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Mugen Seiki has announced its new MBX8TR Nitro and Electric Truggy.  The MBX8TR has several new parts to increase stability, rear traction, improved jumping/landing, and to have more tuning options.  In the area of 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. The rear uprights are also new for the MBX8TR. The molded uprights have CFRP plates to adjust the rear roll centre.  A new front shock tower and upper front arm mount uses new pivot inserts for increased tuneability.  The MBX8TR comes with a complete new 4 shoe clutch from Mugen Seiki.  This clutch was designed to be easy to work on and more tuneable than other 4 shoe clutches on the market and features a 34mm aluminium 4 shoe flywheel with removable steel pins.  It has a unique way of adjusting spring tension to tune the engagement to suit your engine, track conditions and personal preferences to optimise fuel consumption and performance.  The new vented 13T clutch bell, two carbon shoes, and two aluminium shoes are included in the MBX8TR kit.

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