June 13, 2015

Chassis Focus – Bruno Coelho

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Chassis – Xray NT1 2015
Engine – Max “TQ”
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Contact
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – Protoform SRS

Remarks – Winner of the ENS season opener in Bologna, Portuguese star Bruno Coelho is running a pretty out-of-the-box version of the NT1 2015. The only options featured on the Slovakian car are the carbon front Aero Discs and the aluminium brake lever.

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June 13, 2015

Chassis Focus – Merlin Depta

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Chassis – Serpent 977 Viper “Evo”
Engine – Xceed DSX-EM
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Contact
Radio/Servo – Ko Propo/Savox
Body – Blitz TS 030

Remarks – Best of the Serpent drivers here in Aigen, Merlin Depta is running a 977 equipped with a pre-production version of the soon to be released “EVO” conversion kit. The new radio tray has a more open design and is now a single piece incorporating the flex system. The chassis is narrower at the front for a different flex characteristic and the new bumper features plastic inserts that can be removed to change the aerodynamics. The gearbox is also new and completely redesigned with a smaller module and reduced rotating mass, while the gearing range is now wider. In the rear end, the body mount is now stiffer and features an additional mounting position, while the wishbones allow for a narrower track width.

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June 12, 2015

Chassis Focus – Robin D’Hondt

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Chassis – BMT 984
Engine – Picco EMX-WC
Fuel – MLC
Tires (handout) – Contact
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – Blitz TS 030

Remarks – Former multiple World’s finalist Robin D’Hondt is running a pretty standard version of the BMT 984. The car is equipped only with a custom centre body post and the rear wishbones have been cut to increase the flex and improve the traction.

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June 12, 2015

Chassis Focus – Dirk Wischnewski

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Chassis – Shepherd Velox V10 Pro “Black Edition”
Engine – Orcan RS-MH
Fuel – Maxima
Tires (handout) – Contact
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Futaba
Body – SRC Spark

Remarks – Top Shepherd driver Dirk Wischnewski is here running a pre production version of the new “Black Edition” Velox V10. The car is equipped with a team option harder chassis, brass LiPo holder and some prototype steering knuckle arm extensions.

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June 12, 2015

Chassis Focus – Silvio Hachler

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Chassis – ARC R8.0
Engine – Novarossi Mito 9C
Fuel – Meccafuel
Tires (handout) – Contact
Radio/Servo – Ko Propo
Body – Protoform R18

Remarks – Latest ARC signing Silvio Hachler is making his team debut here at the Aigen-Schlägl track. Driving the class newcomer’s R8.0, his example is equipped with a few option parts, such as lightweight aluminium wheel hubs and pivot balls as well as low friction transmission pulleys. He is also using the new Mito 9C engine from Novarossi.

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April 19, 2015

Chassis Focus – Teemu Leino

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Chassis – HB R10
Engine – Novarossi Keep On
Fuel – Runner Time
Tires (handout) – Matrix
Radio/Servo – Sanwa
Body – Protoform SRS

Remarks – Top Qualifier at the 2015 ENS season opener here in Bologna, Finnish ace Teemu Leino is running a number of new option parts on his R10.  In addition to a new front bumper, the front end of his car sports a new center body post mount which allows for more flex.  The car is also fittted with an aluminium servo saver horn.

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