Mugen MBX8TR Eco 1/8 4WD Electric Off-Road Truggy

Mugen MBX8TR Eco 1/8 4WD Electric Off-Road Truggy

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From Mugen:
Mugen Seiki is now offering a MBX8TR Eco that includes many of the same parts from the MBX8TR. The new Mugen Seiki MBX8TR Eco truck has been tested and develop by the best drivers in the world and you’ll be able to get your hands on one soon! The team at Mugen Seiki spent a lot of time testing and developing the MBX8TR geometry in race conditions throughout 2022, which lead to many major victories. The MBX8TR Eco has many new parts to increase stability, rear traction, improved jumping, and have a wide tuning range.

Suspension:

  • New “C” and “D” suspension mounts now use square pills for increased tuning of toe-in and anti-squat. and geometry. The front and rear arms use an impact resistant material for increased durability. Stiffer LW front and rear arms will be available as option parts for the MBX8TR Eco. The rear uprights are also new for the MBX8TR Eco. The molded uprights have CFRP plates to adjust the rear roll center.
  • New front shock tower and upper front arm mount that use new pivot inserts for increased tuneability.

Chassis:

The MBX8TR Eco chassis features a slightly new design. New Battery mount for 4S shorty and standard batteries. You can install either short or standard size batteries using the new two-piece battery tray. The kit comes with 1 strap for 4S short battery(380mm) and 1 strap for 4S standard battery(455mm).

Differential and drivetrain:

High Traction Differentials are included in the MBX8TR Eco. The Mugen Seiki HTD provides increased acceleration, longer runtime, and more consistent handling. The HTD’s also increase stability, traction and improve handling in bumpy conditions. The MBX8TR Eco comes with new sun gears to improve internal mesh and diff action. The MBX8TR Eco comes with 10T bevel gears, 46T conical gears, and 46T molded spur gear in the kit.

Body and wing:

  • New Flash Point body lowers the center of gravity, increases steering, improves jumping and landing.
  • Lightweight high down-force wing allows more air to flow through the wing to improve jumping in windy conditions. The new wing is durable, lightweight and provides amazing stability and rear traction.
  • Revised rear wing mount to provide additional downforce and increase durability.

Additional new parts and improvements for the MBX8TR:

  • New rear shock springs (1.6mm/L86/9T).
  • New shape and designed chassis.
  • Emulsion shock caps are included in the MBX8R kit.
  • New sway bar collars to reduce sway bar movement.
  • Aluminum wing buttons.
  • Updated center diff cover with holes for lightening.
  • Front and Rear LW arms as an option.
  • Front and rear universal driveshafts as an option.

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Updated: March 6, 2023 — 9:39 AM
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