2 Announcements...

[hakmazter]

Trying to decide if I should let the cat out of the bag or wait.

I got the magazine ad done for the Fusion...Just did it myself...Mikey loves it. I really like it... It will start in the November issue with the test.

The other is that I decided to do a project. I would imagine that no one here will like it, but it is a rtr. Cam calls it Project Gomer. I couldn't let Fusion have all the fun around here....

It has a name and the prototype is on the way to Mikey. I said I wasn't going to make announcements anymore until we have product in hand...

Maybe I'll wait a few weeks.....

[hakmazter]

I am going to start working on 2 other projects here pretty quickly. They are not rc vehicles, so don't get your hopes up..... But you will probably want to own them if I can get the price fair...

[razzor]

mmmmmmmmmm speculation time :)

Am i thinking correct "slash" ?!?!?!

[hakmazter]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion%20002.jpg

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion%20001.jpg

I got your Slash right here!!!

[haulin79]

I want a EX1 Slash too!

[KiwiBird]

Bloody hell looks like it was made for it! I have thought about this before but always forget to find a body to suit. well done!

[razzor]

yeah it looks the job :)

[vnmsgt]

That looks awesome. If you can get that body to fit let us know how.

[hakmazter]

So if I put actual pics on there, you guys might actually be interested?

I sent Razzor some pics last night of my secret project.... I feel like Ty Pennington...
here is his reply...

Hi Mike

You get a 10/10 for this J

Brilliant ideas

Im sure Mikey can work on the ideas and come up with a rim to suit.

The front bumper idea just needs a support to the shock tower and a few slots on it and will look great.

Good initiative ;)

Cheers

Shiraz

It looks the part.....and I am trying to make a "kit" for conversions... so at that point it would work on all 1/8 scales, nitro or electric....

[vnmsgt]

I think it would be funny to show up with a ZX1-R with the traxxas body on it and before anyone could get close to see what it actually was go on the track and destroy the other Slashes!!!!

[razzor]

i need to do some shopping for some parts and make a mount up for my brushless buggy.
Called Traxas distributor but unfortunately they dont have slashes in yet so no bodies yet :(
Would be interesting if Proline and other body manufacturers start releasing Slash bodies.
See there is skins available already.

[vnmsgt]

Once someone finds a way to mount that body let us know. I would like to get one and try it out.

[razzor]

mounting should be rather easy.
On the front some 1/10 touring car body posts should do.
On teh rear you could use the same or make a mount of off the wing mount with a 80mm or so long piece of kydex with 2 posts mounted on it.

[Answer-RC]

Im thinking Hobao / Ofna Dominator / Monster Pirate type mounts on a truggy style tower...
http://www.ofna.com/images/pirate/MonPir80.jpg

Can you get away with the wing mount on the back acting as a body mount - me thinks it would prob sit to high, if so it wouldnt be impossible to mould a shorter wing mount.

Pete

[razzor]

yeah thats teh same type of mounts that would work on the K8T :)

[vnmsgt]

Im thinking Hobao / Ofna Dominator / Monster Pirate type mounts on a truggy style tower...
http://www.ofna.com/images/pirate/MonPir80.jpg

Can you get away with the wing mount on the back acting as a body mount - me thinks it would prob sit to high, if so it wouldnt be impossible to mould a shorter wing mount.

Pete

What the hell is that thing???

[lowlife88]

Well if you wanted to keep it in true statium fashion, there wouldn't be a wing mounted on it at all, maybe only a spoiler off the back of the bed. The wing idea would just defeat the purpose of the concept.

[hakmazter]

Proline makes a body currently... I am trying to get a manufacturer to make bodies for us...

No wing, and those look too weak to last......

[Mr Fusion]

It won't have a wing.... the idea is to make it look like the real deal.

I've also done a test fit/ concept on how to do a 1/8 CORR... it looks pretty cool. :)

[Answer-RC]

No - I know it wont have a wing :eek:

I was thinking that maybe the wing mount could be utilesed as the body mount..

That thing.... Its the now very Old OFNA (Hobao in the rest of the world) Monster Pirate / Dominator which could be arued was the first production truggy barring some `80s Kyoshos. It was based on the Pirate buggy chassis running narrow arems and 100% off set wheels - it really didnt handle at all compared to the more modern stuff.

[razzor]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion%20002.jpg

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion%20001.jpg

I got your Slash right here!!!

looking at the last pic the wing mount looks ideal to make a mount off of.

