2008 IFMAR 1/10 200mm On-Road World Championships: Aug 7-17
08-14-2008, 08:03 PM
#406
They were made by Sirio under GRP's name.
At least, that is what the original press release said way back when. It stated that most of the components would be made by Star. Of course, I can't find that anywhere now. It's old news.
At least, that is what the original press release said way back when. It stated that most of the components would be made by Star. Of course, I can't find that anywhere now. It's old news.
Last edited by wingracer; 08-14-2008 at 08:15 PM.
08-14-2008, 08:11 PM
#407
08-14-2008, 08:15 PM
#408
Tech Master
Thanks to all that post.Good luck to the U S A team.
I hope yall do as well as our swim team.
I hope yall do as well as our swim team.
08-14-2008, 08:21 PM
#410
They should have stuck to JPs or Nova like the last time when Kenji won the 1/8th.. but then again they won the 200mm worlds in 2006 and Fukuda did the fastest lap in practise this year. I think more development is in order for the engine.besides the purple heat sinks looks better on their cars...
As from Josh's report, it definitely wows the fans who are watching, especially on the "Pipe" issue. I hope IFMAR is doing the job, giving us the full detail, enforce it if someone was really found fail.
A rule is a rule, there should be either black or white; right or wrong.
08-14-2008, 08:26 PM
#413
MR Ninja - Engine Line
General Information
The complete MR NINJA engine line was born from an absolute new and high-tech industrial project, realized in Italy by GRP, under the technological supervision of Mario ROSSI. Thanks to the technological and futuristic research centre at GRP, the very first projects were realized, and it will allow a continuous future product development. Everything has been studied with the most up-to-date and advanced software of mechanical simulation, to know and reproduce the conditions of use and deformation of components and materials at high temperatures. All components (even the ones apparently less important) have been meticulously studied and the result has confirmed a very high basic quality that will set a new worldwide standard quality in this field. The look and packaging for mechanical components which are normally neglected, have been studied here in details to guarantee a truly complete product. Each single engine is delivered with protection cover for exhaust, intake fuel entrance and carburetor. It will come with a manual of use and maintenance and a spare parts catalogue on CD, written in five languages.
08-14-2008, 08:29 PM
#414
One has a best car but doesn't have enough funding to buy big guns and made wrong strategic partner by putting to possible winning car and glory in ass. Really bad! Some just mold and improved from others in "2 years" and have funding to,........
As from Josh's report, it definitely wows the fans who are watching, especially on the "Pipe" issue. I hope IFMAR is doing the job, giving us the full detail, enforce it if someone was really found fail.
A rule is a rule, there should be either black or white; right or wrong.
As from Josh's report, it definitely wows the fans who are watching, especially on the "Pipe" issue. I hope IFMAR is doing the job, giving us the full detail, enforce it if someone was really found fail.
A rule is a rule, there should be either black or white; right or wrong.
Having said that, its a double edged sword on funding big guns.
For example.. Collari signs for Mugen and won the next worlds. People will say its not the car its the driver. If he lost, its the car and not the driver. How the world works is funny at times. (this is of no offense to the greatest 8th scale driver, just a example)
08-14-2008, 08:53 PM
#415
OK, been doing some digging and it appears GRP does do their own production of the motors, well at least the aluminum parts. No mention of cranks so who knows about them. I do know for a fact that the first press release long before any motors were ever made said Star would produce many of the components so that is why I always thought they were just rebadged Sirios.
08-14-2008, 08:59 PM
#416
As you've discovered, Sirio and Star did not produce the Ninja engines - they were made by GRP, and are now simply badged as GRP engines.
Good luck to all the US drivers, and Shimo-san - he's a cool guy! (that'll be 5 bucks Shimo!) Inside joke...
08-14-2008, 08:59 PM
#417
The only connection I know of between Star (Andrea Rossi) and GRP (The Gandini Brothers) is that Rossi sold his Arrows Tires line to the Gandinis just before he got into the engine business. The Gandinis sold Arrows, along with their dozen or so other brand names, Ellegi, Power, Sprint, etc., until a couple of years ago when they consolidated all the lines into 1 GRP brand.... and the rest is history...
08-14-2008, 09:04 PM
#418
Andrea Rossi of Sirio is no related to the Rossi family that founded Novarossi and Rossi, he simply shares the same last name. Rossi is just a popular family name in Italy.
As you've discovered, Sirio and Star did not produce the Ninja engines - they were made by GRP, and are now simply badged as GRP engines.
Good luck to all the US drivers, and Shimo-san - he's a cool guy! (that'll be 5 bucks Shimo!) Inside joke...
As you've discovered, Sirio and Star did not produce the Ninja engines - they were made by GRP, and are now simply badged as GRP engines.
Good luck to all the US drivers, and Shimo-san - he's a cool guy! (that'll be 5 bucks Shimo!) Inside joke...
anyways.. all "Rossi"s make good engines!! 
I always tot they were brothers!!
08-14-2008, 09:04 PM
#419
Rossi does seem popular. Throw in Valentino Rossi (motorcycle champ) and the Axe Rossi motors.
Now that all that is straight, let's get back to worlds talk. Go Toso.
Now that all that is straight, let's get back to worlds talk. Go Toso.
08-14-2008, 09:06 PM
#420