OFNA Ultra MBX Pro - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

RCDad · (#1 (**permalink**))

What do you guys think of the OFNA Ultra MBX Pro?

cemeb4dk · (#2 (**permalink**))

Its a cheap way to get into 1/8th scale. It is real heavy, but it is durable. This was my first 1/8 th a few years back.

IMHO there are better choice out there, what is your price range and do you want a kit or RTR ? Are you going to race or just BAsh?

RCDad · (#3 (**permalink**))

Well someone offered to trade it for my MT2, seemed like a good deal but I wanted to check with you guys first.

cemeb4dk · (#4 (**permalink**))

Not sure what your mt2 is worth, but a brand new mbx pro can be had for around 300.00.

DOnt the pro in the name fool, you there is nothing pro on it.

RCDad · (#5 (**permalink**))

Well a brand new MT 2 is about $300 but I can't even run the thing around the front yard without something breaking (or maybe I just bash too hard?).

cemeb4dk · (#6 (**permalink**))

well the mbx shouldnt break, but you won t be able to runit in the front yard. Buggies are to low, grass just bogs them down. They need to be run on a track, street, or hard flat dirt

RCDad · (#7 (**permalink**))

I don't know, I used to put on a pretty good show with the Mayhem.

cemeb4dk · (#8 (**permalink**))

The mayhem is a big step above the mbx. I gaurantee unless your grass is as short as astroturf your are over working your engine and drive train by runnign in grass..

Astro · (#9 (**permalink**))

I like the Ofna MBX Ultra Comp, I have one with a Force 26 and it goes pretty good. I know alot of people say the are garbage bit so far othe than a few items (1 hinge pin and a spur and CB) it has been a good buggy. I paid 329.00 RTR at LH in the spring and I have upgraded the steering servo to a 645mg abd put a high torque servo for throttle(it's all I had when the stock went out). I also am using a hot bodies radio and reciver.(thanx to Eracer) If you have loads to spend then go with somthing different, but for the money IMO I like it. Alot of the PCR stuff from Ofna will fit on it too.Oh and I changed the pipe, stock one is not all that good but I had one here from another buggy I had and sold as a roller.

Tex · (#10 (**permalink**))

If your planning on racing it (which I think you are) then go with a race buggy. Buy used if you have to.

destroy_my_revo_15 · (#11 (**permalink**))

i wouldnt recommend the ofna for 2 reasons 1. spur/cb 2. parts avalibilty at LH just my 2 cents

RCDad · (#12 (**permalink**))

Well, this is on the way so if there are any must have upgrades please let me know.

Ponch · (#13 (**permalink**))

Hm...I drove my friend John's once, and it sucked with steering. SO, at least a 645 is in order. What else... Mabye lay-down servo tray? Get a different pipe, his has a hideous tone to it. Some aluminum clutch shoes are also a must, we've probably gone through 3 sets on his. Anything else....Lemme think...Get a clear body and paint it up nice. The stock body is hideous.

RCDad · (#14 (**permalink**))

Thanks! I've got a new 645 just waiting. Does Nova make aluminum shoes for it?

Ponch · (#15 (**permalink**))

Can't you just put them on anyways? Otherwise, ofna makes some. That's what I'm using on my savvy.

Oh yeah, guess what. I decided to get my t-maxx back up and running, so I went hog wild on ebay tonight and got $60 worth of stuff coming. Next week I'll do it all over again until I get the needed parts.

Snagged this new bod for $16