CASTER PRODUCT IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS

[vnmsgt]

Since Mikey and Cam have said if we have any ideas or suggestions for future improvements (like with the shock towers and stuff) I figured I would start a thread for it since right now it is in a thread completely different. Maybe this can be sticky'd.

One suggestion I can make now is that they kits should come with the adjusters on the brake linkages for quick and easy adjustments like on every other truggy or buggy I have had. Just slight turns can adjust your brakes instead of having to loosen the grub screw and move the collar or mess with your settings on controller. I think you guys know what I mean but can post pics if you want.?&^

[rrmccabe]

That would have been my suggestion too. Would not take much to make the linkage setup first rate.

But since you stole my suggestion... LOL

I wish they would drill the rear toe in plate at an angle for the lower shafts. So the 3 degree toe plate would have holes drilled at 3 deg.

[razzor]

Yes a linkage like the Dynamite would be sweet if standard and shouldnt cost more.
Captured hinge pins as standard would also be nice.

[Oasis]

I would like to see some adjustments to take some caster out not add more. It would be nice to have, on the tighter tracks it would be nice to have the Caster a bit more aggressive.

[razzor]

To do that you narrow the inside of the front A-arm and move it backwards 1-2mm.
Put a washer up front on the hinge pin.

[zigzag]

Hi,

Excellent idea vnmsgt :D

1/ Truggy Tank : 150 cc

2/ Front shocks Truggy : more short than the rear.

3/ Better quality of radio box.

4/ spring save-servo more hard

5/ Mud guard TT

Why a Team Truggy version whith all upgrades : rear hub allow, center mount diff, etc ???

[Lee_Jones]

Parts Bulk Bins. All Plastic parts for buggy $$$...All plastic parts for truggy$$$..and so on and so on. It would be perfect for racers.

[Oasis]

To do that you narrow the inside of the front A-arm and move it backwards 1-2mm.
Put a washer up front on the hinge pin.

I have done this already but your talking about maybe 4 degrees..Not enough..As close to what I can figure the Caster has about 32 degrees of caster..Most of the truggies on the market have anywhere from 21 to 24 degrees, even with the mod the Caster still has 28..

[zigzag]

hi

More caster = more stabilitie whith hight speed ...

If you want more steering, put 5000 in front diff.

If you change the Front Upright by Mugen Front Upright, do you change Caster ?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/images/medium/muge0109-b.jpg

[zigzag]

Also

I think the rims and tires on K8T are very bad :(:(:(

It's not a wheels for a K8T Pro !!! For the RTR, possible ...

But not for the Pro :mad:

[vnmsgt]

I think everyone agrees with that! I think they might not offer the tires with the kit very soon and maybe offer something else in its place. (captured hinge pins) hint, hint.

[Oasis]

hi

More caster = more stabilitie whith hight speed ...

If you want more steering, put 5000 in front diff.

If you change the Front Upright by Mugen Front Upright, do you change Caster ?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/images/medium/muge0109-b.jpg

I already have 5K in the front, I dont really want to go any lighter.

[Lee_Jones]

How about a contingency Program.

Go to any Rc Pro event or Roar event and maybe like:

finish some where in the "B" main and get 50% off a Kit of your choice

Finish 1st = $100 cash
Finish 2nd = $75 cash
finish 3rd = $50 cash
Finish 4th = $25 cash
finish 5th to 10th = Hat & T-shirt

Finish in the Top 5 of the Rc Pro or Roar Series and get any Free kit of your choice.

Just a Thought.

[Mr Fusion]

There would have to be some restrictions on that of course... such as a minimum entry requirement, since some races barely get enough to even fill a B main.

But the idea is pretty cool.

[Lee_Jones]

Most definitely there would have to be restrictions. Maybe something like 25-30 people minimum for your class. Maybe Caster could make certain races a Contingency Race. For EX: All of the Rc Pro State Series and Division Races. I thought it would be pretty cool idea.

[lowlife88]

goto www.racefactorindustries.com and check out his program. ?&^

[Lee_Jones]

Now that is what i am talking about. ?&^

[mikey]

150cc is done, what about the front shocks, how much shorter then..

anyone,

???

side guard, can be done

[zigzag]

150cc is done, what about the front shocks, how much shorter then..

anyone,

???

side guard, can be done

The same longer than Mugen ...

The shaft is 65 mm -> 60 mm (-5 mm)

I think also, the lenght front spring too long !

[zigzag]

150cc is done,

Hi mikey

?&^

To put it on chassis, do you change the position hole on chassis or not ?

[vnmsgt]

150cc is done, what about the front shocks, how much shorter then..

anyone,

???

side guard, can be done

When is the 150cc tank available from Cam??

[BigC123]

I think the center Diff cups on the Truggy should be the same size as the buggy that way if you wanted to put Kraddock brake disks on it you wouldn't have to dremel out the disks and they won't strip out. If you dont use the same size, you should at least make more of a flat area on the diff cup so the brake disks don't strip out.?&^

[lowlife88]

Mikey what do you think about that contingency Program? It would be a real good way to push caster for larger events.

[hakmazter]

I'll be back tomorrow. I'll come up with something for you.

Happy Easter everyone.

[zigzag]

what news about upgrade for K8T ?

