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New from ARC is their 1/10th scaled A10 Competition Touring Car Kit. This full race kit uses high-end materials for speed and longevity. Here are the highlights- * Completely new platform * Increased mechanical grip * Lower center of gravity * New one piece upper deck * One piece motor bulkhead * Carbon fiber lower arms * Adjustable upper arms * Low friction ball joints * Active toe system [...]
New from ARC is the R12.1 touring car kit. ARC is hardcore into the on-road racing scene and their new R12.1 is their latest and greatest. Check out these highlights- * Based off ARC’s R12 platform * Easy to build and maintain * 2.1mm carbon fiber slimline chassis * New upper a-arm design * New front spool w/ removable outdrives * Beefy Kevlar belts * New battery [...]
New over at ARC is the mighty 1/8th scaled R8S-21 Electric On-Road Pan Car. The new ARC is perfect for high-end road racing, or for building a gnarly speed run car. Check out these features- * Based off of ARC’s successful R8S platform * New slot-less chassis for added rigidity * New 2.0mm chassis flex plates for increased stability & traction * Body-shell mount [...]
Shipping soon from ARC is the 1/8th scaled R8.3 Nitro On-Road Kit. The R8.3 has received numerous updates to increase durability, as well as speed. Here are the highlights- * All new chassis * All new shocks * All new steering blocks with larger bearings * All new internal gear ratio & 2 speed shoes * All new top deck * All new front bulkhead You can [...]
ARC has released their latest 1/10-scale, on-road touring car, the R12FF Kit (#R10026). This model follows in the tire tracks of its predecessor, the R11F, which had a successful campaign during the 2020 Euro Touring Series. Among the highlights of the R12FF include a front-mounted motor that sits lower in the chassis, a narrow upper deck, a battery holder that’s compatible [...]
The folks over at ARC have dropped the new R12 touring car kit. Designed for maximum performance on-track, the R12 is loaded with the latest touring car technology. Check out there highlights- * Lower overall center of gravity, more efficient drive-train * Increased mechanical traction * New longer a-arms with twin shock mounting locations * Narrow, lightweight suspension blocks * 2-piece, adjustable top deck * Centralized [...]
Have you been looking for a high-end front wheel drive on-road car? If so, have a look at the new R11F kit from ARC. The ARC R11F is a 1/10 FWD touring car kit designed from the ground up up for serious performance. Here are the highlights- * Based on ARC’s 4wd R11 kit * Forward motor positioning * Belt driven FWD * 2.25mm [...]
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 [...]
Earlier today the folks at ARC announced their new R8.1 on-road kit. The R8.1 is a 4wd 1/8th scale nitro on-road race machine that now sports a number of upgrades over the original R8. * New front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New shock springs * New spur gear sizing * New X-Hard clutch spring * Aluminum front arm downstop * New anti-roll bars To get [...]
Just announced by ARC is the gnarly looking R8.1E. The R8.1E was designed for high speed 1/8th on-road racing, but looks like it could make one heck of a speed run car to us. ARC updated the R8.1E with numerous revisions over the previous car, here are some of the updates- * Front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New anti-roll bar * [...]
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 [...]
To tear up indoor carpet tracks this winter, Team ARC has announced the 2017 version of the R11 Touring Car. While not an entirely new platform, the 2017 R11 boasts a number of noteworthy updates. * New bulkheads for more flex * Mirror finished shock bodies for smoother action * All new 2 piece motor mount * All new carbon fiber chassis & top [...]
What is the latest high-end touring car to hit the market? That would be the R11 2016 from ARC. The designers at ARC set out to lower the center of gravity while centralizing mass on the R11, making it easy (and fast) on a variety of different track conditions. * Motor moved 4mm inward * Widened lower chassis for less flex * Bulkheads [...]
The touring car world continues to push the envelope on trick designs. The latest comes from ARC with their R10 ATS 1/10 touring car. The ATS stands for active toe system. This is a type of rear suspension that changes toe as the suspension compresses, leading to more on-power steering when coming out of a corner. The ATS system isn’t the [...]
The latest on-road weapon from ARC is the 2015 spec of their R10 Touring Car. Loaded with carbon fiber and designed to break lap records, the R10 2015 is a serious touring car. The 2015 Spec received numerous upgrades over the previous model, some of the updates include- * Long big bore shocks with longer springs * 3.5mm carbon fiber shock towers * 8.5mm [...]
