Mugen introduce updated rear suspension arms for the MRX5 WC 1/8th on-road car. Added material for increased strength against bending and twisting under hard acceleration and corning improves traction while opening the throttle and also adds stability at corner entry. Included with the A-arms are also upper suspension arm parts.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Pro-Line introduce pre-cut versions of their popular Phantom bodyshells for the 1/8th scale MBX7 and 8ight 3.0 as well as the B44.2, B5 and B5M 1/10th scale buggies. The bodyshells reduce preparation time as the often fiddly cutting has already been done by the factory. All are made from high quality polycarbonate, come clear and include an additional rear fin for added straight-line stability while the 1/10th bodies also come with a pre-cut Trifecta rear wing.
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In the build up to the 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Off-Road World Championships in Italy Mugen Seiki introduce the follow-up model of the 2012 Worlds winning MBX7. Not a revolution but an evolution of the existing design, the kit features improvements in the suspension and steering areas along other subtle changes. Mugen concentrated on making the suspension on the MBX7R even better with new 16mm bodied front and rear racing shocks. These new shocks will improve stability in both bumps and jumps greatly. The bigger bodies’ shocks will make the 7R have less fade during longer runs which means you can drive even harder than ever before. The rear shocks are 4mm shorter and with the use of a new rear shock tower will keep the back of the 7R hooked up and on the ground. The 7R gets a chassis change with the side angle of the chassis changed which creates more strength and a better feeling on all racing surfaces.
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Modellismo Collari introduce a front body stabiliser kit for the Mugen MRX-5. Attached to the front lower arm the stabiliser pushes against the bodyshell when the suspension compresses which keeps the front of the body at a more constant height, resulting in improved aerodynamics and better cornering. While being pushed slightly upwards during cornering the body can also become cut lower as the change of rubbing in corners is reduced. The set includes two carbon fibre brackets, two ball bearings, nuts and bolts.
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Seen in teaser form only days ago Pro-Line now officially introduce the Phantom design bodyshell for the Mugen MBX-7 buggy. Making use of the distinctive design elements first seen on the 1/10th buggy Phantom bodies, the 1/8th scale variant again makes use of an aggressively styled cabin and a flowing rear section that culminates in a single point in front of the shock tower. An optional add-on rear fin helps with straight-line stability both at highspeed and while jumping. The body is meant to make a first public appearance at this week’s ROAR Gas Offroad Nationals in Texas. Red RC is on site with a full coverage that can be found by clicking here.
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LMR introduce this carbon fibre battery holder for the Mugen MBX-7 buggy. Being a pure carbon fibre part it not only looks good but also protects LiPo and LiFe receiver battery packs from impacts. LMR recommends to simply tape the battery in place using a strong double-sided tape.
Source: LMR [l-m-racing.co.uk]
During this weekend’s 3rd round of the Euro Nitro Series, run at the famous Hockenheimring in Germany, Mugen are on site with the prototype of the forthcoming MTX-6 200mm nitro car. The recently crowned ETS champion Ronald Volker is in attendance using a car he borrowed from fellow countryman and good friend Robert Pietsch. The big news, though, comes from the fact that the car he is running is a 99% stage prototype of the new 200mm car from Mugen Seiki which will be called MTX-6. We spoke to Ronald and Robert, who talked us through the main new features. First of all there are a bunch of reinforced parts, such as the chassis, the differential mounts, the rear arms and their mounting brackets, the rear differential plastic parts and the front turnbuckles. The second gear has also being reinforced, the spur and the pinion now being both 1mm wider, which together with the new carbon fibre stiffeners should help solve the problems that some customers had on the MTX-5 with their second gear. Staying on the rear end, the braking system is moved on the gear shaft, and its improved linkage provides more power. The front end also features new differential mounts that allow faster access and a new servo saver with interchangeable ackermann plates, while on both front and rear the car also sports lower shock towers.
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Pro-Line have just released this sneaky teaser image of their forthcoming Mugen MBX-7 body. Given some of the details visible the body will sport the distinctive and quite edgy “Phantom” design meaning it will very likely be a cab forward offering with an aggressively styled rear end and other performance enhancing aero gizmos. More details to come soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
