New in the pits – Part 1

The factory Tamiya drivers are running a modified TRF417, a car that has been run at previous ETS races but until now has not been allowed to be photographed. As seen on other manufacturers cars, the steering servo is mounted using an aluminium brace which is mounted from the centre line of the chassis and because it is not mounted to the chassis plate at any other point there is no interference with the flex of the chassis. Other changes include a stiffer chassis as well as an updated top deck which sees the flex point moved more forward in the car. Finally there is new shock absorbers which utilize the design and some parts from the company’s off road shocks which Kiyo feels better for these conditions.

The British Schumacher team have some new option parts on their Mi4 chassis which include 2mm lower shock towers and 2mm short shock shafts for improved centre of gravity. Other new parts include the FR/RR & RR/FR lower suspension mounts which are now separately mounted to change the flex characteristics of the chassis. These new parts are expected to be released later this summer.

Team Associated are running a new narrowed chassis plate on their TC6 cars. Also featuring a new shape the carbon plate has more flex for better grip while the narrowed design ensures that it wont rub on the ground in long corners such as those seen here at the MACH in Heemstede.

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