The only body I've yet to crack is the thick Protoform PFM-10. It's heavy at 110g but I've also had good runs that were faster than using my 80g Protoform Type S. It's not the body at this level of skill, or lack thereof.

Just mount a Tamiya NSX and go 2 tenths quicker!

Bodies are disposable, and depending on what happens on race day, might be the first time out with a freshly painted body, and it ends up being toast because someone decided it was a good idea to stop at the end of the straight and not say anything...

The advise is sound. Run what you like until you learn the ropes and the competitive edge gets the better of you and then go for the best body. They don't last as long as you might think.

Hi All,

Suggestions for inexpensive body shells ?

Bittydesign ? Zoo ? Both look to be less than $30.

Other less expensive options ?

Thank you !
Cheers

Hi All,

What is the European equivalent of USGT ?

Thank you !

Raman Great quote, thank you for sharing;

"Sportsman do not be concerned about bodies and focus on improving real issues; car set up, and driving skills"

Most (racing) bodies are very close to each other in pricing. Tamiya bodies are usually (quite a bit) more expensive, but they're also more detailed and much more true to scale, but not optimized for racing.

Many different (often regional) race series with their own rulesets. Often it's fixed timing 17.5T spec motors (on blinky ESCs), spec tires (not the USGT ones) and fixed max. gearing with GT bodies on top.

doesn't matter what body you use if you cant stay off the pipes for 6 minutes

Bittydesign, Zoo Racing, Exotex and Protoform all have great USGT bodies, I myself being a expert racer I like
to test different bodies, USGT or TC, It's fun to see how each body performs

First, I apologize to Mike, as well as to anyone else, who took what I said to be "negative". I wasn't trying to 'criticize', but more 'ctitique'. Second, while NorCal is my home track, I haven't raced since before the pandemic started (unless you want to include Scale Nationals 2020...oops, make that 2021...north of Vegas this past March). Was all set to return (even built up a new XB2C), when work, all of a sudden, seriously picked up (can't even remember how many weddings, and company events, I have driven for over the past several months...it's that busy). Third, unfortunately, no, I will not be there this weekend - driving for another company multi-day event up in Napa.

Wrong about the only in math comment...
Mike + Bert = positive.....lol....
I would never recommend only one body for Usgt, with all the crashes, etc,...Anyway, $30 in this hobby should not scare anybody here unless you're a minor or on Social Security...

Hi Clint! Glad to meet you finally at the 1up Cup. Sorry didn't get to chat much but hope you had a safe drive home and looking forward to racing with you again soon.

Best,
Mike

Great chatting with you briefly as well. What car was that you were running? Was it you Tamiya conversion? I wish I never got rid of mine :-(

Did someone say they wanted an Exotek Tamiya Conversion??
I'll bet it was his TA07 conversion that I still can't believe I didn't buy. If it's an Exo6 you are wanting, drop me a line. :-)

I believe 1up Cup had 50 entries of USGT. Some great racing action.