Ackerman ?

Fuel tank 150 cc ?

this one is a very good upgrade for Caster:

http://www.vita-tuning.de/produktbilder/VTnewparts3.JPG

I think that this active Caster mod is an excellent solution: you can change your caster !!

http://www.vita-tuning.de/produktbilder/mmod/mmod_mm3111_700.jpg

[mikey]

we are doing our best to work with all the people out there, and any suggestion that is possible for us, and of coures, some of the items or settings we didn't chagne,

it might be due to the production diffculites, or buiness things....

well, for above 2 items, we will love to make them, if we have samples,

we will look into it, and also make a changes to ti, and make it better to fit Caster Racing ranges, and

i will like to said, who every provide us the sample we will give them and return with 10 sets of the items that we produce , to say thank you , and .....

[cold_reboot]

Add the captured bolt/lock nut type steering balls to the K8T...simple upgrade that can eliminate the turnbuckles poppin off :)

[bc24fl]

Somewhere in the kit (loose document or in manual) should also be the specs of the engine and what the default fluids are in the diff’s etc….

RTR should include everything needed to run vehicle (glow plug, glow starter / charger, holes on body, etc…). It really doesn’t cost much and builds a rapport with your new customers who expected a RTR. Alternatively, rename it ARR.

2 centavos.

[vnmsgt]

Somewhere in the kit (loose document or in manual) should also be the specs of the engine and what the default fluids are in the diff’s etc….

RTR should include everything needed to run vehicle (glow plug, glow starter / charger, holes on body, etc…). It really doesn’t cost much and builds a rapport with your new customers who expected a RTR. Alternatively, rename it ARR.

2 centavos.

You will find most RTR's do not have holes cut out for cooling and some like the K8T with no holes for the body posts yet. Alot are like that and I do not know why. You did get the glow starter and a glow plug that I included. So all that is really needed is a charger. The only reason I was told it does not include a charger is because that same kit is sold in other countries that use different wall plugs then we do so they do not put them in and make all the kits the same.

[3pointX]

I have a suggestion, and it's nothing to do with the buggy or truggy, but how about developing an on-road car based on the current chassis design? I love the buggy, but an on-road would be sweet to have. Like how Kyosho built the Inferno buggy and Inferno GTs.

[BigC123]

On Road is cool, but I cant' go that fast LOL.:&!@

[30percent]

Mikey what do you think about that contingency Program? It would be a real good way to push caster for larger events.

It would be nice if all the big manufacturers did a program like this. If ROAR or Pro Series were to come up with some guidelines it would be easier for all of them to standardize a contingency program.

[3pointX]

On Road is cool, but I cant' go that fast LOL.:&!@

Why not? I've just got an RTR buggy and I can see it happening. The stock engine has plenty of potential with the right gearing to make a fast on-road car. I'd almost be willing to try and build it myself and see what happens. If anything, just to make Hak wonder what goes on inside my twisted little mind.;)

[vnmsgt]

Well my ackerman plate has about had it almost like zigzags broke! I noticed my screw holding the steering rod ball joint sliding forward and back on the ackerman holes and the screw was tight still. It wore out the grooves for the settings of the ackerman and is almost wore through. I noticed that the aluminum where the screws tighten to it are very thin. On some older K8T's they had seperate holes which I think is better. Just a suggestion to make it stronger with seperate holes which provides more aluminum to last longer. Will be ordering a new one! This is a pic of the one that I would like to get. Mine currently does not have 3 separate holes but just slots to put the screw in 3 positions that I do not like. Which is the current one? If it is not the one pictured I will be getting a mugen one.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/vnmsgt/ackermanplate.jpg

[BigC123]

The new one is very good looks like the KingHeadz for the Mugen. I dont know how many more Cam has, just give him a call. Also it is ver strong I have not had any problems at all.

[janderson78]

vnmsgt,

I too had the same problem. Aparently there was a small run where the holes ran together. For me this was nice because I was able to adjust it more to get more stearing but I had the same wear issues. If I am not mistaken this has been correct and there should be no more with the conected holes.

Hope this helps

[lowlife88]

Zigzag, is that design for the mugen or the caster? And where do you get it?

what news about upgrade for K8T ?

Ackerman ?

Fuel tank 150 cc ?

this one is a very good upgrade for Caster:

http://www.vita-tuning.de/produktbilder/VTnewparts3.JPG

I think that this active Caster mod is an excellent solution: you can change your caster !!

http://www.vita-tuning.de/produktbilder/mmod/mmod_mm3111_700.jpg

[vnmsgt]

If you are talking about the captured ball ends they are from I think RMV products BUT OCM has the same design on theres and are all captured. I am waiting for some to come in and I am going to see if they fit.

[lowlife88]

that and the active caster

[razzor]

Simple mod for the same effect and idea is to put longer screws that protrude from the std caster balls and then fit a washer and lock nut to retain the ball end in event of a mishap.

[lowlife88]

I'm more curious about that active caster.

[bc24fl]

What about the engine air filter. It bumps into everything no matter how you turn it.

[razzor]

Oval filter is ready too :) sure it will be posted here soon.

[mikey]

yup the oval is ready for sell already, just that we haven't post it

but sure, i will give you guys the first hand information later on this week