Ronny's Corner

[mat3833]

ronny?? where did you go?? he left us guys....

Matt

[Trickpatrick]

Maybe he bought a Mlst too. :eek:

[mat3833]

OMG!!! nooooooooooo ronny!! come back ronny (TITANIC music playing in the background and ronnts H8 floating into the icy sea)!!

Matt

[BiGRoB21]

im shure he is arround getting the cars ready to race.

[mat3833]

lol, i hope he isnt on some lonly island with no power outlets.... i need to ask some Q's again.

Matt

[BiGRoB21]

remiember he was also having problems with his computer. soo that may be the case again

[mat3833]

good point.

Matt

[leapingbug]

Guys i think ronny moved on :(

[Ronny]

Guys i think ronny moved on :(


You thought wrong brother ;)

I've just been busy as hell, racing, job-switching and so on.. I just arrived back from Holland from the Holland Indoor race, and I'm gonna race again here in Norway this upcoming week-end :)

How are you guys???????????

[BitHed]

...well well well look who the cat dragged in...I had given up on you my friend...

[BiGRoB21]

i figured you were having pc problems, and racing.

[Ronny]

...well well well look who the cat dragged in...I had given up on you my friend...

Mjau-mjau :D

[Ronny]

i figured you were having pc problems, and racing.

No prob, just racing & preparing. Also will start in new job/hobbyshop, and have gotten even another super-mega interesting job-offer I'm looking into:-)

Guys, I love you, I'm not gonna abandon you - just need to sort my time right :confused:

[mat3833]

YAY!!! ronnys back! LOL glad to have ya back man. how did you do in the races?

Matt

[leapingbug]

O ronny I have a few off half 8 topic questions
1 What do you think is better honestly
mugen top buggy or kyosho mp777 sp 3
and motor wise RB or sirio :D

[mat3833]

my personal opinion, never owned either engine, but driven the same buggy with a siro and an RBC in it i liked the RB better. the rb needed lighter clutch shoes but when it was set up my lap times were like 1.5 faster. the RB had a little less top end(could have geared higher tho) but bottom and mid was sick!!! the siro just couldnt keep up in the tight sections.

Matt

[BiGRoB21]

well considering he is sponsered by both rb and mugen i think he will choose thoes. not that nuttin is wrong with them. i love my rb motor. but i would have to say i like the jammin :)

[Ronny]

O ronny I have a few off half 8 topic questions
1 What do you think is better honestly
mugen top buggy or kyosho mp777 sp 3
and motor wise RB or sirio :D

Hey bug-boy :D

1.HANDS DOWN, No compromise - RB CONCEPT engines RULEs over all!
The thing that you need to fix your clutch-shoes, is bull! No pun intended!
I have ALWAYS used std shoes & springs, and my engines/cars goes like a bullet.

2.TIE; you would win with both cars. The Mugen takes more beating -
and the Kyosho shines when it's getting SERIOUSLY TOO bumpy. The Mugen is a more "direct" car, and keeps very good speed on the whole track.

This is 100% honest :)

I hope this helps you out ;)

[Ronny]

well considering he is sponsered by both rb and mugen i think he will choose thoes. not that nuttin is wrong with them. i love my rb motor. but i would have to say i like the jammin :)

Good call Robolina, but I ALWAYS answer 100% honestly, cause that's what I would have wanted if I was asking someone, and that's the only respectfull thing to do ;)

Nice reading you again bro :)

[Ronny]

YAY!!! ronnys back! LOL glad to have ya back man. how did you do in the races?

Matt

Hi Matty :)

Thanks :D Regarding the race, there where 164 contenders, and I managed to qualify in 32 position, which is the 1/4 final. Unfortunatly I have some bad luck at the start of the race, missing lap-counting in round 1, due to carbon-fiber side-plates/mud-guards,. second round my front Torsen diff broke, giving my only 2.wd, but managed to get a 9.lap / 5.o2 seconds with that.
In round 3, I hit the magic number, 10 lapper, as this was the pace you would need to be by the 40 fastest guys. In round 4, the track was SUPER-bumpy, but managed identical time as is round 3, a 10 lapper, 5.32 sec. It was only 17 driver managing to get a 10 lapper in round 4, so it was all good, and I was fast.

