Texas based body shell manufacturer Majestic RC have released this, their latest creation, for the Losi 8ight. Suitable for both the standard 8ight and the RTR version, this body features revised styling, is made from .060 thickness polycarbonate and comes with overspray protection.
Source: Majestic RC [majesticrc.com] via Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
Japanese firm Potential have released, amongst other things, this new 1/12th scale Group C body shell called the Stealth. In development for several months this new shell is very near completion, with the first sales expected at the end of this month. Made using 0.6mm polycarbonate, this new shell promises more stability along with better overall grip and turning ability.
Source: Potential [8020.teacup.com/potential]
Central RC, the company that brought us the Mercedes CLK GT body shell and the very popular Central 1/8th Lola, have done it again with the introduction of this Nissan 33Z/350Z. Developed to be used in the Japanese 1/8th GT Championship, this car handles very well and has been tested by the Sahashi brothers during its development to improve aerodynamics and handling. Expect it to be released in the next few days.
Source: Central RC [centralrc.co.jp]
Blitz have released the latest version of their 1/8th scale Lola body shell which has been designed for competition racers and features an ultra low central of gravity, provides high down force without sacrificing top speed while the newly designed front end provides plenty of steering. Available in light weight (0.8mm) and standard (1.0mm) versions, this FEMCA approved body comes with side stiffeners to support inside of body shell and markings on the body shell make it easy to mount it on the most popular 1/8 scale racing cars on the market.
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Japanese company G-style have announced that they are now selling the new Bomber Legend Type A touring car body shell. Made for 190mm cars, this body has been in testing for 6 months with good results and provides lots of downforce in high speed cornering while the addition of the seperate double wing brings stability yet fast steering response.
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Protoform have just released images of their newly announced 1/8th scale circuit body shell which is apparentley based on the legendary UOP Shadow, one of the greatest CanAm cars of all time. The Shadow features a low profile body to lower the center of gravity and has been developed with the input of 7 time IFMAR World Champion 1:8 racer Lamberto Collari. This body is made to fit the latest chassis from Kyosho, Mugen, and Serpent and is once again it is available in lightweight as well as a regular weight versions. As usual it comes with an add-on spoiler/gurney extension, body stiffeners w/hardware, and protective film.
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Pro Line have announced the release of some new products for the month of May with the introduction of their black theme. Their popular high downforce wing that they released a while back is now available in black while their dished Velocity wheels now also come in shiny black for both buggy and truggy. Pro Line have also added to their pre mounted series, with the addition of their popular Hole Shot tire and finally they have announced that their Bow Tie tire will become available in the harder XTR compound.
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JConcepts will release yet another 1/8th scale Illuzion body shell, this time for the HoBao Hyper 8 buggy. As with all JConcepts Illuzion styled shells, this one looks great and sports enhanced hard edge side pod styling with runner flow channels on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look while also performing on the track come race day.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
