February 21, 2020

Chassis Focus – Ryan Maker (Awesomatix)

Chassis – Awesomatix A800 MMXA
Motor – Hobbywing Xerun 4.5T
ESC – Hobbywing XR10 G2
Battery – Silverback 5800mAh LCG
Tires (handout) – Sweep
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/MKS
Body – Xtreme Twister

Remarks – Australian Ryan Maker is running the new A800 MMXA from Awesomatix here in Thailand. Equipped with a number of RC Maker option parts such as the slimflex top deck, front and rear body mounts and brass balance weights, Ryan is using a very similar setup to last year. Fitted with an aluminium chassis plate, one of the few to do so due its tendency to drop off in these conditions, he said he has been able to work extra flex into the top deck to compensate and make the chassis work.

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February 21, 2020

Chassis Focus – Atsushi Hara (HB Racing)

Chassis – HB Racing Pro XX
Motor – P1 Performa 4.5T
ESC – Orion HMX
Battery – Orion Ultimate 7000mAh
Tires (handout) – Sweep
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Body – Xtreme Twister

Remarks – Former World Champion Atsushi Hara is using the TITC to test different configurations of HB Racing’s new Pro XX platform. Based on the now 6 year old Pro 5 chassis, the car has been converted to a mid motor car thanks to a Zero Tribe conversion. Continuously evaluating the car, Hara says he has multiple different configurations still to test but will focus on the currently installed one for now to try and get the most out of it. An optimistic release date for the new car is August this year with the final car set to also have new plastics.

Updated – Atsushi gave us a close up look at the second Pro XX configuration, one which has been created specifically for the car rather than an adapted conversion kit which is what he is currently running. In this you can see the single piece central motor mount and spur gear holder as well as the new bulkheads, chassis plate and servo mount. 

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January 27, 2020

2020 Reedy Offroad ROC Winner – Ryan Maifield

4wd Buggy

Yokomo YZ4 SF – Hobbywing XR10 Pro Elite – Hobbywing Xerun V10 5.5T – Protek 4100mAh battery – Sanwa M17 Transmitter – Protek160TBL Servo – JConcepts S1 body

2wd Buggy

Yokomo YZ2 DTM3 – Hobbywing XR10 Pro Elite – Hobbywing Xerun V10 7.5T – Protek 6100mAh battery – Sanwa M17 Transmitter – Protek160TBL Servo – JConcepts F2 body

November 24, 2019

Chassis Focus – Gary Huang

Chassis – Xray RX8 2019
Engine – Max Power RP9
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/Power HD
Body – Xtreme Super Diablo

Remarks – Winner of this year’s SIGP Gary Huang and mechanic Gavin Kwok were using the 2019 spec Xray RX8. Featuring the optional alu servo saver, alu front anti roll bar mounts, optional centre pullies and a 100gram brass battery mount, the Chinese team had to contend with setting up their car for the higher grip found this year compared to previous years. 

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November 24, 2019

Chassis Focus – Kim Ki Heung

Chassis – Shepherd Velox V8.2
Engine – OS R21 Euro
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/SRT
Body – Xtreme Diablo

Remarks – Korean Shepherd driver Kim Ki Heung has been impressing many this weekend, battling it out at the front of the field with his Velox V8.2. Running it in fairly standard spec, he has decided to use the harder suspension parts and new front shock tower. In terms of setup, using his base setting from Korea where he says the traction is  higher than in Xiamen, he has made the front track width wider while the rear track was made narrower.

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November 23, 2019

Chassis Focus – Natanaele Senesi

Chassis – Gimar GTZ
Engine – Gimar Demon GT
Fuel – Maxima
Tires (handout) – GQ
Radio/Servos – Futaba/Futaba
Body – Gimar XXX12

Remarks – Italian brand Gimar are present at the SIGP with team driver Natanaele Senesi to test their new GTZ GT chassis in preparation for the World Championships in Florida. Unlike some of their competitors the GTZ is not using a buggy base but instead has been built specifically for the GT class.  This new iteration sports a thicker 4mm chassis plate but which is narrower by 60mm than its predecessor which finished 2nd and 3rd at the most recent Euros. The car also uses a new engine, the Demon GT, which is also being used to good use by overnight TQ Felix Law. Completing the package is the XXX12 bodyshell, which is one of the only four bodies approved for the World Championships.

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