Overview
The UdiRC Clear Body for Panther Drift Truck UD1602-000 is an essential replacement or upgrade bodyshell for RC enthusiasts looking to refresh their 1/16 scale drift truck setup. Whether you're a seasoned RC drifter in the UK or just discovering the excitement of RC car racing, this polycarbonate bodyshell offers a perfect canvas for customisation and personalisation. The clear finish allows you to showcase the internal mechanics and chassis components whilst maintaining the authentic panther-inspired design that defines this popular drift platform.
This unpainted polycarbonate body is engineered specifically for the UdiRC Breaker Drift Truck, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your existing chassis and electronics. Clear bodyshells are highly sought after in the RC community because they provide a unique aesthetic appeal and allow builders to display their work with pride. Whether you're looking to repair a damaged body, experiment with custom paint schemes, or simply want a fresh look for your RC drift truck, this genuine UdiRC replacement body is the ideal solution for any UK RC car enthusiast.
As an authorised UdiRC retailer, RC Model Shop stocks genuine products backed by expert knowledge and customer support. This bodyshell represents excellent value for money and is a practical investment for anyone serious about maintaining their RC drift truck in peak condition.
Key Features
- 1/16 Scale Compatibility — Specifically designed to fit the UdiRC UD1601 Breaker Drift Truck, ensuring perfect fitment and alignment with your existing chassis and suspension components without modification or adjustment required.
- Crystal Clear Polycarbonate Construction — Manufactured from durable polycarbonate material that maintains its clarity and structural integrity through countless drifting sessions and impacts, allowing you to display the internal workings of your RC drift truck beautifully.
- Unpainted Finish — Comes ready for your own custom paint job or vinyl graphics, giving you complete creative freedom to design a unique look that reflects your personal style and preferences without pre-applied factory paint limiting your options.
- Panther Drift Truck Design — Features the iconic panther-inspired bodywork styling that makes the UdiRC Breaker Drift Truck instantly recognisable on the track, maintaining the authentic appearance and aerodynamic profile of the original design.
- Easy Installation — Designed for straightforward mounting onto your existing UD1601 chassis with minimal fuss, allowing you to get back to drifting quickly without requiring specialist tools or technical expertise.
- Lightweight and Responsive — The polycarbonate material keeps overall weight down whilst maintaining structural rigidity, preserving your RC drift truck's handling characteristics and drift performance that you've already dialled in.
Technical Performance
The UdiRC Clear Body for Panther Drift Truck UD1602-000 is engineered from premium polycarbonate, a material specifically chosen for its balance of strength, clarity and weight characteristics essential in 1/16 scale RC drift applications. Polycarbonate is renowned in the RC hobby community for its impact resistance and durability, meaning your investment will withstand the inevitable contact and scrapes that come with competitive drifting. The unpainted finish provides a blank canvas for customisation whilst allowing complete visibility of your chassis engineering, electronics layout, and suspension geometry from every angle. This transparency is particularly valuable for drift enthusiasts who take pride in the build quality and precision tuning of their vehicles. The bodyshell maintains compatibility with the UdiRC Breaker Drift Truck platform, ensuring precise fitment that doesn't compromise the vehicle's weight distribution, aerodynamics, or handling balance that determines drift performance at speed. Whether you're running on carpet, concrete or asphalt drift surfaces across the UK, this clear bodyshell will maintain its appearance and structural integrity session after session, making it an essential component for serious drift competitors and recreational bashers alike.
What's in the Box
- UdiRC Clear Body for Panther Drift Truck (UD1602-000)
- Unpainted polycarbonate bodyshell
What You Need to Complete
- UdiRC UD1601 Breaker Drift Truck chassis (body is replacement/upgrade part only)
- Paint or vinyl graphics for customisation (optional — can be left clear)
- Paint masking tape and markers if applying custom designs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the UdiRC Clear Body compatible with my Breaker Drift Truck? — Yes, this bodyshell is specifically engineered for the UdiRC UD1601 Breaker Drift Truck and provides perfect fitment to the chassis without modification. It is not compatible with other RC drift truck platforms or scales.
- Can I paint this clear body? — Absolutely. The unpainted polycarbonate finish is ideal for custom paint jobs, vinyl wraps, and personalised designs. Many RC enthusiasts use this as an opportunity to create unique colour schemes and graphics that match their preferred aesthetic or team colours.
- What is the scale of this bodyshell? — This is a 1/16 scale bodyshell, matching the scale of the UdiRC Breaker Drift Truck chassis. The 1/16 scale is perfect for indoor track drifting and provides excellent manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
- Why is polycarbonate used for RC bodyshells? — Polycarbonate is the material of choice for RC bodyshells in the UK hobby because it offers superior impact resistance compared to plastic, maintains optical clarity so nothing is hidden, and provides the right balance of weight and structural rigidity needed for performance drifting at high speeds.
- Will this body fit other UdiRC models? — No, this body is specifically designed for the UD1601 Breaker Drift Truck. Using it on other platforms may result in fitment issues and poor handling. Always verify compatibility with your specific chassis before purchasing replacement bodies.
- Is this a genuine UdiRC product? — Yes, when purchased from RC Model Shop you are receiving a genuine UdiRC component backed by the manufacturer's specifications and quality standards. This ensures you get the proper fit and performance characteristics you expect.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the UdiRC - Udi RC Clear Body for Panther Drift Truck UD1602-000 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: UdiRC
- Model Number: UD1602-000
- Scale: 1/16
- Body Type: Panther Drift Truck
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Body Finish: Unpainted
- EAN Code: 5051294171384
- Class: Truck
- Compatible With: UD1601 - UdiRC Breaker Drift Truck
- Product Type: Replacement bodyshell
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
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- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
