"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 |
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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