Following on from their range of body shell skins for the MBX-6, Mugen have released a range of skins for the cars rear wing. Again designed by US custom specialists Upgrade RC, there are 8 different designs to choose from, none of which feature any logos, allowing you to decal it up further. Simple to apply, once attached they are strong and flexible, and so can withstand crashes, and most importantly they are resistant to fuel.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]
New from Xray, for their NT1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, is this hard clutch spring. Suitable for use with the car’s XCA clutch, it allows for later clutch engagement at higher RPM, which is beneficial on open, high-speed tracks with high traction.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Two years in development, the Austrian made Carbon One is now in production. This 1/24th scale chassis is an all new development but uses existing Kyosho parts and various tuning parts such as those made by Atomic, 3Racing, PN Racing etc. The car utilizes a 4 AAA cell layout, with the batteries recessed into the chassis for super low centre of gravity while the steering has been designed to accept the Futaba S3114 servo with a specially developed servo saver system helping to protect it. The chassis has a 98mm wheelbase and was designed specifically for use with the VDS type shell.
New from Hudy, for use with all of their set-up systems, are these alu nuts for the set-up triangles. These CNC-machined aluminium nuts allow for quick & easy assembly and dis-assembly and have a knurled surface which provides easy grip. This removes the need for a tool when assembling the setup system. Sold in a set of 4 pieces.
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PSM Racing have released new machined aluminium fuel tank posts for the Mugen MBX-6 1/8th scale buggy. Made from high grade materials they are a direct replacement of the standard stock part. Sold in pairs, they are available in stanadard silver colour and are supplied with the required fasteners.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
New from SMP Titan parts, is their range of titanium 2-speed shafts. Available for the Mugen MRX-4X, Kyosho Evolva, Shepherd Velox and Motonica P8.0R, the precision Swiss made parts have been hard coated for extra durability and are 45% lighter than the standard parts, helping lower the overall weight of the car and increase the performance of this area.
Source: SMP Slide [smp-slide.ch]
A few weeks ago we published the test of Team Orion’s ‘budget’ speed control Vortex BL. Within this test we teased Orion’s upcoming ‘Race Spec’ speedo that was introduced during last years On-Road World Championships in Thailand. The Race Spec is available now and here’s what we think of it.
Seen for the first time here in the pits at the 3rd round of the Euro Touring Series in Warsaw, Poland, was the all new Gran Turismo 2.0 PRO Blue Edition speed controller from Speed Passion. This is the latest speedo from the World Champion motor company and is their first proper attempt at a high end competition speedo for modified racing and judging by the reaction of team driver Marc Rheinard, who is running the ESC for the first time, it seems to work very well. The ESC is scheduled for a mid March release in standard Carbon black colour, with the blue version seen in these pictures due for release after that.