In the 1/4 final, I had starting position 8 out of 12, and shot of at the buzzer. I immitiatly went up to 3 position, and then I got tangeled with another driver, taking me down to last position in the final. Then, I was fighting myself up again, only to be flipped and then mis.placed (on the roof) THREE TIMES but the mashall :mad: And to make things even worse, while batteling for the forth position, and then move up to the semi-final in the last 10 seconds of the final, a mashall was cleaning up a pile of cars 10 meters before the finishing-line, I saw my chance, blow by 2 cars moving ahed to pass the pile-up, DOING! Out of nowhere, the marhall that was cleaning up the pile, firmly put his foot down, smack - I hit right into him, he did not notice - totally blocking me until he had cleaned up, then he "saw" I was suck on his foot, and actually stopped, he took my car and RUN it over the finishing-line to get me the last count, but of course I diden't get that last round as I diden't drive over. So, that's the race for you. My next race is this weekend/sunday, and it's our annual WINTER-race, with -10 degrees CELSIUS!!

[BiGRoB21]

ronny- that sounds like the luck i had this past weekend.

also i have a question about my rb. when i used it for the 1st time is ran fine. then i pulled the carb off to rtv it so i wouldnt have any air leaks. now every time i run the motor after im done for the day the hole chassis is coveredwith fuel residue. i have chaned carbs to see if maby it was the carb that was causeing the problem but it is not and it is still leaking. any tips you may have come across to help me with this problem ?

[Ronny]

Hi bro:-)

Sorry, no I haven't actually - just check that your front bearing isen't leaking, and check that you have pressed the carb sufficient down in the throwt!

Hope that helps :confused:

[auto2]

Rb with stock shoe set up? Hummm, spill the beans what is the trick? are you tuning the standard RB super rich bottom end ( loads up in 5 seconds and needs constant blipping)or something different? I want over to EB mods P5 because I couldn't get the bottom end smoothness out of my S7

[BiGRoB21]

ronny- i will have to look into the front bearing leaking cause my carb is pressed down a good bit? will the bearing have to be replaced if its the front bearing? i have only run this motor 3 times.

[rustler08]

Ronny, if you are looking for a grease that won't fly off the gears try Mugen's Super Grease I have it in my center diff and I haven't had any problems with it flying off the gears.

Ronny, or someone, is this grease still produced? Where can I get my hands on this stuff? I need it, as I just purchased my first KMI, which Bit, I need a pitbull chassis for, as it came with a GPM chassis, which I know sucks.

So where can I get my hands on this Mugen Seiki Super grease?

[mat3833]

Rb with stock shoe set up? Hummm, spill the beans what is the trick? are you tuning the standard RB super rich bottom end ( loads up in 5 seconds and needs constant blipping)or something different? I want over to EB mods P5 because I couldn't get the bottom end smoothness out of my S7

clutch shoes arent super expensive... but i agree we spent like 2 hours findint the best clutch shoe/spring combo. but hey once we found it hang on!!

Matt

[BiGRoB21]

im running the ofna black carbon shoes and a mugen 1.1 springs and that set up is working really well for me. very smooth power.

[BiGRoB21]

ronny- i know this is a long shot but i thought i would ask you. would you happen to have a button left from one of your rb motors you can let go? i want to get a aftermarket head for my rb and all the ones i find need the button. since my motor dosent have a removable button i need to find one somewhere.

[rustler08]

I like mugen aluminum clutch shoes, and 1.1 mugen springs

[BiGRoB21]

i find alluminum shoes to be too much of a hassel and leff forgiving on mistakes. expessialy when running on a slippery surface.

[rustler08]

I still like them

[Ronny]

Rb with stock shoe set up? Hummm, spill the beans what is the trick? are you tuning the standard RB super rich bottom end ( loads up in 5 seconds and needs constant blipping)or something different? I want over to EB mods P5 because I couldn't get the bottom end smoothness out of my S7

Hey Auto :)

After your engine has reached it's working temp, about 115 degrees Celsius / around 240 degrees Farenheit, you run hard, then quickly come to a stop right before your feet holding in the brakes. Then LISTEN!! Your idle should stay on the same pitch/tone/sound without "dropping" from, like - taaa-taaaa-taaaa-taaaa TO da - da - da - da -da. IF it "drops" before 15 seconds have gone, it's too RICH, adjust 3-4 minutes IN on the low-speed needle and listen/re-run it again. Do this until the idle stays rock steady for 15 seconds.

