Coming from Mugen and made for the MTC1 electric touring car is an aluminium main chassis plate. Using the part will greatly reduce overall chassis flex which will come in handy especially on medium to high-bite surfaces. The black anodised part features the popular herringbone-shaped machining under the battery and electric areas to make for controlled flex characteristics.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Following a first series of images, Mugen have revealed more details of the new MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy kit. The follow-up model of the ultra-successful MBX7 will feature new front and rear suspension mounts as well as updated front and rear gearboxes that allow to extract the gear differentials without detaching the suspension arms. The latter are of an updated design and made from a more resistant composite material. They are also box-shaped and include arm stiffeners to reduce flex and further increase durability. Optional carbon fibre plates will further enhance the ability to adjust their overall flex.
Vigor RC have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Mugen MTC1 touring car. First up is a 2.25mm main chassis plate that is understood to be a direct replacement for the standard part. Also new are three different top decks, the first one being a direct replacement for the standard deck while a 1-piece front flex and a 1-piece centre flex top deck further add tuning options to the car. Also new is a 3.5mm hard rear shock tower that will improve rear end grip while the new carbon fibre fan mounts are usable with 30mm to 40mm fan units. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they will hit stores very soon.
In the next instalment of our World Champion Interview series Red RC’s Oli Meggitt chats with 2011 1/8th Onroad World Champion Robert Pietsch about his journey into the RC Industry and about Mugen’s move into electric touring car.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MTC1 electric touring car kit are twin-type spring spool outdrives and a titanium hinge pin set. Staring with the outdrives, they are machined from high-quality spring steel for exceptional durability and it is understood that they feature a twin-type design, meaning they are usable with both C-blade or “pin-only” driveshafts to create different on-power characteristics. The parts are a direct replacement and they come including hardware. Also new is a set of 64-grade titanium hinge pins for the MTC1. The shafts replace the standard steel items for lighter ones.
Following a first teaser image Mugen have revealed first images and information on the forthcoming MBX8 nitro off-road buggy. Successor of the World and European Championship winning MBX7 platform, the MBX8 chassis features a new design that improves traction and stability in bumpy conditions and on the exit of corners. The steering post are also keyed into the chassis for easier maintenance.
Mugen have announced the soon release of their all-new MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy platform. The latest incarnation of Mugen’s ultra successful and popular MBX series buggy is meant to be more durable, faster, more efficient, easier to work on and also lighter than its predecessor, the World and European Championship winning MBX7. More information about the kit will become available next week.
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Made to hold a variety of fluid bottles or accessories is Mugen Seiki’s new fluid and parts bag. The zipped bag will hold up to 26 bottles of Flash Point diff and shock oils and it can also be used to store nitro engines, parts, tools, and chargers. The bag measures 25x20x11cm and features a stitched Mugen Seiki logo and a carrying handle.
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