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September 26, 2007

Mugen Seiki MRX-4X kit

More news from Mugen Seiki, this time its to announce the impending release of their new 1/8th scale circuit kit, the MRX-4X. We wrote in detail about this new car when it was first announced at the beginning of August when they started to promote the upgrade set, but now you can soon buy the MRX-4X as a complete kit. As we mentioned before the changes from the MRX-4R includes new shorter rear upper wishbones, new uprights with adjustable offset, front and rear bulkheads with adjustable belt tension, new chassis plate, new front and rear shock towers and a lot more.

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September 26, 2007

Mugen Seiki Nut spinners

Mugen Seiki in Japan have announced the release of new additions to the company’s line up of tools with the introduction of 2 new nut spinners. Availble in 2 sizes, the 5.5mm wrench is suitable for removing the M3 shock absorber nut on the MBX-5R and MBX-5T, while the 7mm tool is used for removing the wheel nuts on the MTX touring car. Both tools feature a lightweight grey anodised duraluminum handle which has been knurled for extra grip and both sport the Mugen Seiki logo.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

September 25, 2007

M Mod Mugen Seiki mechanic gloves

Mugen Seiki mechanic gloves

M Mod have announced the release of these Mugen branded mechanics gloves which come in black, with blue and purple trim. Available in a number of different sizes the top of the glove has been features a flexible, heat-resistant, padded material while the palm of the glove contains additional padding. Suitable to wear while working on your car the glove has a flexible cuff, which can be adjusted using the attached Velcro strap.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]

September 24, 2007

All Mod Support Spacers & Clutch plate

German after market parts maker All Mod have released 2 new products to their range of general and Mugen parts. First up are these engine support spacers for 1/8th scale buggies that when mounted lift your .21 motor by 1mm and this allows you to run the All Mod MSS 28 heavy-load clutch normally meant for use on .28 motors. Also new from All Mod is an aluminium clutch plate for use with the Mugen MTX and MRX range of cars that aids the engagement of the clutch for better power delivery.

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September 19, 2007

Barry Baker joins Mugen Racing

Mugen Seiki Racing have annnounced that they have signed double ROAR National Champion (this year alone) Barry Baker to their 1/8th scale team for the 2008 season, and we presume for whats left of the 2007 season too. Barry, who continues to race Xray in the 200mm class, will be using Max power and Jaco tires in his MRX4-X and will be attending most of the major 1/8th races next year.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

August 30, 2007

Mugen MRX-4X optional battery holder

Mugen have release this new optional battery holder for there MRX-4X. Made from carbon fiber, the holder is claimed to make the car more responsive by improving the rigidity of the 1:8 onroad chassis.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

August 23, 2007

Large Mugen Seiki Carrying bag

Mugen Large Carrying bag

Mugen Seiki in Japan have announced the release of this large blue carrying bag for hauling your gear to the track. We wrote briefly about it back in June, but only now have Mugen provided some more information on it. This large blue bag sports the Mugen logo screen printed on the outside and inside is 4 corrugated plastic drawers mounted within a frame. The internal size of the bag is 530mm x 315mm and the drawers are wipe able and resistant to high temperatures and moisture.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

August 13, 2007

MID Mugen Seiki decals

MID, the German based European Mugen distributors, have released this new general Mugen Seiki decal sheet. Featuring a number of Mugen Seiki and MID logos in varying sizes, the sheet also sports some curiously worded ‘Stop the Copy’ sign type logos. Available now.

Source: MID [mid-mugen.de]