New from Mugen for the MBX-6 buggy, are these lightweight servo saver posts. Made from high quality 7075 aluminium, they have been hard coated to protect them from wearing and using both posts will give you a saving of 9.8 grams over the standard steel versions.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
We’ve previously brought you CAD images, and of course the full list of features, of the MBX6-T and today we can bring you photos of the actual car itself. The Mugen engineering team has created the MBX6T which will follow the same exceptional handling, strength, durability and overall performance of the MBX6 Buggy, with special features such as hard coated big bore shocks with adjustable collars, graphite front and rear shock towers, hard anodized machined chassis with optimum balance and weight distribution, lightweight drive system, every area of the MBX6T was designed with performance and durability.
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Looking remarkably similar to the pit bag released by Hudy in February, Mugen Seiki Japan have announced their own version of the same product. Available in blue and grey, it is made from nylon, is hard wearing and can fold flat when not in use. Featuring a number of pockets around the bag for holding various pit items, there are spaces for your tools as well as a separate space for your fuel gun. Lightweight, it is perfect for the traveling racer.
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Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the upcoming release of the MBX6T 1/8 scale nitro powered Truggy kit based on the championship winning MBX6 buggy. The Mugen engineering team has created the MBX6T which will follow the same exceptional handling, strength, durability and overall performance of the MBX6 Buggy, with special features such as hard coated big bore shocks with adjustable collars, graphite front and rear shock towers, hard anodized machined chassis with optimum balance and weight distribution, lightweight drive system, every area of the MBX6T was designed with performance and durability.
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Race Prep Longshaw, the UK Mugen distributors have announced a number of driver additions for the 2009 season. In 1/10th scale 200mm they have agreed a deal with former European B finalist and British National Champion, Chris Slater who will use the Japanese company’s MTX-4R chassis this year. In the 1/8th scale class Chris Heath will be joining the team to support existing drivers Andy North and young talent Jason Frost. Andy and Chris will continue to use Sirio Engines, Race Prep fuel and the new RPM and UFRA tire line and both will be competing at this year’s World Championship in Lostallo, Switzerland.
Source: Race Prep Longshaw [raceprep-longshawdistribution.co.uk]
Following on from their range of body shell skins for the MBX-6, Mugen have released a range of skins for the cars rear wing. Again designed by US custom specialists Upgrade RC, there are 8 different designs to choose from, none of which feature any logos, allowing you to decal it up further. Simple to apply, once attached they are strong and flexible, and so can withstand crashes, and most importantly they are resistant to fuel.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]
PSM Racing have released new machined aluminium fuel tank posts for the Mugen MBX-6 1/8th scale buggy. Made from high grade materials they are a direct replacement of the standard stock part. Sold in pairs, they are available in stanadard silver colour and are supplied with the required fasteners.
Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]
The Mugen name is a synonym for high performance nitro racing buggies for nearly two decades now. Becoming 1990 World Champion in the hands of Mugen’s Kohji Sanada, the Super Sport started the long line of winning buggies with the like of the aforementioned Super Sport, the Athlete and nowadays the MBX range of cars starting from the MBX-4 that hit the market at the end of the 1990’s to the all-new MBX-6!
