cat sx release date

[°°.°°sicotange°°.°°]

Hello guys,

I spoke to Matthew White last sunday at the Belgian GP (Kampenhout) about the release date of the Cat SX. He told me the Schumacher boys said before the end of july (2008:woot:). Maybe this is old news but I thought I should share this.

Greetz

[henga]

I have read this somewhere else, so hopefully it is true, although I wouldn't be surprised if the release date slides into August as we were first told it would be May / June.

[mes]

The German importer told me something about late July/mid-August, so it must arrive sometime in the near future...we'll wait and see!

Maybe next year for me, I still like my SP, strange thing...;)

[glypo]

Yup no kit is ever on time regardless of manufacture it seems.

CAT SX looks stunning though, I can not wait to get mine and get a review done :thumbsup:

[Lee]

I was told last week that the cars are all ready to go apart from shock shafts. I think they are on the way from china :thumbsup:

End of July is the predicted date :)

[Alfonzo]

Pretty good result at the Euro's for the new CAT, it's obviously 100% competitive.

[ben]

it's obviously 100% competitive.

:yawn::yawn::yawn::drool::drool:

[glypo]

Yeah the Euros result is amazing, congratulations to Simon if he reads this. Clearly shows the car is capable of getting up to serious positions, 3rd in one of the legs / challenging for second.

Puts my mind at ease on that front, if it's good enough for that it's more than good enough for my skill level.

End of July sounds great :thumbsup:

[Cruise]

@glypo : all three cars were scoring top 15 results Grant and myself were just that little unlucky to jump into the single digit results. A little more experience
would have helped a lot.

Cruise.

[glypo]

Sorry Cruise. By congratulating Simon I did not mean to discredit the other Schumacher drivers. You all done a great job, congratulations all for going so well with the new car.

[Cruise]

I didn't understand it in that way.I just wanted to make clear for what the car is capable in the hands of not so gifted drivers ( like me:blush: )

Cruise.

[mes]

Aaaawwwww! No need for understatement, Ralf! Good job, guys!:thumbsup:

[MattW]

Yeah for sure, Good job to Ralf and Grant with it being first time they had run car. I guess the cars did you guys well :thumbsup:

[jimmy]

Who's had to lose their car then? Ralf or Matt? :lol: Or will there be enough to go around soon?

[MattW]

Ha ha, well the car i've been running clocked up a fair few miles in not so many days. My house to Belgium, then i thrashed it within an inch of it's life!! (Si kept telling me i was over driving all weekend - ME, how dare he! Never!!)

Then it had to endure the high speed journey with Kev and Jon from Belgium to Italy - fortunately it doesn't seem to have been scarred by being present when Kev was so blatently breaking Swiss Law :thumbsup:

As for it's current location - No idea! :confused:

[Cruise]

It left Italy in better condition as it arrived there alongside with Grants car to be analyzed and then be refurbished by Phil Booth.

@ Matt Phil wasn't that happy about the state of the car.

Cruise.

[big_whyman]

Matt,

The Show Car, yours and Grants were all strapped lovingly into the back of Glyn's van. I believe they made it home ok (Unlike Preddy and Barney :thumbsup:) and are now residing happily on Ebay. Lol:p

[MattW]

lol, so that is why it was needing a rebuild during the week then!!:woot:

[Body Paint]

Ha ha, well the car i've been running clocked up a fair few miles in not so many days. My house to Belgium, then i thrashed it within an inch of it's life!! (Si kept telling me i was over driving all weekend - ME, how dare he! Never!!)

Then it had to endure the high speed journey with Kev and Jon from Belgium to Italy - fortunately it doesn't seem to have been scarred by being present when Kev was so blatently breaking Swiss Law :thumbsup:

As for it's current location - No idea! :confused:

You drove the wheels off it on more than one occasion Matt :lol:

[matdodd]

.......:lol:

[antnee]

There was one at junior nationals (TC) last weekend at bedworth

And on release date, Ive been informed (by a schumacher worker) it should be august

[Chris Lovely]

Is the car actually released yet???
Or when should it be out, I knw bout the mi3.5 but wanna knw bout the sx

thanks
Chris

[Adam Bailey]

I know in the US were looking towards the end of August for delivery, I'm so exited in waiting for the car I got my Cat 2000 back on the dirt last weekend, obviously a totally different car but It was fun to play in the dirt again!

