Caster Racing EX1.5R has just been unveiled by Caster Racing USA’s Mike Mazza. Along with the new features JuicedRC has put together a photo-gallery of Ex1.5R. Radio Controlled Car Action’s Trevor “Chilly” Duncan gets the inside scoop on this new PRO 1/8 Electric Buggy from Caster Racing. Caster Racing Team Drivers have been busy over this past year collecting data, and implementing much needed design improvements. Including the acceptance of the very popular high efficiency Mamba Motors. Caster Racing continues to improve on the first dedicated 1/8 electric buggy. A few of the design changes and kit includes are detailed below. You can also find the full exclusive interview with Mike Mazza as he shares his strong confidence unveiling the new EX-1.5R with RC Car Actions Trevor Duncan.

Caster Racing EX-1.5R Features

• Premium high-competition off-road electric-powered buggy.
• Pro version only – for professional racers.
• Based on the ultra-successful ZX1.5R platform, sharing a majority of parts.
• Efficient Caster pillow ball suspension for better steering.
• Well-proven ZX1.5R suspension parts and geometry.
• Ultra-low CG, all parts centralized in chassis.
• Optimized front/rear and left/right weight balance for perfect jumping.
• Pure racing design, highest-performance ultra-durable parts.
• Ultra-lightweight high-tensile transmission parts.
• Drive train includes 22 high-speed rubber-sealed bearings  for maximum efficiency, speed, and durability.
• Ultra-precision front/rear and center diffs with ultra lightweight outdrives.
• Optimized multiple shock mounting locations for front and rear towers and arms.
• All aluminum parts made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
• Flexible suspension holders with integrated preset optimal suspension geometry.
• High-tensile Swiss 7075 T6 chassis designed specifically for electric
• Ultra-strong inboard & outboard captured hinge pins
• Front & rear anti-roll bars.
• Narrow servo saver and steering system for bigger motor, yet maintaining balance
• Front & rear 7075 T6 chassis braces for additional strength
• Premium-grade 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers: 5mm extra-thick front & 5mm extra-thick rear.
• Big-bore oversized 16mm shocks for excellent handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps.
• Improved big-bore hard-anodized shock bodies.
• Protective rubber shock boots for big-bore shocks, front & rear.
• Ultra-modern improved plastic “space” racing body.
• Premium Shock Oils and Diff oils are required.

Source: Caster Racing USA

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When the racing and the competition starts to become work, sit back and relax a little. Step away from the gear. Take stock in the reasons that put you on this path of podium. And remember what got you started in this unbelievable industry we call R/C. Brian "Juice" Brower – Juiced RC