My Truggy Caster K8-T

[zigzag]

Hi

I have receive my Truggy this day : 9 days to delivery ! Thank you Cameron for this fast shipping ! No taxe when it arrive ! Excelent !

But now i would like to buy another items, but not response of Cameron :(

My présentation on http://truggy-france.com : Caster K8T (http://truggy-france.com/autres-truggy-f13/truggy-caster-k8t-t3063.htm)

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My modifications !

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http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5227.jpg

http://http://www.amainhobbies.com/images/medium/advm003.jpg

My RB C6 T7 break in today ..

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After my first run whith K8T, i have a little problem whith ackerman bar :(.

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5230.jpg

Also this evening, i am install on K8T, a Mugen ackerman !

the Mugen ackerman is bigger than caster :eek: !

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020810.jpg

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The mugen ackerman is perfect on K8T ?&^

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020812.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020813.jpg

I put on my Caster, the Big bore KMW Product Shocks !?&^

Tomorow, testing it !

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My Symbio T2 body !

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New update pics !

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[BigC123]

Cam's at a race this weekend if you want to order parts just call the number on the site and Lee will be happy to help you. just have your part #'s also you can order directly off of the web site.

[vnmsgt]

They are so pretty when they are NEW!!

[zigzag]

Ok i have a response of Cam !

[zigzag]

Hi

I have assembled my Truggy shocks ...

It's very strange, because front and rear has same longer ...

The noze of the truggy is very up ....

Solution ?

[vnmsgt]

Hi

I have assembled my Truggy shocks ...

It's very strange, because front and rear has same longer ...

The noze of the truggy is very up ....

Solution ?
All 4 shocks on truggy are the same size. Make sure your front shocks are on the outer holes on the lower arms and your shock mount on the shock tower can be move to a upper hole to lower the truck down too. Do you have any shock spacers on the front shocks yet? If so then take them off and see if that helps.

[zigzag]

hi

I don't have spacer on front shocks ... the rear shock are great !

But I think this front shock are too much long for me :( I don't understand why this shocks are same.

On other Truggy, the front and rear are not the same size !

[vnmsgt]

some just have different designs I guess. I think your shock oil might be too thick. Even with the same length shocks it should still sit about level.

[zigzag]

Hi

My little modification :) :

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5121.jpg

My "problem" whith my front shocks :

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5122.jpg

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[Mr Fusion]

I don't have a gear to look at now... did you make some holes bigger?

Shocks: I checked mine last night... and they were 121mm long (hole to hole) and looks about like yours there ^

I think maybe it needs the weight of all the running gear, and it will be fine. It's just too much pre-load with the chassis empty.

[zigzag]

I don't have a gear to look at now... did you make some holes bigger?


Yes :D:D:D:D

[vnmsgt]

Looks like he made every other hole bigger. Also I think you are right (fusion) about it not having any weight on the truck. My shocks on my K8T look the same too. ZigZag, do not worry about it right now until you get the motor and stuff in.

ZigZag... you do not like the stock tires that came with the K8T??? LOL!

[razzor]

get all your gear into it and all should be fine.
You will probably have to raise the rear ride height a bit when finished.

[zigzag]

ZigZag... you do not like the stock tires that came with the K8T??? LOL!

NNOOOOOOOOOO :mad::mad::mad:

Very bad stock tires !!!

I put on my Caster, Proline Bowtie LPR :D

[vnmsgt]

thats funny! I think they are not good too. I got the same Bowtie LPR's on my K8T too.

[zigzag]

For my front shocks, i'm going to cup the shaft shox at 6 cm (2.3622")

And i put my KMW shock, whith best quality than Caster !

[vnmsgt]

So did you get everything else on your K8T and see if the suspension lowered a bit from how high it was?

[zigzag]

So did you get everything else on your K8T and see if the suspension lowered a bit from how high it was?

I put the Mugen hing pin on it ...

I don't find a solution for my front shochs:mad: Cam said me, to put the front Mugen shochs ...

