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  • Mightynova63
    Member
    • Aug 2016
    • 37

    #1

    WHY is MTC so popular

    Im building a 59" sv43. My question is are there no good quality "made in the USA" drives out there. I feel like all I see is MTC or other drives made across the pond. why and or what would you use? I have several weeks before my boat will arrive so i have time and if i need to order from Europe then i will but i like to know. this is my first real build so I'm trying to build the best boat possible.
  • srislash
    Not there yet
    • Mar 2011
    • 7673

    #2
    I’m sure this will all change in time with Mr. Trump but for the time being I would say it is a supply in demand thing. There are many more small scale hobbyists in Europe as room is tight and racing full size stuff takes room,added time, and money. All these thing are in less supply than here in North America.
    This is my belief anyway, Shawn

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    • Prodrvr
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2015
      • 701

      #3
      MTC wanted 150 Euro just for shipping two stingers and a rudder...forget that.

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      • Mightynova63
        Member
        • Aug 2016
        • 37

        #4
        Just checked shipping and was 20 Euro to California for same 2 stingers and a rudder. I am kinda shocked it's so low.
        Originally posted by Prodrvr
        MTC wanted 150 Euro just for shipping two stingers and a rudder...forget that.
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        • Prodrvr
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2015
          • 701

          #5
          Wow only 20?!! Maybe I should shoot them an email just to confirm the price I had.

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          • Mightynova63
            Member
            • Aug 2016
            • 37

            #6
            Ordered on the 24th, paid 25.21 EUR shipping and 6 days later this was at my door. I really with they had the trim tabs in stock. Now I just need a boat lol.

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            • Prodrvr
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2015
              • 701

              #7
              Originally posted by Mightynova63
              Ordered on the 24th, paid 25.21 EUR shipping and 6 days later this was at my door. I really with they had the trim tabs in stock. Now I just need a boat lol.

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              Question: how are you able to service the flex shafts once they're glued into the captured shafts in the stingers?

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              • Alfa Spirit
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Oct 2009
                • 2131

                #8
                No problem with the flexshaft Prodrvr.

                MHZ have a large choice + other models.

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                • Prodrvr
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2015
                  • 701

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Alfa Spirit
                  No problem with the flexshaft Prodrvr.

                  MHZ have a large choice + other models.
                  It's my understanding that the flex shaft is glued to the steel shaft. The steel shaft is captured inside the stinger. Does the stinger come apart without screwing with the angle so you can service the flex shaft?

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                  • Mightynova63
                    Member
                    • Aug 2016
                    • 37

                    #10
                    The steel shaft is not captured in the stinger. So service is same as normal.
                    Originally posted by Prodrvr
                    It's my understanding that the flex shaft is glued to the steel shaft. The steel shaft is captured inside the stinger. Does the stinger come apart without screwing with the angle so you can service the flex shaft?


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                    • Prodrvr
                      Senior Member
                      • Jul 2015
                      • 701

                      #11
                      Ahh sweet!! Thank you!!

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                      • royalcasa
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2014
                        • 560

                        #12
                        A330C9C9-B3A3-4046-B295-5274DE20E8F6.jpgJust received my set of stingers. I also ordered an extra shaft.

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                        • Mightynova63
                          Member
                          • Aug 2016
                          • 37

                          #13
                          Originally posted by royalcasa
                          [ATTACH=CONFIG]161322[/ATTACH]Just received my set of stingers. I also ordered an extra shaft.
                          Who make those. Maybe a few more pics?

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                          • royalcasa
                            Senior Member
                            • Mar 2014
                            • 560

                            #14
                            D4A12136-3628-4B6A-A341-D12252CA7E16.jpgMTC but last time I looked the web site was down got them from MHZ I’ll get more pic to you 5C2133EB-2C74-468B-8CA3-61581AF1BD20.jpg

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                            • Prodrvr
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2015
                              • 701

                              #15
                              Nice!

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