Caster Racing Releasing 1/10 EP 4WD Buggy

[Funkymojo]

Hi guys, looks like Caster Racing is releasing a 1/10 EP 4wd buggy called the SK-10. I like the body shell, it has got the old school look. They are planning to release an RTR kit, i do hope they'll release a pro kit. Check out the pic

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/9015/b191005291743.jpg


More info over here (http://www.casterracing.com/car/main_view.php?cid=1&iid=19)

[Pitman]

Hi mojo

yes the kits are currently still in production at Caster racing so could be subject to some changes yet

Answer-Rc are waithing to take delivery of the kits asap no official word on price yet

As part of the Caster uk race team I will keep everyone up to date on the latest details on this kit As allowed

for future details on the car

Follow us on

Www.casterracinguk.com

[Funkymojo]

Hi mojo

yes the kits are currently still in production at Caster racing so could be subject to some changes yet

Answer-Rc are waithing to take delivery of the kits asap no official word on price yet

As part of the Caster uk race team I will keep everyone up to date on the latest details on this kit As allowed

for future details on the car

Follow us on

Www.casterracinguk.com

Thanks for the update Pitman. I really like the looks of the SK-10 and the specs looks good as well...i do hope there'll be a pro kit available in the near future. By the looks of the pic and the specs, the buggy comes with big bore shocks right? :thumbsup:

[Pitman]

the specs say big bores but I have not seen one in the flesh yet to confirm

1. Front CVD Drive
2. Big Bore Shock System with screw adjustments.
3. Full Ball Bearing thought out the car.
4. Ball Diff.
5. Slip differential for Center.
6. Full adjustable turnbuckle.
7. Front & Rear Toe in adjustable system.
8. Racing Hinge Pin for front and Rear.
9. 3.5mm shock Shaft.
10. Racing Performance design.
11. Full Hex Racing quality Screw.
12. Alum Hex Wheel adaptor.
13. Alum Shock body and Cap.
14. Fully upgradable to 90% alum parts.
15. Spring Servo Safer System.
16. Low Profile Preprinted Body.
17. Low Balance CG design.
18. Fully High Quality racing Drive shaft.

Item no 5 caught my eye its a slipperential so the car has a centre diff and a slipper combined (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4ACAW_enGB380GB380&ei=4GcHTMurKoHu0wSo1OFo&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CCoQBSgA&q=combined&spell=1)

[unseenmagik]

Hiya All,

Yes, as Lee has said. Caster Racing have made most final moldings for the buggy and i can confirm they are in PS1 build satge ( Pre-Series Build ). We hope to see some of the Production models very soon. We will do our best to keep you all updated.

The buggy from the Description, Pictures and Info sheet sound like a real competitor but we shall wait and see if the proof is in the puding when they arrive over here.

There is no actual release date as of yet and neither is there a set price or variation. It is unknown if they will release this as a Roller or a RTR Model but be assured that we will endevour to provide the information you so wish to hear.

I can confirm that Caster are currently in the process of making Aluminuin Hop Up / Upgrade parts which will be interesting to see.

You can find all updates and news on Caster Racing over at our dedicated UK Caster Racing website: www.casterracinguk.com (http://www.casterracinguk.com)

HTH
Ben

[unseenmagik]

*** UPDATE ***

here is the latest information for you !

Caster Racing have released the following information regarding their all new EP 10th scale buggy, the SK-10. - Caster Racing is proud to announce the release of a new 1/10th 4WD off road buggy. They started off with a high level competition RTR chassis design foundation. The SK-10 Buggy is an EP buggy that's got all the racing features, and performance that a competition car needs. It's 100% upgradable chassis to a higher level competition part and features.

The SK-10 comes with the most advance performance design such as Mini Big Bore shocks with 3.5mm shock shaft. Slipper clutch differential in the centre, those are only available and build in the competition kits, but we have put all those racing features into SK-10 buggy which makes the buggy one of the kind in the market, and amount others. we have raised up the entry level bar. The advantage of having such a buggy, it's totally 100% race competitive with other racing kits in the market for the fair price you have paid. in other words, the C/P(Cost/Performance) rate is much higher than other kits out there in the market.

