New in the Pits – Mugen

Making its debut here from Mugen for their MBX7R buggy are two new items, the first being new larger volume differentials that help the car accelerate better and improve the cars performance over the bumps. The new diff cases have more volume while the outdrive shafts have been increased in diameter from 5mm to 6mm meaning the crown gears have also been updated to accommodate the larger size. Also for the same buggy is an updated chassis plate that is identical in shape to the kit chassis but sports a bigger bend angle on the sides of the plate which helps to increase its overall stiffness. No date was given for release but we were just told that its coming soon.

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New in the Pits – Pro-Line

Pro-Line have introduced a number of new parts including this update to their lexan Trifecta wing with the release of the Trifecta ‘Light’. Featuring the same benefits as the original lexan wing in terms of weight, this has been further reduced by removing the need for the separate trim strip and mounting hardware, which in turns increased durability but removing the holes for the screws which has a tendency to break from crashing. The trim strip is now formed by bending the lexan over which also helps create a rigid structure.

Also from the US company come the much talked about ElectroShot tire, a mash up between the Electron and Holeshot with the goal to make the tire work like the Holeshot but last longer making this more of a final tire. Sporting the central pattern from the Electron, the outer parts utilize the pins from the Holeshot.

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New in the Pits – AKA & ProCircuit

New in the pits from AKA come their DoubleDown tire. Positioned to be a halfway point between their Zipps and Impact tire it benefits from the handling of the Impact with the longer wear of the Zipps, a tire which was created for abrasive surfaces. Available in mid November, the new tire will work better in dustier conditions.

Also a new tire from Spanish company ProCircuit, is the all new Claymore tire. A mini pin design it is designed for clean hard packed surfaces and has more forward traction and is easier to drive on bumpy surfaces thanks to new internal structure. Being used by most of the ProCircuit drivers here in Vegas, it is not set to be released until the new year.

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Chassis Focus – Joern Neumann

Chassis – Serpent Cobra SRX8
Engine – MX B2
Tyres – Pro-Line Electroshot
Fuel – MX
Radio/Servos – Sanwa / K-Power
Body – Serpent High downforce

Remarks – Serpent driver Joern Neumann is running the new Serpent Cobra SRX8 with a new chassis that features more flex and optional 13 degree optional C-hubs for more steering. Also using new version 3 springs, the German driver is still fine tuning his setup having not raced on this track since the Silver State, when the track surface was completely different. Still needing more rotation in the car he has tried to go softer on the front roll bar as well as trying different tires, using Pro-Lines Fugitive, Holeshot and Electroshot, but feels he will go with settle on the new Electroshot.

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Chassis Focus – Davide Ongaro

Chassis – Mugen MBX7R
Engine – LRP ZZ.21C
Tyres – ProCircuit Claymore soft
Fuel – Nitrolux
Radio/Servos – Sanwa / Futaba
Body – Ultimate

Remarks – Top Italian driver Davide Ongaro is using his Mugen MBX7R with a number of Fastraceshop.com option parts installed such as kevlar side guards, battery mount, shock bladders and +5mm rear shock standoffs. Completing the car with a DKT clutch, that features a heavier steel flywheel, and an Ultimate body he is using steel pivot balls on the lower front arms and has added 50 additional grams to the chassis, 40 on front, 10 on the back. In terms of setup for his LRP powered Mugen, his standard setup has been changed to use softer shock oil.

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Chassis Focus – Jared Tebo

Chassis – Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4
Engine – MX B4
Tyres – Pro-Line Holeshot M3
Fuel – MX
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Body – TKI4 body

Remarks – Kyosho star driver Jared Tebo is using his MX powered MP9 TKI4 with a number of TKI3 parts, such as the front knuckles and lower suspension mounts, which he feels more comfortable with. Using his basic setup, his focus is not on outright speed but on consistency and making the car comfortable to drive. Jared feels his current setup is better suited to the predicted bumpier conditions later in the event and is happy to stick with his current tire selection, which are PL Holeshots in M3 compound.

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