Chassis Focus – Simon Kurzbuch

Chassis – Shepherd Velox V8 EC
Engine – Novarossi Keep-On 9XLS
Fuel – Meccamo
Tires (handout) – Hot Race Tyres
Radio/Servo – Futaba
Body – Protoform R18
Remarks – Shepherd driver and 2014 title contender Simon Kurzbuch is running the standard Velox V8 EC from Shepherd, only with a number of options such as lightweight wheel axles and brass battery plate. Having tested at the Novarossi trophy here in Fiorano 2 months ago he has moved away from the setup used at that race and returned to his base setup from Switzerland, making only small changes such as less caster and softer shock oil on the front.

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Chassis Focus – Andrea Pirani

Chassis – WRC GTX
Engine – OS Speed 2101R
Fuel – MLC
Tires (handout) – Hot Race Tyres
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Futaba
Body – Protoform R18
Remarks – WRC Factory driver Andrea Pirani is running the near production version of the GTX 1/8th scale chassis. Expected to be released in 2 weeks time, the gearbox the only remaining parts to be finalised, WRC are currently looking for team drivers for the new car. Having raced here in Fiorano a few weeks ago at the Novarossi trophy he says the track has much lower traction this weekend due to the many 1/5th scale cars running here recently. With the traction continuing to improve, Andrea has worked on increasing steering by going for a harder rear ARB as well as springs and oil, while up front he has opted for softer springs.

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Video – 1/8th Qualifying Rd5

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Chassis Focus – Lamberto Collari

Chassis – Mugen MRX5 WC
Engine – OS Speed 2101R
Fuel – MLC
Tires (handout) – Hot Race Tyres
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Futaba
Body – Protoform R18
Remarks – 9-time World Champion Lamberto Collari is running the MRX-5 from Mugen with some MLC modifications done to it. Up front, and soon to be released by MLC, are a pair of front body stabilisers which help transfer front downforce from the body away from the top of the shock tower to the lower wishbones where it is needed. Also tested by 2-time World Champion Adrien Bertin, the part can give a measurable difference in lap times. Choosing OS engines here in Fiorano, he has chosen to use a lightweight Hipex pipe whose surface has been hard coated which not only strengthens it but prevents the pipe from losing strength caused by it constantly heating up and cooling down. The car includes other MLC options such as lightweight alu parts, clutch and brake disc. In terms of set-up he is running harder shocks and softer sway bars in order to find more traction and better side bite.

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Chassis Focus – John Ermen

Chassis – Xray RX8
Engine – Reds M7 WCS
Fuel – Tornado
Tires (handout) – Hot Race Tyres
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Savox
Body – Blitz R18 V2
Remarks – ENS Round 2 winner John Ermen is running the latest RX8 from Xray with a number of self made modifications to the geometry. At the rear he has cut the upper a-arm to create more flex which gives the car more on throttle traction. He has also lowered the front upper arm holders by 1mm for less roll and as a result get more steering. He is also using Italian company Project’s 1/8th quick release wheel axles front and rear. The setup he is running is his basic one from the recent German nationals but he has tried to reduce roll by running harder oil in the shocks and opting for softer springs.

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Chassis Focus – Dirk Wischnewski

Chassis – Shepherd Velox V10 Pro
Engine – Orcan GT3
Fuel – Maxima
Tires (handout) – Hot Race Tyres
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Futaba
Body – SRC Spark
Remarks – Former European Champion Dirk Wischnewski is running the basic Velox V10 Pro with some option parts as well as some new prototype parts. Up front there is a new servo saver Ackermann plate which is narrower than the standard version and which helps give the car more steering. There is also a new monoblock engine mount which stiffens the area around the engine to again help give the car more steering. In terms of setup it is based on his European Championship setup from earlier in the year at Valencia with harder front springs and a softer front diff.

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