December 22, 2011

Bittydesign Force body for Serpent Cobra

Bittydesign Force body for Serpent Cobra

Bittydesign have tackled the Serpent Cobra, giving it the Force treatment with the release of this dedicated body shell. Featuring a cab forward design, it has been developed to obtain better downforce and improve steering response in low speed turns while the sidepods help obtain higher downforce at the rear of the body in high speed turns. Engine airflow has also been improved with the body helping the engine run cooler by about 5-10°C compared to the stock body. Body is 1mm thick, comes with overspray film, window masks and a set of decals.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]


December 12, 2011

Bittydesign Force shell for THE Car

Bittydesign Force shell for THE Car

As seen during our race coverage at last Octobers Arena race in Italy, Bittydesign have released their Force shell for the JQ Products THE Car. Featuring a cab forward design, it has been developed to obtain better downforce and improve steering response in low speed turns. They also worked to obtain higher downforce at the rear of the body by adding winglets which also helps create more stability in high speed turns. The cab has been developed to use the original JQ air filter, regardless of whether the engine is placed in the front or rear position. Also available to complete the look, rear mud guards which are supplied clear so they can be painted to match your shell.

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November 9, 2011

Bittydesign Force body for Xray XB808

Bittydesign Force body for Xray XB808

Bittydesign have introduced their new Force body and mud guards for the Xray XB808 2011. The new shell follows the same lines as the previously available Force bodies with the extreme cab forward treatment for improved handling and to improve cooling to the engine. This shell also features 2 additional big air scoops on the side for improved downforce with additional room under the cab for the air filter. Made in Italy using high quality lexan, the shell is sold with decal sheets, window mask and protective film, all at a very good price. The mud guards, which are mounted on the front face of the rear wishbones are also made from genuine lexan polycarbonate. Both products are available now through the Bittydesign website or in 2 weeks through their distributor network.

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September 13, 2011

Bittydesign MBX-6 Force shell

Bittydesign MBX-6 Force shell

Bittydesign have announced that their MBX-6 Force shell is now available. The body that won the European Championships mounted to the car of Robert Batlle, the cab forward body adds “more feeling and more steering” according to the 2-time champion. The body which is made from 1mm thick, high quality, genuine Lexan is sold with windows masks, protective film, and decal sheets. Available now online from Bitty direct, it will hit dealers in about 2 weeks.

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September 5, 2011

Bittydesign takes Thailand by Force

Bittydesign takes Thailand by Force

Italian company Bittydesign have announced that top Thai drivers Meen Vejrak and Charlee P. have joined their official international Team. The two drivers will run the new cab forward Force body on their Mugen buggies, the same shell used by new European Champion Robert Batlle at last month’s Euros in Germany.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]


August 9, 2011

Bittydesign MBX6 Force body shell

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Bittydesign distributor Ansmann Racing release first information on the Force body shell for the Mugen MBX6. Featuring a cab forward design the body was used by 2011 European Champion Robert Battle at the recent 1/8 scale off-road European championships in Sand/Germany. The body gives the buggy more steering due to its cab design, provides better airflow around the engine, is made from 1.0mm Polycarbonate and available soon.

Source: Ansmann Racing [ar-rc.com]


July 1, 2011

Bittydesign 8ight Force body

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Bittydesign are pleased to announce the Force cabforward body shell for the Losi 8ight buggy. Designed with the help of TLR team driver Riccardo Rabitti the new body helps to cure the buggy’s corner-entry understeer characteristics and also provides a more aggressive off-power steering. The body was tested for the first time two weeks ago at the 3rd round of the Italian national championships by several TLR drivers with positive results on European style tracks. The body also features a special cab design that allows for an additional venting hole to help with engine cooling in very hot racing conditions. The body will be available mid July and is sold with window masks, decal sheet and overspray film.

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February 23, 2011

Bittydesign Striker SR 200mm body shell

Bittydesign Striker SR 200mm body shell

Bittydesign have announced the launch of their new 200mm TC body, the Striker-SR. Designed to offer superior steering responce while giving perfect downforce in high speed turns. EFRA homologated, it has been developed with top Italian driver Giorgio de Felici and top international driver Francesco Tironi. They worked to obtain the best steering efficienty togheter with highest rear stability. Supplied with a high downforce rear wing that you can quickly adjust, the body is sold with windows masks, 2 decals sheets, rear wing screws and protective film. Produced with high quality 0.75mm thick polycarbonate it is available from March.

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