Mugen introduce MBX8 Eco 1/8th E-Buggy kit
Coming soon on Mugen’s recently introduced MBX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy platform is the MBX8 Eco E-Buggy kit. The kit will utilise many of the MBX8’s features such as from front and rear suspension mounts, box-shaped suspension arms with interchangeable stiffeners, as well as new front and rear gearboxes, a lightweight wing mount and a lightweight, IMFAR-legal rear wing. Other features include a redesigned main chassis plate for improved rough track handling, as well as straight-cut 13T bevel and 44T diff gears for optimised efficiency, acceleration and run time. Mugen’s HTD High Traction Differentials are included from stock as is a redesigned receiver box and 4S battery tray. A calming-design servo saver nut, alloy front and rear shock towers as well as front and rear universal centre driveshafts round out the package.
Features:
– The MBX8 Eco chassis improves steering and is more consistent in bumpy conditions
– High Traction Differentials are included in the MBX8 Eco
– New straight cut 13T bevel gear and 44T conical gears
– New plastic 46T HTD spur gear
– New front and rear gearbox
– New suspension mounts
– New box-shaped suspension arms and arm stiffeners
– Lightweight one-piece wing mount
– Lightweight high down-force wing
– New battery tray and receiver box
– Other new parts and upgrades include body, clamping servo saver nut, F/R shock towers, front bumper, front centre and rear centre universal joints
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]