October 17, 2014

WRC STX Dynamic Steering Rail system

WRC STX Dynamic Steering Rail system

New from WRC and made for the STX electric touring car is the Dynamic Steering Rail DSR set. Letting the steering rail work on a curve the system is meant to improve handling at both low and high speeds while offering easy installation and maintenance. Additionally the Ackermann angle is adjustable by using differently shaped rails.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


October 15, 2014

WRC lightweight F1 bodyshell

WRC lightweight F1 bodyshell

WRC now offer a lightweight bodyshell for the F-One formula kit. Made from clear high quality material the body offers the same design as the current F-One shell but it is 20 percent lighter to save some valuable weight.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


September 24, 2014

WRC composite bearing adapters

WRC composite bearing adapters

Italian company WRC introduce composite bearing adapters to run smaller and lighter wheel bearings in 1/10th electric touring cars and many F1 chassis. Usual wheel hub bearings weigh in at around 2.3g per pair while WRC’s bearing adapters and smaller wheel bearings scrub around 1.2g a pair meaning two bearings roughly weigh more than 1.1 gram, sparing a good amount of unsprung weight. The adapter are available in sets of four while the suitable bearings come as pairs.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


September 10, 2014

WRC F-One ‘014 lower rear pod plate

WRC F-One '014 lower rear pod plate

Italian company WRC Racing introduce a new lower rear pod plate for their F-One ‘014 1/10th formula 1 car kit. Cut from 2.3mm carbon fibre redesigned plate offers improved rigidity to better withstand the rigours of racing.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


August 28, 2014

WRC Racing low-profile shock membranes & X-rings

WRC Racing low-profile shock membranes & X-rings

WRC Racing introduce new low-profile shock membranes and special O-rings for the use with the company’s shock absorbers. The membranes allow for easier rebound value adjustment while the X-shaped O-rings are meant to reduce the damper’s friction to a minimum. The membranes are sold in packs of four while the O-rings come in 10-piece packages.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


August 26, 2014

Antoni Caretti joins WRC Racing

Antoni Caretti joins WRC Racing

WRC Racing announce that 3-time Australian National Champion, Antoni Caretti has joined their factory team. The 22 year old will use WRC’s latest electric touring car kit during his upcoming campaign that includes international races such as the World Championships and the IIC, and he has the following to say about the deal:

Firstly I would like to thank Ari Bakla from HEI for the past year with Xray. I had my best year if racing and it has given me many new opportunities as I move on in my racing career. I am really looking forward to working with Raffaele Tolotta, Mr. Ghiotto the president of WRC and want to thank them for this opportunity. I am looking forward to attending the World Championships and IIC in October this year.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]


July 24, 2014

WRC F-One body & helmet sticker sheets

WRC F-One body & helmet sticker sheets

WRC introduce four new sticker sheets for the F-One formula kit. They are made to fit the kit’s body and offer several decals for the nose section, side pods, engine cover and the front and rear wings. Also included are helmet and driver decals. The sticker sheets are available in fluorescent green, fluorescent yellow, orange and fuchsia.

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July 24, 2014

WRC Pre Additive traction compound enhancer

WRC Pre Additive traction compound enhancer

WRC introduce the Pre Additive tyre sauce, a chemical that is used on rubber tyres before applying the actual traction compound. Made to enhance the characteristics of the traction compound, Pre Additive is applied 3 to 4 minutes before the tyre additive and wiped away followed by the application of your favourite traction compound.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]