Under the Hood: Phi-Long Nguyen’s Kyosho MP11
This Under the Hood at the Worlds features the Kyosho MP11 Buggy of Phi-Long Nguyen, running what looks to be a standard MP11 with a few cool hop ups thrown in.
This Under the Hood at the Worlds presented by Elite RC Productions features the Kyosho MP11 Buggy of Phi-Long Nguyen! Phi is running what looks to be a standard MP11 with a few cool hop ups thrown in there!
- Driver
- Phi-Long Nguyen · USA
- Chassis
- Kyosho MP11
- Engine
- O.S. Speed Adam Drake 4
- Pipe
- O.S. Speed TB02
- Tires
- JConcepts Relapse
- Servos
- NitroPro NP700PRO2
Similarly to a lot of peoples cars we have taken a look at here, Phi has opted for the standard steel screws not optimising for the lowest weight on his buggy. He has opted for the optional aluminium steering bell cranks to get that very solid steering feel.
Setup wise clearly they have been reading their Invisible Speed books as they have rather low roll centers with the links placed high up for the high grip conditions along with the diffs raised up on both ends of the car. Shocks are also angled in and paired with the low frequency springs from Kyosho.
An interesting metal piece can be found attached to the rear chassis brace. It is perhaps a heat shield between the engine and radio tray or then just an extra weight placed near the cog to calm down the car. Another interesting feature is the very large motor mount plate to stiffen up the chassis and perhaps gain a bit more of a direct feel on the grippy conditions.
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