I'm waiting for my Caster:

BB shocks from KMW
Mugen Box radio
Mugen Fuel Tank (150cc)
Mugen Stone Guard
Mugen engine mount
Engine C6 T7 + TKO ceramic
My new radio : Spektrum DX3R (old : React)

In few days in think i put news pics whith all this items :D:D

And my Body painted ;)

And after, racing whith it !!!!! I want to try it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vnmsgt]

The mugen stone guards will not fit. They have 4 holes to screw in onto the chassis and the Caster has 3 holes. You will have to modify them to fit. The Caster ZX1-R buggy stone guards are a direct fit perfectly. I bought them and put them on my K8T

[zigzag]

The Caster ZX1-R buggy stone guards are a direct fit perfectly. I bought them and put them on my K8T

Yes i know this ...

But i think whith this truggy, you'll must have directly this stone gards !:(:(

I hope that Cam shipping it free, but no :mad:

[Mr Fusion]

zigzag,

Why did you get Mugen guards and Mugen radio box?

It should be easy to drill a new hole to make the guards fit. It should work even though the screws won't be in the correct spots on the guard.

The KMW shocks I think are sweet.

[zigzag]

zigzag,

Why did you get Mugen guards and Mugen radio box?


Mugen box : for quality and look better ... This Caster plastic box seems not good quality.

The Mugen gards, because i buy all this items in the same store ;)

[vnmsgt]

To fit the mugen 150cc fuel tank on the K8T is it true you have to drill out one hole on your chassis to make it fit?

[zigzag]

I don't receive this new tank !

[vnmsgt]

What happened? I am hoping Caster will come out with a 150cc tank that will bolt right up instead of having to drill.

[mikey]

yes, the new K8T is coming with new 150cc fuel tank for sure,

its in production already..^__^

[vnmsgt]

Is there any difference in the new truck at all besides the new tank?

[zigzag]

My Caster and his new engine !! Rb C6 T7 :D

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5211.jpg

[vnmsgt]

Hey zigzag, did you ever take a look at the mugen mbx5t before you bought the K8T, if you did what do you think of it compared to the mugen? I find it funny how some people think the mugen is SOOOO much better but in all honestly there is only one thing in my opinion that is and that is the captured hinge pins. The Carbon fiber, and smaller spur gear is all owner preference. Some people think the mugen has better aluminum but do not know that it has the same 7075 as the mugen too.

[zigzag]

Hi vnmsgt,

yes i compare this two truck... I think the Caster is very good, but i don't have racing whith it yet.

I think the captured hinge pins is necessary on Caster if you racing ! I put it on mine !

For the ratio gear, i don't know if the Caster is better than Mugen ... I try it and i say you what i think !

[zigzag]

My Caster and his new engine !! Rb C6 T7 :D

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5211.jpg

I find a solution for the front shocks ;)

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5216.jpg

[razzor]

Im still thinking about that front shock springs and why the front height is like that.
I do know though that a lot of guys are liking the Mugen and RMV progressive springs.
Some swear by the RMV.
Im trying to get some for the buggy and truggy.

http://www.the-border.com/product.php?productid=23895&cat=0&page=1

[mikey]

guys, give us some suggestion on the front and Rear shock towers, and shock springs and shocks, we will make changes for it, when we have suggestion from you guys,

[BigC123]

We Need the BIG BORES!?&^

[Mr Fusion]

Mikey... Cam and I have been "studying" the shock towers on the truck and buggy. :)

We think the truck needs to have the new style buggy towers, both front and rear.

And then get the old style towers back for the buggy.

Also: the buggy has had two different front shocks... one shorter and one longer. The longer front buggy shocks would be good on the truck, since the rear shocks are a bit long on the front of the truck.

I'm sure you have talked to Cam about it... or will soon?

[mikey]

sure, guys, if you guys can give me any ideal of the drawing what position of the holes...etc...we are very happy to change soon in the future production,

and people who buy the old version of course, you will get a updated for free for the new shoock towers..etc..but i need some of your guys' opinions and ideals, like

the shock spring lenght, and ..etc...

[vnmsgt]

Mikey... Cam and I have been "studying" the shock towers on the truck and buggy. :)

We think the truck needs to have the new style buggy towers, both front and rear.

And then get the old style towers back for the buggy.

Also: the buggy has had two different front shocks... one shorter and one longer. The longer front buggy shocks would be good on the truck, since the rear shocks are a bit long on the front of the truck.