[mw02veg]

paitents guys!!! ive got mine 2 keep now had it for the euros then taken backen and got it back for southport national i was gutted to hand it back after the euros! but trust me it will be well worth the wait :thumbsup::thumbsup: its frigging awsome

[DaveG28]

Does anyone know how many parts are different on the LIPO version compared to the NIMH one?

Just thinking as it looks a tight fit to get any kind of saddle LIPO in the 4+2 One, so with it being out before a decision on allowing LIPO's in the Uk next year, I guess some people will like a "conversion pack" available to convert the NIMH to the LIPO one for next year if they are allowed?

[GPS1]

Does anyone know how many parts are different on the LIPO version compared to the NIMH one?

Just thinking as it looks a tight fit to get any kind of saddle LIPO in the 4+2 One, so with it being out before a decision on allowing LIPO's in the Uk next year, I guess some people will like a "conversion pack" available to convert the NIMH to the LIPO one for next year if they are allowed?

According to 'Robin Schumacher' himself, it's just the chassis that changes!!

[MattW]

You need a different chassis, battery strap, strap mounting spacer/locator, servo mount spacers. Fairly sure that's the lot.

[ulrich]

Is there anyone that knows when Schumacher start shipping of the new car? first release was estimated to summer, then july, then august - when I look a my calender it tells 11th and nearly mid august !!! what happens?

[Chris Lovely]

Hey guys,
Just wondering. There are two kits avaliable.
I want to buy a kit, and preferably want the lipo version. Its ok to use during the winter series' but im nt sure, cos I also want to do regional series' but feel lipos might not be allowed.
Do you think cells would fit the lipo car???

I'm confused?????:cry:

thanks
Chris :)

[DaveG28]

I was thinking of trying to fit minh in the Lipo version as well actually, as a backup if Lipo isn't eventually allowed!!

Also, which lipo is in it in the pics? Wouldn't mind knowing what sizes fit!

[shark]

It iooks like the core 5000 mah to me mate.

[Adam Bailey]

I know the press release photo's have the Core 5000, but all Roar approved LiPo's are within 1mm of the same dimensions so I would look at the Roar LiPo approval list...




But the Core's are the bomb!;)

[DaveG28]

I know the press release photo's have the Core 5000, but all Roar approved LiPo's are within 1mm of the same dimensions so I would look at the Roar LiPo approval list...




But the Core's are the bomb!;)

Ahh does the core have moulded "bumps" underneath? If so presumably the LIPO version of the cat still has "cell holes" for these to drop into?

Hope that made sense!?

[MattW]

Cat lipo chassis doesn't have std cell slots in it - or at least the one i have doesn't. The core 5000 lipo is flat bottomed - not sure about the 3200.

[DaveG28]

Cheers Matt, that's great, think the 3200 has bumps, hence my question as I assumed the 5000 did too!

[mes]

Will a LiPo battery with the Mi3 LiPo locators attached fit inside?

[DaveG28]

Any news on the release date? Not much of August left now!

[Lee]

Are you buying one of these as well dave? :o

[DaveG28]

Are you buying one of these as well dave? :o

Tempted but not sure, I've had such a rubbish year results wise that I'm thinking of trying all the 4wds at some point then picking one for next year based on reliability/ease of use/speed!? Although it means I'm turning into the Arthur Daley of rc!

At least I'm not like Vmag though, I actually do buy them and don't ask which one will kick anothers ass!

[Chrislong]

To be fast with a car you have got to know it, and to know it takes ages. Changing cars like you are doing prooves nothing Dave as the worst one may feel good with an accidentally good setup on it, sorry mate. You need to get one, any, and stick with it for several years even.

