DNC: Inside Mike Truhe's 1/8th scale E-buggy

0 Feb. 20, 2016, 4:43 p.m.

By Thomas Tran
LiveRC.com

Mike Truhe has been in the industry for a long time and has won just about every major race besides a world championship title. From ROAR National Championships, The Dirt Nitro Challenge champion, Silver State Nitro Challenge champion, and IFMAR Worlds top qualifier and IFMAR Worlds podium finisher, Truhe is experienced and a terrific ambassador for the industry.

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Joining a new team for 2016, Mugen Seiki's Mike Truhe has found a new home as he joins his long time friend, Adam Drake to make a powerful nitro team duo. Piloting the Mugen MBX 7R Eco in the E-buggy class, Truhe is looking to make a statement this weekend at the DNC. Take a look at his E-buggy close up below.

Inside Mike Truhe's 1/8-Scale E-buggy

Chassis: Mugen MBX 7R Eco
Motor: Novak HD8 1900kv
ESC: Novak Activ8 V2
Batteries: TrakPower 4600 x 2
Tires: Pro-Line Blockades X3
Radio: Futaba 4PX
Servo: MKS X6 HBL575
Body and Wing: Stock Mugen body and Pro-Line Trifecta Lexan wing
Notes: Lunsford titanium turnbuckles and Mugen Titanium screws.