New from Mugen Seiki is this large grey carrying case. Available with either 3 or 4 internal boxes, the case features Mugen branding on all sides with the internals made from a durable and easily cleanable plastic material and is large enough to take all your stuff, easily, to the track.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
More new buggy parts from PSM Racing, who have released a pair of front and rear aluminium CVD axles as well as middle axle for the Mugen MBX6. Offering a weight saving of 17.7 grams when using all 3 parts over the stock versions, they are made from high grade 7075 aluminium and all have 2 additional pin mounting positions to use when the original gets worn.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
RMV Deutschland have announced that current German 1/8th scale buggy and truggy National Champion Tim Bremicker will be joining their Team in 2009. He will run an RB powered Mugen Seiki MBX-6 along with brand new Tourex racing tires and of course will also be promoting the brands at all major races as an important part of the team. Tim leaves behind a successful time at Kyosho to once again team up with Daniel Reckward who recently also moved to Mugen.
Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]
Similar to what they did last year, Mugen have once again released a limited number of their 2009 winter coats and trousers. Available through pre order only, this years clothing comes in blue/grey, with the jacket featuring the new Mugen Seiki logo on the front chest, with a large example of the same design on the back. The trousers too sport the same logo, on the lower leg.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Mugen have released a number of new items for their new 1/8th scale buggy, the MBX-6. First up is this pair of aluminium axle shafts that are hard coated and in a set of 4 are 22 grams lighter than the standard kit shafts. To further lighten your car, there is a pair of hard coated aluminium joint cups that offer a saving of 12.5 grams for the pair. Finally, to further strengthen your car, there is an optional front upper arm mount made from hard coated aluminium.
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It has just been confirmed that former World and European champion Daniel Reckward has joined Mugen Seiki from the 2009 season onwards. Having raced for Kyosho for many years, he will now drive for Mugen as well as distribute and promote the off-road range of Mugen Seiki products in Germany starting from 2009. Also announced by Mugen is that that MID Mugen Seiki Mod.-Vertr. GmbH has changed its name to Mugen Seiki Europe. With this company name change, “we aim to maximize group synergies to further build the relationships and trust we have with our existing customers. We will use the power of the Mugen Seiki Group companies to develop our company’s strengths”.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
JConcepts set a new standard with the original Illuzion body for the MBX-5 back in 2004 and is setting trends once again in 2008 for the MBX-6. The Illuzion Hi-Flow body has turned radical presenting a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Hi-Flow body. Also new from JConcepts is the Hi-Flow body for the Jammin X2. The Illuzion Hi-Flow styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion “Hi-Flow” bodies stand out.
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Robert Pietsch, the designer behind the successful Shepherd Velox as well as top international racer has made a shock return to the MID Mugen Team for the start of the 2009 season. The 2007 German Champion will compete with the MRX-4X and MTX-4 but he will not just represent Mugen as a driver but will bring with him his experience and design ideas and will work closely with the technical designers at Mugen’s Japanese Headquarters. This is big blow for Shepherd who not only lose a World class racer, but a product designer too.
Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]
