RC8 Punisher Buggy body on ZX1.5R and more [Archive]

vnmsgt

05-14-2010, 06:10 PM

Here are some pics I just took of the new JConcepts RC8 Punisher buggy body on the ZX1.5R RTR I have and a new JConcepts MBX6T Illuzion body on my K8T.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES002.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES003.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES004.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES005.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES001.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES006.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES008.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES009.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES010.jpg

badassrevo

05-14-2010, 06:36 PM

The truggy looks good, but I feel Punished for just looking at the buggy.

REAPER

05-14-2010, 06:40 PM

I love the buggy lid. Good thing you have friends at JC huh. How long before that lid is available to the public.

vnmsgt

05-14-2010, 06:43 PM

I love the buggy lid. Good thing you have friends at JC huh. How long before that lid is available to the public.

Its available now. You want one? I only have one left.

vnmsgt

05-14-2010, 06:44 PM

The truggy looks good, but I feel Punished for just looking at the buggy.

I feel punished too LMAO! Waiting to see if it will grow on me. Not to good so far. Maybe on the track it will look better.

REAPER

05-14-2010, 09:06 PM

I do want one.

Dking

05-14-2010, 09:10 PM

All I have to say is the on track performance better be stellar for how ugly it is.

vnmsgt

05-14-2010, 09:44 PM

All I have to say is the on track performance better be stellar for how ugly it is.

:&!@

Aggressor08

05-14-2010, 09:57 PM

thanks for the pics! I was always curious of whether to go with the HB or the AE body shells. Looks like the AE fits just fine. Once I paint up the last JConcepts shell I have, I am getting one of these!

REAPER

05-14-2010, 10:22 PM

I cant find it on your site????

vnmsgt

05-14-2010, 10:23 PM

I cant find it on your site????

Some stuff when it goes to a zero stock it does not show up. I sent you a PM.

DustinH

05-14-2010, 11:31 PM

Yep, buggy no, truggy yes!

bring it on

05-14-2010, 11:34 PM

The truggy looks good, but the buggy. I will not say nothing. lol

YDBD

05-15-2010, 03:39 AM

I'm ok with the truggy, but sorry man the buggy...it's just that it is buggly.

Dave D

05-15-2010, 10:31 AM

Here are some pics I just took of the new JConcepts RC8 Punisher buggy body on the ZX1.5R RTR I have and a new JConcepts MBX6T Illuzion body on my K8T.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/Caster%20ZX15R/NEWBODIES002.jpg

I don't understand why you are downgrading a Caster RTR Buggy by putting an Associated Body on it? It is or was 100% Caster and you should have left it that way. Maybe someone might see your buggy and buy one then get upset that it came with a different body.
How does it look when a Team Driver won't even run our own bodies on the vehicle? Arms and pillow balls are one thing becouse 99% of the people will not notice it on a track but a body is what makes a car/truck stand out from all the rest.

BigC123

05-15-2010, 01:31 PM

I don't really think bodies should be an issue as long as you put Caster stickers on it. That's really all that matters since 98 persent of all drivers run aftermarket bodies. I like the body Chris!

PIKEO

05-15-2010, 03:31 PM

Im not keen on thee new forward cab shells, but it would not work if everyone liked the same, hope the shelll helps handling on the track

vnmsgt

05-16-2010, 02:42 AM

I don't understand why you are downgrading a Caster RTR Buggy by putting an Associated Body on it? It is or was 100% Caster and you should have left it that way. Maybe someone might see your buggy and buy one then get upset that it came with a different body.
How does it look when a Team Driver won't even run our own bodies on the vehicle? Arms and pillow balls are one thing becouse 99% of the people will not notice it on a track but a body is what makes a car/truck stand out from all the rest.

Hey Dave. I did run the stock body for about 3 total races. Then the front broke off at the body clip. Then I ran the Mugen one and the new thinner one Jconcepts have broke there too and I returned it to them. I just wanted to try this one out.

