The
MX8 was designed to be stable, simple and easy. Each component is
located where it is for a reason, with room to flex, room for cooling
air, and space to inspect, work on and clean each area of the car. The
electronics can be removed from either above or below, or a combination
depending on your preference. There are optional longer engine and
throttle servo mounts to adjust flex symmetrically. If you question the
width and shape of the chassis now, you won't after you have taken a lap
with the Mayako on a tough fast track.
The MX8 comes
with an option of KPI-0 and KPI-1, for your typical C-hub or Pillow Ball
front end feel. Not only that, you can also adjust knuckle height,
upper link/arm length, and steering link position, thanks to the red
eccentric bushing in the carbon steering plate, which you can also
replace with an optional one, of course. This is a high performance
racing machine. You need to be able to adjust all the relevant
adjustments when looking for the last 10ths of a second.
Unique
to the MX8, you have the option of either running upper links or upper
arms both front and rear. The upper arms offer a greater level of
performance and precision, but you must have a good setup to gain their
benefit. The upper links are more forgiving if your settings are a bit
off. This is a great tuning option, and running arms on high grip and
hot weather will bring a smile to your face.
The
steering servo can be removed by just two M4 screws, from it's floating
mount. For different height servos you simply space the triangular
mounts higher as required. The MX8 also comes with the option of running
the lightweight servo saver eliminator, which is the preferred way of
running the car with today's all metal gear strong servos.
The
throttle and brake linkage on the MX8 is very simple, with only 1 link
for brake. The brake bias is easily adjustable by turning one of the two
knurled adjusters by hand. This is something that can be done without
any tools, or even removing the body. The throttle link comes with a
button head screw instead of a grub screw for the collet, so you can use
a rubber band fail safe in the event you were to lose power.
Bump
steer is a powerful tuning aid, specially when running the KPI-1 hubs.
It can be adjusted at both inner and outer ends of the steering link,
turning around the eccentric ball, or adding/removing shims. Adding just
a 1mm shim can increase steering mid to exit of corners significantly.
The
shocks on the MX8 are hard coated, with silky smooth operation, and
come standard with an emulsion gasket and bleeder screw in the cap.
Bladders can be fitted in the caps if preferred, but we recommend the
emulsion setting for every condition.
There are a lot
of adjustment options including two new unique settings to the MX8,
namely diff height and upper arm height and angle. There is not a single
driver out there that can credibly say that the MX8 does not suit them.
Whatever feel you prefer, it can be achieved.