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New from ARC is the 2019 version of their R11 Touring Car Kit. This freshly updated on-road racer comes with numerous updates to improve handling and durability. Here is the scoop- * Lower front bulkhead along with new front bumper * Plastic 20 tooth center pulley * New front steering blocks * Improved rear uprights * New ultra-short shocks * New floating ESC/receiver mount * Upgrade kit [...]
The crew over at Team Corally have just announced their new SSX10 World GT pan car kit. The SSX10 is a high-end on-road racer that features some of the best design and materials on the market. Here are the highlights- * New 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis * Adjustable front ride height & camber/caster * 7075 aluminum front upper arm holder * Easy to adjust [...]
New for the high-end touring car market is the BD9 from Yokomo RC. The BD9 was designed to win at even the highest levels of competition, with nearly every part having been replaced from the previous unit. Here are some of its highlights- * Updated carbon graphite chassis * Narrow aluminum bulkhead & center bulkhead * New aluminum steering bell-crank * Aluminum servo mount * [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the TT-02RR chassis kit. The RR is a tuned variant of the TT-02 that is loaded with option parts. Here are the highlights- * Blue lower deck * Oil-filled gear diffs * Full bearing set * Adjustable camber * Aluminum center driveshaft * Oil filled shocks * Alumium rear uprights * High speed gear set * Metal driveshafts * Comes with racing slick tires The RR [...]
New from PROTOform is the D9 Touring Car Body. The D9 was designed to give less aggressive handling out on the track. This helps in super high-bite conditions to keep from traction rolling, or on super low grip tracks where the rear end likes to slide out. The D9 was designed for those conditions, as well as being a body [...]
New for all you touring car racers is the 2019 edition of the XRay T4. XRay has gone to upgrading the T4 every year as it is one of their most popular race machines, and the 2019 T4 has some serious improvements over the outgoing model. Here is the scoop- * Removable chassis brace to improve steering * New chassis to accommodate [...]
New from Tamiya is the TA07 MS competition touring car kit. The MS version of the TA07 uses parts from the TA07 PRO, as well as the TRF419XR, to make a new design that is hardcore for winning races. Here are the highlights- * 2.25mm carbon fiber lower deck/chassis * 2mm dual bridge vertical frame * 3 different motor positions * Heavy duty aluminum [...]
New for the touring car racing crowd is the Awesomatix A800X EVO. The guys at Awesomatix have done a great job of putting their name on the map over the last several years, the new EVO version of their A800X touring car should be their fastest TC ever. Here are the highlights- * 3 versions will be released * First is the [...]
New for the touring car racing crowd is the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit from Team Associated. The 7.2 comes with a bunch of upgrades to help reduce lap times, while also making the car easier to drive consistently. Here is a look at some of the highlights- * Lightweight front spool * Aluminum rear gear diff * One piece motor mount with flex [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is the TA07MS touring car. The TA07MS is a new high-end 1/10 race machine, and while we don’t know a lot about the touring car at this point, we do know that it is a new single belt design. Tamiya has a long history of winning with their upper level touring cars, we can’t wait to [...]
New for the touring car racing scene is the Aerox Razor Touring Car Body from Schumacher Racing. After 2 years of development by a leading F1 aerodynamicist, the Aerox Razor is ready to tear up tracks across the world. Here are some highlight- * Designed for the ultimate in aerodynamic efficiency * State of the art fluid dynamics were used for airflow [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the TB-05 PRO Chassis Kit. With more people hitting the streets for spring, the TB-05 should make for a good platform for your next on-road build. The TB-05 comes in kit form and offers two different motor layouts (front or rear). Here are more highlights- * Universal driveshafts * Bulkhead mounted steering rack * Full bearing set * Gear [...]
Newly announced by Capricorn is the TE-03 USA touring car kit. This version of the TE-03 is the USA specification, meaning it has been changed for the high, to very high, levels of grip on most American carpet tracks. The big change on the USA spec TE-03 is its aluminum chassis which is well suited for high bite conditions. The folks [...]
Being teased right now by Serpent is the Project 4X EVO touring car kit. The original Project 4X was a radical new design that was released about two years ago, the EVO version is slated for a number of upgrades. Full details should be released soon and the Project 4X EVO is expected to start shipping later this month. Hit up [...]
Just announced by PROTOform is the TS18 Pre-Cut Wing Kit. The TS18 is a thicker version of the Type-S wing. It is made from a medium thickness polycarbonate and is designed for 190mm touring cars. PROTOform says that the TS18 can help give your car a neutral style of handling and that the wing is great for almost any type [...]
