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January 31, 2019

Xtreme Aerodynamics EP 1/8th electric on-road body

Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced their new Diablo EP body shell for the 1/8th scale electric on-road cars. Based on the ultra-successful Diablo, the new body shell is aimed at the growing 1/8th electric classes, being usable with both suspension and pan cars and offering an air intake above the cabin that directscooling air towards the batteries, controller and motor for less power fading in long mains or when running in hot weather conditions. The body comes clear in light and ultra lightweight versions and also as pre-cut variants for the major brands.

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January 31, 2019

RPM Revo 2.0 body savers

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas Revo 2.0 is a set of body savers. The set is a simple yet clever solution to prevent the lid from cracking around the body mount holes. RPM disguise the body savers in two separate ways. Out front, they look like moulded hood vents while in the rear, they look like exposed sections of a roll cage. It’s a perfect way to camouflage their intended purpose and yet still keep the body firmly attached. The way they work is straightforward; there are two pairs of screws holding the sub-frame of the body mounting system to the body in both the front and rear of the truck. The body savers tie two pairs of screws together, dispersing the pressure of holding the body to the sub-frame over a wide area of the body. Even if the bottom of the mounting holes in the body are completely ripped out from prior crashes, the system still works. The reinforcements are moulded in black from RPM’s ultra strong, engineering grade nylons for performance and are sold with four body savers in each kit.

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January 30, 2019

RC Maker Geo carbon wheel arch and skirt tool

New to RC Maker’s new Geo Carbon range of products, is this unique wheel arch tool, which not only gives a template for the body’s wheel arches, but also sets the skirt height for the body based off axle height. After locating the axle with the body mounted, modellers can simply trace around the entire carbon fibre template, which provides both a wheel arch line and a skirt cutting line. The template also features an elongated slot unlike its predecessor, allowing to accurately offset the wheel arch to prevent tucking in the rear of the wheel.

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January 29, 2019

T-Works 8mm body post height adapters

Specially made for 8mm body posts are T-Works’ new aluminium body height adjusters. Machined from quality aluminium and coming black anodised, the parts help to easily fine-tune the body height simply rotating them and choose one of the many pairs of holes that allow to shift the body up and down by a couple of millimetres. The 4-piece set is usable with virtually all 8mm long-style body posts and it is available now.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

January 24, 2019

JConcepts S15 MBX8 body shell

Coming for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy is JConcepts’ new S15 body shell. The S15 packs a lot of performance into a stylish package consistent with vehicle upgrades and performance aero enhancements recently made on the racing circuit. The new body blends performance features on the popular Silencer lid with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Mugen MBX8 and older MBX7 kit variants. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. The body comes clear, with window masks and a decal sheet.

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January 23, 2019

Xray XB2 Beta 2 lightweight body shell

Xray’s Beta 2 body for the XB2 buggy is now also abatable in a 0.5mm thick lightweight variant. The low-profile high performance body will offer super smooth airflow, increased steering and stability as well as reduced roll, all while helping with rotation in tight corners. The lightweight variant still offers exceptional durability and it is available now.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 23, 2019

Pro-Line release new R/C Body Paint colours

Following a first release of basic colours, Pro-Line have now twelve more colours to choose from. Developed by RC body painters for painters, the water-based airbrush paint is ultra-flexible, extremely durable and easy to use. This pre-thinned airbrush paint makes it easy to grab the colour you want and spray without the hassle of mixing – using a 0.5mm tip at 30psi. Available in single 60 ml individual bottles or 6-pack sets, the latest release includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and fuchsia fluorescent colours as well as copper, gold, pewter, orange, lime green and white metallic colours.

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January 22, 2019

JConcepts D819 S15 buggy body shell

Coming from JConcepts and made for HB Racing’s forthcoming D819 1/8th nitro buggy is the new S15 body shell. The S15 blends performance features on the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabilizer kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the D819 and D817V2 kit variants. For the precise fit, the design has undergone changes to match the HB Racing chassis side-guards and body mount positioning. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. Each body comes with window masks and a decal sheet.

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