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March 16, 2010

Baldes brothers join Mugen Team Germany

Joerg and Uwe Baldes will race for Mugen Team Germany in the 2010 season. With the successful and established chassis of the Japanese manufacturer Mugen Seiki the brothers will enter the 1/8 as well as the 1/10 scale nitro class. Both will mainly compete in races in Western Germany and also at the German Nationals in both categories. Furthermore they are looking forward to international races with the World Championship 1/10 in Houston/Texas as an expected seasonal highlight. “We are delighted about this new challenge and the opportunity to enter both classes with Mugen“ said Joerg and Uwe Baldes. “We especially look forward to the new MRX5, a real innovation on the 1/8 scale market.”

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February 27, 2010

Mugen MRX-5 CAD images

Having already covered the new Mugen MRX-5 1/8th scale chassis in our Nuremberg toy fair coverage, the Japanese company have released better quality CAD images than those on display which we had photographed. According to Mugen, the release date is not yet fixed but they expect to announce more information about this in the near future. In the meantime check out the images.

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February 24, 2010

PSM Racing MTX-4R CVD axles

PSM Racing have released new front CVD axles for the Mugen MTX-4/R 1/10th 200mm chassis. These new cvd axles are made of 7075 aluminium for strong performance and lightness. Manufactured with tight tolerances to fit perfectly, they are designed to improve the weight and acceleration of your drivetrain.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

February 4, 2010

Toy Fair 2010 – Mugen Seiki

As expected Mugen have introduced their new 1/8th scale on road concept. Unfortunately the car was not completed in time to be shown at the fair so we have had to make do with CAD images. The car is completely new over the MRX-4X and features some pretty unique features such as the mounting of the front steering block which removes the top pillow ball and replaces with a top mounted camber link. This allows for wider adjustment through the use of optional carbon plates on both the top link and also with the carbon arm on the steering block. As is standard with modern on road gas cars, it uses aluminum bulkheads and carbon plate for the mounting of the rear wishbones.

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January 24, 2010

SMP Mugen MRX-4X CVD shafts

New from SMP Racing parts in Switzerland are these CVD drive shafts for the Mugen MRX-4X. Made from high quality Swiss made spring steel, they have been weight optimized and due to the way they have been machine allow a larger steering angle. The parts are made to the highest level of quality and are more durable than the standard items.

Source: SMP [smp-slide.ch]

January 20, 2010

Mugen Seiki Pocket booster

New from Mugen Seiki is this pocket booster glow plug igniter. Sporting a solid clamping system for a good connection between igniter and plug, the crown of the handle sports a meter to show you immediately if your plug is still functioning or not. Supplied with a 1800mAh 1.2V NiCd, it will provide plenty of engine starts on one charge.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

January 18, 2010

Rick Veenma rejoins Mugen Seiki

Mugen Seiki Benelux have announced that they have signed Dutch National Championship runner up Rick Veenma to their team for 2010 and beyond. Having driven for their team at the beginning of last year, before switching to Shepherd mid way through the season, the young racer is back driving the MRX-4, teaming up alongside World Championship finalist Rick Vrielijnck in the Dutch Nationals.

Source: Mugen Benelux

January 18, 2010

CSO MTX-4 Chassis plate

Adding to their growing list of optional chassis plates, CSO Racing have introduced this new chassis plate for the Mugen MTX-4. The chassis, which has been CNC machined from 3.1mm thick 7075 T6 aluminium, has been further hard coated for increased durability.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]