New from PROTOform: Chevy Camaro ZL1

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05-02-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by daleepp

Sith Lord: I hope you realize that most all "190mm" bodies are actually in reality 195mm wide. This Camaro is 195mm across the rear wheel openings as usual - however I added 1mm to each side in the front so the body could be slammed nicely and still have tire clearance when turning.

Dale - PROTOform

I hear what you're saying, and with these types of bodies it's all about the look I reckon, so the ability to slam it down low will be good.

FYI - My 'race' body (LTC-R) is only 193mm, my Tamiya Ferrari shell is 190, the Audi is 185, Tamiya Evo 7 is 187 all going on my Tamiya 417v5 which is only 180 at the top of wheels (with 2deg camber). Where we race, we use foam tyres, so buying offset wheels is not an option.

I'll wait till I see a few 'real' pics on cars before I outlay any $$.

Cheers

05-02-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EricPF

Hey Racers,

PROTOform is proud to release its rendition of the Chevy® Camaro ZL1 for your 190mm r/c touring car, made for USGT Class racers, R/C drifters, and all-around car guys alike.

http://racepf.com/touring-car-190mm/...l1-clear-body/

I gotta know, what wheels are those? they look EPIC

05-03-2013, 03:58 AM

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My guess is Traxxas. Maybe Associated.

05-04-2013, 03:52 AM

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CHARLIE BROWN:

snoopyrc is right. Traxxas 4-Tec wheels/tires. They look really great for the price.

Dale - Protoform

05-05-2013, 05:42 PM

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Great looking body! Maybe we can run a 'Camaro Challenge' using this body

05-06-2013, 01:26 AM

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Hi Dale

Any idea when we could expect to see these bodies down under? These look very nice, can't wait too set one up on my roller.

Cheers David

05-06-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by old_dude

VTA is Vintage Trans Am. Replicas of cars raced in the Trans/Am series in the late 60's and early 70's only. A specific body list follows that.

Yeah thanks for the already known info. Might want to quote the right person next time though.

05-06-2013, 06:37 AM

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Very cool! This looks awesome! I just purchased one to review for my blog--MachoCave.TV! We're in the process of reviewing touring cars and this is an awesome looking body!

05-17-2013, 11:38 AM

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Just received it

Here's a little video first look
http://youtu.be/mftBz1beoEU

It's a little too modern to race for VTA, and you can race it in regular touring car classes. I'll probably be using it for a drift car

05-17-2013, 12:04 PM

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Just received it

Here's a little video first look
http://youtu.be/mftBz1beoEU

It's a little too modern to race for VTA, and you can race it in regular touring car classes. I'll probably be using it for a drift car

I think you must be unaware of GT racing (UGT/USGT) with 21.5. It is one of the most fun racing I do!

05-19-2013, 10:36 PM

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I think you must be unaware of GT racing (UGT/USGT) with 21.5. It is one of the most fun racing I do!

Thanks for letting me know about (UGT/USGT) with 21.5! It sounds like a lot of fun

I just haven't seen this in my area just yet, I'm going to try traveling out of state to see what everyone else is racing

06-03-2013, 09:08 PM

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Ok this body has been out for a month how does it work is it a race body or is it a self queen? There must be a lot guy's running GT because almost every good handling body is out of stock!

06-04-2013, 11:13 AM

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Ok this body has been out for a month how does it work is it a race body or is it a self queen? There must be a lot guy's running GT because almost every good handling body is out of stock!

It's a pretty decent body, I like it a lot

I don't have a GT group in my area and if there is a GT group--sorry I just haven't found you guys yet

I primarily use it on my drift car as it has that awesome drift car look to it

07-29-2013, 05:55 AM

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I ran my Camaro for the first time Saturday. Looks great on the track and handles well. I did notice that it has less steering than the Tamiya Audi R8 body that it replaced, but a couple suspension changes and I had that taken care of.