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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 [...]
Announced hot on the heals of the FF18 is the Ghost18 from VBC Racing. The Ghost18 is a sportsman class touring car, meaning it gives you affordable high performance. For under $200, the Ghost18 comes with various 7075 aluminum parts, as well as plenty of carbon fiber goodies. Here are some of its highlights- * Kawada spur gear * Bando drive belts * [...]
Looking for a high-end front wheel drive touring car? If so, VBC Racing has announced the new FF18. The FF18 was designed for high performance and to lower your lap times, or it can be used as a base for your next on-road custom build. Here are some of its highlights- * New motor mount allows for the use of larger [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox V10 WC2018 nitro touring car. The latest version of the Velox V10 includes various upgrades to make it easier to drive, more reliable, as well as being easier to work on. Here are some of its new upgrades- * Improved rear sway bar * New ventilated brake discs * Redesigned 2-speed adapter * O-rings for body mounts * [...]
Recently announced by Destiny Racing is the RX-10SR touring car. Their previous car, the RX10S, was known as a fierce competition machine, the RX-10SR sports numerous improvements to help you lower your lap-times. * Updated carbon fiber chassis * Lower aluminum bulkheads * New one piece 7075 aluminium servo mount * New carbon fiber shock towers * 3 different suspension mounts to vary width of [...]
In the works right now from Tamiya is the TRF419XR touring car. The 419XR comes in kit form and was developed to be a high-end touring car. Here are some of its highlights- * 2.25mm thick chassis * 2mm thick carbon fiber top deck * Length- 370mm * Revised to increase corner speed and response * Bearing raced front & rear stabilizer bars * Center pitch [...]
New from Kyosho is the TF7.7 touring car. The TF7.7 is a high-end on-road race machine that comes in kit form. Based off the previous TF7, the latest version comes with multiple upgrades to make it faster than ever. * Short big bore shocks * Rigid center stiffener * Aluminum 2 height motor mount * 2 belt 4wd system * Interchangeable bulkheads * Large diameter belt [...]
After announcing a high downforce body for mod racing yesterday, PROTOform has now announced a body for lower downforce racing. New from PROTOform is the MS7 clear touring car body. The MS7 can give your car more of a free feeling, thus allowing it to glide around high-grip tracks with loads of corner speed. The shape of the body results [...]
Are you racing touring car this winter? If so, get the latest in body technology with the Type-S from PROTOform. Designed specifically for mod classes, or for tracks that require high downforce, the Type-S gives precise steering while also keeping the rear of your car planted to the track. * Fits 190mm touring cars * Outstanding choice for asphalt or carpet, indoors [...]
New for the indoor touring car wars this winter is the Pro-Light version of the TE-03 from Capricorn. The high-end TE-03 Pro-Light has numerous revisions to shave weight and lap times. * Comes with all Power Light option parts * Two piece aluminum motor mount * Motor is mounted more inwards on chassis * V4 big bore short shocks * Asymmetrical top deck * F4 race [...]
