July 10, 2015

Chassis Focus – Joern Neumann

Chassis – Serpent S811 Cobra 2.2
Engine – Maxima B2
Tyres – Pro-Line Suburbs X2
Fuel – Maxima
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Body – Kit body

Remarks – Serpent Factory driver Joern Neumann is running the latest 2.2 version of the S811 Cobra buggy. Alongside running readily available optionals the German is also using a pre production carbon plate on the steering rack which gives the car a different Ackermann setting. In terms of setup it is the same as when he tested here with the exception of the rear toe which has been reduced to help give the car more steering. He has also been playing around with tires and while he has been using mostly Suburbs in qualifying he may switch to Blockades for the finals.

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July 10, 2015

Chassis Focus – Alex Zanchettin

Chassis – TLR 8ight 3.0
Engine – Reds R7 Evo
Tyres – Pro-Line Holeshot X2
Fuel – MLC Fuel
Radio/Servos – Spektrum
Body – Optional Cab Forward shell

Remarks – World’s Finalist and Rd4 Top Qualifier Alex Zanchettin is running the 8ight 3.0 with a number of small changes. At the rear he is using the shock tower from the electric version of the 8ight as it allows the upper camber links to be mounted lower thanks to the additional holes, while in the transmission he is using the Reds Racing clutch which he says gives him smoother power delivery. In terms of setup he is reverting back to his warmup setup as the track gets bumpier.

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July 10, 2015

Chassis Focus – Elliott Boots

Chassis – Kyosho MP9 TKI3
Engine – Reds R7 Evo
Tyres – Pro-Line Diamond Back X3
Fuel – Byron Fuels
Radio/Servos – Sanwa
Body – Optional Cab Forward shell

Remarks – Winner of the Euros Warmup on this track earlier in the year, Elliott is running a different configuration on his car as well as setup here at the Ongaroring this week. Up front he is using the new MS taller shock tower and longer shock absorbers as well as the new low downforce rear wing mount, which helps the car turn better. In terms of setup compared to when they tested here the conditions have changed from high grip to medium and so they have reverted back to one of their UK setups. Also having run Blockades back in May, he has now settled on PL Diamond Back tires, going for the relatively soft X3 compound.

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July 9, 2015

Chassis Focus – Neil Cragg

Chassis – Team Associated RC8 B3
Engine – LRP ZX.21C
Tyres – Pro-Line Blockade X2
Fuel – LRP
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Body – Kit

Remarks – Former Electric Offroad World Champion Neil Cragg is running the all new RC8 B3 from Team Associated. Having driven the new car for the first time at a test following the warmup race, since then his father Mick has changed the setup completely searching for more rear traction. Changing the rear and centre diff oils, they have also raised the inside roll centres and are running a shorter rear chassis brace. Having played around with different tire patterns, such as the Fugitive and Lockdown, he has reverted back to Blockade. A big change also came from a new LRP engine they are testing which gives more linear power delivery which in turn makes the car easier to drive in the low grip conditions.

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July 9, 2015

Chassis Focus – Joseph Quagraine

Chassis – JQ Products THECar White Edition
Engine – Reds R7 JQ
Tyres – AKA Chainlink
Fuel – Sidewinder
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/Savox
Body – Kit

Remarks – Creator of THECar, Joseph Quagraine is running his White Edition with a number of prototype parts for the hot low grip conditions. On the front of the car there is a new shock tower and upper arm mount from aluminium which mounts new front upper A-arms in place of the usual upper link which gives less flex in the very hot conditions here. Like the new rear shock tower, the front tower has higher inside upper mounting points. In terms of setup he is running very the car set very similar to how he does on his home track in Finland and for the conditions here he has chosen AKA Chainlink tires in a new yet unreleased soft compound.

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July 9, 2015

New in the Pits – Fast Race Part 2

Continuing on from yesterday’s Fast Race introduction comes the second and final part. Also for the Mugen MBX7R is a range of carbon parts which include the battery box shown above as well as 2 versions of side guards, which as well as coming in carbon are also available in a kevlar carbon mix. Super lightweight and very strong they are handmade in Italy.

For the Mugen, as well as HB and Xray, come this line of modifiable shock pistons which are blank, apart from pilot holes that allow you to customise the size and number of holes. Coming in regular and tapered versions there are 14 potential holes marked on the surface of each piston, 8 around the outside and 6 around the inside. Finally in terms of tools, Fast Race have their signature tire/wheel separator for 1/8th buggy wheels which sepearate the tire cleanly from the rim, while for gluing them up there is a tool which helps expose the bead of your buggy tire to allow for easy gluing.

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