WORLDS: Inside Rheinard's World Championship-winning car

0 Oct. 8, 2014, 6:41 p.m.

10/8/2014
By Aaron Waldron

LiveRC.com

Marc Rheinard knows what it takes to win at an international level - after all, he’s the only driver to have won three IFMAR titles in touring car, and today became the 11th driver to win a world championship in more than one class. A masterful performance from second on the grid in which he pulled off the surprising upset over three-time defending champion and TQ Naoto Matsukura, Marc’s win was equal parts incredible driving and an impeccably prepared race car. The win was the first IFMAR World title for CRC.

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2014 IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard

Chassis: CRC “6B” prototype

Battery: Thunder Power G6 Pro Race 6800mAh 1S

Motor: Muchmore Fleta ZX 3.5-turn

ESC: Muchmore Fleta 1S

Radio: Sanwa M12

Servo: Sanwa SRG-HR

Body: PROTOform AMR-12

Tires: CRC Pro Cut Blue

The yet-unnamed new kit is virtually identical to CRC’s existing XTi “Altered Ego” car with two important changes. The center of the chassis is wider, which helps reduce flex, and the U-plate is now fastened to the chassis using two additional screws for a total of six - hence the working name “6B.”

Marc ran the “6B” in stock form as it will be sold to the public. In fact, the only part found on the car that won’t be included in the kit was the optional green shock spring. Marc used the kit-included 35 wt. shock oil and 10K damper oil. CRC was the first to use a chassis that could accommodate a transverse or inline battery on the same plate; Marc ran the transverse setup due to the low grip conditions.

CRC’s sliding rear pod is the only unit in its class that offers ride height adjustment without requiring any additional parts. Marc’s car was 3.5mm off the ground.

CRC’s 1/12-scale platform is the only chassis in its class on which the servo is reversed and bolted between the front suspension assemblies. Not only does the placement offer more room on the chassis but helps maintain the balance of the chassis.