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August 1, 2012

T-Work’s MBX-6 & X3 aluminium options

News from T-Work’s are these durable and lightweight hard coated wheel axle shafts and center shaft joint cups made from imported 7075 aircraft grade aluminum for the Mugen MBX-6/6T & Hong Nor/Jammin X3/X3E. Each axle and joint cups are over 50% lighter than the standard steel counterparts giving you considerable savings in overall weight while the axles will give you the added advantage of reduced unsprung suspension weight.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]

July 24, 2012

Arrowmax Mugen MRX-5 brass battery plate

Arrowmax release this new battery plate version 2 for the Mugen MRX-5. Manufactured from heavy brass to lower the cars centre of gravity it brings extra weight to the centre and also the lowest point of the car, improving handling and cornering characteristics. The part weight 51 gram and comes laser-engraved for easy identification.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 23, 2012

Evo-Workshop MTX-5 flex controller chassis

Evo-Workshop has launched an enhanced MTX-5 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium chassis with a special flex controller system. Made from ALCOA 7075-T6 material the chassis provides multiple setting options to adjust frame flexibility, for corner entries and corner exits, and for creating more forward driving grip with optimal/remarkable effectiveness. The Flex controller can be added, removed, or adjusted for stiffness and the chassis also features an improved engine support mount support.

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July 17, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 caster blocks & MTX5 pulley

Some new items from Zeppin Racing who have released these 7075 aluminium 4.5deg (L+R) caster blocks for the Associated TC6.1 which have an enlarged opening in the centre. The new design is to avoid the double joint dogbones touching the caster blocks when turning at a full angle. To also improve smoothness there is an additional Delrin insert for the hinge pin. Zeppin have also produced a 26T pulley for the Mugen MTX5, which is made of hard coated high quality 7075 aluminum. It has been lightened for minimizing weight.

View the MTX5 pulley here

July 16, 2012

Arrowmax MRX5 radio plate mount V2

Arrowmax have released version 2 of their radio plate mount for the Mugen MRX5. Machined from a single piece of brass it brings extra weight to the centre of the car, improving handling and corner-rotation. Comes complete with hardware as shown and is laser engraved with the Arrowmax logo.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 27, 2012

Arrowmax MBX-6 centre shafts

Arrowmax have released new centre drive shafts for the Mugen MBX-6 buggy. The 78.5mm and 103mm shafts are similar in design but are made from spring steel material for increased durability.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 14, 2012

Mugen MBX6/6T shock spring set

New for the MBX-6 and 6T from Mugen is this complete set of 10 shock springs. The set comprises of five 75mm long front springs in 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T, 7.75T and 7.5T and five rear 86mm long springs in 8.75T, 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T and 7.75T.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]

June 5, 2012

PHD MBX-6 reinforced motor mount

Pure Hobby Distribution launches its new line of products with the release of this reinforced motor mount for Mugen’s MBX6 Eco & MBX6-T Eco. Made from durable F39 aluminium, it is designed with an angle of 20° to cover all usual electric motor brands without touching the car’s components, even with larger diameter electric motors. The reinforced structure guarantees lower vibration, durability and offers a better heat dissipation. The motor will be mounted with just one screw and pinions down to 12 teeth can be used without problem. The PHD motor mount fits also in Mugen´s MBX6T truggy conversion kit.

Source: PHD [purehobby.net]