April 16, 2016

Chassis Focus – Ronald Volker

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Chassis – Yokomo BD7 2016
Motor – LRP X20 4.5T
ESC – LRP Flow
Batteries – LRP 5600 mah “LCG”
Tires – Sweep (handout)
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Highest
Bodyshell – Protoform LTC-R
Remarks – Factory Yokomo driver Ronald Volker is running a close-to-standard, 2016 version of the BD7 from the Japanese manufacturer. His car sports a soft top deck, aluminium chassis, titanium turnbuckles and a set of aluminium screws.

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April 16, 2016

Chassis Focus – Naoto Matsukura

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Chassis – Roche P12
Motor – Muchmore Fleta ZX 3.5T
ESC – Muchmore Fleta Pro
Batteries – Muchmore 8000mah
Tires – GXX/JFT
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Xpert
Bodyshell – Protoform AMR-12
Remarks – Three time World Champion in the class, Naoto is racing 12th scale at the AOC running a P12 from the Hong Kong manufacturer. Using the event to test on the same carpet that will used at the World Championships in China later this year the car is pretty close to standard, only equipped with an aluminium chassis, hard compound suspension arms and a floating servo mount.

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April 16, 2016

Chassis Focus – JJ Wang

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Chassis – Xray T4 2016
Motor – LRP X20 4.5T
ESC – LRP Flow
Batteries – LRP 5600 mah “LCG”
Tires – Sweep (handout)
Radio/Servo – KO Propo
Bodyshell – Protoform LTC-R
Remarks – Currently without a chassis sponsor, Chinese-American driver JJ Wang chose to use a T4 2016 here at RCI V2. His car features an aluminum chassis and a floating servo mount, and is equipped with Arrowmax front double joints, graphite arms, low friction belts and a LeeSpeed spur gear.

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April 15, 2016

Pit Focus – Jilles Groskamp

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Team: Infinity
Charger: Orion Touch Duo
Tools: JG Racing
Setup Tools: Hudy Setup System, T-Works tweak board, T-Works tweak stick, JG Racing ride height/droop gauge.
Car Stand: Sweep “Signature Edition”
Lipo Bag: JG Racing
Transport Bag: Samsonite
Features: Kobait Caliper, Sweep tire glue, spare shocks set, double sided tape, Ride Cup prize as setup board.

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April 15, 2016

Chassis Focus – Jan Ratheisky

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Chassis – Xray T4 2016
Motor – LRP X20 13.5T
ESC – LRP Flow
Batteries – LRP 7500 Stock Spec
Tires – Sweep (handout)
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Savox
Bodyshell – Montech Nazda2
Remarks – Competing in 4 classes, Jan Ratheisky is running a very close to standard 2016 version of the Xray touring car. Equipped with a floating servo mount, his car also features a full set of ceramic bearings, graphite arms, low friction belts and Hiro Seiko aluminum screws.

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April 15, 2016

Chassis Focus – Heng Heng

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Chassis – Xray X12 2016
Motor – Muchmore Fleta ZX 3.5T
ESC – Muchmore Fleta 1S
Batteries – ORCA 7600mah
Tires – Pardus
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Futaba
Bodyshell – Protoform AMR-12
Remarks – Local ace Heng Heng is running a pretty standard version of the Slovakian made X12, the only option parts added being a set of aluminum Hiro Seiko screws and a Graphite rear axle.

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