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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roche have released these titanium coated suspension pins for the Yokomo BD5. Made from a hard stainless steel material will provide smoother and lower friction to the arm movement. Each pin will also be engraved to let the user easily identify the length of the pin. Available in 3 versions, there is the 42mm front inner hinge pin, the 45mm rear inner hinge pin and the 45mm outer hinge pin. Available in mid May.
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New from Roche for the Yokomo BD5, is this carbon steering brace. Made from 2.5mm carbon graphite, the steering Brace will give the front end a little more flex than the standard alloy steering brace and this will add a little bit more steering to the car. For all touring cars there is these new carbon wing holder plates. Designed to be used on wing installations for every touring car, it will provide additional support to the wing mount to maintain the structure of the wing in the event of a crash. Both will be available in May.
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Hong Kong company Roche RC have released this optional heavy duty spool set for the Yokomo BD and BD5. Featuring an aluminium main axle, the drive is given to the driveshafts through the heavy duty spool cups, which can also be bought separately. Super lightweight and strong, it requires the Yokomo belt pulley, which is not included.
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