September 12, 2017

Chassis Focus – Jesse Davis

Chassis – Creation Model Infinity
Engine – OS Speed R2013
Tyres – Matrix (Handout)
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – Protoform R19
Remarks – Australian driver Jesse Davis is running an updated rear end on his Infinity car. The bulkheads are now narrower with the arm pins closer to each other, while the brake has been moved to the gearbox axle. The bulkheads also feature easy access to the rear axle and the lower shock position has been moved to compensate for the different arm position. Featuring a new chassis to work with the different bulkheads, Jesse’s car also sports a new battery plate with an extra screw, that allows the user to play with the flex, and a new longer front bumper.

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August 4, 2017

New in the Pits – JConcepts

We caught up with Jason Ruona in the JConcepts cabin, where he introduced us to their newest tire called Kosmos. A “hefty medium pin tire”, as Jason described it, the Kosmos is a result of many recommendations by their Eeuropean drivers as well as the input from some Aussie drivers. Placing itself in between the Reflex and the Detox, the new tire is a great option for abrasive tracks where a heftier pin is needed. Also coming from the American company is a pre-production silicone parts tray that features holes to hold in place most buggy differentials.

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August 4, 2017

2017 Euros TQ Car – Robert Batlle

Chassis – Mugen MBX-7R
Engine – Picco V1 Team DLC
Tyres – AKA Impact Soft
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – Ko Propo/Highest
Body – Bittydesign Force
Remarks – Former 2-time European and World Champion Robert Batlle is top qualifier at the 2017 Euros driving a pretty standard version of the Japanese MBX-7R, only equipped with front & centre High Traction differentials. His Picco V1 Team DLC engine is fitted with the new 2099 pipe.

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August 3, 2017

Chassis Focus – Juan Carlos Canas

Chassis – Mugen MBX-7R
Engine – Ultimate M3T
Tyres – ProCircuit Addictive P2 Compound
Fuel – Nitrolux
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/ Highest
Body – Ultimate
Remarks – Spanish upcoming talent Juan Carlos Canas is running the MBX-7R from Mugen, equipped with a number of option parts such as Ultimate shock pistons and bladders, high traction differentials and front & rear CVD’s. He is also using a 40g rear weight on the chassis and a JConcepts lexan wing.

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August 3, 2017

Chassis Focus – Davide Ongaro

Chassis – Associated RC8B3.1
Engine – LRP ZZ.21C Square Stroke
Tyres – AKA Moto Soft Long Run
Fuel – Runner Time
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – JConcepts
Remarks – Young Italian star Davide Ongaro is running a B3.1 from the Team Associated powered by the latest LRP square stroke engine fitted with an old traditional style cooling head instead of the standard low profile one. His car is only equipped with a couple option parts, such as +5mm FastRace rear shocks standoffs and JConcepts titanium steering turnbuckles.

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August 2, 2017

Chassis Focus – Yannick Aigoin

Chassis – Xray XB8 ’17
Engine – Ultimate M3T
Tyres – ProCircuit H-Block P2 Compound
Fuel – Nitrolux
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/ KO Propo
Body – Xray High-Speed
Remarks – A podium finisher in last year’s Euros, Yannick Aigoin is proving strong here again in Sweden running a pretty standard XB8 ’17, the only options being front & rear CVD’s and composite brake pads. After trying many things on the car, he went back is using the pretty unique setup that he ended up with at the warm-up, and he has further removed the screw that links the rear stiffener with the differential case.

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