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August 14, 2013

Sweep P1L 1/8th GT body shell

Sweep Racing introduce their first ever body shell for the 1/8th GT class called the P1L. Designed to fit a wide range of chassis and wheelbase settings the generic sports car body features an aerodynamically shaped front end, a low roof line and airflow break-away edges on the rear fenders in order to maximise the aerodynamic performance. Included with the body comes a large rear wing that can be cut to size to further adjust low and high speed handling.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

August 8, 2013

TLR 22 2.0 cab forward body shell & wing set

Coming late September is Team Losi Racing’s 22 2.0 cab forward body shell. Seen for the first time at the recent Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout the newly designed shell sports a very wide and highly angled windscreen and a long roof section that ends in a low shark fin and raised rear area, again with fins to bundle the air towards the new rear wing. The body is designed for the use with the new TLR 22 2.0 and offers more room around the battery section. As usual it comes clear, with window masks and a new heavy-duty rear wing.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com] | Image: Mike Mellin

August 7, 2013

Matrix 1/8th buggy tyres & wings

After two years of development and testing Matrix announce their new line of 1/8th buggy tyres. Available in four different threads and coming in soft and super soft compounds the tyres cover a wide range of applications from loose dirt up to hard-packed clay. The tyres are available pre-mounted on yellow disc rims and closed cell inserts or as tyre with inserts only. Also new is a radically shaped 1/8th off-road wing that suits buggies and truggies alike. Available in white, yellow or black colour it is a two-stage design and sports a grid on the lower wing part to make for easy and convenient mounting.

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August 1, 2013

Protoform Pro-TC wing kits

Protoform introduce their Pro-TC wing kits for 190mm and 200mm touring car bodyshells. Made from extra-stiff .040 lexan for low deflection under high downforce loads each set includes two wings – one of standard and one of high downforce as well as four endplates. This allows the perfect setup of the body for all racing conditions. The wings meet all IFMAR, BRCA and ROAR body spec standards and come unpainted.

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August 1, 2013

JConcepts TLR 8ight 3.0 Silencer body

New from JConcepts comes the Silencer body shell for the TLR 8ight 3.0 buggy. Designed for high-speed tracks, the body features a narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit that allows better fuel tank access and offers increased flow around the engine’ heatsink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channelling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability. The body’s side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tyres. The Silencer is capped off with a cockpit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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July 31, 2013

Bittydesign D812 Force body shell

Bittydesign introduce the Force design body shell for Hot Bodies’ D812 buggy. The Italian company tried to create a body shell that attracts a wider range of people with the kit body shell being a love it or hate it affair. Sporting an updated cab design that received a distinctive shark fin, the main work was done in the engine head area in order to allow more cooling air to reach the engine. Two reversed scoops create better airflow that also generates additional downforce for improved balance. The body is a direct replacement for the stock part, comes made from 1.0mm polycarbonate and included protective film, window masks and a decal sheet. In addition suitable dirt shields for the rear lower A-arms are available to protect the arms, driveshafts, and tie rods from becoming excessively dirty when running the car in damp, wet or muddy conditions.

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July 26, 2013

JConcepts lightweight Hi-Flow SCT body

JConcepts announce the lightweight version of their successful Hi-Flow SCT body shell. Making use of the original design and sporting a large air escape package to adjust the jump handling to your liking the body is made from thinner polycarbonate to shave around 20 percent of weight compared to the regular weight version. This results in a lower centre of gravity and a more nimble reaction of the truck. The body is a direct fit on a wide range of chassis and comes clear, including window masks and a large decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 25, 2013

FTW Night Fox body shell for the MP9

For The Win come up with this Night Fox body shell for Kyosho’s MP9 off-road buggy. Made from tough 0.40″ polycarbonate the shell sports FTW’s distinctive Night Fox lines that are a bit of a departure from the current breed of cab forward bodies. The body is a direct fit on all MP9 TKI3, comes with window masks and also includes a FTW logo decal sheet.

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