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January 22, 2019

ZooRacing DogsBollox 190mm touring car body shell

ZooRacing have introduced their latest 190mm touring car body shell called the DogsBollox. Developed as an outright low centre of gravity body the lid features a 6mm lower trunk section – including the rear wing – for greater corning speeds, a more agile handling and less weight distribution changes. In addition to the low rear end the body also offers a super low front end which further adds to the aggressive LCG aero package. When run on high to very high-grip surfaces drivers will experience a lot less traction rolling issues even when using the body in the new 85g ETS weight rule configuration. The body is an evolution of the successful PreoPard and thus offers exceptional overall downforce and stability, making it ideal for the higher speeds of the 13.5T Pro Stock and Modified classes. The shell offers several aero features, such as a recessed roof section for less drag, that channels the airflow towards the rear wing for great rear end stability at both low and high speeds while the forward placed cabin and the specially shaped front end produce more steering compared to the ZooZilla as well as greater rotation in corners for greater corner speeds and a more nimble handling.

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January 21, 2019

RC Maker Geo carbon wing endplates

RC Maker have introduced their brand new Geo carbon wing endplates for 1/10th touring cars. Light weight and durable, they give a body the ultimate sexy look. Machined pockets give the end plate a 3D geometric look, whilst also maintaining strength and they are meant to increase the car’s stability all round, especially on the straight. The set includes two pairs of endplates that fit most 1/10th touring car rear wings. Please note that some tracks and racing series do not allow the use of carbon fibre parts on the body shells or wings – be sure to check with the organisers before using them.

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January 18, 2019

Redcat Racing Gen8 hop up parts

Redcat Racing have introduced new option parts for their Gen8 scale crawler. The range includes CNC-machined aluminium optionals such as the centre skid plate, transmission case housing and gear cover set as well as the transfer case housing set. All are direct replacements for the original parts, adding strength, heat dissipation capabilities and not to mention looks. The sets include all needed hardware to make them a direct fit. Another heavy duty optional are the steel splined CV front and rear driveshafts that add strength and durability. Last but not least come a clear body shell to personalise the visual appearance while an aluminium grill set adds scale realism. The grille is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes in a natural silver finish and includes mounting hardware.

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January 18, 2019

Tekno lightweight 1/8 off-road wing

Tekno RC’s new lightweight wing has been designed to eliminate unnecessary material while maintaining strength and durability. Coming in at just 41 grams, it’s meant to be the lightest moulded wing on the market by nearly ten grams. As the highest part on the vehicle, a lightweight wing improves the vehicle’s handling by lowering the centre of gravity. Injection moulded from a durable polymer blend and thoroughly track tested, it will stand up to brutal race conditions. It is also ROAR and IFMAR legal without modification, uses standard mounting locations and wing buttons. The wing is available in black, yellow and white colour.

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January 17, 2019

Protoform universal body stiffener kit

Coming from Protoform is a universal body stiffener kit for the use on 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale RC car bodies. The same simple, easy-to-use stiffeners that have been included with Protoform’s World Championship-winning 1/8th on-road bodies for years are now available on their own. They will help reinforce the side panels of 1/8th on-road or 1/10th Pro10 bodies to keep them from fluttering down the straightaway. With some trimming, they can also be used on the front corners of 1/12th scale Pro-Lite bodies to prevent the front fenders from catching on the carpet at high speeds. The stiffeners can be attached using either – optional – M3 screws, or high-strength double sided tape.

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January 15, 2019

Bittydesign Iron 190mm truck body shell

Following a couple of teasers on social media, Italian company Bittydesign has finally unveiled their all-new Iron body shell for 190mm touring cars. Developed in cooperation with an industrial designer the body combines scale looks, attention to detail and high performance. The multi-piece shell consists of the lower platform, the upper 2-piece cabin part and a rear 3D bumper skirt that adds weight, realism and air diffusor capabilities when needed. To this adds an additional rear wing that further helps with weight bias and downforce. The cabin can be built in two ways, rotational for improved scale realism with only a small opening in the rear, or fixed, with a large opening in order to reach the front body clips without having to lift the cabin. The body is a direct fit on Tamiya trucks and also usable with most 190mm width/260mm wheelbase touring car chassis and either standard touring car or Tamiya truck tyres.

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January 14, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Camper body

Coming for Traxxas’ TRX-4 Sport trail truck is the new Camper body shell. Designed to be a direct fit – when combined with the #8215 tall rear body posts – the body is a nice addition to the standard pick-up shell, adding numerous new design possibilities. The pre-cut and pre-trimmed body is made for 312mm wheelbases settings, it comes clear and including window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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January 9, 2019

Blitz TS050 & GT3-GBS body shells 1/8th body shells

Blitz have introduce two new 1/8th scale body shells in the form of the TS050 and the GT3-GBS. Starting with the TS050 1/8th IC Track body, the lid was designed to give more steering and overall stability for both 1/8 nitro and electric chassis. It comes with a 6-piece body stiffener set and offers pre-marked installation points for easier preparing and improved durability. The EFRA 31552 homologated body comes made of 0.7mm lightweight or 0.8mm standard weight polycarbonate and includes window masks.

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