Race Inspired MBX5T

[gtxracer]

Ah I see, so did the BCE chassis come with an extended rear or front CVD? I got mine with the chassis already installed on the truck.

My pillowballs were pretty light, I'll leave 'em alone.

I usually race on indoor clean tracks, so I'll leave the mudguards alone and add some axle guards out of lexan.

How do you like 20K in the front? Does it push? How is off power steering? On power steering? What kind of tracks and conditions do you race on? I'm on a dusty track while I'm visiting here and the AKA city blocks in soft compound seem to be the ticket with the 7K front. Perhaps your corner speed is a result of the 20K up front?

[wallot]

BCE is 5mm longer in the rear and the stock CVD works fine - no need for extended.

20k in the front works great. I run calibers VTR or revolvers VTR .
Truck steers great both on and off power, however as it is bit more narrow it likes to traction roll like buggy so i need to be bit more carefull

Tracks are mostly hard packed, dusty.

I really like how the truck handles as it is quite light for 5T 4200g RTR with 5s 3300mah hyperions

[wallot]

the great benefit of 6t is the new steering geometry. just the chassis is not worth IMHO

and I already have BCE chassis. extra 5mm would mean new rear CVD

[gtxracer]

Right, I don't think I'd need the new chassis now that I know the BCE is longer. I would search for one of those magman. Otherwise it's time to go to a 6T for me when I get he chance.

My 5T is pretty light too even with the extra battery tray. I would like to see how much lighter the VTR Revolvers and Calibers are compared to my Jconcepts/City blocks combo, which is already pretty light.

[magman]

Originally Posted by gtxracer

Right, I don't think I'd need the new chassis now that I know the BCE is longer. I would search for one of those magman.

I've tried to find one...nearly impossible to find. The one I did find, he wanted $ 100- for a used one and would not budge on price!

[gtxracer]

Wow really? I saw an entire truck with the BCE chassis go for $150, maybe I should have bought it! hah! I guess you'll have to find a whole truck then part it out.


Here's one for $200 with some good stuff on it-
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...ing-headz.html

Another for $200 with BCE
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...ssis-sale.html

Saw another one with the BCE chassis for $125, the whole truck

[wallot]

AKA tires - ~220g per wheel - same as other LPR
Calibers/Revolvers VTR ~200g
Holeshots VTR ~185g

[gtxracer]

So they are lighter, good stuff, I'll have to try them. Just got back from racing and broke my shock mount on the drivers rear arm, looks like the arm kracked, screw fell out, shock went through the bottom of the arm. Easy fix, but I don't have enough batts to race the main anyway so I just left. It was fun while I was here though! Time to rebuild the truck, I have a few ideas I want to try out including a new placement of the ESC and Rx.

[magman]

I actually just found BCE's site and it does appear that they still make the 5T chassis...although it is $ 98-. A lot of $ for just a chassis.. http://www.shop.bcespeed.com/main.sc

[gtxracer]

Yeah they've always been $100 though. If you're not racing, I wouldn't worry about it.

[magman]

Originally Posted by gtxracer

Yeah they've always been $100 though. If you're not racing, I wouldn't worry about it.

I did see those for sale threads on RCT...I usually look there everyday to what is new and such.

The second listing on RCTech is actually a good deal if someone is inclined especially considering you could have a complete spare truck for the price of a complete set of new diffs

As far as overall handling, does it make a big difference...even for just bashing/jumping...just curious

[wallot]

for jumping yes - car is more stable, however things like backflips are much harder. I cant make a backflip with my racing setup - tried it with standard racing LPR tires. Heavier tires will be needed. (and I tried during a show for kids during a BMX race so I was on very big jumps)

[gtxracer]

I tried it too, more possible to land on my lid than on all fours. I can do front flips though

I don't think the BCE is a good chassis for bashing. It's meant to be raced and the difference will be so small you'll probably be disappointed. Save your cash and get more lipos or something unless you're in love with the BCE stuff then go for it.

[gtxracer]

Getting faster on the small tracks with this truck. Dialed down the expo, little less EPA, getting it dialed in better. Might need to put different oil in the shocks but we'll see.

Oh, and the RX8 died last night...not sure why.

[gtxracer]

Well I sold this beast last week. Moving onto new things. I gotta say, loved this truck and I'll own another Mugen someday.