Parrotman

05-16-2010, 03:17 AM

Everyone will have their own taste in what body that is used. While my Caster Buggy and Truggy are tough and durable, I do tear up the bodies, and not just the Caster bodies. I am on my 4th Buggy body, and my third Truggy body. When I need a body quickly, I can run down to my LHS and have my pick of bodies that will fit. I, like many others here cover the body used with Caster stickers. There is no doubt at all of what I am running. I wear my Caster T-Shirt, use my Caster Pit Mat, and hang up my Caster banner. I do not, and will not run another brand of chassis. At the track, and at the two Hobby shops I frequent call me the Caster man, lol. I took Reapers advice and picked up an RC8e body from Larry's Hobbies, and as much as I detest anything AE, I do love the new body. :) I am quite proud to be part of Caster Racing USA, and am quite proud of all of you guys here on the Caster USA forums, I have certainly learned a lot from most of you here. In my opinion what body/paint scheme is a matter of taste, and certainly a matter of convenience for me at any rate. :)

Parrotman

05-16-2010, 03:20 AM

Hey Dave. I did run the stock body for about 3 total races. Then the front broke off at the body clip. Then I ran the Mugen one and the new thinner one Jconcepts have broke there too and I returned it to them. I just wanted to try this one out.

You have a sharp ride my friend. It looks great. I won't mount the one that Reaper painted up for me, cause I don't want to F up the beautiful Parrot scheme..... ;)

vnmsgt

05-16-2010, 10:20 AM

At the track, and at the two Hobby shops I frequent call me the Caster man, lol.

I get that too. My nickname locally is Caster Chris.

Parrotman

05-16-2010, 12:26 PM

I get that too. My nickname locally is Caster Chris.

It would certainly fit you Chris, you are Mister Caster in my opinion. The pictures you posted of the 2 year old arms are a perfect example. I have never seen the dedication that I see on this forum anywhere else on the net, and the family atmosphere here is a real plus. Just keep on doing what you have always done Caster Chris. ;)

REAPER

05-16-2010, 09:48 PM

The ONLY factory drivers who run stock lids are the LOSI guys. EVERYONE ELSE runs either JC or proline

hakmazter

05-17-2010, 08:10 PM

REAPER

05-17-2010, 08:30 PM

I honestly dont know if it is a requirement for Losi. I didn't ask. I just noticed that they were ALL running stock lids on there cars.

For the record I did run a Caster LId this weekend

vnmsgt

05-17-2010, 08:47 PM

For the record I did run a Caster LId this weekend

And did you break that too? :&!@

REAPER

05-17-2010, 09:36 PM

And did you break that too? :&!@

Its till together but not in the condition It should be after one race.

But what the hell do I know

bring it on

05-17-2010, 10:58 PM

Losi drivers have to run losi motors and esc for the 2010 season, is what i heared and a lot of drivers are mad.

hakmazter

05-17-2010, 11:22 PM

Play nice Chris....

bring it on

05-17-2010, 11:27 PM

Its till together but not in the condition It should be after one race.

But what the hell do I know
Pics? I got 2 of them I'm going to be running. What was wrong with it? You can pm me if you want.

REAPER

05-17-2010, 11:44 PM

ill go take some pictures for you

our cars just have so much flex its hard on bodies.

and the lexan is much thinner than P or JC bodies

Parrotman

05-17-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm going to order the new body for my Buggy and give it a whirl.

bring it on

05-17-2010, 11:54 PM

I will be racing with mine on this Sunday. I really love this body and i hope it holds up.
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/pwrpony/0516100954.jpg?t=1274158376

Parrotman

05-17-2010, 11:58 PM

I want a paint job sort of like yours, as I really like that Tropical look. I was thinking about a Palm or Banana Tree on the back. I think I can get the body sent directly to Reaper if I ask Hak to send it to him.

REAPER

05-18-2010, 12:05 AM

I just placed an order so if you do it soon he can toss it in the box

Parrotman

05-18-2010, 12:40 AM

I have added it to my wish list. I will be able to pull the trigger no earlier than Friday payday. Actually have it and some stickers in the cart.

