Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the signing of Cole Ogden to their team. The former TLR driver and The Dirt Nitro Challenge Nitro Buggy finalist will bring a tremendous amount of racing experience into the super star US team that includes icons such as Adam Drake and Mike Truhe.
Source: Mugen Racing [mugenracing.com]
Italian company 7075.it has introduced a hard-anodised aluminium chassis for the Mugen MBX7R Eco. Offering a slightly redesigned shape the chassis is cut from high-quality aluminium and it comes with a high-quality surface treatment in the form of a 50 micron hard anodising to make for improved wear characteristics even on abrasive surfaces.
Source: 7075.it [7075.it]
Flash Point have new pre-oiled air filters for a range of off-road vehicles as well as .21 exhaust gaskets available. Starting with the air filters, they come in packs of four and in a specified Mugen or a general variant with the latter being usable with 8ight, RC8B3 and D815 vehicles. The 2-stage filters come pre-oiled and they allow for exceptional airflow and maximum engine protection. Also new are the high temperature .21 exhaust gaskets that can be used where the tuned pipe manifold attaches to the rear of the engine. The gasket is also good for tuned pipe exhaust systems to seal the connection between the pipe and the manifold.
New from Flash Point R/C come aluminium differential cross pins for Mugen and TLR vehicles as well as high-pressure grease. Starting with the cross pins, the set can be used in Mugen Seiki vehicles including the MBX7, MBX7R, 7R Eco, MBX7T, MBX7TR, and MBX7TR Eco and as well as the TLR 8ight, 8ight-T, and 8ight-E. The package includes six aluminium cross pins that greatly reduce the rotating mass of the drive train. This will increase acceleration and allow your vehicle to have a lower operating temperature. Also new is the High-Pressure grease that is ideal for a multitude of applications including thrust bearings, CVA joints, ring and pinions, outdrives, as well as a general lubrication for all metal parts.
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Used by designer Robert Pietsch at the final round of last season’s ENS final in Italy, Mugen have today released information and images on their new MRX-6. Featuring a large number of changes over its predecessor, the MRX-6 features a new narrow chassis that allows you to easily adjust the weight of the car by using (up to five) H2412 weights in the centre line of the chassis. You’re also able to adjust the weight balance of the car by moving the weights forward or back on the chassis. The new narrow chassis is also stiffer and makes the vehicle more precise and predictable.
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Mugen Seiki have introduced a droop gauge as well as two balance weights for the MBX7 line of off-road vehicles. Starting with the gauge, the tool is made to easily adjust the suspension droop as it slides over the upper shock mounting nut while the lower scale helps to read the actual suspension droop. The gauge is large enough to be used on both the MBX7 buggy and MBX7T truggy and, when used with the shocks alone, it also comes in handy to determine the shock rebound. Also new are the 20g and 40g balance weights for the MBX7 cars. They can be used in the front and the rear of the nitro-powered vehicles while the electric-powered variants only allow to mount the weights behind the front gearbox. The balance weights are marked for easy identification and they easily attach using screws and the pre-drilled holes in the chassis.
Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the signing of former Serpent driver Mike Truhe. Mike brings a tremendous amount of experience in racing and development and will be a huge asset to Mugen Seiki Racing’s off-road and on-road team. Mike Truhe has won countless ROAR National Championships, The Dirt Nitro Challenge, Silver State Nitro Challenge, was an IFMAR Worlds top qualifier and multiple podium finishes at the IFMAR World Championships. Mike had the following to say about the deal which sees him team back up with former TLR team mate Adam Drake.
Mugen Seiki Racing has always produced the highest quality vehicles and their commitment to racing is outstanding. It’s an honor to be racing for Mugen Seiki Racing in 2016 and beyond.
Source: Mugen Seiki Racing [mugenracing.com]
DKT have introduced new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Mugen MBX7R 1/8th off-road buggy. The front tower is cut from 5mm carbon fibre for extra rigidity and durability while the rear 4mm variant offers additional upper mounting positions for the shock absorbers. The lightweight shock stays scrub around 40 percent of weight compared to the original alloy parts and they are available separately or as a combo set. Also new is the Shield Shock called front shock tower protector that improves the durability of the somewhat delicate upper section of the front shock tower as it reduces the chance of the carbon to crack, split or delaminate in the event of a crash. The shock tower protector is available in black and orange colour.