SK-10 EP off road Buggy 4WD - RTR BRUSHLESS SYSTEM HOBBYWING

Features:

1. Front CVD Driveshafts
2. Big Bore Shock System with screw adjustments.
3. Full Ball Bearing thought out the car.
4. Ball Diffs.
5. Slipper differential for Center.
6. Full adjustable turnbuckle.
7. Front & Rear Toe in adjustable system.
8. Racing Hinge Pin for front and Rear.
9. 3.5mm shock Shaft.
10. Racing Performance design.
11. Full Hex Racing quality Screw.
12. Alum Hex Wheel adaptor.
13. Alum Shock body and Cap.
14. Fully upgradable to 90% alum parts.
15. Spring Servo Safer System.
16. Low Profile Preprinted Body.
17. Low Balance CG design.
18. Fully High Quality racing Drive shaft.
19. 3kg servo is included
20. Brushless Motor.
21. Hobbywing Brushless 35A ESC
22. 27 Mzh AM radio
23. High Quality Racing 1800 NIMH battery.


SK-10 EP off road Buggy 4WD – RTR BRUSHED SYSTEM

Features:

1. Front CVD Drive
2. Big Bore Shock System with screw adjustments.
3. Full Ball Bearing thought out the car.
4. Ball Diff.
5. Slip differential for Center.
6. Full adjustable turnbuckle.
7. Front & Rear Toe in adjustable system.
8. Racing Hinge Pin for front and Rear.
9. 3.5mm shock Shaft.
10. Racing Performance design.
11. Full Hex Racing quality Screw.
12. Alum Hex Wheel adaptor.
13. Alum Shock body and Cap.
14. Fully upgradable to 90% alum parts.
15. Spring Servo Safer System.
16. Low Profile Preprinted Body.
17. Low Balance CG design.
18. Fully High Quality racing Drive shaft.
19. 3kg servo is included
20. 540-30000 RPM Motor.
21. Brushed 240A ESC
22. 27 Mzh AM radio
23. High Quality Racing 1800 NIMH battery.


More information can be found here: http://www.casterracinguk.com

Regards
Ben

[Smartalec]

So who will be the UK team drivers for this 1/10th off roader then?

[unseenmagik]

So who will be the UK team drivers for this 1/10th off roader then?

Myself, Lee & Ged current UK Team Drivers BUT please see information below: We are currently looking at growing our Caster Racing UK team and are welcoming CV Applications to join us.

Answer-RC is currently looking to Sponor Team Drivers for the Caster Racing & Answer-RC Brand.

Over the next few months we will be looking for drivers in various different classes within the UK. You need not to be the fastest driver, just a friendly face that is always willing to help others and of course promote Answer-RC.

Initially it will be 1/8th drivers that we are looking for but as the future product line grows we will need drivers in 1/10th buggy also.

For more info submit a CV and a covering letter to info@casterracinguk.com

Im sure Pete will be able to advise further :-)

HTH Ben

[Answer-RC-Pete]

Hey all - its still early days in the life of the 1/10th and as yet we have not had samples in the UK so we do not expect them to land for a little while at least.

Initially there will be two versions of the RTR, one a normal brushed set up and the other using a Hobbywing Brushless combo, with a Pro to come later.
Price will be very attarctive though we are somewhat controlled by exchange rates at the moment.

With regards team drivers, as I say the car release is some way off so currently though we are looking and thinking there is nothing set in stone anywhere at the moment and though aimed at the RTR market we here that it is proving relatively capable in testing.

[Smartalec]

I was just wondering if anyone had been chosen yet to drive the 1/10th buggy, so thanks for the information. :thumbsup:

[DCM]

I can't make out if it got a diff, slipper or a mix of both in the center?

[DCM]

I'd be tempted :thumbsup:

[unseenmagik]

I can't make out if it got a diff, slipper or a mix of both in the center?

