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April 24, 2018

Xtreme Racing Mugen & Arrma CF shock towers

Xtreme Racing have introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for a range of vehicles including the Mugen MBX8, MGT7 and Arrma Talion V3. The MBX8 front and rear tower are machined from 5mm carbon fibre while the MGT7 on-road shock stays are cut from thinner 4mm carbon fibre. The Talion V3 items are again cut from thicker 5mm material to up durability for bashing conditions. All items are designed to match the respective standard kit geometry, they are made in the USA and are available separately.

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April 23, 2018

VRP MBX8 carbon fibre rear shock tower spacer

Vision Racing Products have released their new carbon fibre rear shock tower spacer for the Mugen MBX8. This spacer goes between the rear bulkhead and tower to space the whole tower back by 3mm. The spacer re-positions weight reward to accommodate the advancement in light weight wings and wing mounts, in addition to moving the upper shock mounts back to reduce shock bind. All this results in more rear grip that the new MBX8 can benefit. The spacer includes the camber mounts so there is no shimming necessary to keep them in the correct location. The item is made from 3mm carbon fibre and it is available now.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]

April 20, 2018

RC-Project MBX8 aluminium steering post

Italian company RC-Project have introduced a set of aluminium steering posts for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. They are machined from high-grade 7075-T6 Ergal and come with a 50µ thick hard coating for wear. The posts weigh in at only 4.9g a pair and while being light of weight they are also ver durable.

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

April 20, 2018

T-Works MBX-series aluminium wheel hubs

T-Works have introduced a range of lightweight aluminium wheel nuts for the Mugen MBX series of buggies and GT cars. The wheel hex adapters are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for wear. Excessive machining greatly reduces the overall weight for lower rotational masses while adding a bit of visual impact at the same time. The wheel hubs are available as a 4-piece 0mm offset set and also as 2-piece +1mm or +2mm sets that help to increase the track width when conditions call for it. All three types are usable with kits such as the MBX8, MBX7/R, MGT7 and MBX6.

View the +1mm and +2mm sets here

April 18, 2018

Reckward-Tuning MBX8 sealed ball bearing set

Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is a 24-piece set of sealed high-quality ball bearings for the Mugen MBX8. The set utilises high-quality ABEC 3/5 spec bearings that feature a special rubber seal and a synthetic grease for exceptional protection against the elements and a low drag drivetrain. High-quality balls and optimised ball cages will greatly increase overall bearing life even in demanding track conditions. The 24-piece set is a direct fit and available now.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]

April 18, 2018

T-Works MBX8 aluminium shock standoffs

T-Works have introduced a range of aluminium shock standoffs for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 kits. Available as 4-piece standard length as well as 2-piece +4mm and +5mm sets, the standoffs are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard anodised for wear and looks. Includes with the shock mounts also come suitable screws.

View the +4mm and +5mm standoffs here

April 16, 2018

Carsten Keller wins German Nitromasters

The Nitromasters 1/8th off-road race took place this past weekend in Sand am Main. Mugen’s Carsten Keller would take the win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class from Aaron Roenick in 2nd and Sebastian Winterstein in 3rd. Rene Koenig would round out the top 4 results for a full Mugen sweep. Over in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Sebastian Winterstein with the win.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

April 12, 2018

T-Works MBX8 aluminium servo saver shafts

T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium servo saver shafts for the Mugen MBX8 off-road buggy. They are machined from lightweight yet durable 7075-T6 aluminium and come hard-coated for wear. Using the alloy shafts over the kit’s standard steel items will reduce overall weight if needed.

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