[razzor]

something like this

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/razzor13bt/fusionslashmount.jpg

[hakmazter]

I looked at using the wing as the mount. But since the wing are so expensive at cost, I decided to not cut it up.....lol. My problem with it is that it would not be strong enough and would disintegrate after a few crashes. It is far better to just make new shock towers and use 4 zx-1r body mounts at the factory slash mounts.

[hakmazter]

Kay: All right, Beatrice, there was no alien. The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus.
Jay: Wait a minute. You just flash that thing, it erases her memory, and you just make up a new one?
Kay: A standard issue neuralyzer.
Jay: And that weak-ass story's the best you can come up with?
Kay: On a more personal note Beatrice, Edgar ran off with an old girlfriend. You're gonna go stay with your mom a couple nights. You're gonna get over it and decide you're better off.
Jay: Well, yeah, you know, 'cause 'cause he never appreciated you anyway. In fact, you know what - you kicked *him* out. And now that he's gone you're gonna go into town, you go to Bloomingdale's and find some nice dresses, get yourself some shoes, you know, find somewhere, maybe you can get a facial. And, uh, oh - hire a decorator to come in here quick, 'cause... *damn*.


I now need the standard issue neuralyzer.....

[miketen1]

Look's pretty cool with that traxxas lid on the buggy, would be cool if caster came out with a truck like the traxxas slash.

[hakmazter]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion/x-truck%20035.jpg

Personally I think it would be a bad idea myself...maybe we should just drop it...and discuss racing or something...

[hakmazter]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/fusion/x-truck%20033.jpg

There are too many disadvantages. It would be faster, it would handle better, it would be much more solid, it would be 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive with a center diff exchange and driveshaft pull, it could be Nitro or electric, it could fit on any 1/8 scale as a kit, but for sure ANY Caster, it would be an unlimited class unlike the current one, big bores would probably fit without mods....it would actually look like a real truck....It would create a hybrid class between buggy and truggy...The more I think of it, the dumber of an idea I think it is...

However, I'll let Mikey know some of you are interested...Cam hates it!

[bc24fl]

There are too many disadvantages. It would be faster, it would handle better, it would be much more solid, it would be 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive with a center diff exchange and driveshaft pull, it could be Nitro or electric, it could fit on any 1/8 scale as a kit, but for sure ANY Caster, it would be an unlimited class unlike the current one, big bores would probably fit without mods....it would actually look like a real truck....It would create a hybrid class between buggy and truggy...The more I think of it, the dumber of an idea I think it is...

However, I'll let Mikey know some of you are interested...Cam hates it!

For the record I don't like it either. "There is a marketing strategy that is not Caster". I'd probably focus more on improving what I have. Traxxas has alot of resources to blow on projects like this and can easily write it off at the end of the year.

[skeller]

For the record I don't like it either. "There is a marketing strategy that is not Caster". I'd probably focus more on improving what I have. Traxxas has alot of resources to blow on projects like this and can easily write it off at the end of the year.


I agree fully....there are things that need to be worked out in the current product line. Focus on what we already have that we know is not just a fad.

[skeller]

Hak...fix my avatar. It should say "This IS a Caster" right above it.:D

[hakmazter]

Things have been fixed on the current production line, we just have to get rid of remaining inventory to get it in.

[vnmsgt]

How can you guys think it is not a good idea (besides hak being sarcastic) Traxxas is supposedly selling the hell out of these things and it will be WAY better. It is not like he is putting his time and effort and resources into a totally new product instead of what is out now, He is using the existing buggy platform with a couple upgrades to get the truck like he wants it. It probably is not that hard to do for caster and is only minor changes. Hell you never know he might even find out something better for the buggy while designing this thing!

[razzor]

+1 vnmsgt

only items to design and manufacture is body with stickers, mounts, front bumper and maybe a rim for scale effect.
pro's is that it could be extra sales as some guys dont like buggies.

[haulin79]

I noticed that on the race track, most of the time when a Slash rolls over, it lands recovers right back on its feet!

I think it is because of the roundish shape of the body that the truck rollypollies right back on its wheels.

[lowlife88]

I personally think Caster has a good eye for being the first kid on the block with new products(Fusion). Why not with a couple changes to one of the current plateforms Caster come out with this new vehicle/class "hybrid". Not only that, Caster can base it off from nitro as well as the fusion plateform. Looks like all positives in my eyes. We autta put this to a vote just to see if it's worth wild.

