The Method RC Thread
 

Since a few users are starting to use Method RC's products, it's time for it's own thread.

http://methodrc.com/

http://methodrc.com/product_images/m...73427_zoom.jpg

I ordered two bodies late last week, they showed up well packaged yesterday via USPS.

Once you mount it, the first thing users will notice is how much room they have under the fender wells - they are enormous! This body will fit your tires up to the ROAR legal width, at full travel, without hitting. The downside to this roominess is if you were using velcro between the sides of the body and the nerfs, you won't be able to do that anymore because the body is also wider in the middle.

There is an included optional add on wing molded into the rear "skirt". If someone wants to use it, it mounts on TOP of the bed, not on the tailgate.

Not included in my early production body, but available on the Method RC Facebook page is this cutout guide:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...77049608_n.jpg

Note the optional chin spoiler.

Free shipping!
 

Method RC is offering free shipping!

More info on thebigrc, Methond RC on thebigrc

My Hellcat
 

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PRCR Rockstar series. Took 2nd place 4 out of the 6 rounds
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Broke a rear shock in the main but still managed a 3rd place over all.
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This was my test body so my paint was not very fancy. I am having a wrap made for the Hellcat body through Stuck on Racing graphics (http://stuckonracinggraphics.com/) and will be available for the Hellcat body to have what ever you want printed on it.

Larger side plates to work with track numbers better. Don't forget to bent the tops of the plate so they are straight with the air flow.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g/5cec4cdd.jpg

Here is a picture of what I did with the rear cut out. It is bent down and helps create a little rear down force.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g/7884867c.jpg

Also the rear winglets I made to help further increase downforce over the rear of the body.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g/f92155ca.jpg

How are these bodies holding up? I have been running the Proline flo-tek body and really like the look of it, but even without cutting out the openings the front of the body cracks much sooner than others I have ran even if reinforced.

Standard SC body stuff for me is to use shoe goo in various area's on the body. Not really sure how it would hold up with out it, but I am always amazed when crashing a 6lbs short course truck that the body does not explode anyway.

This will deffinatly be the next sc body I order!

I have to say, it's a pretty nice looking body and looks quite universal as for fitting onto many different trucks! Also, because of how the Losi SCTE body mounts are placed, the pins often hit the hood scoop on some of the more popular bodies and this doesn't look like it'd be a problem with this one. I like what you did with the rear side dams. Looks nice, not super innovative (not that there's much more innovation that can come from a body anyway lol) but nice as for options that not all bodies have. Thanks for sharing.

I did some testing with this body when we had a high speed sweeper after a 90ft. straight on my SC10 4x4. I had a stock body, Proline Flotek with everything cut out, and the Method body above. Making laps and then swapping out the body. Hands down this body was the best. The Proline body was very easy to flip and would high side where the Method body stay's planted on the ground. I feel like I can make better time with this body around the track.

:D One of my favorite pictures from a practice day. Landing on a buggy in 3....2....1....:deathstar


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...rs/cameron.jpg

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Had a good weekend and traded some paint with the wall and other racers at the 3rd Annual PRCR Invitational. :D

Is the lexan more similar to jconcepts or proline in thickness and feel? And has anyone fit one to an scte?

Do these bodies come with window masks and protective film for the outside?

Thanks,


Chris

Yes, and yes.

That's a great question, but I'm going to have to take a guess at it, because I don't have a new and unpainted JC or PL body to check it against. So take this for what it's worth:

Fully trimmed, my Method body is 22 grams heavier than either my Jconcpets Raptor.

Well, I have been running the Pro-Line Flow-Tek body on my SC-R and SCTE for a couple months. On the SC-R the body rubs the front tires because of the way they beveled the outer half of the fenders. It has never lined up with the rear body posts on either truck very well because the roll bar detail was in the way.

The HellCat looks like it should cure both of these issues.

They have a Free Shipping offer running until the 12th. I ordered 2 bodies to try out. I'll let you guys know what I think of them when I get them.



Chris

Cameron,

Did you notice any rubbing with the Flow-Tek? My trucks will occasionally make a weird bobble in our sweeper. I wonder if it is from the tire rubbing. On my SC-R I have a ~5/8" x 1" patch of paint that is completely rubbed away on the outer fender.


Chris

BTW: Thanks Craig!

I run the front of my body one hole lower than recommended so I do get rub on the front vents at times. Really depends on the jumps or corners if I am throttle up and the tires are stretching (4X4) or off throttle. The body is wider than the flotek and I know the SCR runs at max width so this body should give you the front wheel clearance in the fenders until you bottom out. The rear has plenty of clearance.

Post up some pictures when you get it done. :D

I ask because, to me, the jconcepts are much firmer and heavier duty feeling, and longer lasting. I have three raptors here I have beaten the SNOT out of for a season, one is my fiance's and she is hardly graceful (niether am I) and those barely show any structural damage. On the contrary, I have destroyed a flotek in an afteroon. I will try one, because of the free shipping, I can't say no.

I got my two bodies today. I gave away a flotek out of frustration knowing I had these coming. Cant wait to try them out.

If that's all it takes to make you happy, you'll be happy.

I have that problem with my older Jconcepts bodies too. I am max legal width and the Method bodies clear by a bunch.

Though I would share this info from Method. I don't know if the "other" guys do this but after you drive one of these at high speed on a track you will be glad they did.


Method uses a digital design process that includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This allows us to develop bodies that have great aerodynamic performance and look fantastic. Here are a few screen grabs from past simulations

http://methodrc.com/product_images/d...21058_zoom.jpg

Just got my body :)

Cameron: can you post some pics of the rear bumper area of your body so I can get an idea how you cut it out?

I looked and I don't have a good picture of the rear of the truck so I will post some up tonight. :cool:

Just ordered a hellcat and sabre. They both look promising

Just placed an order for 2 of those Hellcat Bodies. Can't wait to try them out! :nod:

Nice guys, :cool:

Don't forget 5days left for free shipping. On orders over $50

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Here you go.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g/290bc575.jpg

Nice Rear ;)

lol
thanks that helps.

Now for some paint and mount up to my Kyosho SC-R SP :)

:lol: Thanks

Post up some pictures when you get it done. :cool:

+1! :nod:

Mine show up tonight. I need to get one done by Sunday so I'll be starting on it as soon as the kiddos get to bed.

Mine are done:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...-20-14_631.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...-21-11_287.jpg

I really like the look of those bodies!

Yeah those look nice Craig! Much better than mine. :lol:

Wow Craig, those bodies look fantastic! Great job! We're going to post these on our Facebook page, if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Harold, Method RC

Craig,

Your bodies look great. Nice job!

I got my bodies last night. I trimmed one out to fit my SC-R and got the first color painted last night. I like how it fits. Overall it is a little wider than the PL Flow-Tek and JC Raptor.

I have a question though. How are you cutting out the vents over the front fenders? When I did this on my Flow-Tek I tried using a body reamer to put a hole at each end and then cut with an X-acto knife between the holes. That was a PITB. Then I tried using a Dremel with a carbide ball nose cutter. That was easier, but wasn't as consistent.

Thanks,


Chris