Mugen MBX6-T Build & Electric Conversion Vid 1/3

[@rcnightmare]

The steel gear is to help handle the heat of the nitro. The plastic gear is much wider and just as strong, lighter, a tad quieter, keeps pinions from getting chewed, won't generate electrical noise, cheaper, and is a great failure point if the drive line is suddenly jammed.

[@rcnightmare]

Gear on the motor is the pinion. First gear on the driveline is the spur, I'm assuming you mean 17t pinion and 21t spur. That's a steep ratio, your transmission/diff ratio would have to be pretty low to make up for that. You'll need to calculate your final drive to make sure you're not overloading it. This would be a great topic for our forum rcnighmareDOTcomSLASHforum !

[@rcnightmare]

pinions? or spurs? Custom chassis? Using quality gears? Does it have enough bracing on motor mount to prevent gear separation? Running 6s on a 2000kv motor is destructive in it's own right.

[@rcnightmare]

Well make conversion for sure but tailored for a different kind of setup, mechanical brakes, optional clutch etc...we opted for the lower part count basically, but there are always pros and cons.

[@rcnightmare]

No it has a 6v 5A rated internal BEC. I'm sure that rating is at a low voltage input so keep in mind BEC current capacity goes DOWN as your battery voltage goes UP. We will be tapping the balance plug or running an external BEC for our HV BL servo.

[@rcnightmare]

glad to get the feedback...ill work on Brandon to see if he wants to

[@renagade800xr]

I think rc nightmare Is doing a great job for the rc community great job

[@tango165]

Cool video, like that you show every step- not just a before and after... Keep up the good work.

[@rcnightmare]

thanks a lot, quite frankly, Mugen is the top of the class, better than all those

[@rcnightmare]

4 bolts not too bad. You'll only loose spur gears to improper mesh. I have originals on many rigs. Thanks for the sub, very nice thing to say. Keep an eye out for the running video!

[@sureshot591]

nice to actually see some build videos on youtube. would love to see more kit builds and such. earned my sub.

[@rcnightmare]

Thanks, 15 years in the biz

[@arlo12345678910]

Love how you set the diff on a spool of solder! Perfect little holder! I rebuilt the diff's on my REVO yesterday (for the first time) and i was like how the hell do i set this little bugger down without dumping the fluid all over my work surface! hehe.

[@Joshinator219]

Should I get locktight or threadlocker? And what color?

[@theABchannel101]

man, great video! I love building videos. this Mugen model seems to be quite professional, closer brands are Team Associated, Losi and maybe HPI with the Vorza, I guess, do you agree? problem is which brand to go for .. I can't afford four top class models ....

[@dannydietze]

Great video, I wish there was a decent truggy already electric, seems like such a waste to have to remove all the parts, my 8t left me with a pile of parts when I did the conversion too

[@icoombs73]

Great set of videos. I wish there was a 1/8 truggy electric roller out there.

[@dathrevann]

Hi, did you guys consider the Tekno V4 conversion kit for this project. It is the same price as the Mugen one and only lacks the plastic spur yet claims to improve handling and is well made. just wondering..

[@rcnightmare]

Brandon worked super hard to film an interesting build video and I hope you like it! CRUSH that like button if you LIKE the video and want us to keep doing more of these "Technical type" tutorials.

[@rcnightmare]

glad to hear it

[@rcnightmare]

sand?? are you offering to clean it?

[@mw2guy999]

i have a question? When you were changing the diff gear from metal to plastic, could i just use the metal gear with the electric kit? I'm just asking because in my mind metal gears are better than plastic, but i'm not sure what will happen if i did. What would happen?

[@tzeffer44]

Do you have to buy the nitro kit first then the conversion kit

[@ctimes35]

Hello I was watching your video and I have a similar truggy where did you purchase that conversion kit. I have searched the mugen web site and I can't locate that anywhere

[@RCworkbench]

hey nice video, but can you please do a review on the hbx VRX 2 PRO?

[@SuperFrostyking]

its crazy that you know the name of every little part and exactly where it goes lol that takes some serious brains =)

[@rcnightmare]

metal is used on nitro to help with heat. The plastic gears are wider, just as strong. I don't prefer metal on metal exposed gears

[@rcnightmare]

yes...i was asking if you found it boring

[@EasyDozit13]

Great vid I love the way you guys do them, thanks

[@rjpvjr]

Whats the brand of that pit mat Sir? It has divisions for screws and stuff. Thanks!

[@bbggakkba]

@rcnightmare fair enough, just a pain in the arse to get at. when is there going to be a running video! :D im subbing thanks to this build series, so easy to follow, keep up the good work!

[@bbggakkba]

why would you remove the steal geer? steel will last longer and is alot stronger?

[@filiplou]

Great vid, can't wait to see it run on a track, a track a track. Not in a forest....

[@nemesys6]

Why wouldnt you use the metal diff gear with the electric conversion?

[@snowball114]

do you recremend a eletric or gas motor for bashing

[@rcnightmare]

yes

[@rcnightmare]

glad to hear...im worried they might be boring

[@rcnightmare]

welcome

[@dh86able]

Keep up the great work Squirrelod and rcnightmare... you guys rock:) I hit like:)

[@rcnightmare]

very nice thing to say

[@WhiteJawz1]

Are You Going To Post A Driving Video

[@rcnightmare]

nitro definitely has it's place, side by side I prefer electric 2:1, basically the power difference =]. To each their own.