1+ positive vote for lowlife!!!!! ?&^

[lowlife88]

Razzor............. It's so hard to focus on what I was thinking to type with your dang boob bouncing!!!!!<*&

[Mr Fusion]

I don't hear anything razzor says anymore... lol

There are other unique projects in the works too, that may someday get done.

[skeller]

I'm not in any way saying that they're BAD idea's....just sayin' that Caster ALREADY has 3 GREAT products that need to be focused on. People didn't jump on the CRT .5 bandwagon like everyone thought they would....why would the CORR trucks be any different? The market is in 1/8 buggy and truggy....and we already have those. Th mass majority of racers don't even know how capable Caster products are...I believe the focus of this company needs to be in changing that.




Even if it's 1 person at a time.:D

[Mr Fusion]

Ofna sold plenty of crt.5s and made money $$$ ;) Creating a race class isn't the measuring stick of success. Selling product and making money.. is.

Everyone needs to keep in mind that +90% of all r/c cars sold never get raced. That percent may be lower when it comes to expensive race-level 1/8 buggies, but it's still a majority that are not racers.

Nobody is losing focus on the main product... ZX and K8T

I don't think AE lost focus by doing a CORR truck either.

One person at a time. Maybe that can be a sort of company slogan. :)

[hakmazter]

I agree with you 100%, HOWEVER, the reality of the situation is 3 different things in my opinion.

1.) there WILL be a major shift over to electric. See rctech for details in conversions. By being "the first" and having the exact same handling, etc.... it is what will bring notice to Caster and make it a household name. Otherwise, the reality of the situation is that we are a OCM or a Nanda that handles better to most people. With the shift, there will be a whole new group of people getting into 1/8 scale. I can think of a guy from Omaha that really wants to race 1/8 because of the speed, etc... but refuses to try nitro... and he is a good 1/10 scale racer. He will be a customer of mine, whereas 6 months ago he would not be. Now he will fall in love with 1/8 because it won't break and his racing buddies will probably buy some. As a result, now I will have a presence in Omaha and maybe a nitro guy will see him racing and realize that we have nitro and want one because of the handling... See where I am going??

2.) nothing has changed with the fusion line vs the regular line with the exception of upgraded parts and 1 replacement piece and 4 new pieces that replace about 4 pieces.
There really wasn't any engineering involved from a parts perspective, the challenge was to find balance and compactness and Dustin did that perfectly. Makes it so nice that a person can buy a part that will fit either and 95% of the parts are interchangeable.

3.) The whole purpose of the mod truck in reality is to get new people into the 1/8 scale market. Just imagine buying a truck and wanting to upgrade it into a buggy or vice versa. It can be easily done. I personally feel that a lot of people will relate to a truck that loks real. It just makes sense because there isn't a buggy in real life like the 1/8 scale and truggies are just plain stupid looking to the average consumer. That was the whole point of the conversion. It also is the exact same Caster vehicle, it just will have some extra parts and a couple of modified ones. So to say we need to focus on current ones is a misstatement because they are the current one.

Now, if you are talking about driveline... It is replaced and upgraded...we just don't have them yet. Captured hinge pins are fixed, just not here yet... Shocks are fixed with the big bores and they exceeded our expectations. Servos are a sublet and we are going to get different ones or just quit carrying them...
and Mikey is always making new stuff like the different clutch shoes, brake discs, brake pads, oval air filters, etc.... Who knows what he is making right now. He has a love for Nitro stuff so you guys don't have to worry about that, but I bet we sell the Fusions 10 to 1 once they are in RC Driver and if that is the case, we will have more capital to try and improve the Caster line.

4.) RTR sales are 90% of sales industry wide and 10% are racing team. Currently we are the opposite...which is fine, but to grow, we have to go after that crowd.

[hakmazter]

So the reality of the situation is that the corr truck is another "first" that will bring name recognition with minimal effort. and it is completely different from the Slash and Slayer...

I hope it creates a new racing class, but once again, I live in a world of sunshine and lollypops... The downside is that I am on here a lot so it will be in your face, however, you should know that Cam is appalled by the whole idea of it.... So race team and development is staying strong and not budging....Marketing and sales is pushing forward with it.....

But just think, if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be happy driving a Caster vehicle right now...especially with how you are driving it..... ha ha ha...

[hakmazter]

I just can't wait for the 2009 season for you guys...a lot of your headaches will be going away. I can promise that.

Mike

[Mr Fusion]

WORD!!!!

Things are going to be rocking by next season.

