09-01-2005, 08:37 PM
09-01-2005, 09:28 PM
well tower has the Prospec hop ups over stock X5 listed..
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti...G&I=LXKAE0
The MBX-5 ProSpec Includes the Following Hop-Ups over the Standard
MBX-5 Mugen Buggy:
Front/Rear/Center Universal Driveshafts
HD Damper w/3.5mm Damper Shafts
A70-75 T6 3mm Main Aluminum Chassis
Carbon Radio Plate
Carbon Center Diff Mount Plate
Carbon Steering Brace.
Titanium Rear Upper Arm
Rear Lower Arm Support (5mm) (MUGC1118)
Front Lower Arm Support (4mm) (MUGC1119)
Aluminum Front Tension Rod (MUGC1120)
Aluminum Rear Tension Rod (MUGC1121)
Lower Arm Shaft (MUGC1123)
Rear Lower Arm Shaft (MUGC1124)
Aluminum Rear Upright
Servo Saver Plate (5mm) (MUGC1311)
Aluminum Front Damper Stay (5mm) (MUGC1503)
Aluminum Rear Damper Stay (5mm) (MUGC1504)
One-Piece Engine Mount (MUGC1703)
Titanium Steering Rods
Titanium Turnbuckle Rods
Aluminum Fuel Filter
Height Gauge
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti...G&I=LXKAE0
The MBX-5 ProSpec Includes the Following Hop-Ups over the Standard
MBX-5 Mugen Buggy:
Front/Rear/Center Universal Driveshafts
HD Damper w/3.5mm Damper Shafts
A70-75 T6 3mm Main Aluminum Chassis
Carbon Radio Plate
Carbon Center Diff Mount Plate
Carbon Steering Brace.
Titanium Rear Upper Arm
Rear Lower Arm Support (5mm) (MUGC1118)
Front Lower Arm Support (4mm) (MUGC1119)
Aluminum Front Tension Rod (MUGC1120)
Aluminum Rear Tension Rod (MUGC1121)
Lower Arm Shaft (MUGC1123)
Rear Lower Arm Shaft (MUGC1124)
Aluminum Rear Upright
Servo Saver Plate (5mm) (MUGC1311)
Aluminum Front Damper Stay (5mm) (MUGC1503)
Aluminum Rear Damper Stay (5mm) (MUGC1504)
One-Piece Engine Mount (MUGC1703)
Titanium Steering Rods
Titanium Turnbuckle Rods
Aluminum Fuel Filter
Height Gauge
09-02-2005, 09:37 AM
and about 300 bucks ... LOL!!
09-03-2005, 04:30 PM
I had no idea what the difference was so I'm glad Six chimmed in! All I know is the prospec is supposed to be way better in the "hop-up" dept. And as Roc said, it's way more expensive
09-03-2005, 08:12 PM
yeah but the $300 aditional cost of the Prospec is worth it because if you add up the cost to buy all the Prospec Upgrades to mod a standard X5 I bet it could cost way more than $300.
09-03-2005, 09:14 PM
I can bet you that the additional $300 won't help a guy like me get into the A-Main in a Pro-Series race! LOL!!!
Seriously though, I'm learning quickly that one needs to learn to drive smoothly and consistently first to be fast. I got tired of buying A-arms (and Bernie teasing me) so I've been focusing on driving and not having the fastest truck out there.
I'm sure these buggies are awesome, but only the individual can decide if it's truly necessary for that item to move them to the next level. For most of us, I hate to say, I doubt it. Just food for thought.
Seriously though, I'm learning quickly that one needs to learn to drive smoothly and consistently first to be fast. I got tired of buying A-arms (and Bernie teasing me) so I've been focusing on driving and not having the fastest truck out there.
I'm sure these buggies are awesome, but only the individual can decide if it's truly necessary for that item to move them to the next level. For most of us, I hate to say, I doubt it. Just food for thought.
09-04-2005, 10:24 AM
satoch Wrote:Seriously though, I'm learning quickly that one needs to learn to drive smoothly and consistently first to be fast. I got tired of buying A-arms (and Bernie teasing me) so I've been focusing on driving and not having the fastest truck out there.
I'm sure these buggies are awesome, but only the individual can decide if it's truly necessary for that item to move them to the next level. For most of us, I hate to say, I doubt it. Just food for thought.
I remember soooo many wise men saying things like, "It's not the arrows it's the indian" and "The tools don't make the craftsman". At some point better equipment make the job easier, but basic fundamentals are required, as you point out. Someone else also sais here "Slow is fast". yep, sometimes.