That's the ticket ;)

[auto2]

well without a doubt it was way too rich. I understand what your saying. problem was if I did set it up as you say it would fall on it's face 1/2 way through the race. loose all bottom end and not sound right. still had "normal" top end.
I had mugen 1.1's with black shoes drilled 2 holes. this was 2 years ago so I'm trying to remember. I think I had a temp guage back then that was 50 dergrees too low. so 250 was actually 300. so I probablly had the top end too lean and compensated with a rich bottom. I'll tell you one thing I do remember it had a fantastic top end.LOL! many a turn at the end of the straight I blew through cause I was mesmerised listening to it rev up.LOL!

[plain_simple]

Then LISTEN!! Your idle should stay on the same pitch/tone/sound without "dropping" from, like - taaa-taaaa-taaaa-taaaa TO da - da - da - da -da. IF it "drops" before 15 seconds have gone, it's too RICH,

That's the best tutorial i read in a long time... i almost could hear the motor on idle inside my head ;) :D
Well done Ronny! :)

[EphiDelt490]

What's up guys? Haven't been here in a while. Ronny shoot me an email I have a few questions for you :D. I run a WS7II and it's got a good 6 gallons through it now. Still plenty of balls. I run Mugen carbons with Xray 1.0 springs. On the question about what car is better, they are both excellent cars as Ronny said. The Kyosho is amazing because it's so easy to pick up and drive, as the harder it's pushed the faster it is. Not the same case with the Mugen, it takes a bit more finesse but can be faster. Same with the Xray. Xray is putting up a pretty good showing in Europe with the signing of Hazelwood, and Yannick has been doing really well too. Ronny sorry to hear about your troubles :(. It sucks to get taken out by the marshall.

-Adam

[plain_simple]

It's nice to have you back Adam... Ronny hasnt been here for awhile but its normal since its indoor season time here in Europe

[EphiDelt490]

Yeah man, I've been racing every weekend. Series is about to start here, so it'll be good :).

-Adam

[plain_simple]

nice.. .here already started... what do you think about the new Ninja Adam?

[BiGRoB21]

the ninjas look like they will be nice motors, but i wana see how the orion rev's will do. they seem to have some good stuff on them

[leapingbug]

Hey ronny you wouldnt happen to have a spare mugen buggy or kit lying around that youd sell me would ya :D :D and if not wheres the best place to get a deal on them and the RB motors :D :D

[leapingbug]

o and whats the difference between the seiki mbx 5 and the mbx 5
i assum there both there latest model and there best right????

[plain_simple]

Yeah, the Rev's aren't that bad although i must say i tested one sample and i didnbt like it. Maybe it's my driving that doesnt goes well with the engine but.. whatever it is, its not option for me :rolleyes:

[EphiDelt490]

Ninjas look sick and I'm sure performance will be stellar. I'd like to try one out and see how it is. I still like my WS7II better than anything else I've driven. Only other motor that I've come to like is the Collari line of offroad engines. B7 has an awesome power band! Ronny, you going to make Jakarta, lol?

-Adam

[plain_simple]

Yeah Corally engines for sure have a nice power ramp. I'll go with GRP Falcon (aka Ninja) engines on 1/8 and truggy this season. I closed the deal today... I'll be also racing with GRP tires :D

[Ronny]

Hi guys :)

I'll try to answer your questions during the week-end :rolleyes:

Good to see that your still enjoying my corner even though I'm not around all the time,- very cool!

TTYL

Ronny

[Ronny]

That's the best tutorial i read in a long time... i almost could hear the motor on idle inside my head ;) :D
Well done Ronny! :)


He he, THANKS :D

[Ronny]

It's nice to have you back Adam... Ronny hasnt been here for awhile but its normal since its indoor season time here in Europe

Exactly ;)

[Ronny]

What's up guys? Haven't been here in a while. Ronny shoot me an email I have a few questions for you :D. I run a WS7II and it's got a good 6 gallons through it now. Still plenty of balls. I run Mugen carbons with Xray 1.0 springs. On the question about what car is better, they are both excellent cars as Ronny said. The Kyosho is amazing because it's so easy to pick up and drive, as the harder it's pushed the faster it is. Not the same case with the Mugen, it takes a bit more finesse but can be faster. Same with the Xray. Xray is putting up a pretty good showing in Europe with the signing of Hazelwood, and Yannick has been doing really well too. Ronny sorry to hear about your troubles :(. It sucks to get taken out by the marshall.