[skeller]

I said we have 3 great products....K8T, ZX1-R and the Fusion. The electric buggy was/is a phenomenal idea. What I meant was mostly from a marketing standpoint. We already have 3 very capable platforms avaliable now....and even though the majority of sale come from RTR's and bashers...most of those guys at some point will look to racing as a decision maker as to what they will buy. I know because I was the same way.:D

[skeller]

But just think, if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be happy driving a Caster vehicle right now...especially with how you are driving it..... ha ha ha...





WTF is that supposed to mean?:eek::D

[Mr Fusion]

WTF is that supposed to mean?:eek::D

I think he's tooting his horn <*&

don't take the bait "ka


:&!@

[skeller]

Well...I wasn't putting anyone or their ideas down. Sounded like he may have taken what I said waaaaaay wrong.





Dustin...you get my Paypal?

[lowlife88]

So.......Um....... I guess we can count you as 1 positive vote for this project, right? LOL
In order to grow you must appeal to a wide spectrum of customers. The RC market is huge when you really look at it in perspective. Our bread and butter is only 1/8 buggy and truggy at this time which is all fine and dandy if you want to stay on a small scale, but if you want to grow you do have to take a chance every now and then other wise you'll be just another small company who just fades away. Now I'm not saying every project is going to result in huge product sales, but if you don't try then you'll never know. Not to mention you will bring others to the web site who may be interested in one of our projects and leave buying a different caster product. Either way you look at it "they came,they saw". Word of mouth is the greatest advertisement.

[Mr Fusion]

Yep... got the email.

No offense taken, btw. I just wanted to make sure the racers know that "we" still are primarily concerned with making the Caster buggy a premium race machine, while a couple of us are looking at other products that may help build the company beyond that.

[skeller]

Is it just me......or is everyone misunderstanding what I've said?




IT IS A GREAT IDEA.........AS LONG AS IT DOESN'T BECOME A PRIORITY OVER EXISTING PRODUCTS THAT WE ALREADY HAVE.



I'm just expressing my opinion on the matter.

[skeller]

Yep... got the email.

No offense taken, btw. I just wanted to make sure the racers know that "we" still are primarily concerned with making the Caster buggy a premium race machine, while a couple of us are looking at other products that may help build the company beyond that.


I agree that you can't forget about tomorrow because today is looking you in the face. And it isn't really any of my buisness how you guys run the show...just giving my 2 cents.:D

[skeller]

Thanks Dustin....that's gonna help me out alot.


I'm 2nd in points behind Alan Burton right now....only 110 points back. If he has a bad day and I have a good one I might can steal it from him.:eek:




Maybe the oil will make me drive better.:D:#$

[lowlife88]

skeller are you running at the snake pit right now?

[skeller]

No...I'm watching Heath Herring get his ass kicked by Brock Lesner.

[skeller]

I got a points race next weeked....took this weekend off to get ready.

[lowlife88]

Hey is it true Burton's running for Losi now? Oh, hey are you going to run that race the 30th in Dothan?

[skeller]

Hey is it true Burton's running for Losi now? Oh, hey are you going to run that race the 30th in Dothan?


Yes Alan is with Losi now.


That weekend is our finals here so I will be here. I ran in Dothan a couple of months ago...nice place.

[lowlife88]

Ya, I was there. I didn't know you were though. I had the trailer and tent behind and to the right of the drivers stand. I had the Go Engines banner up on the front of my tent.

[skeller]

Yeah...I saw that banner. I didn't know until after I got home that a Caster driver was there. Next time we'll pit a little closer.?&^

[lowlife88]

Sounds like a plan. Jump into the chat room for a sec.

[Mr Fusion]

Dude, I'm selling silicone and it's good stuff, but it's not as cool as the silicone lowlife88 has going on there.

[YourDogg]

ah hahahahaha:&!@:&!@:&!@ low life has got a new sig now. :&!@

[Mr Fusion]

Also... my stuff comes in a "big" 4oz size.... but not gallon jug size. LOL!!!

[lowlife88]

I'm pretty sure I've got enough silicone to go around! LOL
I figured I'd jump on the boobie band wagon. hahaha

[hakmazter]

Skeller, I didn't misunderstand you. I understand exactly what you are saying. I just wanted to let you know that the race side is not going to go anywhere, etc... Don't worry about that.....lol.

What I mean't was that you will see all the crap that I do and talk about on the forums (in your face) but you will not see the race side etc... because Cam is not on here like I am. Once again no problem...

