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December 13, 2017

Vigor RC MTC1 carbon fibre option parts

Vigor RC have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Mugen MTC1 touring car. First up is a 2.25mm main chassis plate that is understood to be a direct replacement for the standard part. Also new are three different top decks, the first one being a direct replacement for the standard deck while a 1-piece front flex and a 1-piece centre flex top deck further add tuning options to the car. Also new is a 3.5mm hard rear shock tower that will improve rear end grip while the new carbon fibre fan mounts are usable with 30mm to 40mm fan units. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they will hit stores very soon.

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December 12, 2017

Video – Robert Pietsch Interview

In the next instalment of our World Champion Interview series Red RC’s Oli Meggitt chats with 2011 1/8th Onroad World Champion Robert Pietsch about his journey into the RC Industry and about Mugen’s move into electric touring car.

December 11, 2017

T-Works MTC1 spool outdrives & titanium hinge pin kit

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MTC1 electric touring car kit are twin-type spring spool outdrives and a titanium hinge pin set. Staring with the outdrives, they are machined from high-quality spring steel for exceptional durability and it is understood that they feature a twin-type design, meaning they are usable with both C-blade or “pin-only” driveshafts to create different on-power characteristics. The parts are a direct replacement and they come including hardware. Also new is a set of 64-grade titanium hinge pins for the MTC1. The shafts replace the standard steel items for lighter ones.

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December 11, 2017

Mugen uncover MBX8 1/8th nitro off-road buggy

Following a first teaser image Mugen have revealed first images and information on the forthcoming MBX8 nitro off-road buggy. Successor of the World and European Championship winning MBX7 platform, the MBX8 chassis features a new design that improves traction and stability in bumpy conditions and on the exit of corners. The steering post are also keyed into the chassis for easier maintenance.

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December 4, 2017

Mugen MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy kit – Coming soon

Mugen have announced the soon release of their all-new MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy platform. The latest incarnation of Mugen’s ultra successful and popular MBX series buggy is meant to be more durable, faster, more efficient, easier to work on and also lighter than its predecessor, the World and European Championship winning MBX7. More information about the kit will become available next week.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

November 30, 2017

Mugen Seiki fluid & parts bag

Made to hold a variety of fluid bottles or accessories is Mugen Seiki’s new fluid and parts bag. The zipped bag will hold up to 26 bottles of Flash Point diff and shock oils and it can also be used to store nitro engines, parts, tools, and chargers. The bag measures 25x20x11cm and features a stitched Mugen Seiki logo and a carrying handle.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

November 28, 2017

Sagami RC Fab Plazma Ra 2.0 aluminium chassis

Japanese brand Sagami RC Fab have introduced an aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate for the Kyosho Plazma Ra 2.0 1/12th scale pan car. Designed for the use in high to very high traction conditions the black anodised 2.0mm chassis and pod plate will improve steering, traction and driveabiliy and it is usable with floating servo mounts and long or short side links.

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November 28, 2017

Speedmind MTC1 shock spring set

Speedmind have introduced a shock spring set exclusively for the Mugen MTC1 touring car. The 20mm springs are precision-made and matched for highest possible accuracy and included are colour-coded X-hard, hard, med-hard, medium and soft springs with the MTC1’s med-soft kit spring fitting right between Speedmind’s medium and soft offering.

Source: Speedmind [speedmind.net]