Chassis Focus – Cody King

Chassis – Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4
Engine – Reds R7 Worlds Edition
Tyres – Pro-Line Holeshot M3
Fuel – Byron Fuel
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Body – TKI4 Kit body

Remarks – 2010 World Champion Cody King is running his Reds Racing powered Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 here in Vegas with a basic team setup that has been tweaked. Running softer oil in the centre diff compared to others, he also tried harder oil in the rear but reverted back to help settle the car down over the bumps. In terms of tire package he has tried all the main tire patterns and decided on M3 Holeshots for qualifying but in semi practice will try Switchblade and Fugitive, but feels the former will most likely be the best choice for the semis and main.

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New in the Pits – Pro-Line 2

Alongside the release of their new Trifecta ‘Light’ wing and ElectroShot tire, Pro-Line are also using a prototype, as yet unnamed, body for the Associated RC8B3. Loosely based on an original design by team driver Carson Wernimont, its lower profile and side dams aid high speed stability and help it over the bumps. Still very much a prototype, the 2 bodies photographed here belonging to Kyle McBride and Neil Cragg only arrived yesterday from the painters and we are told that there is no solid time frame given for release.

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Pit Focus – Neil Cragg

Team: Team Associated
Neighbours: Richard Saxton (Left), Taylor Jones (Right), Kyle McBride (Front)
Charger: LRP Pulsar Touch
Tools: Team Associated/MIP
Setup Tools: TKR setup board, MIP, Team Associated
Car Stand: Pro-Line
Transport Bag: OGIO
Features: Simple green, hole punch, huge brush, KO Propo stick radio, set of Pro-Line Holeshots, ‘summer fruits’ water flavour squeezer, Ultimate tool bag.

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Chassis Focus – Joao Figueiredo

Chassis – Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4
Engine – Orion RSV3
Tyres – Hot Race Bangkok
Fuel – MX
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Body – TKI4 High downforce

Remarks – Portuguese front runner Joao Figueiredo is running the MP9 TKI4 from Kyosho starting with a setup that is a mix between that of Boots and Tebo. Making his own changes to the car, which features the new MP9 higher roll centre block at the front, he has changed to smaller hole pistons to get more on power steering. Sticking with the Bangkok tire from Hot Race he has been focused on selecting the right insert, looking to get the car more traction while handling the bumps better.

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Chassis Focus – Dakotah Phend

Chassis – TLR 8ight 4.0
Engine – Orion
Tyres – Pro-Line Holeshot M3
Fuel – VP
Radio/Servos – Spektrum
Body – Kit Body

Remarks – Running the TLR 8ight 4.0, Dakotah Phend arrived in Vegas with his base setup but has made some small changes during practice. Moving away from bladder shocks to emulsion shocks, he also switched to universals all round in an effort to prevent binding of the drive train over the bumps. Also playing with camber settings he is still working on trying to find the best balanced between rotation and traction. In terms of tires he has tried Blockades, ElectroShot and Holeshots and will most likely stick with Blockades, perhaps trying M4 compound having ran M3 up until now.

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