The feedback is that it has a "Slipperential" so a mix of both BUT when we see the product in the flesh we can advise more :-)


EDIT: ***** Confirmation, the buugy has a Centre Diff with a Slipper on the back of that so no fancy Slipperential *******

[DCM]

nice?? pics soon I hope

[Answer-RC-Pete]

Just to confirm in the ctr is a slipper clutch not some crazy slipper / diff assembly.

[DCM]

ah right!

Are they doing sensible things like using the standard fit Losi/AE/Tamiya wheels, stuff like that?

[Funkymojo]

Looks like it's gonna be a Yokomo BMAX or Team C TC04 look alike buggy? I hope it's something more unique... ;)

[DaveG28]

Looks like it's gonna be a Yokomo BMAX or Team C TC04 look alike buggy? I hope it's something more unique... ;)

Bit harsh when you've not seen under the body! Hard to tell from a few pics pic, but it looks quite narrow to me? Plus 8th style front hubs, Ali shock towers and big bores, looks more like they've probably done their own thing based on their 8th experiences to me!

That front shock tower looks very upright, does that mean no castor on the front wishbones?

[Funkymojo]

Bit harsh when you've not seen under the body! Hard to tell from a few pics pic, but it looks quite narrow to me? Plus 8th style front hubs, Ali shock towers and big bores, looks more like they've probably done their own thing based on their 8th experiences to me!

That front shock tower looks very upright, does that mean no castor on the front wishbones?

I'm not being harsh...in fact i kinda like the buggy, i just hope it'll be something a bit more unique judging from the narrow body shell and other parts of the buggy. Just hopping it'll not end up being a BMAX and TC04 look alike...

[Robbiejuk]

Bit harsh when you've not seen under the body! Hard to tell from a few pics pic, but it looks quite narrow to me? Plus 8th style front hubs, Ali shock towers and big bores, looks more like they've probably done their own thing based on their 8th experiences to me!

That front shock tower looks very upright, does that mean no castor on the front wishbones?

Hmm.. looks quite high at the front considering the shocks are wound all the way up to. Looking forward to more pictures though.

I agree with dave we need to see under the body before we can judge what it will be like, for all we i know it could have the cells at the front, radio gear at the back and the motor underneath the rear wing.

My bets it will be stick pack seeing as it is being made as an RTR first.

[Funkymojo]

Hmm.. looks quite high at the front considering the shocks are wound all the way up to. Looking forward to more pictures though.

I agree with dave we need to see under the body before we can judge what it will be like, for all we i know it could have the cells at the front, radio gear at the back and the motor underneath the rear wing.

My bets it will be stick pack seeing as it is being made as an RTR first.

Was told that the SK-10 will only be available in saddle pack layout...

[unseenmagik]

Was told that the SK-10 will only be available in saddle pack layout...

The SK-10 IS a Saddle Pack layout (info sourced from caster racing usa) :thumbsup:

[Pitman]

lol beat me to it

the car looks more sculpted and finnished underneath then the Bmax ot team C car

[DaveG28]

Hmm.. looks quite high at the front considering the shocks are wound all the way up to. Looking forward to more pictures though.

It looks like in all but one pic it has rear springs on the front, loads of coils and very compressed even with the shocks wound up, so maybe that's why the fronts so high? Can't quite get my head round the front yet though in terms of the suspension design, hopefully future pics will make it clearer but looks a little different to the norm to me, which is all good, nice to see new designs coming through!!

[nicefrog]

Its very similar to the bmax/d4/tc04 kind of car, there's cad pictures on the website

http://juiced-rc.com/2010/06/caster-racing-sk-10/

[Answer-RC-Pete]

Finally we have the some images for you.

To clarify the steering set up for those that asked,
NB this is showing the kit with all option parts fitted to it.

http://www.answer-rc.com/images/SK10OPT13.jpg

[unseenmagik]

See the Very Latest Pics and Details Here:

http://casterracingusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3314

Ben

[msxmre]

Hi Guys any info on the SK10 Pro Spec being Lipo compatible. I've heard that there's a seperate chassis arriving for you to be able to use Lipos. I'm seriously looking at this buggy but has to be able to run Lipos.
Thanks

[msxmre]

If anyone finds anything out can you let me know, thanks.

