September 15, 2017

Chassis Focus – Shoki Takahata

Chassis – Mugen MRX-6
Engine – OS Speed R2103
Tyres – Matrix (Handout)
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – Xtreme Aerodynamics R18 Strong
Remarks – Japanese Mugen driver Shoki Takahata is running a few new parts on his MRX-6. The new chassis features a carbon weights slide and has a different shape to bring the rear bulkheads closer to each other enabling the use of longer suspension arms. The clutch bell is also new, with an updated shape that allows for the use of 4 ball bearings instead of the usual two.

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September 15, 2017

New In The Pits – Gimar

New from Gimar is the latest version of their RACE engine tuned by Max Fantini. The unit features a DLC treated crankshaft and updated timing on both the shaft and the cylinder, in addition to a long life conrod and a rear ceramic bearing. The front ceramic bearing is available upon request. The engine will be available in the 25 and 16% Nitro configuration and also in a pre-run version.

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September 14, 2017

New In The Pits – VS Engines

We sat with former World Champion Rody Roem from VS engines, who talked us through the latest version of his on-road engine called the R02. Although based off an OS unit, the engine features a unique combustion chamber specifically designed by Roem himself. With the main focus of the brand remaining providing the highest possible level of quality, the other distinctive item is the crankshaft, where the flow of fuel and the timing have been optimised for a better response.

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September 14, 2017

Chassis Focus – Yuya Sahashi

Chassis – Serpent 988 Viper
Engine – OS Speed R2103
Tyres – Matrix (Handout)
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – Xtreme Aerodynamics R18 Strong
Remarks – Having received his car shortly before the start of the race, Japanese Serpent driver Yuya Sahashi is running the latest Viper 988 in a pretty standard version, only equipped with a set of titanium upper screws.

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September 14, 2017

Chassis Focus – Robin D’Hondt

Chassis – Capricorn C803
Engine – Tesla T21
Tyres – Matrix (Handout)
Fuel – Energy
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – Protoform R19
Remarks – Capricorn factory driver Robin D’Hondt is running a C803 from the Italian factory equipped with an Evo chassis. The Belgian is also using a pair of separate gearbox shaft mounts in order to increase the flex of the rear end, a 6mm lightweight transmission axle, front and rear cvd’s with aluminium wheel axles and a new bumper, which is stiffer and holds the body posts directly.

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September 13, 2017

Chassis Focus – Toni Gruber

Chassis – WRG GTX1.3
Engine – Novarossi Mito WC
Tyres – Matrix (Handout)
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Body – Blitz TS040
Remarks – WRC factory driver Toni Gruber is running the latest version of the GTX from the Italian manufacturer called 1.3. His car is equipped with a brass under LiPo weight, aluminium wheel axles and carbon aero wheel discs. The German is also using an optional chassis where the front cuts are more open in order to achieve more flex.

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