January 24, 2019

JConcepts S15 MBX8 body shell

Coming for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy is JConcepts’ new S15 body shell. The S15 packs a lot of performance into a stylish package consistent with vehicle upgrades and performance aero enhancements recently made on the racing circuit. The new body blends performance features on the popular Silencer lid with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Mugen MBX8 and older MBX7 kit variants. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. The body comes clear, with window masks and a decal sheet.

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January 15, 2019

T-Works RC8B3.1 & MBX8 alloy centre driveshafts

Coming for Team Associated’s RC8B3.1 and Mugen’s MBX8 buggies are new aluminium centre driveshafts from T-Works. Machined from aircraft-grade quality and coming with a black surface coating for wear, the shafts are substantially lighter than their steel counterparts that can be found in the respective kits. The dogbone driveshafts are available as combo kits including suitable steel couplers and also separately for the front and rear of the buggies.

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January 8, 2019

Shin Adachi joins Mugen 1/8th off-road team

Following his departure from 1/8th off-road chassis sponsors Serpent, Japanese top driver Shin Adachi has announced a new deal with Mugen for 2019. The Yokomo engineer will campaign Mugen’s MBX8 platform at all major national and international races. We have yet to receive the official press release from Mugen but in the meantime Shin had the following to say:

I’m happy to announce about 1/8 buggy. I am joint to Mugen Seiki. Thank you so much Sanada-san, Osak-san, Tsuruta-san! I’m really really excited! Can not waiting 1/8buggy race!


December 31, 2018

JConcepts Silencer lightweight bodies shells

Coming from JConcepts is a line of lightweight Silencer 1/8th buggy body shells. The range includes variants for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7, HB Racing D817V2 and D812 as well as the Team Associated RC8B3.1. All are made of high-quality polycarbonate material and their lower weight compared to the regular weight bodies makes for less chassis roll in high-grip track conditions. All come including window masks and decal sheets.

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November 30, 2018

Pro-Line MBX8T Night Hawk body shell

Coming from Pro-Line is the new Night Hawk truggy body shell for the Mugen MBX8T kit. From the mind of Adam Drake and inspired from the success of the Enforcer, the Nighthawk retains the aggressive stance of the Enforcer but adds in some sleek, modern truck styling. It features a swooping roof and bed sections for improved airflow and high-speed stability. The hood of the body is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels for more steering and faster lap times. The body comes made from clear polycarbonate and includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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November 28, 2018

VRP MBX8 front arm plate savers

Coming from VRP are new front arm plate savers for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. These are made from .030 lexan and will provide added strength and durability to the front arm inserts. Typically the front arm plates will crack near the centre mounting hole and by using the arm plate saver, it will add longevity to the arm plates.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]


November 27, 2018

T-Works MBX8/7 wing positioning spacers

T-Works have introduced two sets of wing positioning spacers for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 kits. Made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the washers are of a keyed design that slides into the wing’s slotted holes and by choosing the centre or offset washers, the wing can be run in a centre or forward/backwards position. The washers can be used alone or in combination with additional wing buttons.

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November 27, 2018

MIP Mugen MBX8/7 ByPass1 shock pistons

Fresh off their successful performance at the IFMAR 1/8 Scale Worlds are the next generation MIP ByPass1 pistons for the Mugen 1/8th scale off-road kits. Available in 6 and 8-hole configurations, the ByPass1 technology returns new and improved with 1mm pilot holes, that can be drilled out to the drivers specifications. Also included with each piston kit are the MIP colour coded valves which will allow to fully customise and optimise the car’s performance. The kit will elevate the vehicle’s suspension efficiency to a level that can be felt on the track and more importantly result in lower lap times. Instead of having the oil in the shocks react the same way in both compression and rebound, drivers can tune those characteristics with MIP’s pistons in conjunction with different valves to produce favourable characteristics on the track.

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