February 8, 2011

Roche RC Yokomo, TOP & Tamiya drive train options

Roche RC Yokomo, TOP & Tamiya drive train options

Roche RC have introduced a number of new optional parts for Yokomo, TOP and Tamiya electric touring cars. First up is the heavy duty spool set, which is available in blue for the Yokomo BD5 and DRB chassis, while the red version fits the TOP Photon. Also for the Yokomo are some spring steel spool cups and spring steel universal drive axles, the axles also being suitable for the Tamiya touring car chassis.

View the other parts here


October 16, 2010

Roche touring car wing

Roche touring car wing

Roche have released this new rear wing for use with 190mm 1/10 EP Touring car shells. Claiming to improve the handling of car, it will give better traction when racing on low grip surface. Designed to fit within IFMAR/ROAR approved sizes, which is 190 x 20 x 40 mm, they are made from 1.2mm thick lexan and will fit any sedan body shell that has wing struts.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


September 23, 2010

Roche 733 & MTX-4R ceramic bearings

Roche 733 & MTX-4R ceramic bearings

Following the success of the Roche ceramic range of bearings for electric cars, the company have now released ceramic bearings for the Serpent 733 and Mugen MTX-4R. The ceramic ball are made from pure Silicon Nitride material which is extremely dense. 60% lighter in weight and 7 times harder than steel, friction is reduced to near zero meaning your car’s acceleration and top speed will be better. The rubber seals are “LLB” low contact labyrinth type on both sides and after a few runs you will notice your bearing will get even smoother when the bearing seal beds in.

View the MTX-4R bearing set here


July 18, 2010

Roche RC Ceramic bearings

Roche RC Ceramic bearings

Roche RC have released two new bearing sets for the Yokomo BD5 / Tamiya TRF416X and TOP Photon. These complete sets contain high quality red seal ceramic bearings with the BD5/TRF416X set containing 4pcs of 10x15x4mm, 8pcs of 5x10x4mm & 2pcs of 4x8x3mm, while the Photon set contains 4pcs of 10x15x4mm & 10pcs of 5x10x4mm.

View the other bearing set here


July 1, 2010

Roche RC Photon spring retainers

Roche RC Photon spring retainers

New from Roche RC for the TOP Photon are these aluminium spring retainers. Made from red anodised aluminium, they allow the racer to use 13.3mm diameter springs which include HPI, Atsushi Hara, Xray and Tamiya springs. Sold in a complete set of 4.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


June 14, 2010

Roche Photon aluminium bumper posts

Roche Photon aluminium bumper posts

More new products from Roche for the TOP Photon with the release of these aluminum bumper posts. Red anodised, to match the rest of the car, they have been CNC machined and add strength to this critical area in the event of an impact. Sold as a pair.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


June 1, 2010

Roche Photon carbon bumper brace

Roche Photon carbon bumper brace

New from Roche, for the TOP Photon, is this carbon fibre foam bumper top brace. Cut from high quality 2mm thick carbon fibre material it is stronger than the standard part and also looks pretty sweet. The set comes with the carbon bracket and 2 aluminium collars.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


May 24, 2010

Roche Ceramic bearings & Carbon wing holders

Roche Ceramic bearings & Carbon wing holders

Roche RC’s new ceramic ball bearings are made from pure silicon nitride material that are 60% lighter in weight and 7 times harder than steel. Friction is reduced to near zero, so your car acceleration and top speed will be even better. Both sides of the bearings feature low contact labyrinth type rubber seals which after a few runs you will notice get even smoother when the bearing do a matching groove on the inner seal. Something we covered previously, the carbon wing holder is now on the market and the kit includes 2pcs of carbon wing supports, 3×8 flat head alum screws & 3mm lock nuts with the screws available in gold, green, purple and red.

View the carbon wing holders here