A700 'L' Narrow chassis & 'floating' servo holder

AWESOMATIX recently introduced two new upgraded kits, the A700EX and A700L. The EX edition allows for both longitudinal and trasverse motor position whereas the L allows only longitudinal motor position and has the narrowest chassis of the two. The new chassis in both editions have cutouts which increase flex. There is also the option to limi this flex by hoding together the edges of these cutouts with a special fastener. Pretty trick!

In addition to the new chassis there are a number of new parts all of which are designed to increase performance, durability and make adjustments and maintenance easier and faster.

Below is one of these new parts, the AM24 Central Servo Holder, or otherwise known as 'floating' servo mount. This type of servo mount I first saw on the new Yokomo BD7 and it has since been introduced by a number of companies. AWESOMATIX's edition works in the same way, where the servo is mounted onto the chassis by two centrally positioned screws and the remaining is not in contact with the chassis. The aim is not to affect the flex behavior of the car.
Needless to say the design, quality and finish of this part is excellent.

 

Notice the bottom of the servo which is floating, away from the chassis plate.

Since I changed chassis I decided to go with a different configuration in my electronics. I turned the speed control around so that the motor wires may align with the motor tabs. Only problem is that the switch on the speed control is hard to access but that's something I can live with.

A better view of the ultra-narrow 'L' edition new chassis

THiNK carbon fibre 190 mm Touring rear wing

I just received a few carbon fibre rear wings for 1/10 190mm Electric Touring cars. These are not lexan made, carbon look wings. They are actually made from carbon fibre and are Kevlar re-enforced. The result is a super light, thin and strong wing.
The quality is excellent, completely straight and true and very nicely cut on the edges. Dimensions are IFMAR/ROAR/EFRA/JMRCA etc approved so they should be acceptable by most federations.
When installed and secured on the body, the body itself becomes much more rigid and the wing sits perfectly straight.
I received prototype versions so the holes were aligned for Protoform bodies. I guess there will be more options available for other bodies.
I will most likely test them in a couple of weeks and will then revert with my feedback on how they perform on the track.
The wings came under the code name "CW1" and should be available shortly by a new company in the making called THiNK.
More info soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HPI Flux Pro & Equipment

In the end  I won't make it to the World Champs in a week's time due to obligations so I thought to buy myself a new toy for comfort.

It's a nice little speedo based on the HW V3. Well, 'based' is an understatement. I think it is exactly the same.
For the time being I'm having a hard time finding the best orientation on the A700 chassis since the wires are on the side and not at the back as they were on the beloved ORION R10 Pro. This is an issue only for this type of car with the motor positioned along the chassis' center line.

 

New bodies

Inspired, designed and executed by my buddy Nick Floudas.

TLR 22

I recently decided to return to my roots, the type of r/c racing class I had started with when I was 12 years old, offroad electric buggy. In those years it was 4wd, this time it will be 2wd, at least to begin with. The model of choice is the lovely TLR 22, which is an innovative little kit that was a pleasure to assemble.
I still have plenty of things to do before I first drive it but couldn't resist posting pics of the body which I think looks great thanks to the paint job by my friend Nick Floudas.

A700 - Servo Spektrum S6070

I recently changed the servo from Savox to Spektrum S6070. I've always been using KO Propo servos with great success but due to their high cost I dared to change to other makes. Savox was reliable but I think lacked bit of feel and centering back to neutral position was not always precise.
I will soon try the Spektrum low profile servo for which I've been told that it is of great quality and performance and one of the best values on the market.

HB / HPI 1/10 nitro onroad

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