mugen mbx5

[Ron E]

Originally Posted by magman

Too funny, I almost bought that one! I debated a bit to long and then it was gone. Looking for one for my daughter as I have a 5 that I converted to a road car and I also have a 5T.

thats funny... I think i did alright, i paid 125.00 shipped for the mbx5 & an ofna ultra mbx. i dont know if i'll ever do anything with the ofna, but this mugen is pretty cool, even came with the original canvas box and lots of spares. i did a quick search on the mbx5 & found a main hobbies has lots of parts still available. the rcproductsdesign.com kit & rcmonster servo mount look very nice. all i've done so far if buy 2 sets of used wheels/tires at the lhs (12.00) & a new wing. esc/motor & servo comming in the next 2-3 weeks, once the xb-e is all done. she seems like a nice little, light buggy & perfect for what i wanted. I'll have the stock hobbywing 150a esc from the xb-e to use and prolly just get a hobbyking 1800-2350kv motor to start with. i have plenty of 2s & 3s lipo's so i can run it on 4s & 6s. going to pick up a good strong, fast servo and not go cheap there.

if anybody has some better, low budget motor recommendations i'm open, but speak up soon, I get paid on the 30th and am looking to complete her then.

also it has the kyosho IF344 center diff and needs a new spur, so gearing is open, i was thinking an 11, 12, 13, pinion and 46 spur to start, if i'm off please let me know.

thanks, Ron E.