More new items from Mugen Japan, this time for their popular MRX-5. Firstly they have released a range of rear anti roll bars, which are available in 2.7mm, 2.8mm & 2.9mm, all softer than the standard 3mm version. Also for the rear of the car, Mugen have released the floating rear body mount assembly using harder plastic that helps improve rear downforce without sacrificing steering.
View the rear body mount set here
Mugen have released this new optional chassis plate for the MBX-6 as used at the World Championships in Pattaya last November. The new longer chassis helps improve the stability of the car on bumpy tracks. As it is longer it requires the new 5mm longer centre rear drive shaft. Mugen have also released new shock springs for the MBX-6 and 6T. A completely new line of springs, they use a thinner 1.5mm thick wire compared to the 1.6mm thick version used before. The colour is silver for all and the lengths remain the same, with 75mm fronts and 86mm rears. The new springs are available in a range of different stiffnesses and offer improved traction, steering and jumping over the previous versions.
Arrowmax have introduced this new brake disc for the Mugen MBX-6. CNC machined from high quality steel, the specially designed holes and their positions have offer all important cooling and lightweight, so it wont over heat during use.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
DnM Tech have released this rear floating rack mount for the Mugen MRX-5. Said to offer smoother and more accurate movement of the rear body mount it also adds strength to the rear shock mount. Available in Mugen grey, silver and hard coated.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
CSO have released a whole load of new 7075 T6 aluminium parts for the Mugen MRX-5. The new products include front upright upper middle points, front upright arms, rear lower damper stays, rear wheel quick change lever and finally a hard coated lightweight 2-speed shaft adapter, which weighs in at only 2.6 grams making is lighter than the original.
CSO have introduced this pair of front CVD swing arms for the Mugen MRX-5. A direct replacement for the kit item, these shafts have been made from high quality steel and then hard coated for durability.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Triple European Champion Renaud Savoya has gotten in touch to tell us that he will not be renewing his contract with Mugen. Keeping tight lipped about his new sponsor, Renaud, who is currently based in the US working for RB Products, also informed us that he will not continue his driver/mechanic relationship with his father:
After 6 years driving with Mugen, I decided not to renew my contract with the Japanese factory. I’m really happy with all the great results we had together since 2005, being 3 times French Champ’, 3 times Euro Champ’ and 2 times World finalist. I want to thank all the Mugen Seiki Japan and Europe for their support. It’s not without sadness to leave this team who always did all the possible for me. However, I’m really motivated with new challenges and looking forward to the future…More to come… Actually, for personal reasons, “Moustache” and I decided not to follow our “driver-mechanic” relationship. Starting in 1993, my dad has always been on my side to support me and pit for me. I can’t be more thankful for everything he did for me. However, today, our geographical situation and our different goals forced us to stop working together. So I will continue racing on the highest scene on my side… The shark is ready to bite again…
CSO have released some new clutch parts for the Mugen MRX-5. This clutch bell is made from hard coated high quality 7075 T6 aluminium which results in a lighter part than the original at only 3.7 grams. For adjusting the clutch CSO have released a useful and convenient external clutch adjusting tool. Made of chromed aluminium it makes tuning the clutch spring easy. Available in 2 colours, black and Mugen silver.
View the clutch adjustment tool here