[msxmre]

Anyone???

[jasonrcb]

The alloy chassis is milled out to take lipo's and they fit perfect also the alloy battery straps fine quality,had my car a couple of weeks now and its starting to show with a few tweaks it will be on the pace

[msxmre]

Thanks Jason, so if i purchase the car From MK Racing it'll be lipo compatible right away. Thanks again
Scotty....

[jasonrcb]

Yes mate they go straight in,all i did was put a strip of sticky back foam on the battery straps:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

Just to clarify, it's saddle lipo's it takes as standard, in the us they are doing a stick lipo chassis!

[jasonrcb]

Yes dave this version is designed for saddles

[msxmre]

Thanks again Jason, top man. Gonna be getting this car, looks superb.

[jamiew]

anyone running this yet?? any feedback thinking about running one of these next year.

[Stalypig]

Just to echo the above, has anyone tried one of these? How did it go and does it have an undertray?

[jasonrcb]

Gave mine a quick try yesterday,little setup it was pretty good to be honest and everyone who tried it said the same,very well balanced and great low and mid cornering steering

I have the pro version of the car which is so much car for the money,1 thing im going to try is the plastic top decks to see if it aids with a little more flex

[jamiew]

i was gonna get 1 of these but seems no is really talking about it much good or bad.There a few in the us

been on the caster uk site a few times but no updated etc????

What to do caster or b44.1:yawn:

[turbobrick]

I've got one that has been raced once up to now, first impressions are that it's a very well balanced car, very responsive to setup changes.
My sons got my old b44 and I've just got rid of my durango as I'm now sticking with this, to compare it with the b44 it seems a bit more stable and doesn't seem to oversteer as easy as the b44 did.

Build quality seems quite high and spares prices are low, only problem i have is that to adjust the slipper it needs to be removed from the car, but I'm led to believe there designing a one now with external adjustment.

Peter

[andy reeves]

Gave mine a quick try yesterday,little setup it was pretty good to be honest and everyone who tried it said the same,very well balanced and great low and mid cornering steering

Can only agree with what Jason has said about this car. Had a go with his car yesterday and was very impressed. With a bit of set up work then could be on to a winner. Car looks nicely built to and defiantly looks strong which is a good thing. :thumbsup:

[mark-rc]

Hey every one. I am a Team Driver for Pete at Answer-RC 'uk'. I am racing the SK-10 and will be doing a write up on the car with tip's and mod's to do to the car to get the best out of it. One of the first things I found was the Body shell is not the best fitting thing in the world, so after many hours of hard work, I came up with my own design, I was looking for it to give better down force yet give better room inside the car for the speedo etc. Have a look and let me know if you like it or not?
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/mark-rc/DSC00365.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/mark-rc/DSC00361.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/mark-rc/DSC00357.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/mark-rc/DSC00364.jpg

[clint]

I like it! looks very similar to the J-Concepts Punisher body.

[mark-rc]

If enough people like it, it will be going in to production for you all to buy. Raced it today for the first time on an indoor carpet track, it felt to have more low speed steering and was more stable on high speed sweepers! It looks real aggressive and low on the track, won the A final with it, first time out. So really happy with it.:)

[Holeshot]

Looks fast just sitting there. Body looks excellent.

[Holeshot]

S10B EP off road Buggy 4WD - PRO

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/carimg/B211009171607.jpg

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[Holeshot]

EP off road Buggy 4WD - RTR BRUSHLESS SYSTEM

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/carimg/B191009171018.jpg

Features:

Length: 365mm
Width: 247mm front, 250mm rear
Wheelbase: 280mm ± 2mm (adjustable)

1. Front CVD Drive
2. Big Bore Shock System with screw adjustments.
3. Full Ball Bearing thought out the car.
4. Ball Diff.
5. Adjustable Slipper Clutch for Center Diff.
6. Full adjustable turnbuckle.
7. Front & Rear Toe in adjustable system.
8. Racing Hinge Pin for front and Rear.
9. 3.5mm shock Shaft.
10. Racing Performance design.
11. Full Hex Racing quality Screw.
12. Alum Hex Wheel adaptor.
13. Alum Shock body and Cap.
14. Fully upgradable to 90% alum parts.
15. Spring Servo Safer System.
16. Low Profile Preprinted Body.
17. Low Balance CG design.
18. Fully High Quality racing Drive shaft.
19. 3kg servo is included
20. Brushless Motor.
21. Hobbywing Brushless 35A ESC
22. 27 Mzh AM radio
23. High Quality Racing 1800 NIMH battery.