I'm sure you have talked to Cam about it... or will soon?
Why do you say that? Wouldn't that just make the shocks more laid down? Not that it would be bad but just curious. I have noticed that my K8T does sit a little high in the front and I am only running 30wt shock oil and no preload spaceres. Maybe I should try cutting the spring down like zigzag did. My axles sit just above level and on my other trucks I like them just below level.

[vnmsgt]

Hey zigzag you got a pic of the very front of your truggy so I can see how low it sits now. Just want to make sure if I cut 3 coils off like you did that it does not sit too low.

[razzor]

What is the difference between the old and new shock towers on teh buggy ???
Whats the new shock springs like ??
The older cars came with the Blue springs that were the hardest available from Caster but where also teh softest you could fit on the buggy.
Most of the guys changed to Mugen greys locally and again teh progressive springs where the ticket.

[vnmsgt]

Supposedly I got one of the old buggies and I got red springs in my kit.

[Mr Fusion]

Well, the new buggy towers look like they would be a good fit for the truck when you compare where the holes are. I think the front tower with the long buggy front shocks (there is a long and short version) is a good match. I don't think the angle would be different on the outside hole.

I'm planning to put this setup on my truck and get some pics for any who are interested, so we'll see how it goes.

Cam has all the stock kit stuff on his truck and I think it looks fine. The truck looks pretty killer just like it is. I'm just checking out some other options since the front truck shocks barely fit.

[vnmsgt]

Well I cut my front springs too but not as much as zigzag. I only cut off two coils and has the front end sitting level now. Also moved my shocks to the inner hole on the arms and upper outer holes on towers to stand them up more. Will see how it goes this weekend on my track.

[Mr Fusion]

If you are cutting springs, wouldn't cut very much because it does change the spring rate.

Removing coils has the same effect as a stiffer spring.

[razzor]

Thats right.
less coils is generally harder.

[vnmsgt]

That I why I only did 2 coils instead of 3. The truck now sits how I like it. Does not feel more stiff it all. I know it probably is a little but I do not think anything I'll notice.

[zigzag]

The truck now sits how I like it.


?&^ who is the Boss ? zigzag :&!@

[vnmsgt]

You are a funny guy!!

[Mr Fusion]

LOL.... yeah I don't know if you can tell the difference with a couple coils. In 1/10 racing, some guys have used this trick to "tune" the car. I never have...

[BigC123]

I use the BB shocks<*&

[zigzag]

yes BigC123 !!!

I'm wainting my KMW BB shocks !! In a Few days ?&^

http://www.kmwracing.com/images/mbbshk1.jpg

[BigC123]

cool they are the sh--t?&^

[zigzag]

This is my Amainhobbies order ?&^

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5217.jpg

> guard MBX5T (cut the lenght)

> radio Box

> tank MBX5T de 150 CC

1° impression : the Mugen plastic is better quality than Caster :eek:

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5218.jpg

[vnmsgt]

I think the only thing better quality on the mugen is the radio box. I could not see anything else better on my friends Mugen. Besides that I think they are equal. BTW did that radio box just bolt right in or did you have to drill you chassis or radio box?

[zigzag]

BTW did that radio box just bolt right in or did you have to drill you chassis or radio box?

Not drill my chassis ! Only two bolt for the Mugen Box.

For my Mugen Tank 150cc, i drill my chassis to put on it. Two drill at 0.3937" (1 cm)

[zigzag]

My last modifications !


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[razzor]

Looks good zigzag !
What airfilter neck is that ?

[BigC123]

I've got one idea you might want to try, drill a little hole in the splash guard and use a zip tie to hold your fuel line from making contact to the gear it can happen, almost cost me a race.

[zigzag]

I've got one idea you might want to try, drill a little hole in the splash guard and use a zip tie to hold your fuel line from making contact to the gear it can happen, almost cost me a race.

Excellent idéa ?&^

[zigzag]

Looks good zigzag !
What airfilter neck is that ?

