January 6, 2017

Chassis Focus – Marc Rheinard

Chassis: Yokomo YZ-2 CA
Motor: Muchmore Fleta ZX 6.5T
ESC: Muchmore Fleta Pro V2
Batteries: Muchmore Impact 5000mAh
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Xpert
Remarks – German Yokomo driver Marc Rheinard is running the CA version of the YZ-2 equipped with the new Yatabe springs, a Yokomo front wing and mount and is not using the front anti roll bar which is actually detached. He is also using titanium screws and a new, harder graphite compound for the rear wishbones.

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January 6, 2017

Chassis Focus – Max Machler

Chassis – Awesomatix A800 X
Motor – LRP X20 13.5 Stock Spec
ESC – LRP Flow
Batteries – LRP 7500mAh Stock Spec
Tires – LRP (handout)
Radio/Servo – Futaba
Bodyshell – Protoform Mazda Speed6
Remarks – Awesomatix team manager Max Machler is testing here at the DHI Cup their latest version of the A800 called “X”. The new car features a longer chassis for an increased wheelbase, with the servo position also brought forward compared to the previous version. The sway bar mounts now feature ball bearings, and the top deck has been revised in shape and its centre mount is also new. The bulkheads and the spur mount have also been slightly updated in order to offer a better belt tension adjustment, while the shape of the wishbones has been changed to obtain more clearance to the rims at full steering lock. The linear steering system is now standard in the kit, and the hubs have been updated in the search for better handling in high bite conditions.

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December 10, 2016

Chassis Focus – Spencer Rivkin

Chassis: Associated B6D
Motor: Reedy Sonic 7.5T
ESC: Reedy Blackbox 510R
Batteries: Reedy Zappers 5400mAh
Tires: JConcepts Octagon
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Reedy
Body: JConcepts S2
Remarks – Reigning World Champion Spencer Rivkin is using the Associated B6D fitted with a ball diff and using his base indoor setup. Also running the all new Reedy Blackbox 510R speed control, he has been playing with the power delivery settings to give it a smoother power curve due to the track size. Working on tires and tire prep, he has switched between Spacebars and the all new Octagon from JConcepts and with no dust on the groove will continue to use the latter. Using a number of other JC options such as the 3d printed gear guard, turnbuckles as well as front and rear wings, Spencer has also switched out the lower shock screws and instead uses a 1/8th scale shock pin to make it easier to detach and reattach the shocks to the a-arm.

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December 10, 2016

Chassis Focus – Jared Tebo (4wd)

Chassis: Kyosho ZX6.6
Motor: Orion VST2 6.5T
ESC: Orion Vortex R10.1
Batteries: Orion 4500mAh
Tires: Pro-Line Prime
Radio/Servo: KO Propo
Remarks – Former World Champion Jared Tebo has made the trip to Speed RC using the new ZX6.6 from Kyosho, with its 3 gear diffs which Jared says allows it to be driven a lot harder than its predecessor. Using a standard set-up he has been playing with tires, trying the Prime from Pro-Line as well as ground down Electrons on the front and Positrons on the rear as well as switching from the standard sauce he uses to that used by the locals. New on the car from JTPRC is the 3mm carbon top decks, which replace the standard 1/8th scale style chassis braces, making the chassis a lot stiffer and preventing it from twisting on throttle.

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December 10, 2016

Chassis Focus – Max Flurer

Chassis: TLR 22 3.0
Motor: Orion VST2 7.5T
ESC: Orion Vortex R10.1
Batteries: Orion 4500mAh
Tires: JConcepts Spacebars
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Spektrum
Remarks – Local ace Max Flurer is running the latest 22 3.0 2wd buggy from Team Losi Racing. Using the same setup as he had on the buggy at the last round of the JConcepts series at RC Excitment he has been playing with tire setup, switching between JConcepts Spacebars and slicks feeling that when the track grooves up more the slicks will work best. Choosing to run the JConcepts front wing mounted behind the front shock tower, he had tried the forward mounted front wing but felt it made the car too aggressive while no wing caused it to push.

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