December 6, 2022

Ollie Payne leaves Roche

A partnership that started out when he was one of the rising stars of 1:12, top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne has announced he is leaving the World Champion manufacturer Roche.  The multiple British National Champion achieved a number of significant successes with Roche, the most recent of which included a double win at the Masters of Foam event in Belgium.  Announcing the news on his Facebook page, the IFMAR World Finalist said, “I would like to thank Max Ma and Roche for all the support I have had over the years which has enabled me to win and podium many events but now I feel now is a time for new opportunities and a new beginning. Thank you to all the people that have supported Roche in my time as a factory driver”.

Source: Ollie Payne [Facebook]

May 19, 2022

Roche P12 Evo2 USA Spec

Roche have released a USA Spec update for their P12 Evo2 1/12th scale chassis. The new include a new short wheelbase chassis plate. Together with the updated front lower arms, it increases steering response. These new parts are recommended for small and tight tracks. The full set of parts includes chassis, lower arms, front lower bulkheads, graphite battery back stop, 4.8x14mm steel ball studs and spring steel steering pivot balls.

View the main new items here

April 22, 2022

Roche Rapide F1 Evo3 chassis

Roche have introduced their new Rapide F1 Evo3 chassis. Featuring a newly designed graphite main chassis, rear pod plate, front lower arm, caster adjust plate, top deck and chassis brace, the updates don’t stop there with new aluminium rear bulkheads and lower pod plate with centering pins. The motor mount rear bulkheads come with plastic axle ride height adjusters and are finished in red/black two tone anodising. Up front there is an all new 7075 aluminium floating servo mount which is lower thanks to the chassis plate being machined out below the servo. The graphite multi-flex top deck features adjustable chassis flex using tweak free screws and the centre damper positions are selectable on the top deck. Finishing off the many updates is a new centre pivot system with high / lower pivot position selectable, new DVS-V3 centre damper with quick rear droop adjustment and aluminium easy adjust side spring holder.

View more images of the Rapide F1 Evo3 here

March 2, 2022

Roche Rapide P12 Evo2 lower bulkhead V2

Roche have released this updated aluminium lower bulkhead (V2) for the Rapide P12 Evo2. The new bulkhead has two centring pins included for a more reliable and precise caster angle. The new bulkhead must be used with the new graphite lower arms.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

November 4, 2021

Roche Rapide P12 Evo2 1/12th pan car

Roche have released details on their all new Rapide P12 Evo2 1/12th scale chassis. Sporting a newly designed Ultra Low CG aluminium tub main chassis and aluminium lower pod there is also a newly designed centre pivot system with fine adjustable roll centre. The aluminium low CG motor mount has an ultra fine (0.25mm per step) axle height adjuster and there is also an updated graphite top plate, chassis brace, rear pod plate, centre damper mount and battery position mount. The front suspension is also all new with new graphite front upper arm, lower arm, 7075 aluminium caster block, single-piece lightweight steering knuckle with axle and pivot ball steering system.

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August 17, 2021

Roche P10W Evo2 -1mm front lower bulkhead

From Roche is this optional front lower bulkhead for the Rapide P10W Evo2. It makes the front suspension 1mm lower and provides a larger overall height adjustment. The lower bulkhead allows the use of small diameter foam tires on high grip indoor carpet track. Made by 7075 high grade aluminium with black anodised and laser marking. Available as a set or individually.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

July 5, 2021

Roche Rapide F1 adjustable steering arm

New from Roche comes this optional adjustable aluminium steering arm for their Rapide F1. The new steering arm allows for easier and a wider range of Ackermann adjustments and with large bearings the strength and durability has been improved. Made from high grade aluminium with red/black 2 tone anodising.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

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