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July 18, 2017

Team Orion Vortex Ultimate Modified brushless motor

Team Orion have introduced their new Vortex Ultimate Modified brushless motor. Like the Ultimate Stock variant, the modified motor, that won the 4WD Buggy class at last weekend’s Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout in the hands of Xray’s Ty Tessmann, will offer increased performance and efficiency thanks to a low resistance design, a new “Ultimate” sensor construction for accurate timing adjustment and control and precision-balanced rotor manufactured using a new magnetic material. The latter will also improve brake efficiency and feeling while a new stator design and material makes for optimised efficiency and cooler running temperatures. The motor is rounded out by a 4-piece can design and a new angled front plate. The Vortex Ultimate Modified motor is race legal for all major governing bodies and it is available in 4.5T to 8.5T variants with a 6.5T 1/12th scale specific version becoming available also.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 11, 2017

Team Orion CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition off-road engine

Available now from Team Orion is the World Championship winning CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition nitro off-road engine. The second engine David Ronnefalk used to win the 2016 IFMAR World Championship with, the 7-port variant is a replica of the World Spec engine and it was developed throughout the 2016 season in cooperation with Team Orion’s U.S. team to offer a power plant that delivers both power and maximum control. The engine uses the new World Championship winning V3 platform with a completely redesigned crankcase which is stronger and uses a different internal volume. The 7-port sleeve features a new timing and exhaust port shape to deliver extremely high RPM. The dual tungsten-balanced crankshaft revolves in high-quality Swiss ball bearings and the updated carburettor allows for optimised mixture tuning and perfect drivability. In addition to the engine, the CRF EFR 2149 exhaust set is available which is based on the 2-times World Championship winning 2058 pipe. It is keeping the same bottom-end feeling and crispy sound but offers better fuel efficiency and cleaner response in the mid-RPM range.

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April 3, 2017

Team Orion CRF .21 Factory RS V3 WC Edition engine

Coming from Team Orion is the new CRF .21 Factory RS V3 WC Edition 3-port nitro off-road engine. Used by David Ronnefalk to win the 2016 IFMAR 1/8th Buggy World Championships, the power plant is of a long stroke design and it comes with a balanced and DLC-coated crankshaft as well as modified crankcase and tuned sleeve for smoother response and improved mid-range power and top speed. In addition the mileage could also be improved. Also part of the package are a high-quality Swiss-made front and Ceramic rear ball bearing and the engine utilises an aluminium 2-needle carburettor for easy mixture adjustment.

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February 2, 2017

Team Orion HMX 10 Modified brushless speed controller

Following a first teaser image Team Orion have now officially introduced the all-new HMX 10 Modified brushless speed controller. Designed from the ground up the all-new speedo makes use of the HMX technology that was developed by World Champions Team Orion and Nexus Systems, a company that provides high-performance electric motion and propulsion solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. The HMX technology describes the combination of the ESC hardware and an Android and iOS smartphone app that makes it possible to adjust the controller without bulky boxes or devices but only an optical cable (Android) or a Bluetooth dongle (iOS).

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January 13, 2017

Team Orion competition speed controller – Teaser

Team Orion have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming competition brushless speed controller. By the looks of things the speedo in question will be the follow-up model of the successful R10.1 Pro 1/10th ESC with a new, compact 1/8th controller being possible also. We bring you more information on the subject as soon as they surface.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

January 5, 2017

Christopher Krapp leaves Tamiya/TRF and Team Orion

The latest Tamiya and TRF driver to officially announce his departure from the disbanded race team is Germany’s Christopher Krapp who will also leave long-term electronics sponsors Team Orion. Christopher joined the TRF team in Spring 2015 while his ties with Team Orion span even longer, back into his early days with Kyosho. The German front-runner will soon announce his future plans and in the meantime he has the following to say:

First I want to wish all a happy and healthy New Year! I want to take the moment to announce my departure from Team Tamiya/TRF and Team Orion. I had a great and successful time together with the whole TRF team and I want to thank all my teammates for keeping up with me at that time. Especially I want to thank Kiyokazu Suzuki and Takayuki Kono for being my mechanics and mentors. I also want to thank Team Orion for the awesome support they gave me. I used Team Orion products since I started RC and we had many great moments together. Personal thanks to Oscar Jansen for all his efforts! Now it is time for something new and I am extremely motivated for the new challenge. Look out for the news soon!

January 2, 2017

Dakotah Phend departs Team Orion nitro team

In a statement on social media, TLR’s Dakotah Phend has announced his departure from Team Orion’s nitro team. The former ROAR national champion, that also recently left tyre sponsors Pro-Line, is understood to continue using Team Orion electronics and he had the following to say about his move:

After many years and lots of success with Team Orion, I have decides to part ways with them on the Nitro side of my program.I have had lots of success and learned a ton from Adrien Crf Bertin. I want to wish him and Orions nitro program nothing but the best as they are truly great people and put in tons of work! Excited to announce my future nitro program for this year!

December 9, 2016

Team Orion Battery Protection Box

Coming from Team Orion is the Battery Protection box. The military-style steel box is equipped with inner foam padding to protect LiPo battery packs during storage and transportation while rubber seals making the box air-tight, reducing harm and external damage in the unlikely event of a battery going boom. Carry handles allow for easy transportation and Team Orion prints give the storage box a cool racing look. The protection box is available in the three sizes of small, medium and large.

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