I want to love this video, but I find it more confusing than what it's worth. Here's why: • Kyosho's springs are confusing, even they, or Mick, confused the the part numbers front vs. rear! • He's running what appears to be the stock towers, but the 95mm long springs (IF348-1016) on the rear. See next bullet point. • IF348-1016 springs have actually been discontinued, yet Mick calls them "new." I guess they were new at the time. Maybe Cradock/Kyosho were confused, and it should have been IFS003-915 springs, which are the Dark Blue 85mm (1.5mm wire). • In fact, I can't figure out, actually, what springs he's using. The video states IF348-1016 (front) @ 95mm length and IFS002-815 (rear) @ 81mm length. Based on the position of the preload collars, this doesn't jive. Per my previous bullet point, the part numbers/springs seem flip-flopped, but putting an 81mm spring on the front would require the preload collar to be all the way up, and the spring would STILL be compressed since it is so long. • ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ • A 3.0mm sway bar in the rear gave him MORE traction? Maybe on a surface close to asphalt or concrete, i.e. super-high grip, but certainly not my experience on loose conditions. • Mick says the original 45T spur (assuming paired with a 15T pinion) was "a bit too low" with the 42/12 ring/bevel gears. So he opts to go to a 46/15 combo, which is even LOWER! With an ebuggy, he wanted more tire-roasting torque? Maybe this is working for him on the Hert's Race Track, with SUPER high traction, but most of us in the USA are opting to gear HIGHER. His decision to put on the 16T pinion seems to be the more appropriate choice, but he should go back to the 45T spur with the 42/12 internals. My $0.02, at least. To Kyosho: talk to and listen to your factory racers in America. You don't have many, but you need more.
They just want you to buy the parts. I wondered the same thing, because at the time, Mike said he was _going to_ upgrade/try the longer shock bodies and shafts.
This video confuses the hell out of me! Read below: First, the part numbers given (IF348-1016 and IFS002-815) are for 95mm and 81mm BLUE springs, respectively. Mick says he's running the "new blue springs." Not sure exactly what that means, but if it's the 81mm and 95mm springs as listed, then those are intended for the longer shock towers and shocks. If he's jamming the 81mm springs in the front, then that's a lot of spring for a little shock! We can ASSUME he has the short/standard towers installed front/rear because he says he's going to try the longer ones in the future. So does that mean he actually has the listed spring numbers jammed in there, or is that in error, and he's actually using the 70mm up front and the 81 or 85mm in the rear? Who the eff knows. Look towards Kyosho for a little pro advice and end up confused AF.
Unfortunately not. The new Mp10e has a split battery set up which I think is the main difference between this and other buggies. This buggy is a lot more balanced.
looking for foam tires to run onroad, are the wheels 17mm hex? I found some BSR not sure if it fits. cool video !
Nice work Mick
Great video. I’ve been watching your videos for a few years, to help me set up my TKI4 nitro. Your knowledge has helped me ton. Thanks again
Great video mick👍🇮🇪
I want to love this video, but I find it more confusing than what it's worth. Here's why:
• Kyosho's springs are confusing, even they, or Mick, confused the the part numbers front vs. rear!
• He's running what appears to be the stock towers, but the 95mm long springs (IF348-1016) on the rear. See next bullet point.
• IF348-1016 springs have actually been discontinued, yet Mick calls them "new." I guess they were new at the time. Maybe Cradock/Kyosho were confused, and it should have been IFS003-915 springs, which are the Dark Blue 85mm (1.5mm wire).
• In fact, I can't figure out, actually, what springs he's using. The video states IF348-1016 (front) @ 95mm length and IFS002-815 (rear) @ 81mm length. Based on the position of the preload collars, this doesn't jive. Per my previous bullet point, the part numbers/springs seem flip-flopped, but putting an 81mm spring on the front would require the preload collar to be all the way up, and the spring would STILL be compressed since it is so long.
• ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
• A 3.0mm sway bar in the rear gave him MORE traction? Maybe on a surface close to asphalt or concrete, i.e. super-high grip, but certainly not my experience on loose conditions.
• Mick says the original 45T spur (assuming paired with a 15T pinion) was "a bit too low" with the 42/12 ring/bevel gears. So he opts to go to a 46/15 combo, which is even LOWER! With an ebuggy, he wanted more tire-roasting torque? Maybe this is working for him on the Hert's Race Track, with SUPER high traction, but most of us in the USA are opting to gear HIGHER. His decision to put on the 16T pinion seems to be the more appropriate choice, but he should go back to the 45T spur with the 42/12 internals. My $0.02, at least.
To Kyosho: talk to and listen to your factory racers in America. You don't have many, but you need more.
How did you fit the IF348-1016
10/1,6 95mm springs in the front?
They just want you to buy the parts. I wondered the same thing, because at the time, Mike said he was _going to_ upgrade/try the longer shock bodies and shafts.
Upon further review, they have the part #'s reversed. The 95mm are supposed to go on the rear.
This video confuses the hell out of me! Read below:
First, the part numbers given (IF348-1016 and IFS002-815) are for 95mm and 81mm BLUE springs, respectively. Mick says he's running the "new blue springs." Not sure exactly what that means, but if it's the 81mm and 95mm springs as listed, then those are intended for the longer shock towers and shocks. If he's jamming the 81mm springs in the front, then that's a lot of spring for a little shock! We can ASSUME he has the short/standard towers installed front/rear because he says he's going to try the longer ones in the future. So does that mean he actually has the listed spring numbers jammed in there, or is that in error, and he's actually using the 70mm up front and the 81 or 85mm in the rear? Who the eff knows. Look towards Kyosho for a little pro advice and end up confused AF.
What do you think, if you take the old kyosho MP777 and refine it, will it have the same handling as the MP10e?
Unfortunately not. The new Mp10e has a split battery set up which I think is the main difference between this and other buggies. This buggy is a lot more balanced.
Very cool.