Air filter is a R&B Product ...

ofna tube airfilter (http://cgi.ebay.fr/OFNA-21-26-NEON-GREEN-Air-Filter-set-fuel-tube-NEW_W0QQitemZ200208418814QQihZ010QQcategoryZ34061Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohost ing)
http://o2essentialoils.com/ebay/ofna/hyper7tq/air-filter.jpg

[vnmsgt]

Zigzag, you get to run that thing yet. It has got to be killing you if you have not ran it yet!

[zigzag]

yes nvmsgt, i don't run whith it yet ....

I a few days .... I'm waiting my new BB shocks : KMW product !

I must break in my new killer engine : R&B Product C6 BBT7 !!!

[lowlife88]

Do we have a idea yet on when the caster BB are to be released for the buggy and truggy yet? Anybody heard?

[BigC123]

getting closer to the date wont be long, is what I hear from a little birdy :cool:

[zigzag]

My RB C6 T7 break in today ..

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[zigzag]

new pics in page 1

[vnmsgt]

What's it covered up for?? Hiding something LOL!:confused:

[zigzag]

What's it covered up for?? Hiding something LOL!:confused:

Hi

It's to keep hight temperature engine during break in :&!@

[zigzag]

Hi

After my first run whith K8T, i have a little problem whith ackerman bar :(.

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/dscn5230.jpg

Also this evening, i am install on K8T, a Mugen ackerman !

the Mugen ackerman is bigger than caster :eek: !

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020810.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020811.jpg

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The mugen ackerman is perfect on K8T ?&^

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020812.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020813.jpg

I'm wainting the KMW BB shocks, and my K8t will be perfect ;)

[vnmsgt]

You should call it a MUGSTER!! :&!@ Mugen/Caster

BTW what changed as far as the steering because obviously that ackerman plate in shorter than the caster. My ackerman plate has been fine, are you sure you did not overtighten it or anything for it to break like that?

[zigzag]

hi

yes my caster is a mix :o !

I think the ackerman is not enought thick. And the problem is a sping of save servo.

The mugen spring is more hard, than Caster spring. Also you can not tightened it than caster spring.

If you don't tignened the original spring, your direction is loosen :mad: I running on track whith hard traction.

Tomorrow, running to finish to break in my C6T7 !

[vnmsgt]

I just bought the Mugen servo save spring too. Have not put it in yet.

[mikey]

by the way, man, we will replace you te new steering link for free okay,

just put that with Cam first, and Cam will make a note,

we will also send him many new materials,...for it...

[zigzag]

by the way, man, we will replace you te new steering link for free okay,

just put that with Cam first, and Cam will make a note,

we will also send him many new materials,...for it...

Hi Mike

I have a racing in a few weeks and i would like to have a car whith more fiability than possible ...

Send me a new matérials, and i'm testing it if you want !

BErtrand

[zigzag]

Hi

I put on my Caster, the Big bore KMW Product Shocks !?&^

Tomorow, testing it !

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020819.jpg

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[hakmazter]

wow, they look like they only have a bigger cap on them and maybe are a little longer. And to think they were going to look like those one Monster Truck ones... think they were Team Assoc???

[zigzag]

Hi Hakmazter

It's a Kit to upgrade the orginal Mugen MBX5T shocks !

It's a USA kit, and the compagny is "KMW Product"

YEs the front shocks is more short

The Rear is more long as Mugen !

[zigzag]

I have testing the K8T Today !

Very happy whith it !!! Very easy to drive !

[zigzag]

My new body RMV Symbio T2 !

I have doing a little modification whith the rear body post !

I have now only one body post, and i have change his location ! It's better i think for shocks location. More hole can be use !

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020917.jpg

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New update pics !

Upgrades:

> Mugen 150 cc Tank
> Mugen Save servo
> Mugen Front plate diff case
> Mugen Huge pin capture
> Mugen electronic box

> KMW Product Shocks

> Wing Himoto

> Body Symbio T2



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[vnmsgt]

Did you notice a big difference in the smoothness of the K8T in rough sections when you install the the big bore shocks compared to the stock ones? I am thinking of buying the Jammin big bores but not sure if it is worth it.

[zigzag]

I have a problem whith original shocks, and i can compare.

But this one are very smooth and work great !

I think the Kyosho Big bore is a better issue than Jammin !

