Coming from Awesomatix are several new option parts for the A800MMX and A800FX touring cars. First up is the AM24-20 optional servo holder for the A800 4WD cars in combination with the SB1 single bellcrank steering. The newly designed mount combines the servo and steering holder in one single part. Using the mount offers a more equal chassis flex as the servo holder does not need to be screwed outside of the chassis centre line.
Coming from 7075.it and made for the Awesomatix A800MMX mid motor touring car are a new LCG aluminium main chassis and split aluminium top decks. Starting with the chassis, the main plate is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks while machined silver edge details further enhance the visual appearance. Strategically machined holes make for optimised flex characteristics and incorporated into the design are also milled out sections to add brass weights that help to fine-tune the weight balance if needed. The chassis is available separately or including two front brass weights.
During this week’s 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships Awesomatix are showing off their forthcoming all-new 1/12th scale pan car platform. Still in prototype stages the company has yet to finalise the design, however we now got a first taste of what to expect with Awesomatix team manager, Max Mächler having released some images on social media. By the look of things the car will be of a pretty revolutionary design with the obvious absence of a centre shock absorber and tube side damper(s) as they are common for most electric pan cars. The front end is made up using lots of carbon fibre while the uniquely shaped “U” main chassis is made of aluminium on Max’s prototype. Overall the vehicle is of a very low profile design even by the measures of the somewhat extreme 1/12th scale cars with the performance being there from the get go as “new-to-12th-scale” Max seeded 3rd overall in the LMP Spec class. More details are expected to surface during the week.
Last week we brought you a first image of what was believed to depict Awesomatix’s step into competitive 1/12th scale pan car racing and now things seem to materialise even more. Awesomatix team manager Max Mächler shared an image of his ride for the forthcoming IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships in the UK – sans electronics but with wheels on, showing the extreme low centre of gravity design of the prototype chassis. No official details are available as of now but with the Worlds kicking off later this week official information and more images shouldn’t be too far off on the horizon.
Image: Max Mächler
Awesomatix, known for their very popular and successful electric touring cars, are working on their first ever 1/12th scale pan car kit according to an anonymous source. The car is meant to sport some very unique details – as it can be excepted from the company – however no official details are available yet nor is an official statement from Awesomatix. According to our source the car above is an early prototype with the actual kit being meant to look more refined. Looking at the event’s entry list, the prototype will be in use at the forthcoming 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale Worlds in the UK next week with Awesomatix sending some of their touring car aces to giving the car a proper introduction.
Arena RC have announced the release of their new caster tool for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars. The 3-D-printed dongles fit right to the uprights of the A800 series cars and are usable with Hudy or similar setup systems, allowing for easy caster value checks or adjustment which is further helped by the orange colour that makes for a good contrast against dark setup tools with a dark surface.
Source: Arena RC [facebook.com]
Awesomatix have announced the signing of RC legend Chris Grainger to their factory team. The former long-time Team Associated pilot and highly experienced and well known racer will attend all major races in the United Kingdom and he is also available for track side technical support. Chris has following to say about this new chapter:
I’ve always been impressed with the performance of the Awesomatix car and with their engineering led approach to car development. When the opportunity presented itself to join the team I didn’t need to be asked twice – I can’t wait to get started and begin working with both existing and new Awesomatix customers. Big thank you to Oleg and Max for this fantastic opportunity.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
Awesomatix have announced the signing of top German Modified driver, Dionys Stadler to their factory team. Dionys was one of the first team members back in the days of the first A700 shaft drive concept. After campaigns with other outlets during the past seasons, he finaly returned back home. Dionys will attend all major races in Germany and Europe including the Euro Touring Series, the EFRA Euros and IFMAR Worlds. Dionys has the following to say about his return:
I’m thankful for the opportunity to be back in the team. I have a good feeling with Awesomatix for the future and can’t wait to work with the team again. I’m looking forward to new challenges.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
