The TC7.2 was the last touring car Team associated made back on late 2018. After 6 long years, the predecessor to the TC7.2 has been revealed at the FMAR ISTC World Championships in Bakersfield, California.
Its with great excitement that i share these prototype photos and information for the new TC8 expected to be released in Q1 of 2025. Kyle Klingforth, the designer of the TC8 will be racing a prototype version at the World Championship.
All Credit for the photos and information goes to Red RC, please see the original link here: https://events.redrc.net/2024/11/2024-istc-worlds-usa-test/
Here is a breakdown of key features that can be seen in the photos:
- Steel Chassis
- Steering Block With King Pin Inclination (KPI) to reduce the scrub radius
- Horizontal pivot ball attachment from steering block to lower arm.
- Composite front and lower arms
- Low profile bulkhead with shocks that sit entirely below the upper arm
- 3D Printer Bumper
- Split top deck
- Mid Motor mount
- Rear body post mount directly to the bulkhead
- Quick swap spur gear (single screw)