[vnmsgt]

I think so too but the kyosho shocks are super expensive!! I was thinking of taking them off of my Kyosho ST-RR and trying them on the K8T but have not decided yet.

[zigzag]

Kyosho / KMW Product / original Mugen MBX5T

http://i28.servimg.com/u/f28/12/00/62/49/cimg1013.jpg

[vnmsgt]

Looks like you have a extra set of Kyosho shocks!! Do you want to sell them?? I just wish the caster big bores would come out. Would rather have everything caster.

[zigzag]

Looks like you have a extra set of Kyosho shocks!! Do you want to sell them??

It's not mine Kyosho shocks !!!!

Only a pic to compare the différent body size ;)

[camshaft]

zigzag that symbio body is very good looking I also like the single body mount in the back. I will try that on mine if I ever get it done!

[razzor]

ZigZag coming together well there bud.
Did those springs come with teh shocks ??

The T2 body also looks great and very sleek.

[zigzag]

Did those springs come with teh shocks ??

yes !

This KMV Kit is :

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020815.jpg

You must to buy :

Mugen Front and Rear shaft shocks,

Caps shocks Losi

....

[razzor]

OK so its not complete but made up of assorted branded parts, interesting.

[zigzag]

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1020919.jpg

[zigzag]

Hi

This my new modification of my K8T !

Small gear conversion whith Mugen diff gear

http://casterracingusa.com/images/P/JR-00075-02.jpg
http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1030012.jpg


http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1030013.jpg

More steering !


http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1030014.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1030016.jpg

[vnmsgt]

Cool. Did you have to change out the front and rear diffs to the mugen ones also? You also took a chunk out of the front arms but those wheels turn like crazy, Your servo still turns them that much with your electronics on? I just notched my arms out a little and it helped. I can imagine your way would be alot better.

[hakmazter]

Holy crap! That thing should turn on a dime. Wondering if you helped or hurt the reputation for amazing handling by doing that......Do you have a problem with barrel rolling in corners now? If not, great idea....

[zigzag]

yes i change all diff whith mugen diff (front/ central/ rear).

the gear ratio Caster is :

(43/13) + ( 62/13) = 15.73

The Mugen ratio:

(46/10) + (48/13) = 16.98

The Caster whith Mugen diff has more speed. It's seems very more light !

I'am happy !

[Mr Fusion]

Put a 12t clutch bell on the Caster gears = 17.05 ratio
(43/13) x (62/12)

Just a thought... though I like the looks of the smaller spur gears too. Some think the large spur setup is better.

[mikey]

well, if we do come up with a smaller Super Gears...

what gear should i do , do you guys have any suggestions....

54?? or ??something else or 52?

[zigzag]

I think the small gear is better !

Less mass in rotation = better accélération !

the Engine is more near the axe central of chassis .

You can read the small conversion whith the Ofna X1 CRT ratio : The same ratio than Caster.

Truggyracer : small conversion (http://www.truggyracers.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9602&st=0&start=0)

[zigzag]

A little vid, but bad quality sorry !!

The Caster whith this configuration is a Killer !! Better acceleration, good jump, good steering !!!

A love it ?&^

caster-k8t-de-zigzag (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5abjy_caster-k8t-de-zigzag)

[vnmsgt]

Cool vid. Truggy looks nice with that body.

[lowlife88]

I couldn't really see where the smaller spur made a difference. Maybe it was just the video was kinda choppy. Zig see if you can do another video more full stream and less choppy to really show how the smaller spur makes a difference.

[zigzag]

anothger vid !

http://www.dailymotion.com/Casing/video/x5b13y_cgs-apt-manche-truggys-a_sport

[vnmsgt]

That was much better. Did not get too much of you running though. I saw your truck a little bit but the guy I think taped everyone but you LOL!

[lowlife88]

Yea, I agree. You need to do a video of your truck compared to another truck at the same time one on one to really see if there's a difference switching to a smaller spur.

[zigzag]

yes not good day for racing :mad:!!!

The morning in qualification i have doing the 9° time on 28 ?&^!!

After, i have a problem whith my Fioroni

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/p1030110.jpg

The engine stop it in race ....

