Rubba's MRC PRO Half-Pint

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

ok, so here's a question i have been wondering about, does the MRC Pro use more 3mm screws than 2.5mm ones? also, i am planning on ordering one, and maybe the novak mongoose set-up, which says it use a standard size pinion, is it ok to use a stardard sized pinion with this spur gear? and what is the pitch? i looked through the manual off of losi's site, and it doesn't mention in it what pitch the gears are.

[WAM]

I see no reference to tires. I guess if it doesn't start with "L", you're not supposed to talk about it?

Actually, I'd like to start comping with the blues because I have a bunch of them. Can I get closer to the "R" tire capability with siping and some attention to foams?

[xgerstandtx]

The Team Losi blue rovers work well, with siping and proper foams(Crawlerinnovations) medium front and soft rear.

The rovers just seem to hook better. That's just the down and dirty of it.


Rubbaneck-anything new on this setup? I am sure people are copying this thing all over the place.

[VotebanForgotHisPW]

Originally Posted by xgerstandtx

The Team Losi blue rovers work well, with siping and proper foams(Crawlerinnovations) medium front and soft rear.

On his website he suggests soft front and medium rear, why do you run them the other way? (I'm not trying to be sarcastic or anything, I really want to know your reasoning)

Link: http://www.crawlerinnovations.com/in...mart&Itemid=63

[WAM]

Originally Posted by xgerstandtx

The Team Losi blue rovers work well, with siping and proper foams(Crawlerinnovations) medium front and soft rear.

Did you mean to say Team Losi blue Rock Claws, instead of blue rovers?

And did you mean to say soft front and medium rear?

[wild bill]

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

is it ok to use a stardard sized pinion with this spur gear? and what is the pitch?

Yes and 48p.

[xgerstandtx]

Originally Posted by VotebanForgotHisPW

On his website he suggests soft front and medium rear, why do you run them the other way? (I'm not trying to be sarcastic or anything, I really want to know your reasoning)
Link: http://www.crawlerinnovations.com/in...mart&Itemid=63

You are right, i meant soft up front and medium in the rear, this is also what i use. It was a late night and i messed up the info,sorry

Originally Posted by WAM

Did you mean to say Team Losi blue Rock Claws, instead of blue rovers?

And did you mean to say soft front and medium rear?

Damn and i meant to say blue CLAWS. wow... I'm gonna go get some sleep now

[WAM]

That's okay, we knew what you meant.

[Rubbaneck]

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

ok, so here's a question i have been wondering about, does the MRC Pro use more 3mm screws than 2.5mm ones? also, i am planning on ordering one, and maybe the novak mongoose set-up, which says it use a standard size pinion, is it ok to use a stardard sized pinion with this spur gear? and what is the pitch? i looked through the manual off of losi's site, and it doesn't mention in it what pitch the gears are.

Originally Posted by wild bill

Yes and 48p.

They are not 48p FYI Check out this link for Robinson Racing products for the correct pinion pitch http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/rc18tmini.html

Originally Posted by WAM

I see no reference to tires. I guess if it doesn't start with "L", you're not supposed to talk about it?

Actually, I'd like to start comping with the blues because I have a bunch of them. Can I get closer to the "R" tire capability with siping and some attention to foams?

I won the Worlds with Losi Blue Rock Claws, still a great tire. The 2010 Nationals I ran rovers with stock foam. There is no need to buy different foams for the 1.9 class. Just run the stock and you'll be fine and also save a few bucks.

Originally Posted by xgerstandtx

Rubbaneck-anything new on this setup? I am sure people are copying this thing all over the place.

Nothing new at all .... well maybe some cobwebs

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

[B]I won the Worlds with Losi Blue Rock Claws, still a great tire. The 2010 Nationals I ran rovers with stock foam. There is no need to buy different foams for the 1.9 class. Just run the stock and you'll be fine and also save a few bucks.

Good to know about the blue's capabilities. But your other comments referred to the Rovers. On the Losi blues, did you run them full tread with stock foams or was some tweaking involved?

[Rubbaneck]

Originally Posted by WAM

Good to know about the blue's capabilities. But your other comments referred to the Rovers. On the Losi blues, did you run them full tread with stock foams or was some tweaking involved?

Take a look on the first page in the first set of pics. Halfway through the claws are on aluminium rims. You'll see how I chopped them up

[WAM]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

Take a look on the first page in the first set of pics. Halfway through the claws are on aluminium rims. You'll see how I chopped them up

Thanks. Actually I can't see much on my laptop, but I can import them and blow them up.

[lowridinjuggalo]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

you guys crack me up! Thanks for the props too.



And now for some update's. Ran the Pro for a while stock then just started tuning it for the Colorado 2010-2011 Winter Series.


Front Suspension

Upper Track Rod: #5

Shock Arm Position: B

Shock Mount Position: #1

Shock Oil: Losi 42.5wt.

Piston: Stock 3-hole

Inner Limiter: 10mm

Outer Limiter: 3/32"
Spring: LOSB1119 Silver Soft Mini-T rear springs with no preload


Rear Suspension

Upper Track Rod: #5

Shock Arm Position: B

Shock Mount Position: #1

Shock Oil: 42.5wt.

Piston: 3-hole right rear with no preload, 1-hole left rear with 1/4" preload

Inner Limiter: 10mm

Outer Limiter: none

Spring: LOSB1447 Stock MRC RTR springs

High Clearance Losi links rear only Horizon Hobby: Lower 30 Deg High-Clearance Susp Links, Alum: MRC by Losi (LOSB1416)

Front and rear shocks are outboarded with LOSB1446 Outboard Shock Mount kit.

u still running / liking this set up or have u changed some stuff around if so updates plz

[DRCrawlGood]

Originally Posted by lowridinjuggalo

u still running / liking this set up or have u changed some stuff around if so updates plz

What he said Im currently redoing my 1.9 and looking for some guidance on a base setup.

[Slaughter]

A couple posts up, Rubbaneck said he is still using the same setup.

Originally Posted by DRCrawlGood

What he said Im currently redoing my 1.9 and looking for some guidance on a base setup.

[new2this]

I want to thank you for all of your info. Great stuff.

[Nik6189]

Great info here
Nik

[lenage]

I'm glad to see this thread updated...very helpful stuff.

[Nik6189]

Until I read this last night I was thinking of changing chassis, but I might just keep the pro and set it up like this. Just got get rid of the damn torque twist and leaking shocks..
Nik

[muddauber jr]

Really like this thread!! I was working on mine on the desk wile reading your set
up lol. Really like this set up and grate info!