-Adam

Thanks for you sympathy bro ;)

[Ronny]

Hey ronny you wouldnt happen to have a spare mugen buggy or kit lying around that youd sell me would ya and if not wheres the best place to get a deal on them and the RB motors :D


Hey man :)

Sorry, I don't. You see, my cars & engines are already spoken for as soon as I get them myself. My bud's are almost setting themselfs on a list before I even use them myself :rolleyes:

Sorry!

[Ronny]

Guys,

I just bought a ACME 1/16 Nitro-buggy.. Way better looking than any of todays mini-nitro's, and A LOT of the H8 parts are a perfect fit :D
I ordered it on Monday along with these parts:

1 x ACME Racing (#WNB-16ARR) 1/16 NB16 Mini Nitro Buggy (YW) (WNB-16ARR) = USD$169.90
1 x ACME Racing (#WNB-16ARR) 1/16 NB16 Mini Nitro Buggy (RD) (WNB-16ARR) = USD$169.90
2 x SATO (#KMI-112) Alum.oil Shock Set For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (4pcs) (KMI-112) = USD$43.80
2 x SATO (#KMI-116M) Lite Alum. Front Knuckle Arm For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (M) (KMI-116M) = USD$19.80
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-018/TI) Alum Rear Hub Carrier (TI) For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (MIF-018/TI) = USD$23.00
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-032/TI) Rear Suspension Arm (TI) For Mini Inferno/NB16/(IH05) (MIF-032/TI) = USD$21.80
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-033/TI) Alum Front Suspension Arm (TI) For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (MIF-033/TI) = USD$23.00
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-037/TI) Alum. C Hub 22 Degree For Mini Inferno/ST /NB16(TI) (MIF-037) = USD$28.40
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-008/TI) Aluminum Front Shock Tower (TI) For Mini Inferno/NB16 (MIF-008/TI) = USD$15.80
2 x SATO (#KMI-114) Colored R.Shock Spring For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (5 Pair) (KMI-114) = USD$21.00
2 x SATO (#KMI-113) Colored F.Shock Spring For Mini Inferno/ST/NB16 (5 Pair) (KMI-113) = USD$19.00
2 x 3Racing (#MIF-023/TI) Alum King Pin (4pcs) For Mini Inferno/ST (TI) (MIF-023/TI) = USD$10.20

It should probably arrive on Friday or Saturday, so me and my bud are soo ready for it, it will be the bomb of the spring for us :D

I'll give you feedback if you want!

[plain_simple]

yeah... let us know what you think :)
I probably will wait for the release of the kyosho's H8 nitro version but its always good to know what you think about that missile ;)

[Ronny]

yeah... let us know what you think :)
I probably will wait for the release of the kyosho's H8 nitro version but its always good to know what you think about that missile ;)


Seams like it's not gonna arrive before Monday,. (my mini I mean) :( Well, Monday will be fun then :D

[plain_simple]

Sweet... you sound like me when i received the MSR truggy conversion for the 777Sp1 :D
It's always great to have something new to have fun with ;)

[Ronny]

Sweet... you sound like me when i received the MSR truggy conversion for the 777Sp1 :D
It's always great to have something new to have fun with ;)

Ha ha, yeah plain - I actually feel like 12 years old now waiting for my new toy :D

[BiGRoB21]

im waiting for the kyosho one to come out. mini sirio!! watched the video and it looked sweet!

[plain_simple]

Ha ha, yeah plain - I actually feel like 12 years old now waiting for my new toy :D

Trust me.. i know how you feel...
Rob... i have one on the way for me.. Thanks Team LS! :D

[BiGRoB21]

i just wana know how much they are going to cost so i know how much i need to save.

