Once again, the optional steel 1.2mm chassis together with optional short lower suspension arms, as well as upper link arms was the best choice for yet another carpet race! A few changes were made from previous events to better suit the Matrix tires:

  • Standard shocks instead of PSS, for more low-speed steering and more roll
  • No upstops used, to make the car more aggressive on these tires
  • Motor mount screws more forward, for increased initial steering
  • Lower servo horn height, for a more forgiving and easier handling in the chicanes
  • Lower rear hub height, for increased rear side bite

    • Regarding the electronics:
    After the EWS in December, I was looking for ways to de-tune my power even more. Hence, I've been experimenting with a G3 5.5T motor (12.3mm rotor) instead of the usual G3 5.0T (12.1mm rotor). After some tuning back and forth with settings I eventually think I got it right. Initially, I made the mistake of turning my power up with the 5.5T - this isn't really necessary. All you need to do is gear up 1 tooth, and this will be a good starting point even for bigger indoor tracks.

    Alexander's car features an optional steel 1.2mm chassis with optional short lower arms. This combination gives a very predictable yet responsive handling, which is beneficial for high grip carpet conditions.

    Alexander chose for the upper link arm option for his car, for the best initial steering response.

    His car also features optional 1.6mm topdecks for more overall traction, as well as an optional 1.2mm front anti-roll bar for more mid-corner steering.

    The rear topdeck has been cut to improve rotation, and the motor mount screws have been moved forward to increase initial steering!


    Xray factory driver Alexander Hagberg is running his Xray X4`26 here in Daun. The car is equipped with their latest 1.2mm spring steel chassis, some 1,6mm topdecks, PSS inserts and shock pistons, as well as a 1.2mm front Anti-roll bar and a Hudy servo horn.

    Alexander is using a 4600mAh shorty pack from Team EAM to power his Hobbywing Xerun XR10 Pro G3 ESC and 5.5T Hobbywing motor. A Sanwa M17S radio and a Sanwa PGS-LH II servo are responsible for all the throttle and steering inputs and the car is finally topped off by a Xtreme Twister Speciale body shell, painted by the legendary A-paint.

    Chassis: XRAY X4`26
    Body Shell: Twister Speciale 0,4mm
    Speedo: Hobbywing Xerun XR10 Pro G3
    Motor: Hobbywing Xerun V10 5.5T
    Battery: Team EAM 4600
    Radio: Sanwa M17S
    Servo: Sanwa PGS-LH II
    Tires: Matrix ETS Handout (EPCZ-28)
    Sponsors and support: XRAY, HUDY, Hobbywing, Team EAM, Pro-Spec, AVID, TQ Wire, Hiro Seiko, A-Paint, P-Stickers, Sanwa

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