After problém whith binding of my DX3R :(

But, the Caster whith my all évolutions is a great truggy for me !

I hope to have better result whith it <*&

[razzor]

What is that ?? The brake disc ???

[zigzag]

What is that ?? The brake disc ???

http://www.xsroad.com/twintevo.jpg

[razzor]

OK its the thrust plate for the turbo2 !!!

[cold_reboot]

Looks like Zig is capable of breaking anything.

[hakmazter]

and everything.....but we love him because he is pushing us to be better......

[Lee_Jones]

4 out 4 of the DX3R's that we have sold here at the shop have been returned to Horizon for binding problems. 3 of the 4 happened during the race.

[vnmsgt]

I wanted those real bad by I might just stick with my old "square style" DX3 for awhile till these problems are gone for sure. Oh yeah and Zigzag breaks some weird stuff. If you want something tested to see if it will break, send it to zigzag LOL!!

[lowlife88]

I absolutly love my nomadio sensor!!! A little pricey, but look at the rest of the high end radios out there and their close to the same price. I've had it for a year with 0 problems.

[zigzag]

4 out 4 of the DX3R's that we have sold here at the shop have been returned to Horizon for binding problems. 3 of the 4 happened during the race.

Yes i have a same think !

Is not my fault !!!

I have send a mail to Hobby horizon and Dinball rcMart where i buy it, but not response :(:(:(
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[zigzag]

I wanted those real bad by I might just stick with my old "square style" DX3 for awhile till these problems are gone for sure. Oh yeah and Zigzag breaks some weird stuff. If you want something tested to see if it will break, send it to zigzag LOL!!

Yes i have a little chance in this 6 months times "ka"ka

But now i think is better <*&

[hakmazter]

Is not my fault !!!

I have send a mail to Hobby horizon and Dinball rcMart where i buy it, but not response
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What, do you expect everyone else to be like us?

[mikey]

hi Zig, well for the washer, Caster Racing have a new washer which is smaller size, which fit perfect will not have those kinds of problem happen anymore....check it out with Caster USA.

[hakmazter]

Mikey, how much to make a one off special edition K8T made entirely of titanium and how much is shipping to France? I suppose you can keep the tires rubber, but you will have to make the wheels beadlock style then.............ha ha....

[cold_reboot]

workin on painting the stock K8T body... I call it my ode to vnmsgt, lol. I'll post some pics when I get it done. How do I post pics by the way?

[vnmsgt]

workin on painting the stock K8T body... I call it my ode to vnmsgt, lol. I'll post some pics when I get it done. How do I post pics by the way?

Go to photobucket.com and upload you pics there and then click on IMG code and it will automatically copy it and then paste it into your post here.

[cold_reboot]

Hey all, finished the K8T this evening, took some pics of the finished new hotness and I'll post um when I can. Hey vnmsgt, the right rear wheel hub nut was cross threaded, threads on the hub and nut both were mangled, possibly from the factory. I dont blame Caster and I certainly dont blame you, just an fyi. Might wanna check any others you have. Course it may have also happened in shipping being knocked around. An easy way to combat any shipping damage on the hubs is to turn the nuts in till it hits the ends of the threads (box is pretty narrow, my hubs had almost rubbed holes clear through the box). All the wheel nuts were on the very end. Like I said I don't blame Caster at all, things slip through...you should all see some of the ARF airplanes I've gotten....wing bolts drilled crooked...any number of cross threaded bolts. My TTR had a cross threaded lock nuts on the steering arm...it happens. I do want to say...I LOVE this truggy, it looks like it's screaming sitting still. Finish is better than my TTR (which I'm now selling to my brother-in-law to buy Big Bores when they get here and a number of other upgrades). Oh, on the wheel hubs, no worries, I had some +16mm's for an 8T with 17mm hubs which went right on...shhhh don't tell anyone.
This isnt the "ode to vnmsgt" body tho, this is the first one I whipped up. Stock plastics were dyed black. I haven't put the other stickers on the wing just yet and I need to clean up the wheels, you get the idea tho. :D The paint on the body is actually a metallic candy apple red that fades to black at the back. Pics turned out a little bright and I didn't feel like editing the saturation and brightness lol.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/cold_reboot/Caster001.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/cold_reboot/Caster003.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/cold_reboot/Caster002.jpg



http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk69/cold_reboot/Caster004.jpg

[razzor]

Looks menacing :)

[vnmsgt]

That thing looks mean!! I like it. I do apologize for the wheel hub. When I bought my first K8T for myself if showed with the hub sticking out of the box LOL! If there is anything I can do PM me and let me know. BTW you got a motor and stuff in that thing yet?

