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Oh yes, it is that time of the year when everybody starts rolling out their 2018 vehicles. The latest is ARC with the 2018 edition of their R11 Touring Car. The R11 is ARC’s high-end race kit designed to lay down amazingly fast lap times, for 2018 it is has received numerous upgrades. * New rear tower that accommodates a wide [...]
The good folks over at PROTOform have announced a pair of new PRO-Lite Touring Car Bodies. Both bodies save weight compared to conventional types, a fact that can help lower your lap times. The first new PRO-Lite body is the Mazdaspeed6 (#1487-22) with the second being the LTC-R (#1505-22). Both come in clear so you can put on your favorite paint [...]
After putting so much time and energy into your car, the last thing you want to happen is to damage it during transport. Also, have you ever noticed how hard it is to conveniently carry a half dozen cars into the track? The folks at PROTOform are out to make your life easier with their new Car Bag. The PROTOform [...]
For you guys into racing touring cars, Sweep Racing has announced the STC-8. The STC-8 is a clear body that is 190mm in width to fit an enormous variety of different cars. The designers formed the front of the body in such a way as to give more steering, with the rest of the body being shaped to give your [...]
Newly announced by Tamiya is the TB EVO 7. A 1/10th scale high-end touring car, the TB EVO 7 allows multiple motor mounting positions and does not come with a top deck, instead opting to use a stiffener on the chassis. * 2mm thick aluminum chassis with 6mm stiffener * Designed for a lower center of gravity * New bulkheads * 3 different motor [...]
Coming soon for all you stock class touring car racers is the BD8SV from the folks over at Yokomo. What makes this car more suitable for stock class than mod? Well, for starters, the BD8SV comes with a more efficient drivetrain thanks to a 40 tooth pulley. This also helps to optimize the car’s roll balance. It also sports Yokomo’s [...]
New for nitro touring car racers is the PROTOform P47-N clear body. The P47-N sports an all new aero package and design cues that have never been seen in the class. With loads of testing via PROTOform’s race team, the P47-N offers up precise and smooth steering, as well as increased corner speed. The body’s design maximizes forward bite while [...]
Looking for a new high-end touring car? If so, Mugen Seiki has just announced the MTC1. The MTC1 is designed to win races and is loaded with the latest in touring car technology. * 4wd using dual drive belts * Zero tweak flex system * Big bore shocks * One piece motor mount * Aerodynamic front bumper * Laser etched, aluminum diff housing and shocks * Adjustable [...]
Just announced by VBC Racing is the WildFire D09 Dynamics Edition touring car. The WildFire is a fully optioned race kit that comes with a slew of upgrades right in the box. Two different upper decks are included that allow you to dial in the car for different traction levels, as are 2 different chassis. * New lower rear shock tower * [...]
New from Exotek Racing is the RX2 Touring Car Body. The RX2 is fully approved for ROAR competition and was built in collaboration with the people at Golem SuperBody. A thin roof area is used to give the body a low center of gravity and it was designed to give your car aggressive handling. Pricing for the RX2 is [...]
For all you touring car racers out there, Serpent has announced the Eryx 411 4.11. The latest version of the 411 features an ultra low center of gravity and is made from high quality materials. The Serpent crew optimized the weight distribution and the 4.11 comes with updated high performance geometry. * Lower price tag with more of a standard look [...]
Are you a front wheel drive touring car driver? If so, VBC Racing has announced a new high-end FWD car kit. The FF17 Belt Drive Dynamics car kit comes with a slew of hop-up parts and this belt driven version has been refined for serious competition. Here are some of its details- * LCG shock towers for use with TBBS shocks * [...]
New from HPI Racing is the Type M Race Body. The Type M is made to fit 190mm electric touring cars and offers increased downforce, traction, and steering response. Designed for tight and twisty tracks, the Type M comes in regular or lightweight versions. Included with the body is a rear wing, overspray film, window masks, decal sheet, and wing [...]
Are you a big Iron Man fan? If so, Killerbody RC has a unique body for you. One of the latest bodies to be released by Killerbody is the Hero Chariot. The Hero Chariot comes in clear and sports a look that Tony Stark would totally approve of. Made to fit 1/10th scale on-road cars, the highly detailed Hero Chariot [...]
Is the world ready for a RWD touring car class? The crew at Yokomo think so and have introduced the YD-2TC. In the full scale world, most high performance touring cars are RWD, hence the reason the YD-2TC exists, to bring more realism to a class that could use a breathe of fresh air. Here is the scoop- * High grip [...]
