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February 3, 2012

Roche RC Rapide F103/F104 conversion kit

Roche RC has released the Rapide, a F103/F104 conversion kit. The wheel base is based on the F104 as 270mm, with a selectable width of 187mm (F104) and 200mm (F103). With a newly designed motor mount set, the width between the left & right mount is wider than the Tamiya original by 5mm meaning the main drive shaft bearing is closer to the wheel adaptor. At the back there is a simple design with adjustable “U Plate” rear suspension and there are different thickness “U Plate” to setup for different track condition. A narrow main chassis design makes it more stable with faster corner speed and moreover the chassis is compatible with Tamiya F104 bodies.

View more images of the conversion kit here

October 26, 2011

Roche RC Tamiya HD diff cup joints

Roche RC have introduced new heavy duty differential cup joints for the Tamiya gear differential (Unit II) for TRF417 and TA05/06. The lightened cups are made from ultra hard steel material and given a special heat treatment for increased durability.

View the TA05 & TA06 joints here

June 7, 2011

Roche TRF417 heavy duty spool cups

Roche have introduced their new heavy duty spool cups for the TRF417 & 416. The spool cups are made from spring steel for more durability, yet have been strategically machined to reduce weight and rotating mass. The cups mount directly to the original Tamiya aluminum front shaft.

Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]

May 28, 2011

Roche carbon cooling fan protectors

New from Roche are these wicked looking carbon cooling fan protectors. Available in three different versions, 25mm, 30mm & 40mm, they mount to the top of your speed controller’s cooling fan, using the same holes and screws. They not only look great but will protect the fan from large debris or cables falling onto the motor and stopping it.

View the mounted protector here

May 9, 2011

Roche RC TCX front spool

Roche RC have released this heavy duty front spool for the Hot Bodies TCX. The spool holder is made from lightweight purple anodised aluminium, while the lightened spool cups are made from heavy duty spring steel for increased durability.

Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]

February 8, 2011

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 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

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