March 20, 2018

Roche Rapide P10 Evo 200mm pan car kit

Roche have released a first information of the forthcoming Rapide P10 Evo 1/10th 200mm pan car kit. The Evo variant will feature a new carbon fibre main chassis and rear lower pod plate as well as an updated chassis brace, front bumper motor mount and upper plate along a newly introduced aluminium front suspension mount plate and a redesigned floating servo mount plate. The kit, that will hit stores in April, is rounded out by a big bore DVS-W centre shock.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

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March 5, 2018

Roche Rapide F1 front body post mount

Roche have introduced a front body post mount for their Rapide F1 series of cars. Machined from aluminium and coming in a two-tone red and black finish, the mount is compatible with most front wings and since the front body post is fastened to the plate – and not the front wing – it is not necessary to use different body shells when swapping front wing brands. Included with the mount comes suitable mounting hardware.

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January 5, 2018

Roche Rapide F1 Evo alloy chassis & shock extension

Roche have introduced new option parts for the Rapide F1 Evo formula car in the form of an aluminium chassis, a rear lower pod plate and a DVS-V2 centre shock extension. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from 2.5mm aluminium and it sports massive machining to scrub weight and optimise the flex characteristics. The chassis and the matching rear lower pod plate both sport a red and black finish and support Roche’s floating side link system.

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November 27, 2017

Roche P12-2017 optional power pod

Coming from Roche and made for the P12-2017 1/12th scale pan car is a new optional power pod assembly. Consisting of a new motor mount side plate and an updated carbon fibre upper plate, the mount allows for multiple motor mounting positions using just the lower mounts or an additional upper position with the assembly being meant to make for a more planted ride and increased corner speed at corner exit.

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November 20, 2017

Roche P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th pan car kit

Roche have introduced the P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th scale pan car kit. The USA Spec kit is based on the standard P12-2017 and includes an alloy chassis plate, hard front end parts, lowered rear axle height adjusters and a full range of optional centre shock springs to create a package that is ready to tackle the highest grip carpet surfaces. The kit has already proven its performance by taking a podium spot at the recent IIC and the TQ at the Halloween Classic race.

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October 28, 2017

Roche Pro10 carbon fibre 6.34mm rear axle set

Roche have introduced a new carbon fibre rear axle set for 1/10th 235mm Pro10 cars that use US-style rear axle shafts. Made from high-quality carbon fibre and being precision-ground to 6.34mm diameter the shaft is usable with all cars that use standard 1/4″ x 3/8″ rear axle bearings and it comes with a lightweight, black-anodised inner diff plate.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

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October 27, 2017

Roche Rapide F1 Evo long kingpin set

Roche have introduced a long kingpin set for the Rapide F1 Evo formula car. Developed by German team driver Alexander Stocker, the longer kingpins will allow for a wider adjustment range which will improve steering response. The shafts come titanium-nitride-coated for wear and a smooth movement and they include a set of shims and bushings.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

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September 19, 2017

Roche pan car aluminium pod link mount

Made for the Rapide P12-2017, P10W, F1-2016 and F1 Evo pan car kits is the new aluminium pod link mount set coming from Roche. The red anodised aluminium construction allows to adjust the side link angle by inserting or removing a 1mm fibre glass plate in order to change the cornering response of the car. The set included the multi-piece aluminium side link mounts and suitable hardware.

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