May 15, 2015

Chassis Focus – Lee Martin

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Chassis: Yokomo YZ-2
Motor: Muchmore 6.0
ESC: Muchmore
Batteries: Protek RC 4700 mah
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Xpert

Remarks: Already crowned champion for the EOS Season #4, Lee Martin is in attendance here at the Hudy Racing Arena running his race-winning YZ-2.  The buggy sports a new beautifully machined slipper plate – meant to better the look of the car and dissipate the heat.  It also features new aluminium servo supports.

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May 15, 2015

Chassis Focus – Naoto Matsukura

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Chassis: Kyosho Ultima RB6
Motor: Muchmore 6.5
ESC: Muchmore
Batteries: Muchmore 4500mah
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Xpert

Remarks: Making his return to the EOS after a two race absence, last season’s 2WD champion Naoto Matsukura is debuting with his new Kyosho team. Racing the Ultima RB6 the buggy features a prototype lightweight chassis and titanium screws. Being assisted here by X-Gear’s very own Yusuke Kobayashi, he is using front and rear shock towers, prototype springs and full aerodynamics from the Japanese company.

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March 29, 2015

Chassis Focus – Hupo Honigl

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Chassis: Serpent SRX-4
Motor: DualSky
ESC: DualSky
Batteries: H-Speed
Radio/Servo: Futaba

Remarks: Having only had a few batteries with the car on carpet before leaving for Wels, Hupo Honigl is bringing a very standard pre production SRX-4 to its EOS debut. The only change from what will be in the kit is the green/purple shock spring combination.

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March 29, 2015

Chassis Focus – David Ronnefalk

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Chassis: HB D413
Motor: Orion
ESC: Orion
Batteries: Orion
Radio/Servo: Ko Propo

Remarks: David Ronnefalk’s Orion powered D413 is fairly standard, although it features some interesting option parts, such as the new aluminium shock caps and the carbon fibre arm stiffeners. Using the LMR Avior wing, David also chose to mount it as low as possible on the car. He is also using Yatabe springs and testing some thicker swaybars.

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March 28, 2015

Chassis Focus – David Ronnefalk

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Chassis: Red Workshop B52
Motor: Orion
ESC: Orion
Batteries: Orion
Radio/Servo: Ko Propo

Remarks: With team Hot Bodies not having a 2WD car yet, here in Wels David is running a pretty unique example of the French-made Red Workshop B52. The car features an Associated B5 front end, while the whole drivetrain comes from the B44. In the rear end we see a majority of B5 parts mixing together with some handmade ones such as the front arm holder and camber link plate, while the gearbox is still from the B44. Some 3D printed parts are also featured on the buggy, such as the side guards and the rear upper plate.

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March 27, 2015

Chassis Focus – Martin Bayer

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Chassis: Xray XB4 2015
Motor: Orca
ESC: Orca
Batteries: Orca
Radio/Servo: Sanwa/Savox

Remarks: Having recently made the switch from LRP, Martin Bayer is here in attendance at EOS Round 3 with a fully Orca equipped XB4 2015 that also sports some option parts, such as aluminium rear uprights and front C-Hubs with a 12° caster angle instead of the stock 9°. The aluminium ackermann plate is also optional and staying in the steering area, the servo mount is floating just like on the T4 touring car.

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