New in the pits – LRP

LRP has the new S8 BX R Evo buggy here with redesigned chassis layout in terms of weight distribution. The Radio tray is now of a split design with the battery compartment beside the steering servo rather than in the receiver box as seen on the previous buggy. It also features a revised front and rear shock tower geometry, a more forward mounted engine and an updated reactive caster front suspension. The buggy is being driven here by by Jörn Neumann, Moritz Gaul and Jamie Booth.

The LRP team is also running the new ZR.21X Spec 2 engine which is easily identified by the newly designed cooling head. The head features a bowl-shaped design, large holes for better heat dissipation and lower weight as well as a ribbed combustion camber insert. The ability to dissipate heat could become vital with the current weather situation and very high temperatures here at the track. The 7+1 port engine is being run by Team Durango driver Hupo Hönigl as well as Jörn Neumann and others.

In combination with the ZR.21X Spec 2 engine the LRP team uses the Enduro-46 exhaust system that allows for less fuel consumption and considerably longer run times compared to the previous system. The exhaust stinger is reinforced to prevent it from becoming bent during a side impact. LRP also has a new tyre insert with them that promises improved traction and durability due to the ribbed design and purposeful hardness of the foam. Talking to the LRP team they are not quite sure yet if the new insert is going to be used at the Euro’s as everyone expects the track surface to brake up and become bumpy requiring a softer insert over the new harder blue ones.

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