Over the weekend Roche have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new P10W Evo2 1/10th scale pan car kit. The 235mm wide Pro10 car will be the latest addition to Roche’s extensive line of competition pan cars and more details are expected to surface shortly.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for the Roche Rapide F1 Evo2 formula kit are several new option parts. The range includes a 3-piece titanium turnbuckle set, an 11-piece precision ball bearing kit, as well as a total of five screw sets including red all-aluminium, mixed aluminium and titanium, all-titanium as well as gold-colour steel screw sets. The alloy and titanium screw sets include T-Works’ signature UFO head screws with one of the golden screw kits also being available with UFO head fasteners.
Coming from Roche are new aluminium track width spacers for 1/10th scale formula cars. Available in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm thickness, the spacers allows for quick and easy track and overall width adjustment of the rear axle. The spacers are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come engraved with white side markings and fit most 1/10th scale formula cars.
New from Roche is their high-quality fabric pit. The mat measures 100x60cm and it is only 0.3mm thick while still offering a non-slip rubber layer for secure positioning on the pit table or work bench. The pit mat is made of black material and it features a colourful Roche logo.
Roche have announced the release of a new carbon fibre rear brace for the Rapide F1 Evo2 kit as well as a set of oil slick finish M3 motor mounting screws. Staring with the rear brace, the part is machined from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and it will reduce tweaking and twisting of the rear pod, improving traction in lower grip conditions. As for the M3 motor mounting screws, these are made of high-quality Grade 5 titanium, they offer a 3mm neck and are 8mm long. A rainbow oil slick finish makes for a cool look. The fasteners come as pairs.
Roche have announced the release of new narrow lower front arms for the Rapide F1 Evo2 formula car. Crud from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre the arms decrease the front track width by 4mm and they are recommended when running wide front tyres such as ones from Ride and Hudy. The set includes the lower arms as well as the upper camber plate.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Roche have introduced a new option part for the P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit in the form of a -0.5mm lower centre pivot mount. The set includes a centre pivot mount machined from Delrin material for smooth suspension movement while the matching pivot ball mount is made of black anodised aluminium. Both parts are compatible with the optional sliding design lower pod plate and due to their -0.5mm roll centre specification, they make for increased rear end stability and reduced steering in the middle and exit of a corner.
Roche RC USA have announced the release of a new spool version wheel hub for the Rapide P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised for surface protection and its design makes for low rotating masses when using the diff-less spool rear axle. Includes with the hub comes a lightweight yet sturdy screw for the hub clamp.
Source: Roche [rochercusa.com]
