Wednesday , 2 April 2025

Mugen Seiki MRX5 Kit

Mugen Seiki MRX5 Kit
Mugen Seiki MRX5 Kit

IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championship in Homestead, USA, was held from April 7th to 17th. The competitive starting list was completed by a lot of fast drivers from all around of the world.

Mugen’s Robert Pietsch from Germany took his third consecutive TQ honour at a nitro On-Road Word Champion followed by former touring car and 1/8 Off-Road world champion Atsushi Hara who managed 37 laps 10:13.653.

The third spot went to Dario Balestri from Italy.

Technical Data:
+ Length—————-441.6mm
+ Width—————–262mm
+ Wheel Base———-299mm
+ Tread (F/R)———–216mm/202mm
+ F. Caster Angle——–8.5°~15.5° Adjustable
+ Gear Ratio————-1st. 7.35:1/2nd. 5.52:1
+ Weight——————~2,500g

Technical information:
+ Aluminum front/rear bulkhead
+ 90% of suspension parts are similar both right and left side
+ Special radio tray module for both lay down servos and receiver including a receiver box
+ New system for faster belt change
+ New fuel tank mounted from upper side
+ New front upright system to change easy the kingpin angle by optional parts
+ Longer front lower arms
+ φ8mm hollow 2 speed shaft
+ Aluminum middle shaft
+ New rear brake system
+ Fast change for roll center
+ Fast change steering Ackerman
+ New chassis flex system and stiffener
+ New front bumper
+ Adjustable weight balance

Other necessary equipment:
• 2ch Propo and 2 servo/Connecting Cable/Receiver Battery/21 Class
• Rear Exhaust Engine (only chassis kit)/Muffler/Manifold/Manifold Spring
• Tire & Wheel/Air Filter/Engine Starter/Body paint tools/Fuel

[source: www.mugenseiki.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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