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| September 07, 2006 |
| Industry News: Mach 1 - SE (Second Edition) |
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After three month of intensive developmental work, the Hetschel factory is proud to present two completely updated chassis lines for professional racing purpose. These CIK-homologated chassis FIA 1 and FIA 6 will carry a new inscription titled “SE - Second Edition” to differentiate them from other models. Customers and teams will have these chassis available in the 2nd half of September 2006.
With the utmost focus being on driving stability and ultimate performance, both chassis types were updated as a result of extensive experiences and testing at numerous track trials and races. The tests were carried out under different track conditions and for multiple categories like Formula A, ICA, J-ICA, Rotax Max and TAG class. “All the test drivers of our factory racing team and selected clients voiced positive feedback and commented in particular on the excellent balance and the very stable driving behavior of the SE-Chassis,” said Andreas Baral, team manager of the Factory Mach1 Racing Team.
Technical Analysis:
The FIA 1 SE chassis with a frame diameter of 30 mm is best suited for very soft racing tires and track conditions with much grip as well as long and fast corners. In comparison to the previous model, the complete geometry was updated and has a very distinctive feature, a second front stabilizer bar was added. Reinforced stub axle fixations and new stub axles with a bolt diameter of 25 mm are responsible for a higher grip level in the front. Easy and precise steering and very controlled drivability are specific for the FIA 1 SE. The new rear axle support with modified bearing seats and brake caliper fixation allows driving out of the corners at a higher speed level, because of decreased loss of efficiency in the power train. The engine power output is then better controlled.
The FIA 6 SE main chassis tube is made from a special steel alloy and has a diameter of 32 mm. Best applications for this chassis are medium to soft tires and track conditions with a standard grip level. This new model is equipped with reinforced stub axle fixations and new stub axles type with the bolt diameter of 25 mm, also. Furthermore, the updated rear axle and brake caliper support will be used on the FIA-6 SE. These updates are providing even more direct and controlled driving behavior at higher standard.
The innovative hand operated front wheel brake system VH EVO produced by Hetschel can naturally be used for the new SE types, too. The brake system is operated from the steering wheel by the driver’s right hand and is individually adjustable. The characteristics of the VH EVO brake system are, amongst other thing, light weight, outstanding braking efficiency and the high quality machining that is well known and expected from all Hetschel products.
To provide better and faster technical support to all its customers and drivers, the factory has set-up a technical support hotline. From Monday to Thursday between 3pm and 4pm (UTC+1) the phone line +49 (0) 71 35 / 98 49 17 is open for interested customers and racing teams. Foreign customers can use the e-mail address support@mach1kart.de to contact the factory. “The intension of the new support hotline is to allow our customers the opportunity to get fast and target-oriented answers to questions regarding our Mach1 chassis and KZH products,” explains Renzo Gasch, head of the technical support at the Hetschel factory. |
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