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May 22, 2017

WRC GTX 1.3 uniball arm set

Italian company WRC have introduced a new option part for the recently released GTX 1.3 1/8th scale on-road kit. The new uniball arm set utilises Teflon bushings for the anti-roll bar connections which leads to smoother operation while the overall design allows for easier adjustment. The sets are usable on the front and rear arms of the 1.3 car, they include the ball stud, Teflon bushings and upper and lower mounting hardware but no A-arms.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

May 4, 2017

WRC Racing GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit

WRC Racing from Italy have introduced their GTX 1.3 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Based on the previous GTX the 2017 version has received some subtle updates such as an aerodynamically shaped front bumper, a new floating radio plate system and a redesigned fuel tank, the latter making for a lowered overall centre of gravity. Also part of the 1.3 package is a new rear diffusor for improved rear end protection and downforce.

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April 11, 2017

WRC F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit

Italian company WRC Racing have introduced the F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit. The latest incarnation of the platform features new, adjustable carbon battery stops for both the inline and transversal battery positions, it comes with a new main chassis that allows for short and long wheelbase settings by simply relocating the front end, while the rear supension assembly now allows for increased suspension travel and thus improved side bite. Last but not least come new, reinforced front lower arms that are more crash-proof than the previous parts.

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March 20, 2017

P-One RS2 190mm touring car bodyshell

WRC Racing have introduced the P-One RS2 bodyshell for 1/10th 190mm touring cars. The body features an aggressive design with a low front for improved steering while the side panel and door design further helps with overall downforce. The body comes made form clear high-quality polycarbonate.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

March 13, 2017

WRC Pro3 1/10th Le Mans pan car bodyshell

Italian company WRC have introduced the Pro3 bodyshell for their LM16 1/10th pan car kit. Resembling the Le Mans prototype cars the body is the third in the line of WRC’s Pro bodies all of which feature different nose, front fender, side pods and rear fender designs. The body is a direct for on WRC’s LM16 kit but it also fits other pan cars and also converted formula chassis.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

January 30, 2017

WRC STX 017 aluminium lower chassis

WRC have introduced a new lower aluminium main chassis plate for the STX 017 touring car kit. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and coming in a bright finish the chassis will increase overall stiffness for improved performance especially in very high bite conditions. Cut outs in the battery and electronics area optimise the flex of the chassis that is of a nearly symmetrical design with a mirrored motor pocket on the right hand side.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

January 26, 2017

WRC Racing F-One aluminium chassis & lower pod plate

Coming from Italian company WRC Racing is a new aluminium main chassis and lower motor pod plate for the F-One formula car. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear the chassis offers a second set of front end mounting holes to adjust the car’s wheelbase while the rear pod plate offers a stepped centre pivot hole over the standard countersunk fixing point as found of the kit’s carbon fibre plate. It is understood that this feature will make it easier to built a bind-free rear suspension.

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January 24, 2017

Fenix ball diff & other pan car option parts

Fenix Racing have introduced their new formula car ball differential as well as other optional for pan and formula cars. Starting with the ball diff, the assembly uses a 1/4″ Grade 5 titanium axle shaft, triple ball bearings and its design takes axial load away from the bearings for improved durability and higher crash resistance as there is no contact between the ball bearings and the thrust race. The 16-ball diff also features triple disc springs, it utilises a 64 pitch 84T CNC-machined main gear and it weighs in at only 38g.

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