Finally, I don't want to toot my horn, but I am the reason why you are with Caster and the reason why you are driving Cam's personal buggy. I wanted you on the team because of your attitude and personality. You are cool with me. I think that Dave and Cam are excited about you being on board also....We all think you will have a good future with Caster as long as you want to stay on board...But if I am off making steamboats or remote control airplanes, etc....It really has nothing to do with Caster R&D or wasting their time.....lol.

I just hate the current situation we are in because we still have sort of a bad rep and all the problems are in fact fixed...It just doesn't seem that way as of today.

[hakmazter]

and that is why I am so excited about next season....products will be solid as a rock. This year has been a big experiment on what works and what doesn't. Now we know what doesn't.

[skeller]

Hak...did you get my e-mail?




Dude....I'm cool and not mad at anyone.:#$


I also am very excited about being on this team...I believe we're gonna make major headway in the next few months.

[hakmazter]

me too. I think so also.... and everyone, feel free to express your concerns as always. It just makes us stronger... I just wanted you to be assured that we won't forget you guys, etc.... that is all.

[bc24fl]

Yeah feedback is good and will only improve the line.

If the newest kits are rock solid and the issues were taken care of then go ahead and waste your time on that stupid truck!! :p:p

I think that Caster is, and will only be as good as its team drivers (IMO). I'm very pleased with the team drivers and alot of it has to do with their integrity to the hobby. Crack the whip when you have to and sing that song when it's warranted. :cool:

That said I think that communication down the chain needs improvement with respect to kit improvements and parts availability (ie: When will the K8T have a 150cc tank). It appears that Caster has started taking steps towards this by creating the new Category for Team Drivers in the forum. Although as the consumer I wish I could read the specifics (access to read / not write), it is definitely a step in the right direction.

Keep up the good work! ?&^

[YourDogg]

ok here is some feedback. in the rtr K8T you could put in a better glow starter (Mine was broke) (By better i mean last longer and has a charge indicator) and the fuel bottle that comes with it should have a longer nozzle to make getting fuel out of almost empty containers easier cause the one right now is way too short.

[Mayor Frithe]

Whats up Dogg, I don't know much about the glow starter, but most don't have a charge level. I always find the highest capacity battery that will fit and after it is charged it is usually good for a month or two. I had a D cell ni starter once with a 10000mah battery. I charged it once for a week and it was good for a year. lol

On the fuel bottle, I don't think you will find a benefit of having a longer nozzle. When close to empty all most all fuel containers have to be tilted until the fuel is about to spill everywhere before you can get anything out of them...

[bc24fl]

I threw away my fuel bottle but not because it was short but because it had no compression when fueling / defueling. I believe it was because the metal tube wasn't flush with the top of the bottle (Hard to explain).

[YourDogg]

Whats up Dogg, I don't know much about the glow starter, but most don't have a charge level.
On the fuel bottle, I don't think you will find a benefit of having a longer nozzle. When close to empty all most all fuel containers have to be tilted until the fuel is about to spill everywhere before you can get anything out of them... well its not a charge indicator per se but i dont know how to explain it....it is used to tell the condition of your glow plug.
http://www.nitrohouse.com/images/10221.jpg its the thing on the top...green = good... red = bad. well not almost empty but when its down with a long one you dont have to tip as much so maybe less spil.

[Mr Fusion]

My Caster glow ignitor works awesome, and I think the bottle is very good too. But I haven't actually used the bottle, lol. If the neck is short I guess that's not a good thing. But the bottle looks sweet. :)

I have a glow ignitor with the indicator thing on it, but I still use a glow plug to check it if I think it's going dead.

What would be nice, is to include a charger for the glow starter.

[Mayor Frithe]

Ya, I know the indicator you are talking about, but generally in practice they don't mean much. I have had some glow plugs that read good on the meter but didn't work.

[Mayor Frithe]

Ya Fusion, a charger is usually a good thing. haha

Or at least toss a charger tail so you can attach some alligator clips from a charger.

[Mayor Frithe]

BTW Fusion, nice job copying my 4oz bottles, I have been using my own for years. :-) I need to get set up with you on the Panther Team stuff, PM me with details.

[YourDogg]

yeah the fuel bottle neck is short and yeah a charger wouldnt be bad either.

[bc24fl]

Hey fusion, received the motor thanks.

[YourDogg]

My Caster glow ignitor works awesome. well i havent used it because when i got it it was broken but i got one with more charge so it lasts longer.

[bc24fl]

Since we are on the subject of new / hybrid creations what do you guys think of an "on-road" Caster.