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2921009112234.jpghttp://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2961009110438.jpg

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[Holeshot]

SK-10 EP off road Buggy 4WD – RTR BRUSHED SYSTEM

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/carimg/B201009181402.jpg

Features:

Length: 365mm
Width: 247mm front, 250mm rear
Wheelbase: 280mm ± 2mm (adjustable)

1. Front CVD Drive
2. Big Bore Shock System with screw adjustments.
3. Full Ball Bearing thought out the car.
4. Ball Diff.
5. Adjustable Slipper Clutch for Center Diff.
6. Full adjustable turnbuckle.
7. Front & Rear Toe in adjustable system.
8. Racing Hinge Pin for front and Rear.
9. 3.5mm shock Shaft.
10. Racing Performance design.
11. Full Hex Racing quality Screw.
12. Alum Hex Wheel adaptor.
13. Alum Shock body and Cap.
14. Fully upgradable to 90% alum parts.
15. Spring Servo Safer System.
16. Low Profile Preprinted Body.
17. Low Balance CG design.
18. Fully High Quality racing Drive shaft.
19. 3kg servo is included
20. 540-30000 RPM Motor.
21. Brushed 320A ESC
22. 27 Mzh AM radio
23. High Quality Racing 1800 NIMH battery.

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2621009100831.jpghttp://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2681009101426.jpg

http://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2711009105623.jpghttp://www.casterracing.com/uploadfile/sectionimg/S2701009105619.jpg

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[mikerobinson83]

i have only just found out about this car, and i am so impressed, so much car for the money and all the upgrade options available, i have read the thread on rc tech (all 380 odd posts) and allthough there are a few issues (as there are with all cars) they seem to be addressing them in double quick time.

has to be said that the standard shell us a bit rough to say the least but on rc tech they say that the d4 shell fits as does the undertray.

i am now saving my pennies for the brushless rtr version as i am on a budget and i will upgrade as breakages dictate.

[Holeshot]

Yeah, prices are pretty good. Copy this below from Caster USA site.

http://i54.tinypic.com/w6uyw8.jpg

[mikerobinson83]

Does anybody know if the brushless rtr version will take lipo saddles as the battery posts look small and nims have a lower profile than lipos

thanks mike

[RCAshers]

Yes the buggy will take lipos or any other saddle pack you want, the top of the posts are actually metal screws and can be adjusted in or out to take any type of cell. I am running mine with a ezrun 60amp speedo and a 5.5 motor, goes very well. and the shocks will take the Losi size springs so no problems there, the only thing I've needed to do is tightened the diffs and the centre slipper clutch. Hope this helps. Ashley

[mikerobinson83]

thanks for the reply, you have just made my mind up, i also have an ezrun 5.5 but need a new speedo so the rtr will have to do to get me racing.

[AJ Roberts]

Ive got the Brushless RTR on the way to me on tuesday, a xmas present to myself, im planning to drop a Fusion Exceed Pro combo into it :lol:

[Holeshot]

Ive got the Brushless RTR on the way to me on tuesday, a xmas present to myself, im planning to drop a Fusion Exceed Pro combo into it :lol:

Sweet, be sure to post some feedback on it.

[audriusv]

Really nice car. Newest Pro Kit will come

1. with Front & rear CVD (SKOP034);
2. with Pressure Diff Sets (SKOP035) Front & Rear;
3. Ceramic Balls (Ceramic Balls) x 26 pcs;
4. with White Teflon pistons (SKOP030) x 4 pcs.

I think price will be a little bit bigger, but not to much...