Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit

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"Definitely Recommend! The build process was smooth and straightforward with a clear, easy to understand and follow instruction manual. The kit components quality is top-notch, which was what I expected from Mugen! It handles great, is super fast, and durable! Although I was anticipating supreme quality, I'm still impressed by how great this kit is. If you were on the fence and tentative, just go for it!" - Ed - AMain Employee

Refined Off-Road Performance and Design

The Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit has been developed to provide racers with the next level of off-road kit. The MBX8R ECO shares key parts and features with its nitro counterpart to improve stability, rear traction, improved jumping, and have a wide tuning range. This electric chassis gives racers the adjustments needed to dial in on any track surface.

About the MBX8R ECO


Suspension

The MBX8R ECO uses updated narrow "C" and "D" pivot blocks with pivot inserts for increased tuneability. Longer box-shaped suspension arms can be paired with optional inserts allowing for suspension arm tuning. The molded rear uprights have CFRP plates to adjust the rear roll center.

Chassis and Wing Mount

The MBX8R ECO chassis features an updated design to accommodate the updated suspension geometry. The chassis also has additional machining for increased droop and ground clearance. The included lightweight high down-force wing allows more air to flow to improve jumping. The IFMAR legal wing is durable, lightweight, and very stable on the track and in the air.

Differential and Drivetrain

High Traction Differentials (HTD) are included in the MBX8R ECO. The Mugen Seiki HTD provides increased acceleration, longer runtime, and more consistent handling. The HTDs also increase stability, traction and improve handling in bumpy conditions. The HTD differentials use 20T internal gears to improve consistency and to keep the differential super smooth. Using these makes it easier to time rhythm sections, better in bumpy and low grip conditions and help to increase traction. The MBX8R ECO comes with 13T bevel gear and 44T conical gears and 46T molded spur gear in the kit.

Features

  • Sway bar collars to reduce sway bar movement
  • Emulsion shock caps are included in the MBX8R Eco kit
  • Aluminum wing buttons
  • Updated center differential covers
  • Updated C and D blocks
  • Chassis update allows for increased droop and ground clearance
  • Updated wing and wing mounts

Build Video

Includes:

  • Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO Buggy Kit
  • Manual

Needed to Complete

  • 2-Channel Radio System
  • (1) Steering Servo
  • 1/8 Scale Electronic Speed Control
  • 1/8 Scale Brushless Motor
  • 4S LiPo Battery Pack (or two 2S LiPo - shorty or stick packs)
  • Compatible Battery Charger
  • Tires, Wheels, Inserts & CA Tire Glue
  • Polycarbonate Paint (for body)
  • Building Tools

Specifications:

Scale Size 1:8
Terrain Off-Road
Body Style Buggy
Drive 4WD
Length -
Width -
Wheelbase -
Weight Varies
Power Source Electric
Assembly Level Kit*

*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.

Manuals:

User Manual

Parts Diagram

Parts List

Setup Sheet:

Kit Setup

This product was added to our catalog on May 3, 2022

Eric Mullins
Verified Owner
Friday, Mar 31 2023 (about a year ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
Top notch quality, build went fantastic. I’ve owned an Associated B3.2E, a Tekno EB48 2.1 and this is by far the best quality. Looking forward to racing this spring!
Mark Saia
Sunday, Jun 5 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
So far so good, the build took two days it was a joy to build and looks great! I'm excited to run it as soon as the rain stops!!'
Ahmad Aleid
Tuesday, Dec 5 2023 (12 months ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
Definitely Recommend! The build process was smooth and straightforward with a clear, easy to understand and follow instruction manual. The kit components quality is top-notch, which was what I expected from Mugen! It handles great, is super fast, and durable! Although I was anticipating supreme quality, I'm still impressed by how great this kit is. If you were on the fence and tentative, just go for it!
Tony Stuflick
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jul 26 2023 (about a year ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
This is one of the best kits I have put together. First couple runs were pretty good after diffs broke in definitely way better. And of course tuning the suspension.
Dustin Clem
Monday, Sep 2 2024 (3 months ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
I have recently got back into the hobby and purchased 2 mbx8r eco and 1 mbx8tr eco. Could not be happier with the cars. These cars handle incredible out of the box and only get better. Everyone at the track is constantly saying how in control and how well it looks like the car handles. Very plush and smooth car. You will not be disappointed.
Carlos joson II
Sunday, Jun 9 2024 (5 months ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
i got this kit last month and it was great, handling was great in jumps, long full throttle runs. curves..its super fantastic..i give a 2 thumbs up for this...Great buggy..
Anthony Reino
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Mar 12 2024 (8 months ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
The MBX8R ECO is on of the very best kits I have ever built! Great quality and excellent instructions. I am sure the on track performance will match the kit quality.
Kevin Sink
Verified Owner
Friday, Dec 22 2023 (11 months ago)
Mugen Seiki MBX8R ECO 1/8 Off-Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit
Was a christmas present. Shipped fast. Hope my son loves it! Thanks amain