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New from O.S. Engines : Cylinder Rebuild Kit 12XZ SP A convenient one package kit for racers! The O. S. .12XZ Speed rebuild kit features a hardened chrome-plated cylinder liner for high durability and long life. The machined aluminum piston features parallel rings that trap fuel oils and use them as a seal to enhance compression and boost power. Four port cylinder. Racers can now get everything they need in one package! Includes: one cylinder...

I actually need a personal body. Email me after the new year at mike@casterracingusa.com . It will not get you brownie points though as I am not involved with the contest....lol. But I can take good pics! We have sold way more than 500 kits....just not in the US. But just so you know, we did sell 10 kits this week in the US. Last year we sold 2 same period. Maybe next year we will sell 50. Just as a point of reference, when the first 1/18 was...

is that a complete body? body windows, headlights/taillights and what not?

So, I can see three viable short course classes this year: > 17.5 2WD SCT > 17.5 4WD SCT > Open SCT (nitro and electric) Maybe even four classes if people want the Spec Slash to keep going.

Quote: Originally Posted by PeterV Maybe we should sell empty boxes for under-the-tree use. It worked for Kenner back in 1977 ! That probably would've done the trick, lol. I could've packed my 2wd Slash up and she wouldn't have known the difference. I'm bummed, she just cancelled the order. All the RC stuff on my list this year is on backorder pretty much everywhere. Poor me. I'll post picks of the new boxer briefs...

Agreed. I used to run Nitro TC at Rev 3-4x a week...fun times. The RRR is a serious force to be reckoned with, but then again, the kits by TM, Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho and Motonica are all bitchin.

Dear Santa...

Quote: Originally Posted by Caster Racing Motor is an Orion Vortex (makes sense since they own it) You can tell they used plugs to cover the holes in the chassis since it is a nitro chassis plate. So does Losi and the 8 is a proven performer. You don't have to have an electric specific 1/8 scale chassis to win a race.

Fully sealed drivetrain and the new steering setup, seems like it should be great right out of the box!

"The really talented ones aren't painting toy car bodies." Interesting comment. Do you think the same thing is true about the people who write about a toy car?