Griffin 12
Since it's creation in 2009, the Griffin 12 has been one on the most dominant cars in 1/12 racing. With a simple yet solid design and precise geometry the Griffin 12 generates excellent rear grip, massive corner speed and impressive drivability. These elements as well as unparalleled rough track handling has given Griffin 12 a major advantage at races from the club track to the majors on the largest of stage. For 2011, CEFX has tweaked upon the platform to further improve the Griffin 12 to an even higher level of performance and drivability.
The Griffin now has 4 battery placement options. Options 1 & 2 are the same as last years model with forward and back placement. Options 3 & 4 now move the battery to a semi-inline position. The semi inline position gives a lower polar moment of inerta which improves change of direction and also reduces "diffing" from the inside rear tire in aggressive cornering. The change in battery position also moves the CG of the car forward giving it a smoother and more predictable feel on the race track.
Positions 3 & 4 allow you to install your 1s Lipo on either the left or right of the car. This allows you to optimize the CG of the car for the direction of track you are racing on - For example IIC & ROAR events run clockwise and US Indoor Champs & Snowbirds run counter clockwise. Even though you can perfectly balance the chassis from left/right the higher CG of the battery will still have an effect on cornering, especially in the high speeds that are 1/12 racing today.
Resume:
2011 ROAR Carpet National Champion - Modified
2011 Snowbird Nationals Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 U.S. Indoor Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 Halloween Classic Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 IIC Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 IFMAR World Championship A-Finalist
2010 ROAR Carpet National Champion - Modified
2010 Snowbird Nationals Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 Novak Race Champion & TQ - Modified
2009 IIC TQ - Modified
2009 ROAR Carpet Nationals TQ - Modified
2011 ROAR Carpet National Champion - Modified
2011 Snowbird Nationals Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 U.S. Indoor Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 Halloween Classic Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 IIC Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 IFMAR World Championship A-Finalist
2010 ROAR Carpet National Champion - Modified
2010 Snowbird Nationals Champion & TQ - Modified
2010 Novak Race Champion & TQ - Modified
2009 IIC TQ - Modified
2009 ROAR Carpet Nationals TQ - Modified
History:
Heading into the Snowbird Nationals in 2009, the CEFX Phoenix had had a lot of sucess with solid runs at the previous events but as the speeds increased the t-bar cars struggled more frequently with the bumps where the link cars would excel. Also, the looming prospect of 1s Lipo batteries coming to 1/12 racing meant that it was time to plan for the future.
The Griffin prototype was designed, machined and packed up to head to the Snowbirds. Inexperience with the link cars lead to a difficult first outing.
Before the ROAR Carpet Nationals, it was off to a Akron, Ohio for a 2 day test session with KoPropo staff. After 1 1/2 days of testing all the Ko gear in the Phoenix cars, the last minute decision was made to throw the Griffin prototype on the track. In only 3 test runs, major set-up changes were made resulting in faster and more consistant lap times than the Phoenix. The prototype would be raced at the Nats starting just the next day.
TQing the modified class in prototype form, a little bad luck in the Triple-A's meant a 2nd place finish was a much more solid result than the Snowbirds presented.
IIC would be the first race run with 1s Lipo batteries and again the Griffin set the pace TQing the field of top International stars. Strange luck in the final once again left the Griffin with yet another 2nd place finish.
While a solid result, a lot was learned and the Griffin went back to the drawing board. Changes across the board to take the Griffin to another level. The US Indoor Champs was the first test of the production Griffin and it did not disapoint. Since then, the CEFX Griffin 12 has racked up numerous TQ's and wins. Hopefully, the trend continues well into the future!
Heading into the Snowbird Nationals in 2009, the CEFX Phoenix had had a lot of sucess with solid runs at the previous events but as the speeds increased the t-bar cars struggled more frequently with the bumps where the link cars would excel. Also, the looming prospect of 1s Lipo batteries coming to 1/12 racing meant that it was time to plan for the future.
The Griffin prototype was designed, machined and packed up to head to the Snowbirds. Inexperience with the link cars lead to a difficult first outing.
Before the ROAR Carpet Nationals, it was off to a Akron, Ohio for a 2 day test session with KoPropo staff. After 1 1/2 days of testing all the Ko gear in the Phoenix cars, the last minute decision was made to throw the Griffin prototype on the track. In only 3 test runs, major set-up changes were made resulting in faster and more consistant lap times than the Phoenix. The prototype would be raced at the Nats starting just the next day.
TQing the modified class in prototype form, a little bad luck in the Triple-A's meant a 2nd place finish was a much more solid result than the Snowbirds presented.
IIC would be the first race run with 1s Lipo batteries and again the Griffin set the pace TQing the field of top International stars. Strange luck in the final once again left the Griffin with yet another 2nd place finish.
While a solid result, a lot was learned and the Griffin went back to the drawing board. Changes across the board to take the Griffin to another level. The US Indoor Champs was the first test of the production Griffin and it did not disapoint. Since then, the CEFX Griffin 12 has racked up numerous TQ's and wins. Hopefully, the trend continues well into the future!
