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January 13, 2020

T-Works roll out new MTX7 optionals

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit are several new option parts. First up is a titanium turnbuckle set machined from high-quality 64 grade titanium. The 7-piece kit includes all camber, toe and servo link turnbuckles as well as a suitable wrench for the smaller links. Also new is a 32-piece precision ball bearing set that includes metal and rubber shielded ball races that ensure great protection against dirt thanks to the outer rubber seals while the inner metal shields ensure low natural drag. The range is rounded out by 128-piece titanium and 162-piece gold-colour steel screw sets.

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December 30, 2019

MSE MTC1 FWD conversion DTC aluminium chassis

Coming from MSE Performance Parts and made for their Mugen MTC1 FWD conversion kit is the DTC aluminium main chassis plate. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks the chassis will allow for improved car performance in high-bite track conditions. With the reduced overall torsional flex the car will be easier to drive while also allowing for increased cornering speeds. The chassis is made in Germany, a direct fit and available from now on.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

December 18, 2019

Answer-RC 1/8th buggy carbon fibre side guards

Available now from Answer-RC are carbon fibre side guards for the majority of the current 1/8th buggies. Strong, good looking and about 50 percent lighter than the kit items typically, the hand-laid, CNC-machined and Kevlar-reinforced side guards are available for the Agama A319, HB Racing D817 and D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, SWorkz S35-3 and Team Associated RC8B3.1. The side guard sets include all the bits and pieces needed for installation.

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December 13, 2019

Aigoin Racing introduce new 1/8th off-road optionals

Aigoin Racing from France have announced the release of new option parts for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. First up are front upper arm wings for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and the Mugen MBX8. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the wings help to fine-tune the aerodynamics, as they improve front downforce during high speed cornering and while jumping. Included in each set come plastic mounting brackets and hardware for secure fastening of the wings.

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December 10, 2019

IGT8 1/8th on-road DAO Drag Assisted One Way kit

IGT8 have introduced their new drag assisted one way kit for 1/8th scale on-road cars. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. Tested extensively by the IGT8 team, the DAO was officially debuted last weekend at the 2019 US Nitro Cup with great results as Paolo Morganti took the TQ in the 1/8 class and Rafael Angulo finished 3rd while Ricardo Garri won the Master class. The system is available for ARC, Capricorn, Infinity, Mugen, Xray and Shepherd cars with a variant for Serpent kits coming soon.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

December 5, 2019

FastRace 1/8th off-road V2 centre drive joint

Coming from FastRace are new lightweight V2 centre drive joints for Team Associated, Mugen and SWorkz 1/8th off-road kits. Machined from high-quality Ergal material and featuring a lightweight design, the coupler offers exceptional durability due to four steel pins that prevent the driveshaft’s drive pins from grubbing into the coupler’s aluminium surface over time. An additional surface coating ensures further improved wear characteristics.

Source: Planet Racing [planetracing.it]

December 3, 2019

RC-Project MBX8 Ackermann steering kit

Coming from RC-Project and made for the Mugen MBX8 series of vehicles is an Ackermann steering kit. The set was developed to optimise the steering characteristics of the vehicles by allowing for full steering lock and increasing the steering angle of the outer wheel by 12 degrees. This results in better turn in and more consistent cornering while making the car easier and more precise to control in fast sections also. Part of the package are redesigned outer steering spindle plates that offer two different steering link positions, the standard “S” marked position for high-grip and a new aggressive “A” geometry for slippery tracks. The set is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material, the parts come with a black surface coating for wear and looks and also included are Reverse-type pivot balls whose updated geometry fine-tune the whole steering system.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

November 29, 2019

Mugen MRX series front & rear wheel quick change levers

Coming from Mugen and made for their MRX series 1/8th on-road cars are new design front an rear wheel quick change levers. Of an updated design the front levers feature a new shape and also a non-slip serrated area in order to allow for more convenient and fast wheel changing while the rear levers feature a prolonged section, again to make wheel removal faster and more secure. The levers are available in separate sets in eluding mounting hardware and springs.

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