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November 27, 2018

MIP Mugen MBX8/7 ByPass1 shock pistons

Fresh off their successful performance at the IFMAR 1/8 Scale Worlds are the next generation MIP ByPass1 pistons for the Mugen 1/8th scale off-road kits. Available in 6 and 8-hole configurations, the ByPass1 technology returns new and improved with 1mm pilot holes, that can be drilled out to the drivers specifications. Also included with each piston kit are the MIP colour coded valves which will allow to fully customise and optimise the car’s performance. The kit will elevate the vehicle’s suspension efficiency to a level that can be felt on the track and more importantly result in lower lap times. Instead of having the oil in the shocks react the same way in both compression and rebound, drivers can tune those characteristics with MIP’s pistons in conjunction with different valves to produce favourable characteristics on the track.

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November 26, 2018

T-Works MBX8 & MP9 DLC coated arm shafts

Coming from T-Works are several sets of DLC-coated suspension shafts for the Mugen MBX8/7 and the Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4/3/Evo buggies. All use the diamond-like coating that is best known from competition engine crankshafts and that makes for a hard-wearing and slick surface, ensuring long parts life and smooth suspension action. Available are front upper arm, front lower arm and rear lower arm sets for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 as well as front and rear sets for the Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4, TKI3 and Evo kits.

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November 23, 2018

T-Works RC8B3.1 lower shock mounts & diff shafts

T-Works have released new optionals for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 as well as other 1/8th buggies. First up us a 4-piece set of 7075-T6 aluminium lower shock mount pins that are made to replace the standard steel parts. The pins are machined from high-quality material and come hard-coated for wear. Using the shafts will reduce unsprung weight and thus improve suspension efficiency.

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November 22, 2018

Vigor 1/10th touring bulkhead alignment blocks

Vigor RC have introduced their new bulkhead alignment blocks for some of the most popular 1/10th scale electric touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the blocks are inserted between the left and right bulkhead and help to get them straight when fastening the bulkhead screws. The result is a perfectly parallel bulkhead assembly that prevents chassis tweak while ensuring less stress on the spool and differential bearings. The blocks are available as 18mm/22mm variant for the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, as 19mm/23mm variant for Xray T4 and Awesomatix A800 cars and also as 18mm/20mm block for Yokomo BD9, ARC R11, Infinity IF14 and Mugen MTC1 kit.

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November 20, 2018

Mugen MBX8 -3 Ackermann plates & +15mm wing mount

Mugen have introduced two new option parts for the MBX8 line of buggies in the form of the -3 front upright Ackermann plates and the +15mm rear wing mount. Starting with the Ackermann plates, the items move the steering rod ball stud location 3mm towards the outside compared to the kit standard arms, which results in improved initial steering response and improved stability coming out of corners. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre.

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November 19, 2018

T-Works MP9 & MBX8/7 DLC-coated shock shafts

Coming from T-Works are new DLC-coated shock shafts for the Kyosho MP9 and Mugen MBX8/7 series buggies. The shafts are made from high-quality steel and are surface-coated using the a dark-coloured DLC coat, a material traditionally used to finish crankshafts on competition nitro engines. The hard-wearing coat will make for a slick and wear-resistant surface that ensures smooth and durable shock function. The shafts come as separate front and rear sets and they are available as MP9 TKI3/4 and MP9 Evo compatible items and also for the MBX8 and 7/R buggies.

View the MBX8 rear shock shafts here

November 19, 2018

Mugen MTC1 performance conversion kit

After a year of testing and racing, Mugen Seiki has released first information about their new performance conversion kit for the MTCC1 electric touring car. All of the new parts were used at the European Reedy Race of Champions, where all three prototype MTC1 ended up in the top 10 of the modified class. The prototype MTC1 was able to log some of the fastest lap times of the entire event, highlighting the capabilities of the new parts. Testing with the prototype MTC1 on asphalt has also shown great results. Most testing was been done by pro drivers, but we also did testing with hobby customers and the testing displayed great results for drivers of all levels.

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October 25, 2018

T-Works lightweight bearing kits

Coming from T-Works are four new lightweight bearing kits for vehicles such as the Xray GTX, Kyosho Inferno GT3, HB Racing RGT8 and Mugen MBX8 Eco. All use 8x14mm rubber-sealed bearings to replace the standard kit bearings for lighter ones. Using the lightweight bearings kits will reduce the unsprung masses for a more nimble handling and a lower overall weight. Also included in the sets are lightweight reducer bushings.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]