[cold_reboot]

Yeah, everything is in; List.

LRP Spec 3 Truggy (originally bought for my TTR ST-1, but I dropped it in the Caster instead since I already had it and I'm selling the TTR)
14T Clutch Bell
Thunder Tiger tuned exhaust (read a lot of info on the tuned pipe and several of the pro type guys are using it, can't beat it for 45 bux, it's basically a 086 or 053, figured I'd try it out).
Hitec 5955 Ti gear 333oz steering, Spektrum I just happened to have needing a home (690 i think it is...or 650.. i forget) on the throttle.
Dynamite Throttle/Brake linkage.
The 8T +16mm wheel hubs.
7kFront/10kCenter/3kRear on the diff fluids (Center has a very small amount of seepage, prolly pull it back out and try a diff gasket, or some rtv to seal it up).
Trying out Losi 40wt on the shocks, we'll see how that go's.
Stock wheels and tires for now, have some proline velocity's (black) i'm gonna throw some bow ties or crime fighters on. Stockers will be fine during break in and a little running afterward with friends.

No worries on the wheel hubs vnmsgt, like I said, I don't blame you or Caster either one. It was an easy fix since I already had some hubs. The Hubs are also a black/dark gun metal lookin color, look pretty freakin sweet anyway lol.

[cold_reboot]

Who do I need to make contact to get another center diff drum. I think I almost stripped the threads in one bolt...almost, not quite. May go ahead and pick up another one in case it backs out.

[vnmsgt]

If you almost stripped the head then you need just another bolt, not the hold drum or diff case.

[cold_reboot]

nah...it was the threads in the diff case (the thing the spur bolts too). When I pulled the bolt out there were some plastic threads on the bolt.

[vnmsgt]

It might be ok if you put it back in with some loctite.

[cold_reboot]

I did, I'm gonna put a different gasket in later to see if I can stop the fluid seeping, I put locktite on it last night, I'll reapply it.

[BigC123]

call Cam he has alot of them I always put new diff cases if screw strips out that way you don't have to replace everything when the screw backs out.:D

[Aggressor08]

I did, I'm gonna put a different gasket in later to see if I can stop the fluid seeping, I put locktite on it last night, I'll reapply it.

As far as the differentials go, using the large gasket that comes in the kit is the way to go. In order to seal the diff case well use some GMK Supply Mobil 1 Grease on the outdrives. Also, shim the outdrives, if needed, as well as the ring and pinion gear to make sure they mesh correctly

[cold_reboot]

Looks menacing :)


I wanted it to look menacing :D , I also figured that looking like that would make more people ask me what exactly it was that kept passing them haha...and I could tell them.."its a Caster"..almost hate to roof plant that body tho lol.

[zigzag]

hi cold_reboot

Nice your K8T, but here is my Post for my Truggy :mad::mad:

Can you create an another post please :cool:

[vnmsgt]

oooohhhhhh! Zigzag thinks his post got hijacked LOL!

[cold_reboot]

Calm down Ziggy. I'm not trying to Hijack your post. I started a new one. ?&^

[zigzag]

Hi guys

This is a vid of my Caster on my Local Track ....

You must download the vid.

In the first time, enter the 3 letters in a case.

After, wait a little second.

After, download.

zigzag vid (http://www.megaupload.com/fr/?d=1OHYWLN0)

[vnmsgt]

awesome video Zigzag!!! The K8T flies! I just ordered that same body, looks mean!

[zigzag]

on Youtube !

zigzag whith Caster (http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo88DiAr-xg)

[vnmsgt]

Much better! Now it has sound!

[zigzag]

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/71/14/48/caster10.jpg

[hakmazter]

That is a good looking action shot! Track looks like it would be fun also....