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June 6, 2014

Answer RC S350 & MBX6/7 alloy CVD axles

Answer RC re-release their own line of aluminium CVD axles for the S-Workz S350, Mugen MBX6 and MBX7. Available as wheel or centre CVD axle, the parts are CNC machined from 7075 aerospace quality aluminium, they come red anodised and offer multiple holes for the drive pin meaning that as the fit becomes sloppy they can simply be rotated round to the next set of holes. The axles are made for reduce the overall rotational mass of the drivetrain resulting in quicker spool up, reduced braking time and sharper handling.

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March 25, 2014

Mugen MBX-7T 1/8th nitro & electric truggy kits

Following a handful of leaked images Mugen Seiki now have official images of the forthcoming MBX-7T nitro and MBX7-T Eco electric truggy kits available. The follow-up models of the popular MBX6-T line of race trucks build on the World Championship winning MBX-7 and feature a pivot ball front suspension while the rear design sports conventional hubs. The kits come with aluminium suspension mounts with composite inserts to adjust the kick-up, anti-squat and toe angles and a 3mm hard-anodised aluminium chassis builds a tough base for the lightened drivetrain with machined gears. The radio tray and receiver boxes received a make-over compared to the MBX-6T with the MBX-7T now featuring a new radio tray with front mounted receiver battery. The electric-powered MBX-7T Eco comes with a class-standard front battery mount while the motor and speed controller are located behind the centre differential. Other parts included in the kits are heavy duty aluminium shock towers, aluminium big bore shock absorbers and newly designed low-profile cab forward bodyshells. Both kits are set for a release in May.

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March 21, 2014

Mugen MBX7T 1/8th truggy – Teaser

Today first images of Mugen’s forthcoming MBX7T 1/8th truggy appeared on the interweb thanks to a Brazilian Facebook user. The two images show Mugen’s latest contender that will for sure sport refinements and improvements also seen on the company’s World Championship winning MBX7 buggy, but for now we only have these images but no definite information on the features and specifications. According to Automodelismo Brasil the kit will ship around Mid-May and while the images only show the nitro version there will very likely also come an electric-powered variant.

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March 18, 2014

RB One, XB8 & MBX7 airfilter foam sets

RB have two new nitro airfilter foam sets for the RB One as well as the MBX7 and the XB8 available. The foam pieces offer improved airflow and a high degree of filtration to maximise performance and airflow. Included are 12 inner and 12 outer foams per set.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

February 13, 2014

Flash Point nitro racing fuel

Available soon from Mugen Seiki USA is the new Flash Point nitro racing fuel. Specifically developed for today’s nitro racing engines and coming with a special lubrication package to prevent excessive engine wear, the fuel uses only first generation methanol and nitromethane. Good for the use in on-road and off-road cars the juice comes in several specifications and bottle sizes.

Source: Mugen Racing [mugenracing.com]

February 11, 2014

Drew Moller signs with Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Racing confirm the signing of Drew Moller through the 2014 racing season. “DrewMo” had an awesome 2013 season with top finishes at the ROAR Nationals, and many other races in America. Now he will join the Mugen USA factory team. Moller will be racing the World Champion MBX7 Buggy, MBX6TR Truggy, and MBX7E ECO E-Buggy at all major events.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

February 5, 2014

Sweep MBX7 Birdie bodyshell

Sweep Racing are currently working on a new bodyshell for the Mugen MBX7 1/8th buggy. The shell makes use of Sweep’s distinctive “Birdie” design that incorporates an extreme cabin shape with a steep angled and quite narrow windshield while the cab itself sits in a very forward position. Pronounced and heavily angled sidepods and loads of free space around the engine’s cooling head are other features of the body. Sweep does has not given a release date yet but expect the body to hit the stores soon.

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February 4, 2014

Philipp Guschl joins Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Europe welcomes young and talented Philipp Guschl as the latest entry to the Mugen Seiki Europe race team. The multiple German Champion will use Mugen’s MBX7 at all national and international events he is attending. Earlier today Philipp was also confirmed to have joined Maxima to use their line of OS based engines and fuel.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]