[plain_simple]

Rob... check this site... it's really cool and there's a lot of stores that will hook you up in no time
www.truggyracers.com

[Ronny]

I can smell the nitro already :) The K-bug is supposed to be released around Sep-Oct this year,. that's why I bought another brand, I'm impationed :rolleyes:

[plain_simple]

Yeah.. tell me about it!
I gotta stick with Kyosho so i'll have to wait :rolleyes:

[gulozgur]

Hey ronny,

did you get your new toy ( i mean the mini nitro one :) )? How is it?
Please send your comments...
I saw many optional parts you ordered, did all fit well?

[Ronny]

Hey ronny,

did you get your new toy ( i mean the mini nitro one :) )? How is it?
Please send your comments...
I saw many optional parts you ordered, did all fit well?

Hey man :)

YEAH YEAH YEAH, I got a NEW FAVORITE CAR!!!!!!!!

This thing is SUPER-COOL - WAY cooler than ANYTHING I own, now and ever.
It's quit fast, has a two needle carburator for sweet acceleration, and a 2 speed as option for only 19.95$ Hello, do I need to say more, he he.. It's not as fast as the Nitro H8 with it's Sirio from what I can see from the Kyosho video, but hey, a engine swap to a Sirio should be a breeze when released - or with the optional two-speed and the original engine it will be faster then what I saw of the Nitro H8. SO, imagen with the two-speed AND the Sirio, dam, that would be insain..

But OF COURSE I'll have a Nitro H8 when it come's, no discussion. But this Acme car is a klone of the existing H8, so it works superbly after a little "tweeking", he he..

The 3 racing front arms DONT fit. When you raise the arm past level they hit the diff out-drives. I can Dremel it to fit, but I havent decided yet.

Also, the SATO shocks where EXELLENT, I mean KYOSHO exellent :D

I will come with pictures for sure, I just want it to be superb first. Now I need to find a better looking body that will fit? No, the H8's dont fit, neighter does the Crowd Pleaser without fully cutting it to pieces..

Talk to you guys later!

[Moodiboy]

Hello,

I bought one of these yesterday and it is so slow!!! What should I do!!!

I am in Fremantle, Western Australia>

Thank you!

[wreckless18b]

Ronny-
Hi, I want to get a Mini Inferno, and I know I need oil shocks. I want good ones that don't leak. I don't really want to spend $40 or $60 on Kyosho oil shocks, even though I know they are evidently the best. So, the Sato shocks you're talking about, are those really good? They are only $21 at RCMart so I'm taking a look at them. Any more info will help!
Thanks,
wreckless18b

[Ronny]

Ronny-
Hi, I want to get a Mini Inferno, and I know I need oil shocks. I want good ones that don't leak. I don't really want to spend $40 or $60 on Kyosho oil shocks, even though I know they are evidently the best. So, the Sato shocks you're talking about, are those really good? They are only $21 at RCMart so I'm taking a look at them. Any more info will help!
Thanks,
wreckless18b

Hi Wrecky :)

Talk about late answer huh.. Sorry, but my 1/8 Buggy-season is full on - that's why. Just had the Region Championship 2006 here in Norway, in both 1/8 Buggy & Truggy.. Need to focus on my racing as well, hehe..

Anyway Wrecky, yeah the Sato shocks where exellent using the RED KYOSHO springs!! ;)

[BiGRoB21]

hey ronny- what do you think about the new kyosho half nine. the nitro half 8 with the sirio .09 notor ?

[Ronny]

hey ronny- what do you think about the new kyosho half nine. the nitro half 8 with the sirio .09 notor ?

Hey man :)

I think it will be a killer :D Cool to see that you're here stiil ;)

[BiGRoB21]

yep im still alive and kicking. im keeping my eye out on that mini nine. need to get one of thoes.

[plain_simple]

i guess that Ronny has the same proble i do... all seasons are full on now! ;)

[Ronny]

i guess that Ronny has the same proble i do... all seasons are full on now! ;)


Correct ;)

[Ronny]

So, wasup guys???

I've been away for a loooog time racing :rolleyes:

[BiGRoB21]

what up ronny- you still have the half eight? mine is getting to where i can drive it like i want it. just been hard to get to the track with school and work.

[mat3833]

ronny!! i have a question regarding 1/8 scale. my brother got a hyper 7. what is the best clutch he can get for it? he is about to need a new one and wants a racers opinion.

