September 18, 2015

Chassis Focus – Lee Martin

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Chassis: Yokomo YZ-2
Motor: Muchmore
ESC: Muchmore
Batteries: Protek RC
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Xpert Lee Martin Edition
Remarks – Reigning champion in both classes, Lee Martin proved himself ready to defend his 2WD title topping today’s practice with his Yokomo YZ-2. The car is equipped with a number of option parts, such as titanium screws and turnbuckles, black diamond shock shafts, a hard coated slipper plate and Yatabe shock springs. An Avior Wing and an under LiPo weight from LMR complete the package.

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September 18, 2015

Chassis Focus – Michal Orlowski

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Chassis: Schumacher CAT-K2
Motor: Speed Passion
ESC: LRP
Batteries: LRP
Radio/Servo: Ko Propo
Remarks – Newly crowned European Champion and top Schumacher driver Michal Orlowski is debuting the new Schumacher 4WD Buggy, called CAT-K2. Having a chat with Schumacher designer Phil Booth we understood that the main goal in developing the car has been transferring the weight distribution concept from their 2WD on to the new 4WD buggy, keeping the motor centred and moving it as forward as possible while obtaining a narrower car. The layout also allows the user to choose from 5 different battery positions, using a saddle pack or a shorty. The transmission is now completely straight and allows the use of the FAB (Front Adjustable Brake) System, while on the suspension only some small details have been changed.

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May 17, 2015

Chassis Focus – Michal Orlowski

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Chassis: Schumacher CAT K1 Aero
Motor: Speed Passion 5.5
ESC: LRP
Batteries: LRP 4700mAh
Radio/Servo: Sanwa

Remarks: Schumacher’s Polish star Michal Orlowski, winner of the 2WD encounter at the EOS season finale, would also claim a podium in the 4WD class with an interesting version of the CAT K1 Aero. Equipped with a forward motor conversion  they buggy also features a prototype aluminum chassis for the high bite conditions. He was also using a front adjustable brake kit that allows for a fine tuning brake bias setup.

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May 16, 2015

Chassis Focus – Michal Orlowski

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Chassis: Schumacher Cougar KF2
Motor: Speed Passion 6.5
ESC: LRP
Batteries: LRP 4700mah
Radio/Servo: Sanwa

Remarks: The 2WD buggy of Polish top qualifier Michal Orlowski features a number of important option parts. The rear end sports a rear shock mount kit which moves the shocks to the back of the shock tower, while for the front end alloy 5° caster blocks are Michal’s choice for the conditions. Everything is mounted on the low traction chassis which moves the motor backwards and allows for the use of short LiPos instead of saddle packs.

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May 15, 2015

Chassis Focus – Naoto Matsukura

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Chassis: Kyosho Lazer ZX6
Motor: Muchmore 4.5
ESC: Muchmore
Batteries: Muchmore 4500mah
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Xpert

Remarks: Fastest at the end of practice, Japanese Kyosho team driver Naoto Matsukura is running a just released new chassis on his Lazer ZX6. Lighter than the stock version, the new platform offers the possibility to move the central spur gear 8mm forward. He is also using some prototype X-gear shock towers with a different flex and a prototype front 2mm swaybar.

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May 15, 2015

Chassis Focus – Ryan Cavaieri

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Chassis: Associated B44.3
Motor: Orion 5.5
ESC: Orion
Batteries: Orion 4500mah
Radio/Servo: Airtronics

Remarks: At his first EOS race of the season, former World Champion Ryan Cavalieri is running a pretty standard version of the B44.3, which features a full Lunsford titanium screws and turnbuckles set, JConcepts Silencer body and steering bellcranks and some shock limiters for the high bite conditions.

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