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November 21, 2008

Daniel Reckward joins Mugen Seiki

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]

October 30, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion MBX-6 & X2 shells

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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October 1, 2008

Robert Pietsch rejoins Mugen Seiki

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]

September 30, 2008

Mugen 2008 Long Sleeve Tee

Mugen have released the latest product in their clothing line-up with the release of this long sleeve tee. Made from grey cotton, the shirt sports Mugen Seiki’s new logo small on the front chest and large on the back, while the left sleeve sports the same words but in a different style. Available in M, L and XL.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

September 29, 2008

Mugen Seiki 1500mAh Power Pack

New from Mugen, for use in their MBX-6, MRX-4 as well as their MTX4-R, is this new 1500mAh receiver battery pack. Claiming to have 50% more capacity than previous versions, this 6V nickel-metal hydride battery is protected by black shrink sleeving and is available with either a Sanwa/Airtronics or a Futaba type plug.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

September 16, 2008

Pro Line MBX-6 & RC8T Shift shells

Pro-Line have released a new shell for both the Mugen MBX-6, one of the most anticipated 1:8 buggies to hit the market and the Associated RC8T the latest and greatest 1:8 truck to hit the market. The new shell design called Shift, will give both your MBX-6 and RC8T the lowest possible CG while carefully crafted, hard/yet precise body lines are the now generation of body styling. Crisp lines carefully sculpted to hug the chassis interior like a glove. All this allows for the smallest cab and side pod design possible. Combined with genuine GE .040 Lexan and you’re ready to hit the track in the latest fashion.

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September 14, 2008

SMP Racing V-One RRR & MRX-4 parts

Swiss company SMP Racing, makers of the Slide 1/8th scale chassis which is no longer in production, have aimed their sites on the manufacture of aftermarket parts. Focusing on lightweight performance parts, they have released some new wheel axles for the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo, one pair made from titanium, weighing in at 6 grams and another set made from hard coated aluminium weighing 3 grams. Also new is a hard coated aluminum servo saver shaft for the Mugen MRX-4, which also weighs only 3 grams.

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September 4, 2008

Mugen MBX-6 buggy – First photos

Mugen MBX-6 buggy - First photos

Mugen Seiki in Japan have released the first photos of their new MBX-6 1/8th scale buggy that is due for release later this month. Having already seen multiple CAD images of the car before, the design is not new to us but in these photos it looks to be very beefy with the thick carbon fibreshock towers and big bore shocks, and the car also looks to be very compact and narrow around the mid section.

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