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October 18, 2019

MST EK9 & E30 RB 190mm body shells – Coming soon

MST have released first information on two forthcoming new 1/10th scale on-road body shells in the form of the EK9 and the E30 RB. Starting with the EK9, it is the follow-up model to the popular EG6 and will feature a simple integrated front bumper design, a scale front grille, enlarged rear spoiler and it was developed for 257mm wheelbase 190mm touring cars, making it ideal for the growing FWD touring cars category. The EK9 is scheduled for a release in late 2019.

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October 17, 2019

Flash Point R/C MBX8 1-piece wing button

Coming from Flash Point R/C is a new 1-piece wing button for the Mugen MBX8, Team Associated RC8B3.1, and Xray XB8. An alternative to the stock plastic two-piece wing buttons the part is manufactured in the U.S.A. from 3mm aluminium sheet, anodised black, and machined with the FP logo. It is lightweight, durable, and helps support the wing during hard impacts all while making wing mounting a little bit easier to to less parts being used.

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October 17, 2019

Protoform tease new GT8 body shell

Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new body shell for the competitive 1/8th scale GT on-road classes. The Hyper-SS is supposed to be a “game changer” according to Protoform with with the teaser promising a low profile design that could assist handling for both nitro and electric-powered cars. Full details will become available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

October 15, 2019

JConcepts RM2 Clover 1/8th scale wing buttons

Coming from JConcepts’ RM2 brand are the black Clover 1/8th scale wing buttons. In the 1/8th off-road world a securely fastened wing is critical during qualifiers, main events and those all-important long practice sessions. RM2 has a new option available for 1/8th buggy racers that like to do a little more beating and banging on the track. When IFMAR World Champion Ryan Maifield was asked about what detail he is looking for in a wing button, he simply stated, it must be durable, and the flange needs to be large. The JConcepts designers went to work utilising some unique “Clover” styling along with the large flange Ryan asked for. The all-aluminium wing button specifically for the screw-in type wing mounts provide additional stability against landings and hard crashes because the large flange spreads out the force. The machined aluminium design with the stealthy black colour durable outer rim and stylish “Clover” design offers a bit more security over traditional plastic and aluminium wing buttons. The design is lightweight but also durable in the correct areas adding to the benefits to the racer. The attachment area has an already built-in countersunk feature which allows for the cleanest assembly possible.

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October 15, 2019

Bittydesign Hyper 190mm touring car body shell

Following a couple of teaser images on social media Bittydesign have finally unveiled their all-new Hyper touring car body shell for 190mm chassis. Of an ultra high downforce and low centre of gravity design the body adds another radical shell to the current breed of aggressive TC body designs with the Hyper offering a large front splitter, a crushed and lowered bonnet, pronounced roof and a tapered rear end, combined with a new-design rear end that adds a bit of scale realism to the body. Aerodynamic elements taken over from high downforce 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car bodies add to the overall design and ensure exceptional performance in modified and stock classes alike. Designed to meet the requirements of all of the important sanctioning bodies the Hyper lid is available in lightweight and ultra lightweight variants and it includes window masks, decals and lightweight wing mounting hardware.

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October 9, 2019

Leadfinger Racing MBX8 A2.1 buggy body shell

Coming for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX8 Eco buggies is Leadfinger Racing’s new A2.1 buggy body shell. The A2.1 body and front scoop for the MBX8 is a one off design from the original LFR Assassin body. The new A2.1 not only delivers an updated new look and tuning option, but is also designed to work with and fit the popular MBX8 Eco electric buggy. Three changes in total have been made to the new design. First is the addition of the cowl scoops on the side pods. Depending on the performance the racer os looking for, these can be left alone to add to the overall down force of the car, or they can be drilled out for additional cooling. New for LFR is the addition of the roof fin. The advantage is more stability in high speed sections of the track, giving the buggy a better and more precise feel throughout the car. The final upgrade is the addition of down force added to both of the rear side pods. This helps to keep the car planted and provide more level jumping. With the new A2.1 design from LFR, racers now have an option to better suit their tuning needs for a variety of track surfaces. The body is available in both lightweight or standard thickness’, including window masks and stickers.

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October 9, 2019

Mon-Tech Racing Italia GT12 body shell

Italian company Mon-Tech has introduced their new Italia body shell for the GT12 1/12th scale pan car class. Developed in cooperation with Schumacher team pilots, the body features a low front end design with a pronounced front splitter for exceptional steering while rear airflow channels guide the air towards the rear wing for optimised downforce and stability. This results in a very balanced car feeling and thus better car control and confidence. The body is available in standard and lightweight variants and including window masks and a decal sheet.

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October 9, 2019

Sweep Racing P2L 1/8th GT body shell

Coming soon from Sweep is their new P2L body shell for the ever growing 1/8th GT classes. Compared to the P1L body the P2L offers improved steering response while the rear section was reinforced using two lines that span from the front window towards the rear of the body. This will make for increased rear downforce and thus improved stability. The body comes moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate material and it includes a 1.0mm Vortex rear wing, window masks and a decal sheet.

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