March 30, 2011

FTW RC Ultima RB5, B4.1 & Cougar SV shells

FTW RC Ultima RB5, B4.1 & Cougar SV shells

FTW Racing Components today announced its official company debut. Created to equip radio control car enthusiasts and serious racers with components exhibiting form and function that defies convention, FTW RC will produce bodies, wings, and associated parts for 1:10 and 1:8 scale radio control cars. Along with the company debut, FTW RC announced its initial lineup of 1:10 scale off-road buggy bodies, including versions for the popular Team Associated B4.1, Schumacher Cougar SV and Kyosho Ultima RB5 platforms. FTW RC will continue to expand beyond the initial product offering to include bodies for most 1:10 and 1:8 scale platforms. According to co-founder Joshua Riewe, “Prototype FTW bodies for several popular 1:8 scale buggy platforms are currently undergoing testing at national level races. The lessons we learn from in-race testing will be incorporated into the final products that will soon be available to the public.”

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March 24, 2011

Team Titan R11 semi painted 1/8th bodies

Team Titan R11 semi painted 1/8th bodies

Team Titan have released 2 new semi painted versions of their R11 1/8th On-Road racing body. Coming in yellow/blue and pink/blue, the rear of the body remains clear to allow you to personalize it to your own taste. Made from high quality 0.9mm thick polycarbonate, it is supplied with a new type body stiffener which features two longer versions that can support the rear of the body better. EFRA Homologated (#31522).

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March 18, 2011

Pro-Line BullDog body for THE Car

Pro-Line BullDog body for THE Car

Pro-Line have released their BullDog body for JQ Products ‘THE Car’. THE Car has exploded onto the racing scene and until now there has only been one body option. Now you can have the best handling body ever produced for 1:8 scale buggy, the BullDog for THE Car. The Bulldog will give the Car unmatched off-power steering and the advanced cab forward design will give your buggy the hottest styling available.

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March 17, 2011

Dynamite Universal Short Course body

The Dynamite Universal Short Course Body comes clear and uses heavy-duty polycarbonate materials for added strength. Designed to fit most popular short course vehicles, such as Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4WD, HPI Blitz and Team Associated SC10, this short course body also comes with pre-applied overspray protective film to eliminate any overspray from adhering to the outside of the body during the painting process.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


March 7, 2011

Mon-Tech Racing CRD 190mm body

Mon-Tech Racing CRD 190mm body

Italian Mon-Tech Racing have released a new addition to their electric touring car body range, with the CRD. The CRD has been designed for racing on asphalt and is very aggressive in the corners and changes direction very quickly. The shell has been made from high quality 0.75mm thick polycarbonate making it very light at only 90 grams, but at the same time strong. Supplied with pre cut decal sheet and window masks.

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February 24, 2011

Xceed Kruzer V2 1/10th 200mm bodyshell

Xceed Kruzer V2 1/10th 200mm bodyshell

Xceed have released their update Kruzer 1/10th 200mm bodyshell, called the V2. Italian designed, its new rear wing design and wider rear wheel arches offer more downforce and stability, while a steeper nose/grill section gives more steering. Made from 0.75mm thick high quality polycarbonate material this EFRA homologated (2044) shell comes supplied with masking sheet.

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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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February 21, 2011

Xceed GT-C5 1/8 scale body-shell

Xceed GT-C5 1/8 scale body-shell

Seen during our toy fair coverage, Xceed have released this new 1/8 scale body-shell called the C5. Developed in Germany according to the new IFMAR regulations for the 1/8 scale class which stipulates lower sides, this shell is EFRA homologated #31524. Featuring easy handling, with lots of downforce, the new front end design and recessed central front area creates lots of steering too. Made from high quality clear polycarbonate and available in standard 1mm or light 0.75mm thick versions.

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