I'll see if I can get some epics of my mech brakes.