February 23, 2013

Chassis Focus – Jared Tebo

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Chassis Name – Kyosho Inferno MP9
Engine – Team Orion CRF B321
Tires – AKA
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Remarks – Jared is running the exact same car that he took off the track following the semi final at last December’s World Championships in Argentina. The only change in terms of equipment is a fresh Team Orion engine and Jared has also changed fuel sponsor to Sidewinder for this new season. Having not driven gas offroad since last year he seems to have lost none of his speed, taking the overall TQ in this highly competitive class.

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February 10, 2013

Chassis Focus – Brent Thielke

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Chassis Name – Team Associated T4.2
Motor – Reedy Sonic Mach 2
ESC – LRP
Batteries – Reedy
Tires – JConcepts
Radio/Servos – Airtronics
Remarks – Having only been released recently the new T4.2 from Associated Brent Thielke is running the kit standard car, the main differences between this and its predecessors outline here. In terms of the setup for the SmacTrac, apart from tire prep, BT is running the new tapered pistons on the car with the taper to the bottom to help speed up rebound, something that is important for this undulating track. He has also gone to a thicker shock oil to help slow the reactions of the car, something that makes the car suit his smooth driving.

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February 10, 2013

Chassis Focus – Ryan Maifield

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Chassis Name – Team Associated B4.2 FT
Motor – Reedy Sonic Mach 2
ESC – LRP
Batteries – Reedy
Tires – JConcepts
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Remarks – 2wd top qualifier Ryan Maifield is running the Factory Team B4.2 buggy. The car is standard apart from a number of JConcepts option parts such as the new fin turnbuckles and he is running the all new Reedy Sonic Mach 2 motor. In terms of the setup it is the same as what he ran at the recent Reedy race with the only change being slightly lighter oil due to the colder conditions.

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February 9, 2013

Chassis Focus – Cody Turner

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Chassis Name – Kyosho Ultima RB6
Motor – Team Orion VST2
ESC – Team Orion
Batteries – Team Orion
Tires – Pro-Line
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Remarks – Cody Turner’s RB6 is the standard car, but the Californian has had to make some small adjustments to the 2wd buggy to make it better suit the track surface at SmacTrac. Following the advise of team mate Jared Tebo he has lowered the rear shocks, lightened the rear shock oil and use a wider rear block for better traction and more stability and it seems to be working well going in to qualifying.

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February 9, 2013

Chassis Focus – Jared Tebo

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Chassis Name – Kyosho Lazer ZX5 SP2
Motor – Team Orion VST2
ESC – Team Orion
Batteries – Team Orion
Tires – AKA
Radio/Servos – KO Propo
Remarks – Jared Tebo is running the same car he ran at the recent Reedy Race in California but to make it suit the different surface here at SmacTrac he has changed the front caster block to give it less caster. Jared is also busy trying to find the best tire and additive for this track, changing the preparation method each run as he tries to find the optimal set-up.

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January 26, 2013

Chassis Focus – Joern Neumann

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Chassis Name – Durango DEX210
Motor – Speed Passion Competition 3.0
ESC – Speed Passion
Batteries – Thunder Power
Tires – Pro-Line/JConcepts (handout)
Radio/Servos – Futaba
Remarks – Reigning Reedy Race Champion Joern Neumann is running the DEX210 with the +8mm chassis that he has been running for 12 months now along with some new parts for this race. On the rear of the car the lower rear wishbone mounts have been machined to be 2mm lower than the current lowest position which gives improve forward bite and better landing capabilities. The upper rear linkage mount has also been updated to be stronger and has been given and additional outer mount for further tuning options. For this clay race Joern is running a shorty pack to help reduce the weight of the car.

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