Roche RC have introduced a number of new optional parts for Yokomo, TOP and Tamiya electric touring cars. First up is the heavy duty spool set, which is available in blue for the Yokomo BD5 and DRB chassis, while the red version fits the TOP Photon. Also for the Yokomo are some spring steel spool cups and spring steel universal drive axles, the axles also being suitable for the Tamiya touring car chassis.
Having raced the new Photon touring car for some months now, former European Championship top qualifier and runner up Steven Weiss from Germany has officially joined the T.O.P. racing team. Steven will race the company’s Photon LiPo spec 2011 chassis in touring car as well as the Rebel12 in the 1/12th scale class. Prior to joining T.O.P. he ran for Yokomo which came after a 3 year stint with Xray.
Source: Raceport [raceport.de]
T.O.P. Racing have introduced this optional one-piece thrust bearing for their Photon touring car chassis. The M2.6x6mm bearing will also fit other touring cars that use M2.6mm diff screws. T.O.P. also gave us notice of a new optional gear differential from µ-Pro Racing Products that fits directly into the Sabre FD chassis.
View the Sabre FD gear diff here
TOP Racing was recently present at the All Japan Model and Hobby show in Tokyo and showed of an number of new exciting parts. Firstly was the announcement of the Rebel 10 & Rebel 10SS, which are the next in the Rebel pan car series following the earlier release of the Rebel 12. The Rebel 10 is a 1/10 World GT class car while the Rebel 10SS is a 1/10 Oval Class chassis, both are due for a December release. Also on display for the Photon was their new Alloy/Graphite Hybrid Steering Crank. Due for a release in November, this is a stronger optional replacement of the original steering crank. Not only is it more durable, it also gives more accurate steering than the original counterpart. This new alloy/graphite hybrid design simplifies the machining process and is therefore more cost effective, without sacrificing performance and strength.
View the new items and other show photos here
More new products from T.O.P. Racing with the introduction of their Rebel 12, 1/12th scale chassis. This new link car features and ultra open motor pod designed specifically for brushless motors with an axle tube to assure perfectly aligned pod bearings and a counter balanced rear hub allowing for smooth rotation. Up front there is easily adjustable 3-way reactive caster suspension, adjustable front arm droop and aluminium eccentric arm spacers for simple front width adjustment.
View the full features list here
Having shown you the first CAD images from the new T.O.P. Sabre FD front wheel drive chassis back in February, the car is now ready and specs have been finalised. Using a gear driven front drive system, it features a super narrow 2.5mm thick chassis design and alloy bulkheads & motor mounts for improved heat dissipation. Other features include alloy threaded shock absorbers, alloy hex wheel hubs, a front ball differential and 3 step adjustable steering Ackermann.
View more details and images here
New from T.O.P. Racing for their Photon touring car comes these two performance enhancing option parts. First up are these ‘carbon fibre’ suspension arms, which are super stiff and help lower the overall weight of the car in areas where it counts most. Also new is this optional anti-roll bar set, which includes 1.1mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm bars and joins the existing range to complete the set.
New from TOP Racing for their Photon touring car are these optional centre pulleys. Made from hard anodized aluminium, and combined with holes along the flange to allow dirt to escape, these new parts are more durable than the standard plastic parts.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