REAPER

05-18-2010, 12:57 AM

well I am sure he could just send it to me and save you some shipping

REAPER

05-18-2010, 03:20 AM

On the first run with this brand new lid the front body clip pulled right through the lid tearing it. So I made some plastic body plates. And my front mount is modded. Its a good 1/2" in from the stock location. If your going to run this body these are a must

The rear hole had a good oval to allow for chassis flex

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/Alpha-Photo/DSC03726.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/Alpha-Photo/DSC03725.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/Alpha-Photo/DSC03727.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/Alpha-Photo/DSC03729.jpg

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu126/Alpha-Photo/DSC03728.jpg

This was after maybe 30 min of running. I know this lid isnt going to last but maybe another race. The last JC lid I bought for my EX still looks new and has no cracks in it at all.

Its 5 months old

But again, what to I know. In fact why does Caster even have team drivers if there imput is just disregarded. Caster Chris seems to have it all worked out

bring it on

05-18-2010, 09:52 AM

Reaper, thanks for the input and pics. I'm going to reinforce my body around those areas before i run it. We will see what happens. I think the plactic might be good but now it needs to be alittle thicker

YDBD

05-18-2010, 05:02 PM

The first edition of the space bodies is not good. They are too thick and crack just behind the front post. We cut off about 1/4" on the front and rear and elongated the post hole which has saved 5 of the 11 RTR.

I have the EX-1 body and it's nice and thin and has a few tapeable cracks. The secret magic tape, hook and loop, velcro works great.

The new space bodies are thinner and much more flexible. And again the magic tape, hook and loop, velcro works great.

Now all that aside, I can see this is on REAPER's one run nitro where you have to use body clips and even the slash came with those cool little pain in the a$$ washer which would be good. The best ones are the HPI 5T body mounts that hold the clip and have a nice thick washer. Many of the drift guys run the rubber/metal retainers from Eagle Racing thus evening out the clip compression.

I'm not sure what kinda impact would have ripped the clip through the body, but there are many solutions and a lot of guys here use them with other bodies.

vnmsgt

05-18-2010, 05:39 PM

ill go take some pictures for you

our cars just have so much flex its hard on bodies.

and the lexan is much thinner than P or JC bodies

Oh I believe you. I was just joking. The stock body is ok but will not last too long. Mine seemed to do pretty well on my fusion for awhile but I flipped over one good time and cracked on the roof really bad from being too stiff. (I had a thicker one). I don't expect them to last too long.

vnmsgt

05-18-2010, 05:47 PM

[QUOTE=bring it on;51059]I will be racing with mine on this Sunday. I really love this body and i hope it holds up.QUOTE]

Make the holes oval shaped pretty good to make up for the chassis flex and it will last alot longer. With the holes you have you will crack the holes or the body pretty quickly if your plastic on the body is the same that I had awhile ago.

And as for Reaper...... Your stuff is taken into consideration but when EVERYTHING you seem to use BREAKS..... well....... ummm...........

Now as for the body I don't blame you one bit, and thats because 99% of all of us who have used that body has had that problem with it breaking at one time or another.

bring it on

05-18-2010, 06:01 PM

REAPER

05-18-2010, 07:23 PM

First of all I love my casters. And I do not break everything one them. I only had an issue with arms ans after I made a change the car has been rock solid. So take it for what it is bud. Here in CO they aint working

bring it on

05-18-2010, 09:01 PM

Ok, This is what i have done to my body to hope it lastest.
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/pwrpony/0518101750.jpg?t=1274234122
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/pwrpony/0518101812.jpg?t=1274234202
Backup body but i really don't like the looks of it.:(
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/pwrpony/0518101806.jpg?t=1274234341

REAPER

05-18-2010, 09:10 PM

now that ae lid is sick

bring it on

05-18-2010, 09:15 PM

now that ae lid is sick
:eek:Can i throw up now or later.:&!@ That is so funny because i really don't like it that much.:rolleyes: Maybe it will grow on me. But i guess i should still say thank you

REAPER

05-18-2010, 09:33 PM

well it will last I can tell you that

hakmazter

05-18-2010, 09:59 PM

I like the air vents.

badassrevo

05-19-2010, 05:41 AM

Every body needs the holes elongated. the put drywall tape and shoogoo on the back side. The bodies on my Caster cars last at least a year. There is a guy that runs with me every week end since he got his car (over a year ago) he runs the old style RTR yellow body and it is still fine. It just takes a little time to do it properly.

badassrevo

05-19-2010, 05:43 AM

Why stop there Rick?

