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August 27, 2009

Mugen MBX-6 M-Spec Pre built buggy

Mugen Seiki Europe have introduced the full factory built MBX-6 M-Spec 1/8th scale buggy. Built to Mugen’s specifications, this car is great for both seasoned racers as well as beginners and comes with all the differential and shock oils, shock springs, ride height, camber and caster adjustment straight from the Mugen race team. The car will become available soon and will just be the rolling chassis minus engine, tires, radio and electronics.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

August 26, 2009

KM Racing MTX4 Options for O.S. Speed 12XZ

New from KM Racing for the Mugen MTX-4 are these new lightweight items to mount the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine. First up is this new one piece engine mount that has all the advantages of a monoblock, such as less strain on the crankcase and ease of mounting, yet has been machined for extra weight savings. Also new is the lightweight carbon fibre top deck which thinner by 0.5mm from the previously released version to make it easier to use with the O.S. Speed 12XZ engine.

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August 5, 2009

Mugen Wing and Mud Guard Skins

Mugen have released a new range of skins for the rear wing and rear mud guards of the MBX-6. Designed by US custom specialists Upgrade RC, they feature 8 new 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.com]

August 1, 2009

Proline MBX-6T Shift body shell

Proline have released the Shift body shell for the Mugen MBX-6T. Featuring super-low styling gives your truggy the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible, while the forward cab design gives you more steering capability and better predictability in and out of corners. The engine head is now more exposed for easy glow plug accessibility and optimal cooling of the engine head and the body is fabricated to fit snugly around the chassis and shock towers. Made from durable/genuine .060 Lexan material it is supplied with shift decal sheet, window mask and paint-then-peel overspray film.

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July 28, 2009

PSM Racing MBX-6 brake discs

PSM Racing have released these new MBX-6 brake discs which are made from high grade 4mm glass fibre material. Providing great brake performance, they are lightweight and heat resistant thats to their ventilated design and the extra cooling holes throughout. A direct replacement for the original brake discs, it is recommended to use them only with blank brake pads. Sold individually.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]

July 25, 2009

Mugen Seiki Winter jacket

Mugen have announced their new Mugen winter jacket, which comes in black with a Mugen Seiki logo embroidery on the chest, sleeve and a large logo finish on the back. It is made of innovative and technical material and will be available in sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, and 3XL. The production of this exclusive jacket is based on pre-orders only and release will be early October, just in time for the start of the colder seasons.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

July 21, 2009

Tekno RC Mugen MBX-6 EP Conversion

Tekno RC has released their new V3 conversion kits for the Mugen MBX-6. The new kit has been optimized and balanced for the Mugen layout, with the battery and motor having been sunken in to the chassis to lower the CG further. It includes the new longer/adjustable battery tray as well as newly improved battery straps and is the same kit ran by some Mugen team drivers during pre-production testing. It has been track tested and recently won the RC Pro Series round 1 in the west coast, piloted by Drew Moller.

Source: Tekno RC [impaktrc.com]

July 9, 2009

Mugen Seiki large carry case

Mugen Seiki have announced the release of a new large carrying case, big enough to carry a 1/8th scale truggy. Sporting an internal corrugated plastic box, the outer sleeve is made from a wipeable grey and black fabric and has the Mugen Seiki logo printed in white on the top. A padded carrying handle ensures ease of transport.

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