Italian company RC-Project have introduced a set of aluminium steering posts for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. They are machined from high-grade 7075-T6 Ergal and come with a 50µ thick hard coating for wear. The posts weigh in at only 4.9g a pair and while being light of weight they are also ver durable.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
T-Works have introduced a range of lightweight aluminium wheel nuts for the Mugen MBX series of buggies and GT cars. The wheel hex adapters are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for wear. Excessive machining greatly reduces the overall weight for lower rotational masses while adding a bit of visual impact at the same time. The wheel hubs are available as a 4-piece 0mm offset set and also as 2-piece +1mm or +2mm sets that help to increase the track width when conditions call for it. All three types are usable with kits such as the MBX8, MBX7/R, MGT7 and MBX6.
View the +1mm and +2mm sets here
Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is a 24-piece set of sealed high-quality ball bearings for the Mugen MBX8. The set utilises high-quality ABEC 3/5 spec bearings that feature a special rubber seal and a synthetic grease for exceptional protection against the elements and a low drag drivetrain. High-quality balls and optimised ball cages will greatly increase overall bearing life even in demanding track conditions. The 24-piece set is a direct fit and available now.
Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]
T-Works have introduced a range of aluminium shock standoffs for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 kits. Available as 4-piece standard length as well as 2-piece +4mm and +5mm sets, the standoffs are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard anodised for wear and looks. Includes with the shock mounts also come suitable screws.
View the +4mm and +5mm standoffs here
The Nitromasters 1/8th off-road race took place this past weekend in Sand am Main. Mugen’s Carsten Keller would take the win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class from Aaron Roenick in 2nd and Sebastian Winterstein in 3rd. Rene Koenig would round out the top 4 results for a full Mugen sweep. Over in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Sebastian Winterstein with the win.
Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]
T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium servo saver shafts for the Mugen MBX8 off-road buggy. They are machined from lightweight yet durable 7075-T6 aluminium and come hard-coated for wear. Using the alloy shafts over the kit’s standard steel items will reduce overall weight if needed.
Mugen Seiki have introduced their new Mugen and Flash Point branded pit bags. Both are made of durable heavy duty material, they feature a padded handle for easy carrying and multiple pockets and compartments to store tools, spares and accessories such as a starter box, fuel bottles, fuel guns and many more. The bag can be disassembled for travelling and it comes with either Mugen Seiki or Flash Point graphics.
Mugen Seiki have announced the signing of Finnish top driver, Viljami Kutvonen to their electric on-road team. The former winner of high-class events such as the DHI Cup and the LRP Touring Car Masters as well as multiple ETS finalist will be using Mugen’s MTC1 electric touring car at national and international events while working closely with MTC1 designer Robert Pietsch in order to further improve Mugen’s first ever electric touring car. Viljami has the following to say:
I’m very happy to join Team Mugen Seiki and I’m looking forward to future success with them. Testing with MTC1 and knowing their racing background and quality products from other classes, I’m confident we will have great results ahead of us.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]
