October 4, 2015

Chassis Focus – Ryan Maifield

Chassis –TLR 22 Development car
Motor – Orion 6.5
ESC – Orion R10.1
Battery – Orion 4000
Radio/Servos – Airtronics/Spektrum
Body – JConcepts SC2

Remarks – Current Reedy Race Champion Ryan Maifield is running an all new 22 development car made specifically for carpet racing. Like others, the new chassis is wider to allow the battery to be mounted sideways which allows the motor to be move significantly further forward. Along with the new lower 3 gear transmission there is the new front and rear wishbones. Finishing off the car, Ryan is running the all new SC2 body from JConcepts for use with the new lower transmission car.

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October 4, 2015

Chassis Focus – Naoto Matsukura

Chassis –Kyosho Ultima RB6 WC
Motor – Much More 6.5
ESC – Much More Fleta Pro
Battery – Much More 4500
Radio/Servos – Sanwa/Xpert 3402
Body – X-Gear Prototype

Remarks – Home track favourite Naoto Matsukura is running an updated WC version of the Ultima RB6 from Kyosho. Featuring a wider chassis that allows the battery to now also be mounted sideways to allow for different mounting position options. The motor has been mont 12mm further forward and the car has a much lower rear drive train, ideal for high traction carpet conditions. The rear upper camber link mount has now also been made from aluminium which replaces the weaker kit plastic version. Finally, the 4-time onroad World Champion is using a prototype body shell and front winglet from sponsor X-Gear.

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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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