I do the whole body. it keeps the paint from rubbing off and it will last forever. I have one that lasted so long that the paint faded.

bring it on

05-19-2010, 09:54 AM

Why stop there Rick?

I do the whole body. it keeps the paint from rubbing off and it will last forever. I have one that lasted so long that the paint faded.
LOL, If you look close a have vinal stickers on the high wear areas so the paint will not wear off. But i guess i could shogoo the rest that has nothing.;) That's for the tip

bring it on

05-19-2010, 09:22 PM

updated pic with stickers. I think I'm going to not over sticker these bodies. I will of course have a good size caster and then i will put the rest on my wing. Plus i wear a shirt that has all my sponsors on it all the time.
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/pwrpony/0519101907.jpg?t=1274321824

Gump

07-21-2010, 05:29 PM

Is it a requirement for Losi? I have heard that the others are starting to crack down (such as you have to run their esc, motor, etc....)

I just hope we get to the point where people will want to run ours and some do, but bodies really are a personal preference.

If caster moves away from the spaceship type cockpit, i'll definitely run the factory bodies. something a little more 'standard' looking would please the masses.

I've used shoegoo in the past exclusively, but i found the larger the patch, the more it attacks certain paints and causes lifting and or discoloration.
I recently switched to permatex ultra-grey silicone and use it with fibreglass cloth. Its been rock solid so far, seems to be fuel proof (time will tell) and isn't attacking my paint job (even the chrome!!).

YDBD

07-21-2010, 05:51 PM

and I'm on the other side, if Caster goes back to the original body, I'll buy all the spaceship. To me it's the only different one out there, all the others look boxy and sharp edged.

PitMan

07-21-2010, 07:45 PM

just wish it was a better lexan like proline's

hakmazter

07-22-2010, 12:21 AM

I thought the new ones are like JConcepts. No complaints over here as far as I know.

bring it on

07-22-2010, 01:40 PM

I love the space bodys and mines holding up perfect. I have about 6 races on it.

RGX Racing

09-30-2010, 08:16 PM

i know this is an Older post? but there is guy we know he's making Bodies like the "Punisher" but has more Clearance for the Batteries on some cars,the Casters i know there ok....
but here is his email the name of there thing is called "D&B-Designs"
dwboisvert@yahoo.com
and there selling them for under $20.00 !!
and they have other ones for around 15.00(older ones they said)

RGX Racing

09-30-2010, 08:20 PM

I know, I know this is the the other car manufacture,but i havent got My Fusion "Yet" but wanted to show the body in General :-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/1blade1/IMG_1568.jpg

hakmazter

09-30-2010, 09:49 PM

Actually, that is the official US version Caster body. I knew I forgot to debut something....

audriusv

10-01-2010, 04:10 AM

I know, I know this is the the other car manufacture,but i havent got My Fusion "Yet" but wanted to show the body in General :-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/1blade1/IMG_1568.jpg

Hi,

NICE! So it fits Caster Fusion, right? Where I can order this?

RGX Racing

10-01-2010, 11:54 PM

for now can contact the Manufacture there D&B-Designs
he doesnt have a online shop? there thing has been mostly word of Mouth..
but they do Fabercation stuff....they just happen to now start deciding to do R/C bodies....here is his addy: Dwboisvert@yahoo.com
they have these for under or around 20.00 as far as i know,and they are going to do a "Truggy" body as well,right now i know they have a SC body there Compleating, and they said will have a street price of $25.00
i dont race short corse? but i heard the SC bodies were like $40.00+ !?!?