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/cars/index.php?part_num=31817

[Oasis]

I think that you guys need to get some more drivers in Ca..;)

[vnmsgt]

I think that you guys need to get some more drivers in Ca..;)

Then drive it LOL!

[hakmazter]

Find me some and we will set them up....

[hakmazter]

BC24FL....are you trying to get Shane and I into a boxing match???? good humor........ha ha ha

[bc24fl]

BC24FL....are you trying to get Shane and I into a boxing match???? good humor........ha ha ha

What do you mean?

Judging from both your pics though I think shane (skeller) may have a slight advantage. :D

[skeller]

What do you mean?

Judging from both your pics though I think shane (skeller) may have a slight advantage. :D


:&!@ :&!@ :&!@ <*& <*& <*& <*& :D:D

[Oasis]

Find me some and we will set them up....

Ya got one right here..:)..and I have 3 of them already..lol

[bc24fl]

Ya got one right here..:)..and I have 3 of them already..lol

Oasis, I hope you make it... I wouldn't want you to sport out my avatar :cool:

[YourDogg]

Oasis, I hope you make it... I wouldn't want you to sport out my avatar :cool: were you actually rejected or just a joke??

[vnmsgt]

He's just dreaming LOL!

[bc24fl]

were you actually rejected or just a joke??

Actually I was joking but yes I did send a resume to David a few weeks ago.

I knew my chances were slim to non (givin my lack of experience) but that never stopped me before (for other tasks / goals).

vnmsgt, if you think that's funny, when I was in basic training they were having try outs for special forces and I tried out for that too. The first test was to swim 20+ laps in a large (very large) pool and make it in a certain time. After 2 laps most people had quit but I kept going. Around the 11 lap or so I knew I didn't make it because the time had expired but I finished the 20 laps anyway. That's just the way I am. I try to have that attitude with everything else I do.

And by the way, my name is IRV (short for Irving).

[vnmsgt]

Sounds like you are a very detirmined person! That's a good thing. I am pretty determined but not that much especially to finish the 20 laps when I knew I was not going to make the time LOL!

[bc24fl]

Hey check out my new avatar. Smokin baby!!

[Oasis]

Actually I was joking but yes I did send a resume to David a few weeks ago.

I knew my chances were slim to non (givin my lack of experience) but that never stopped me before (for other tasks / goals).

vnmsgt, if you think that's funny, when I was in basic training they were having try outs for special forces and I tried out for that too. The first test was to swim 20+ laps in a large (very large) pool and make it in a certain time. After 2 laps most people had quit but I kept going. Around the 11 lap or so I knew I didn't make it because the time had expired but I finished the 20 laps anyway. That's just the way I am. I try to have that attitude with everything else I do.

And by the way, my name is IRV (short for Irving).
Had a friend of mine make it through the Whole special forces training and on the last week he was told he did not make it because his attitude was not serious enough..passed all the mental and physical stuff, they told him when he got older to re apply and he would make it for sure..he was only 19..On the team stuff..I have the experience and the knowledge..and most of all I have the attitude to be a Team driver, well known and liked in my area..I guess I should send in a resume..LOL..

[YourDogg]

I knew my chances were slim to non (givin my lack of experience) yours slim to none!!! at least you race and have some expereince with RC. i would have none. i dont race and just started RC a week ago lol.

[hakmazter]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/P1000443.jpg

The competition.... Just wondering how they are doing the wheels/tires? I wonder if the inside is a different diameter than the outside??? I can't see them redesigning the a arms, etc.....

[hakmazter]

I guess if I actually looked at the picture.....dumbass.

[razzor]

mmmmmmm very nice :)
Thats teh Associated right ?

In my mind i was thinking about a roll cage but was pushing it back as too much effort.
The wheels look to have a larger ID on the inside.
Saw Proline just released a new Slash body too.

[razzor]

This was posted on Rctech

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/razzor13bt/corrtruck.jpg

[vnmsgt]

That looks NICE!

[hakmazter]

That is funny, someone was mentioning that it would be a great idea for us to make a 1/8 buggy based sc truck. That was so like 2008. Mikey is actually working on bumpers for the 1/8 supposedly, but who knows where that project ended up. Now that Mugen and a few others are trying to go that route (cheaper and easier) than making a whole new 1/10 kit, it might be something we need to look back into. Basically it would take a few modifications and 2 bumpers. I made the original conversion parts and had them made rtr style for over here. I still have 5 sets, but the market went plastic bumpers with lots of bars.....