How to Choose the Right 1/10 Scale RC Body

When you first go shopping for a new 1/10 scale remote control body for your RC car or truck, you might be shocked to discover that there are so many various sizes and styles available in the same scale. One explanation for this is that the body is one of the most common replacement parts for RC cars.

Although the body shells of RC cars made of polycarbonate plastic (commonly called Lexan®) are flexible and incredibly resilient, racing and banging can cause scratches, cracks, and other damage. Even if your 1/10 scale RC body is in good condition, changing the body is the simplest way to give your radio control vehicle a brand-new appearance. It's undoubtedly less expensive than purchasing a brand-new RC vehicle!

Check out the RC vehicle and truck body choices at V8engineforsale to see how many various 1/10 scale RC body types are available. They can be purchased clear and unpainted so you can add your unique colours, or they can be expertly factory-painted. Select direct replacements from the original manufacturer of your RC car or peruse the optional RC bodies offered by Pro-Line and other reputable brands.

One method to ensure that your RC car or truck will fit is to purchase a replacement 1/10 scale RC body that was initially included in the box. The instruction handbook for your vehicle should include an exploded view diagram, parts list, or both. Look here for the direct replacement 1/10 scale RC body component number to buy.

However, if you are not simply swapping out the factory 1/10 scale RC body, you must ensure that the body you choose is appropriate for your RC car. If you put in enough effort and the measurements are similar, you can make most bodies fit. However, can you assume that any 1/10 scale RC body will fit if your remote-controlled car or truck is 1/10 scale in size?

Unfortunately, things are more complicated than that.

Not every 1/10 scale RC body is uniform in size.

Even though two remote-control cars or trucks are each referred to as 1/10 scale, their dimensions might differ greatly, which may seem strange to those who are not familiar with scale models. This is because "scale" is a ratio that is only intended to provide a broad sense of the model's size in relation to its real-world equivalent.

The precise measurements of any 1/10 scale remote-control vehicle can differ by as much as the measurements of every full-size vehicle on the road. Accordingly, a 1/10 scale RC body made for one specific 1/10 scale model will not fit all other 1/10 scale models. Although the size is not universal, the scale may be the same.

1/10 scale RC trucks and cars are typically between 8 to 15 inches broad and 20 inches long. However, the precise measurements differ once more. Imagine your favourite street car and your favourite genuine monster truck parked next to each other, then imagine each one being ten times smaller than it was before. Would both fit into the same body? Not in RC and not in real life.

Wheelbase and breadth are the two-vehicle chassis dimensions that are most important when choosing a 1/10 scale RC body for your 1/10 scale model. According to the description, you should be fine to go if the body you are considering purchasing fits those specifications on an RC car.

Other factors that influence which 1/10 scale RC body you need.

Which 1/10 scale RC body you should choose will also depend on the kind or category of 1/10 scale radio control vehicle you currently own. RC vehicles can be classified as either off-road or on-road. The majority of off-road models resemble trucks or buggy shapes. Among them are crawlers, monster trucks, short course trucks, vintage buggies, and many more. For each of these, a suitable 1/10-size RC body is needed.

Even though both are 1/10 scale off-road vehicles, the physical features of the chassis might differ significantly between an RC monster truck and an RC short-course truck. This is yet another illustration of why it's critical to check beyond scale and confirm that the body's dimensions will fit the specifications of the vehicle it will be mounted.

If in doubt, it's advisable to restrict your selection of 1/10 scale RC bodies to those whose product descriptions explicitly state that they will suit your particular vehicle, especially when it comes to 1/10 scale buggies. A little more lenient are trucks, truggies, short course trucks, and monster trucks. However, you still need to make sure that the measurements are compatible to ensure that a body will fit.

Racing regulations, which occasionally outline the body sizes allowed in various competition classes, serve as the basis for a large number of 1/10 scale RC body alternatives for on-road cars. You may discover 1/10 scale RC bodies for electric touring cars with wheelbases of approximately 255–260 mm, as well as 200 mm wide bodies for drift and nitro touring cars.

How to be sure to get the right 1/10 scale RC body

Even if a 1/10 scale RC body wasn't made for your 1/10 scale RC car or truck, you can generally get it to fit with a bit of work as long as the measurements are similar. An imperfect fit may cause performance and appearance to suffer a little.

Prior to purchasing a 1/10 scale RC body, it is best to conduct research. Visit the websites of the manufacturer and V8engineforsale to read the body's description. Look for a list of compatible RC vehicles. Verify the body measurements to your RC car's specifications. If accessories like extended body mounts are utilized, the manufacturer may occasionally list other vehicles that the body will suit. When you order your new 1/10 scale RC body, include those extras if that's okay.

Information and comments from other enthusiasts can also be found on online RC forums. Although not all 1/10 scale RC bodies suit all 1/10 scale cars, you can discover one that fits you and your vehicle well with a bit of research.