Matt

[plain_simple]

Hey Ronny,
I guess we both having beeing busy the same way :D
I saw you're also at the Neo-Race drivers list so i guess that in December we'll meet in person ;)

[EphiDelt490]

Get the Werks clutch or just build a stock clutch.

[plain_simple]

yeah, i run the werks clutch in all my engines, it works great after you get used to tune it up right

[Ronny]

what up ronny- you still have the half eight? mine is getting to where i can drive it like i want it. just been hard to get to the track with school and work.


Hey man :) Sure I have my ride still, no need to sell my baby :)

It's so fricking nice to see you guys are still visiting my corner :D

[Ronny]

Hey Ronny,
I guess we both having beeing busy the same way :D
I saw you're also at the Neo-Race drivers list so i guess that in December we'll meet in person ;)


Yoo Plain, that's VERY VERY cool, I look forward to that for sure. Will be nice to put a face on you :eek: Haha.. Yeah, you absolutly correct, I'm coming to the Neo Invitational (I'm a teamdriver). I'll be running both Buggy & Truggy :D

[Ronny]

ronny!! i have a question regarding 1/8 scale. my brother got a hyper 7. what is the best clutch he can get for it? he is about to need a new one and wants a racers opinion.

Matt

Hi Matt :)

Tell Kory to get Ofna Silver alu.shoes, part nr:10013.

They include 2 sets of spring also. Use the Black shoes when normal/slippery, and the Gold ones when normal/high-bite.

PS. Dont forget to put the small shims that's in the package on BEFORE he puts on the alu.shoes - they NEED to be in place, or the shoes WILL rubb against the flywheel, and that's a no-no ;)

[mat3833]

thanks man, his clutch just went today. he is mad! lol

Matt

[Ronny]

thanks man, his clutch just went today. he is mad! lol

Matt

Hehe.. He'll be happy with the new one ;)

[mat3833]

lol, i hope so. maby hell be able to run with the little dogs!!

Matt

[mat3833]

ronny, i need some help deciding on my next car. shoot me an email at matt_newbern@yahoo.com if you would

Matt

[Ronny]

Ok, here's my verdict of the 09!

OH MY GOD! If anyone think retail-price of 399.99 is expensive for this package, shame on you! This is without doubt THE BEST BUY you can do. I have had mine for a good week now, and ALL the problems you had with the electric one is GONE!

This car has new steering, ALL metal gear drive-train (NO wear at all after 20 tanks), metal-outdrives, Hitec 81MG servoes, small VERY good battery-pack, very good shocks (just fill thicker oil), SUPERB tank with no leaking, VERY powerful engine with perfect gearing, 1 screw-adjustment carburator with PERFECT non-adjustable low-speed tuning/adjustment, making ANYONE getting it perfectly tuned, even die-hard electro-fans. 6-7 minutes on a tank.
NO breakage, wear or loose parts/screws yet! This car is FANTASTIC right out of the box, no bull! Now,..... I have modded it, hehe. I'll do testing the next few days! All parts used except for the shocks (Sato), options are strikly 3Racing parts,.. in my opinion, THE best, neck to neck with original K-parts.

When I have tested it with all the new mods, I'll do a list of what fit & not, and what I have put on. I can weat your appetite with telling you that it now uses Spectrum's TINY receiver & Futaba 9650 Digital servo. Unfortunatly I dont have certain original parts I'd like to test - like the Racing tuned pipe, new flywheel & bell, and of course the very cool new Blue cooling head. Oh yeah, I also look forward to get hold of the extra brake-kit. I imagen a center-diff is around the corner,. THAT my friends, would Kick Butt in performance I promise you..

Ok, later
__________________
Ronny Arnesen
Team Mugen Seiki

[BitHed]

...Thanks for that Ronny...A nice review...I will pass that onto Mr. Higashino for you ;)

[BiGRoB21]

thats just what i thought. i will be getting one shortly after xmass wih my xmass money

[Ronny]

...Thanks for that Ronny...A nice review...I will pass that onto Mr. Higashino for you ;)

Thanks for the words bro ;) Well, if you do, please tell him that he did a OUTSTANDING job with the design, I applaud him for getting it right FIRST try!