[@filiplou]

Aaaaaah, no wonder I never see you guys on a track... Well, I guess you'll have to built your own then!

[@kalishaROX]

do you need a BEC to run 4s with that tekin system

[@CallUponTheYouth]

Very good video, good effort well done!

[@rcnightmare]

of course

[@SpacemanXC]

Mmmmm, it's so beautiful. Also, I loved hearing you guys on Cooking with Nitro. Any idea when you'll be on again?

[@rcnightmare]

so was it?

[@rcnightmare]

Tough call. If you have a charger like the powerlab 6 and good batteries, electric will provide you with hours of fun with little maintenance and almost no downtime.

[@GGobblin]

How many tooth is the spur gear they give you ?

[@rcnightmare]

its a super awesome CowRC Pit Mat! Tell em we sent ya

[@sonicblast345]

Can truggies be used for crawling

[@Blinding91]

Love Truggies ! want that Tekin Combo Too :) Nice Vid :)

[@blabloomoo]

So i see you guys did take my comment on making the videos on showing us to convert this beast of a truggy. and Jeremy you said it might be boring.

[@rcnightmare]

thanks a lot

[@RCworkbench]

Because the nylon gear absorbes the tork in a difrent way than the metal, so if you had yoused the metal gear in the electric conversen it would thosted your motor ;)

[@rcnightmare]

good question for them :)

[@hbxhpikyosho]

nice vid guys, love my Mugen MBX6 Eco Buggy :D

[@rcnightmare]

thanks a lot!

[@Kiddenreal]

Great vid guys.

[@rcnightmare]

Fun fun!

[@hbxhpikyosho]

Yup, it's more like 1. Mugen / Xray 2. Durango 3. Ofna (the pro racing line of vehicles) 4. Associated / Losi 5. HB / HPI :) (this seen from a basher's point of view = Durability is even more important than handling)

[@jdeadman]

Just wondering why would you not just remove the front and rear clip and the Diff and leave everything else on Chassis? Just my $.02 Otherwise a great Video

[@rcnightmare]

electric generally uses plastic, metal helps with heat on nitros.

[@TheRustyRC]

can you convert a mbx6 eco to mbx6 t eco

[@blabloomoo]

no i did not. i loved it actually. gets people to see things they might not do or show them on how to.

[@TheCjcoon]

Send the five t over to Canada I will clean it lol but ya make some more vids of it lots!!!! And good vid like always

[@rcnightmare]

the chassis plate is replaced completely, everything must be removed to do that.

[@Joshinator219]

Thanks

[@rcnightmare]

yea we will..

[@blabloomoo]

yes it was. check my comment on the unboxing and you will see. and this was a great video by the way.

[@avgvstvs96]

Why do you use red loctite? You're supposed to use blue with RC, blue is plenty strong enough.

[@rcnightmare]

they own

[@fatroofus]

I like this video

[@Devongamer1]

My future plans is to get a hpi Baja ss and buy the castle electric conversion kit. £600 for conversion £800 for Baja

[@hbxhpikyosho]

It's coming ^^

[@MrLongboarder87]

How come Mugen just doesn't make an electric version so you dont have to do the conversion ?

[@xxgg]

Is it just me or video is sped up ? Also, why plastic gear ?

[@hbxhpikyosho]

Hi, I was going to comment on your MBX6T Review on your friendofrc channel, but I couldn't comment as you have blocked me. Why have you done that? I LOVE your channel, one of the best RC channels around. Anyway I was going to say "Nice review as always! Love my Mugen MBX6 Eco... my hands down favorite car ever :) Have you tried the Xray 1/8 offroad cars? they are said to be just as good as Mugen, and their biggest competitors. Really think you should check them out. Keep up the good work!"

[@rcnightmare]

we rotate

[@TheABSoLooT1]

Dont know why Mugen just wont come out wtih a MBX6T Eco... Why 550 + 150 for conversion. They should sell an elec kit, at 550 total.

[@hbxhpikyosho]

lol I know and I've only been into the hobby for 4yrs

[@TheFluffyVanquisher]

is it only Traxxas who uses those advanced transmissions and gearboxes in their nitro cars?

[@rcnightmare]

sorry...we dont' have an 1/8 track...not less than 2 hours away

[@hbxhpikyosho]

all videos of it on youtube are @ the track... I'd like to see more HARD bashing ;)

[@tzeffer44]

To convert it

[@mw2guy999]

oh ok thanks.

[@rcnightmare]

Not advanced just a different style. Some have multiple speeds which makes them more complicated.

[@rcnightmare]

lol nice

[@fluxful]

cool .-)

[@rcnightmare]

yea it sucks, it feels like such a waste right?

[@rmurphy1994]

wooty tooty tuesday

[@rcnightmare]

lol thanks

[@rcnightmare]

don't have one

[@rcnightmare]

thanks a lot..yea...its super sexy....when he invites us

[@rcnightmare]

nope

[@hbxhpikyosho]

just a newer model, not too much difference :)

[@hortonsweeping]

I miss Brandon

[@renagade800xr]

I thinkrcnightmare

[@avgvstvs96]

lol HPI is no where near Mugen, Associated, Losi, etc. Now the debate between Mugen, Losi, Associatied, Kyosho, Durango. Its personal preference, Kyosho, Mugen and Durango are at the top in terms of quality, followed by Associated and last, Losi. Not to say Losi isn't good, Its great, some drivers are fastest with a Losi. All personal preference.