NitroHouse have published the following demonstrating their new bump chassis MBX7 E-conversion kit which has been manufactured in the USA with US Kaiser 7075 aluminium and is hard anodized for extra strength and durability. This chassis will convert the MBX7 nitro to electric and the kit includes the Mugen parts needed for the conversion.
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NitroHouse MBX7e E-Conversion
FTW Phoenix for Mugen MBX6T
Fearless combination of divergent elements is the modus operandi of FTW’s renegade design team. It comes as no surprise then that when handed a truggy and blank check , the result was Phoenix—pure performance packaged in sinister chopped-top styling. Convention-defying style integrates an industry-standard downforce profile for the one-two punch of form and function that is standard-issue FTW. Every chassis make is critically evaluated during the body design process in order to achieve performance beyond the acceptable. To reduce the tendency for body disintegration caused by the recessed front body mount location of the MBX6T, this Phoenix version is equipped with a kit that raises the front body mounts, allowing for a sleek and smooth hood area.
Mugen cleans up Spring Showdown
This past weekend at HRC Raceway in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada, the outdoor season opener got underway with the 4th Annual Spring Showdown race that resulted in nearly 150 entries. Some of the best drivers and manufacturers all around Canada were there to compete for the title at the end of the weekend. 1/8th Scale Nitro Buggy: In the Nitro Buggy class the best in the country consisted with only a few missing. Qualifying had got underway with a rocket round format for three rounds. Throughout the qualifying things looked tight, but in the end Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Derek Sousa would come out on top having held on the top qualifier honors all three rounds with Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Justin DaSilva second and Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Mark Sousa in third. With all the drivers ready to get underway the A-Main final began with some drivers having good starts with others falling down positions.
MBX7 Steering Plate from Tourex
Tourex is pleased to announce the release of their new steering plate for the MBX7. As you would expect the option part is CNC machined from 7075 aluminium and improves the strength and overall durability of your Mugen.
See: Tourex
New MBX7 Options from PSM
PSM provides you with yet another option to lightened your MBX7 this time with the release of their new aluminium turnbuckles which have been manufactured from 7075-T6. As you would imagine they are a strong and superlight replacement for your original steel turnbuckles and at only 8.6g they are a good way to lower the centre of gravity of your MBX7! To accompany their new turnbuckles PSM have also released new CVC axles, again for the Mugen Seiki MBX7. Manufactured from high grade 7075-T6 aluminium to reduce the drivetrain’s rotating mass this optional part weighs in at a total of only 26g and proves to be very durable.
MSE splits from John-Yves Ferte
In a statement sent out to retailers and partners, Mugen Seiki Europe President Stefan Habbecke announced the departure of John-Yves Ferte - team & sales manager for Mugen in Europe – one of the more lively and memorable characters from the pitlane, he will be missed at the races, bringing in his unique ‘breath of fresh air’ take on matters coupled with fun and personality.
“I would like to inform you herewith that we are forced to seperate from Mr. John-Yves Ferte because of business and economical reasons. That will be valid to the 08th of march. I am grateful for the positive cooperation we had with Mr. Ferte in his position as Team and Sales manager and I wish him continued success on his way and for all his new challenges.” – Stefan Habbecke – Mugen Europe
Rumours of a departure from Mugen Europe surfaced a while back as all didn’t seem well behind the scenes – its no secret most companies within the RC business these days face a tough economic reality.
Having said that, during his time with Mugen, its no secret that whether by coincidence or hard work and patience results began to swing their way – in any form of racing however, coincidence isn’t a word used overly often. Not only at the top but Ferte was instrumental in building up an active stable of junior drivers – guiding them with support to perform and also enjoy the sport.
Having been unable to contact John-Yves we wish him the best, and have a sneaky feeling it won’t be too long before we see him trackside again albeit in different colours.
New MBX7 Towers & Ackerman Plate
PSM RC is proud to announce the release of their new front and rear shock towers for the MBX7 as well as their new Ackerman Plate. The 4mm rear shock tower is made from glossy carbon fiber weighing in at 22g while featuring increased durability. The front tower is 5mm think whereas the Ackerman plate is 3mm. A full 360 degree view combined with further details can be found on the PSM website.
SEE: www.psm-rc.com
New MBX7 Top Plate from PSM
PSM is proud to announce the release of their new front top plate for the MBX7 which improves the stability of the car. Manufactured from 3mm carbon fibre it is extremely light, weighing in at only 6.9g, PSM also features an impressive 360 ° view on their product page.
New FTW upgrades for MBX7
After topping off the MBX7 with a Night Fox body shell, the FTW R&D team set to work on chassis improvements for the world champion buggy. Creating genuine quasi-isotropic carbon fiber replacement shock towers was a good first step, but they went further, adding more camber link tuning positions on the rear tower. Weak links must be banished, so next a carbon fiber upper plate was designed to replace the stock plastic piece. The front shock tower is precision CNC-cut in the USA from 4mm thick genuine quasi-isotropic carbon fiber, weighs 14 grams, and maintains all factory mounting and adjustment holes. Read More…
Willetts bids farewell to Pro-Line
British star Simon ‘Big Red’ Willetts announced this morning that he has parted ways with tyre sponsor Pro-Line having joined them a little over a year ago with the support of UK distributor ‘CML Distribution’.
Simon sent us a short message explaining the split, “I would like to thank CML and Pro-Line for there help and support over the last year, and wish them the best of luck for the future – With my primary sponsor Mugen, looking to try and align their team drivers with a smaller range of brands I will not be renewing my deal with Pro-Line in 2013″
The move is an interesting one and motives even more so, given its less than a month since Mugen-backed team mate Lee Martin actually joined Pro-Line - Willetts hints that a Mugen Europe-influenced deal is on the cards which might suggest ProCircuit (who have little presence in the UK racing scene) although prior to his Pro-Line deal Simon ran for AKA.
