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September 17, 2024

Iris sweeps Austrian FWD Nationals

After all six events of the Austrian Nationals the 1:10 FWD championship concluded with German manufacturer Iris securing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th place in their first full year of competition. Veteran racer Philipp Stadler, with 3 wins and 3 TQs emerged as the new Austrian Champion while alongside him, two young talents, Matheo Buchhalt (2 wins, 1 TQ) and Loris Buchhalt (1 TQ), took 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, locking out the overall championship podium and securing the youth title as well. Markus Buchhalt rounded out the excellent results with a strong 6th place in the overall championship. While the team used the ONE.05 chassis for the first five rounds, the final race of the series marked the debut of the new ONE.1 and it enjoyed the perfect debut taking the victory!

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

August 26, 2024

Iris ONE.1 Competition Touring Car Kit

Iris, the German based touring car project lead by Andreas Myrberg that released its first car in November 2022, has just announced the latest incarnation of the 1:10 electric touring car offering with the ONE.1 . The Iris ONE.1 is the third-generation competition touring car kit of the platform and building on the success of the original ONE and ONE.05, the latest kit is the result of over two years of extensive learning, testing, and optimising. Their team drivers have pushed this platform to its limits, racing at top-level events around the world, facing fierce competition, and delivering impressive results, including multiple podium finishes and a prestigious TITC championship title in the hands of its designer Myrberg. New Features of the ONE.1 include new harder plastic upper and lower A-arms for increased corner stability and speed. Rear active toe linkage gives more consistent cornering and a more precise rear end, while improved flex is achieved through a split one-piece top-deck design. A rear shock stiffener enhances rear traction with the the rear shock also getting an innovative internal shock spring system. Available in Carbon and Aluminium chassis version available, an FWD version of the ONE.1 has also been released.

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January 23, 2024

Iris ONE option parts

Iris Racing has released a number of new optional parts for its ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform. The first is these is the CF Vertical Body Mount Plate for the ONE or ONE.05 which is a high-quality carbon fibre plate allows the rear body mount to be attached vertically, which has a number of advantages. Above all, the body always remains at the same height, which results in more consistent handling and makes installation considerably easier. Another addition are the Driveshaft Bushings. These carefully crafted bushings have been developed to replace the standard ball bearings with durable brass bushings. They offer improved durability compared to conventional ball bearings, especially when using high performance modified motors. In addition, they are compatible with a variety of other vehicles, including the Awesomatix A800R and the Xray X4. On the suspension they have added a new C=29.8 spring increasing the number of options you can choose for your ONE and which closes the gap between the already available C=26.7 and C=33.1 springs. Completing the latest product release from the German manufacturer are the Iris Red Aluminium Flat Head Screws offered in M3x6mm and M3x8mm sizes. Made from premium 7075 aluminium making them lightweight yet extremely strong, they are come in 8 pieces per pack.

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November 3, 2023

Iris ONE Internal Shock Spring and Piston Set

Iris Racing has released an Internal Shock Spring and Piston Set for their range of 1:10 Electric Touring Car kits. Specially engineered for the Iris ONE, ONE0.5, and ONE.05 FWD, this kit enables a customisable spring setup to elevate your car’s performance and give enhanced control and adaptability. The set features a Spring stiffness curve allowing you to achieve a progressive effect thanks to four distinct springs available in two stiffness levels and two lengths of 3mm and 5mm, allowing for fine-tuned control. The springs are securely attached to the piston plate using a small screw, with the capacity to accommodate two springs on each piston plate. Ideal for high-grip tracks, the progressive spring rate is especially beneficial as the grip on the race track increases, ensuring a more stable and controlled ride. The kit includes all necessary components for both left and right shocks.

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August 29, 2023

Iris ONE Optional Weights & Anti-Roll Bar

Germany’s Iris Racing has released a number of new optional weights and new Anti-Roll Bar for its ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First of the weights is a Steel LiPo Holder which adds an extra 12g of weight to optimise your chassis’ weight distribution making it ideal for fine-tuning and enhanced handling. A 13g Motor Mount Weight which centrally positioned within the vehicle, minimally impacts the weight ratio, ensuring it doesn’t negatively affect performance and handling characteristics. Completing the weights line-up is a Rear Chassis Weight. This specially designed additional weight is conceived to weight down the rear of your chassis, enhancing traction and stability during demanding driving conditions. Weighing 18g, it integrates seamlessly into the Iris ONE chassis, ensuring the perfect balance and handling of your vehicle. A new 1.0mm Anti-Roll Bar allows you to Explore more setup options for your Iris ONE. This softer variant compliments the existing 1.1mm to 1.4mm stabilisers, expanding your range for fine-tuning the chassis. Finally the ONE Spring Set is available in C=9.8, C=11.2 & C=23.9 options.

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August 1, 2023

Iris Race Team Hat

German electric touring car manufacturer Iris has brought out a new team hat to allow owners of it One chassis to show off their team spirit. The Iris Race Team Hat is designed in a grey shade and features the Iris icon on the front in red, embroidered in 3D. The stylish Iris logo is also embroidered on the side. The hat is a real statement piece that elevates any outfit and shows off your team affiliation in a stylish way. Thanks to its adjustable size, the hat fits most head circumferences and is ideal for all Iris fans and team members.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 20, 2023

Iris One titanium ballstuds

Iris has added these titanium ballstuds as an optional upgrade for its ONE 1:10 electric touring car. They lower the overall weight and improve the centre-of-gravity of your ONE. Made from high-grade Ti6Al4V Grade 5 titanium, they shave off a whopping 43% in weight compared to the standard steel ballstuds. The titanium options come as 2 pieces and are available in 6x6mm, 6.5×3.5mm & 5.5x10mm Suspension Ballstuds, 5x4mm & 5×2.5mm Ballstuds and a 5mm Ball Connector.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 18, 2023

Iris One Open Washer Set

Electric Touring Car newcomer Iris Racing has released the first in a line of upcoming optional parts for its ONE competition car. The Iris Open Washers have been developed to improve adjustability on the Iris ONE, making camber and caster/wheelbase adjustments faster, while still maintaining its crash-proof design. Available in three different thicknesses, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0mm, they offer all the adjustability you need.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]