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May 18, 2007

EXCLUSIVE – Kyosho buys Team Orion

EXCLUSIVE - Kyosho buys Team Orion

Following on from what we had heard earlier in the week, we can now confirm to you that the 2nd announcement to be made by Kyosho is that they have purchased Team Orion. From what we hear the deal means that the Japanese company now owns Team Orion Europe, Japan and USA, and we presume Peak Motors too, and that they also now own the CRF engine project. Our source in Japan also confirmed that they saw a group photo being taken which included Joel Johnson (head of Kyosho USA), Masayuki Suzuki (president of Kyosho) and Philippe Neidhart (former owner of Team Orion) which would suggest that all 3 will be involved in some way within the new companies. We hope to bring you the official release when we get it.

April 16, 2007

Team Orion Brushless Sensor Cables

OK, for all you neat freaks out there, Team Orion have released their brushless sensor cables in 3 different lengths. Equipped with industry standard plugs, these cables are compatible with LRP, Novak, and other popular ESCs using the Team Orion Vortex, Peak Racing Vantage BL, LRP Vector, or Reedy NEO sensored brushless motor. Available in 110mm, 150mm and 270mm.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

April 12, 2007

Ari Bakla wins 2007 Australian Nationals

Ari Bakla

Team Orion have issued a release about their team driver Ari Bakla capturing the 2007 Australian National Titles, that took place this past weekend. The event attracted nearly 200 entrants and the competition down under was exceptional. In a dominating display of driving, Bakla finished qualifying on the top of the time sheets in both modified classes and then went on to take advantage of his front row starts to claim the double victory.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

April 5, 2007

Ryan Cavalieri wins RCX Supercross

At last weekends RCX show, as with every year, a Supercross race brings together the best drivers from every major factory team to see who is the best and walk away with a cash prize of $500.00. The racing format consists of 3 heats of five drivers racing for 3 minutes with only the top two from each heat advancing to the main event. Team Associated racer Ryan Cavalieri won his heat with the new RC8 and took his spot into the main and when the gate dropped, it was Cavalieriâ€™s Team Orion Wasp .21 powered RC8 that grabbed the holeshot and despite a first lap incident, Cavalieri came back through the field and made an amazing pass on the last lap to give him the win and the $500 cheque.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com] Image: Deron Neblett [deronneblettphotography.com]

April 5, 2007

CRF Wasp Rev Discovery Set

Limited to 400 pieces world wide, each with a signed certificate by Adrien Bertin, this one time special set has been prepared by Adrien Bertin and extensively tested to ensure the greatest success for the end user. The set includes a CRF .12 Engine, with 2007 improvements on the crankcase and carburettor, EFRA 2647 Torque pipe set with the long conical manifold, CRF Clutch conversion for the Kyosho RRR, CRF Big Venturi for extreme power all packaged in a black Team Orion Engine Bag. And the most exciting part of the Wasp Rev Discovery set is the price, expect to see it on the shelves for EUR 299.00, when it is released on April 10th.

April 4, 2007

Team Orion CRF Exhaust Systems

We showed you a spyshot of the new #2647 CRF exhaust pipe from Team Orion a month ago and now we have the first full pics of the exhaust set that that pipe comes in as well as the individual items. These new EFRA approved pipes are available in 2 different sets, one has a short conical manifold for high speed and the other a long conical manifold for high torque. These pipe sets are a must for the CRF .12 WASP engines and it was this pipe set that allowed Adrien Bertin to achieve his 107kmh at the Melzo track in Italy. Expect to see these items in the shops very soon.

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March 24, 2007

Team Orion Element 19T 2007

Team Orion have just released details on their site about the 2007 version the Element 19T compeition electric motor. The Mega Flow can has been re-engineered,Â and features strategically placed vents for maximum airflow and optimized magnetic field strength which results in increased power output and fade-free performance from start to finish.

A precision wound 19T armature is wrapped with 19 AWG pure copper wire featuring construction designed to optimize the balance between low-end torque and high speed RPM for excellent performance in competition Touring Car, Off-Road, and 1/12 scale vehicles. Drill balancing ensures vibration free operation resulting in maximum straightaway speeds. The Element comes equipped with Katana competition laydown brushes with high performance springs.Â All motors come broken-in and evaluated to ensure maximum performance straight out of the package.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 9, 2007

Team Orion Vortex Brushless

Earlier today we showed you the very first picture of the new Peak Vantage BL, well now we have learned that Team Orion have started shipping their long awaited entry into the brushless motor scene as well, with this, the Vortex. The motor that the Vantage BL is based on, the Vortex has been developed by top motor guru Oscar Jansen and has already won its first major race, on its debut outing, in the hands of Andy Moore at last years European Championships. Team Orion have continued to develop the motor further and finally its ready and should be available in the shops in the next 10 days.

To find out more information about the Vortex, go here.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]