Reckward-Tuning MBX8R Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit
Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is this Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. The kit was developed in close cooperation with the team at RMV Deutschland and Paul Eckmann, and has been extensively tested in close cooperation with Burak, Berkan and Abdullah Kilic. They are currently using the conversion kit on their buggies in both Nitro and Electric configurations. What makes it particularly interesting is that they did not simply focus on changing the shock position, but on solving the mechanical details around the conversion properly. A major focus during development was durability and material protection. The suspension-arm mounting uses high-strength screws combined with a special nylon locking system to prevent vibration-related loosening. At the same time, the inserts feature a precisely designed groove on the front side to reduce clamping pressure on the sensitive seam of the plastic suspension arm and minimise the risk of cracking. Another detail is the lower shock mounting. Instead of using conventional through-bolts with lock nuts, RMV Deutschland developed an asymmetric wing-style mounting solution. One side features a precise through-hole, while the opposite side is reinforced and threaded. This creates a very rigid and play-free connection while allowing the steel ball to work correctly and reducing wear and thread damage during repeated maintenance. The kit supplied as a complete F/R solution, rather than requiring racers to source individual components or purchase separate conversion parts for each axle. The idea was to provide a properly matched system that can be installed directly and gives the MBX8R a consistent front-to-rear setup.