[Ronny]

thats just what i thought. i will be getting one shortly after xmass wih my xmass money

And in that you will not regret my friend! I actually sound like I was K-sponsored, and not MUGEN sponsored,. but hey, this buggy really deserve this praise I'm giving it!

[BiGRoB21]

i plan to get one to transform into a mini truggy since most of the tracks arround me are blown out and my electric mini inferno gets bucked arround a good bit. im thinking the st will make it more stable and fun to drive.

[Ronny]

MI 09 test, Part 2.

Ok, here's my second opinion about the 09, put this time modded with my favorite option-parts, the well made, affordable 3 Racing parts.

I do however want to stress again that the 09 is AWESOME out of the box, but a racer will ALWAYS wanna get that little extra, being it durability - weight, speed, whatever - we like to MODD, and by god, I did :D

I forgot to weigh the car out of the box, but it's supposed to be 950 grams!
It now weighs 1008, so 58.gram added including ALL options mentioned here.

ELECTRONICS:

1.Std K-servo (Hitec 81MG) for throttle/braking duty
2.Futaba 9650 Digital servo
3.Spectrum 3500 Micro receiver
4.Original 500 mah battery
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
3RACING OPTIONS (TI = Titanum color)

MIF-008/WO - Front Graphite shock tower
MIF-030/TI - Aluminum steering blocks
MIF-023/TI - Aluminum King Pin
MIF-036/TI - Aluminum 20 Degree C-hubs
MIF-035/TI - Front Aluminum Upper suspension mount
MIF-025/TI - Front Aluminum Lower suspension holder
MIF-021/TI - Front swing shaft
MIF-010/TI - Wheel hub adaptors
MIF-018/TI - Rear Aluminum hub carriers
MIF-028/TI - Rear 3 degree suspension holder
MIF-009/WO - Rear Graphite shock tower
MIF-024/WO - Graphite King pin holder set
MIF-022/TI - Rear swing shaft
MIF-007 - Titanium Suspension shafts

I would however recommend to use the Aluminum F & R towers for most people, due to the well-known "Bashing-factor" many like to do, - so this goes for the Graphite King Pin holders too. Most will be better of using Alu.
in those stress-places!

Here's the nr's for the Alu towers. MIF-008/TI = Front & MIF/TI-009 = Rear
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BOCA BEARINGS:

8 Yellow Ultra Sealed ceramic wheel-bearings. (These ROCK!)
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KYOSHO OPTION:

F & R Anti-roll bars (A "must-have")
F & R RED shock springs ( A "must-have")
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SATO OPTIONS:

Oil shocks (These ROCK)
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Well, there you have it guys. I did a test on concret, and can confirm that modding DO give results! I need track time to see how much difference, but durability WILL be increased no matter how you turn it around.

Is all these options NEEDED, no, by far there not - but some I STRONGLY advise to use regardless upon how incredible good the car is out of the box!

These would be, Aluminum shock towers, RED K-springs & anti-roll bars, Aluminum rear hubs.

Performance on MY car, well - God Dam :eek:

[mat3833]

man, ive been gone waaaaaay to long...

Matt

[MGTfix]

Ronny, sounds like you have a good amount of fuel through your 09 so far, have you taken a look at your center driveshafts or have you replaced them yet? I lost mine after about a quart of fuel and replaced the dogbone pins with some hardend pins from some old 3 racing aluminum universals, since then I haven't had a problem with a little over a gallon of fuel.

I will have to weigh the 09 and the 09 ST to see how much more the ST weighs.

[dickdastardly]

hi i have been floating round the forums for a few weeks and this board is grt ;) ,i got a good few tips here.
thanks guys

i just found this thread this morning and read the 1st 15 pages and its a grt thread also. nice one Ronny and bithead and all the other guys..
and a BIG hello from london U.k

it just dawned on me as i was getting eager to go home and try some of these tips and tricks and set-ups.

that i have a ST so how relevnt are these tips ect to the ST i geuss the set ups wont work???

as i said i have only read the 1st 15 pages so i geuss the ST was not out then and if theres loads of stuff on the ST in Later pages sorry for asking.

any1 got some ST set-up ect???

keep up the good work guys

Justin :cool: