July 12, 2014

Chassis Focus – Ryan Maifield SC

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Chassis – TLR 22 SCT 2.0
Motor – Team Orion VST2 7.5
ESC – Team Orion Vortex R10 Pro
Battery – Team Orion 4000 shorty
Tyres – JConcepts Dirt Webs Gold
Radio/Servos – Airtronics/Spektrum
Body – JConcepts Hi Flow
Remarks – Making his debut for TLR this weekend Ryan Maifield is also running the all new 22 SCT 2.0 short course truck. Having only received the truck last week, he drove it in Florida prior to coming to California and so far he is very happy with the truck with its lap times very close to buggy. Focussing on his buggys so far in practice, the 2 runs he has had with the SC truck have been really good and to remove some steering he may choose to change tire but he will make that decision later today.

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July 12, 2014

New in the Pits – Schuur Speed & SLRC

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Schuur Speed motor man Ron Schuur showed us his new Extreme Stock Spec V3 17.5T motor which has recently received its ROAR approval. An all new motor from its predecessor only the bearings, screws and the grey aluminium is carried over from the old motor. Also available in 13.5T it features a 12.5 high torque rotor, is fully adjustable timing and is also fully rebuildable and thanks to the new machined end plates it has more airflow through the motor. Other features include 2mm solder tabs for low resistance and the plastic which is normally found on a motor’s stator has been removed to withstand heat buildup.

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New from Sticky Liks Racing Components SLRC comes this range of lightweight alloy chassis plates for both the Associated B5M and the TLR 22 2.0. With the standard chassis’ made from 7000 series aluminium, the SLRC plates have been made from 6061 T6 aluminium and are also 0.5mm thinner than standard for a saving of between 23 to 26 grams. The chassis plates are also hard anodised with the 22 plate available in regular and -3mm version with both sporting two extra battery brace mounting holes.

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June 22, 2014

New in the pits

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Walking around the pits here at the 2014 ROAR gas offroad nationals we caught up with Hitec’s Billy Tompkins, who introduced us to their latest high end radio called Lynx 4s. The transmitter will be available for purchase with a receiver to be chosen between two options: together with the Axion receiver the radio would provide a very fast transmission, with a latency of 4ms, while the Tachyon receiver would feature a GPS system and telemetry capability. A 30-model memory – expandable with the aid of a Micro-SD card, 7 assignable switches, left handed capability and a fully adjustable ergonomics would complete the list of main features for the new Hitec flagship car radio.

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Next we met up with Daniel Adams from Pro-Line. He had a new wing to show us, named the Trifecta after the three big vertical fins that are its distinguishing feature. Its completely new design is meant to maximise look and performances, while the fins in particular are meant to confer more side stability to your car especially throughout long fast sweepers. It also comes with two different whickerbills that will help you adjust the downforce.

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After a lot of experiments, studies and testing about aerodynamics, Carson Wernimont got all his feedbacks together and designed, together with his father Russ, a new bodyshell. Characterised by very tall sides that end up becoming vertical fins, it is shaped to make the buggy more stable and aggressive at the same time, and will be available mid-july for the MBX-7 owners.

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June 22, 2014

Chassis Focus – Carson Wernimont

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Chassis – Mugen MBX-7
Engine – OS Speed
Fuel – Flashpoint
Tyres – AKA Enduro Soft
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Body – RWD (Russ Wernimont Design)
Remarks – Mugen’s 17-year-old rising star is running an MBX-7 that features a full set of titanium screws and turnbuckles, that together with carbon fibre shock towers and a complete set of aluminum transmission parts make for a lighter drive train. Carson also opted for using a pair of rear aluminium hubs. The car is also equipped with Wernimont’s very own bodyshell which he will release for general sale in the near future.

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June 21, 2014

Chassis Focus – Mike Truhe

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Chassis – Serpent 811 Cobra 2.1
Engine – TOP
Fuel – Byron
Tyres – ProLine Blockade X2
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Body – Stock< Remarks – At his first ROAR Nationals since signing for Serpent, Mike is here running the latest 2.1 version of the Serpent buggy. His car is pretty standard, although it features some aluminium options such as the servo saver and the steering knuckles, and titanium shock mounts and pins.

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June 21, 2014

Chassis Focus – Dakotah Phend

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Chassis – TLR 8ight T 3.0
Engine – Orion
Fuel – Nitrotane
Tyres – ProLine HoleShot X3
Radio/Servos – Spektrum
Body – Stock
Remarks – Fastest TLR driver in the opening day of qualifying here at the Thornhill Race Circuit, Dakotah is running a completely stock – but very well prepared – Orion powered and ProLine shod example of TLR’s latest truck.

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