[Lee]

I agree with 99% of what chris is saying there and it is the sensible option, its like a marriage, first you look after it, possibly want to shag it and spend time with it, then once you know it you do enough to keep it happy and ticking over and then you see the newest latest and greatest out there then comes the divorce, you get bored fancy a dabble and eventually results decline and you have to move on.

Having said that the aero was like a one night stand, you use it a lot in a short space of time and realise its not happening. :thumbsup:

Being serious though, some cars you can drive well and just not be fast. ;)

[Nolan BJ4WE]

[quote=Lee;153102]I agree with 99% of what chris is saying there and it is the sensible option, its like a marriage, first you look after it, possibly want to shag it and spend time with it, then once you know it you do enough to keep it happy and ticking over and then you see the newest latest and greatest out there then comes the divorce, you get bored fancy a dabble and eventually results decline and you have to move on.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

I do agree about sticking with one, and I was careful to say things other than speed in what I'm looking for too, I know it takes ages to get the most out of one, it's more strength/ease of use, what they're like to build/fettle, how long belts/diffs last etc! Then whatever I stick with I'll then work on speed with! I've not got the thumb skills to win anyway so weirdly speed is not my top priority, as long as it is basically sound!

Then, whenever there's a new Tam I'll just use that anyway, rendering all this pointless!

Anyway, off topic, any news on a release date?

[TEINsports]

Gd day gents,

This CAT has certainly caught my attn and was wondering which online store wld be stocking it and not forgetting parts. Most imptly, wld it ever ever make it to the shores of Singapore(as not all websites ship internationally)? :wub

[Chris Lovely]

Is it released yet???????

[stegger]

Can't be to long fella, i heard it will be out in time for the 1st round of the indoor series at worksop.;)

[DaveG28]

Modelsport now showing 22nd Sept, were showing 3rd sept previously!

[Hog]

I heard last night it's late September / early October now.

Sorry to say but I cancelled my order and bought a Durga. Didn't like letting down the chap I placed the order with but I couldn't keep waiting, let alone find the extra £200!

[glypo]

Madness! Went to get a Lipo pack today and some bits and pieces to find my model shop has spares for the CAT SX. Fantastic... I need spares for a car which you can't get hold of.

I think Modelsports date is a little late. Schumacher had a manufacturing error on a component so there is basically a couple of weeks delay until this is sorted. Everything else is all ready to go apparently.

I seriously can not wait to get my CAT SX. I was excited thinking I would get it last week but then there was this error. Ah well, I'd rather have a well made car than one with flaws. I will try and get my review done as soon as I get the car :thumbsup:

p.s. M-K-Racing (http://www.m-k-racing.com) is £10 cheaper than Modelsport. It's the cheapest place to buy a CAT SX from.

[Spoolio]

Ooooooh, its cutting it fine for Worksop innit, and how many spares will be available by then????? Hope there are plenty of front arms and shock towers.

[MattW]

There are some spares showing as in stock at the moment - on web site at this point in time!

[jas_racing]

I had a missed call & voicebox message on my mobile from Apex Models yesterday...got all excited and couldn't press the buttons fast enough to call them back only to merely be asked if I wanted the normal or Lipo chassis when the kit is finally released! :yawn:

[stegger]

What version are people going for lipo or nihm ?

[ben]

What version are people going for lipo or nihm ?

Gonna get the nimh version then buy the lipo chassis, battery brace, servo mounts i think you need aswell.:thumbsup:

[rcracer]

Gonna get the nimh version then buy the lipo chassis, battery brace, servo mounts i think you need aswell.:thumbsup:

bet your looking forward to running somthing differant ben :)

[jimmy]

You gonna get the car for next weekend Ben? It'd be good to see you racing the new car!

[jas_racing]

What version are people going for lipo or nihm ?

NiMh for me, not into this new-aged new-fangled Lipo business...whatever next - telephones we can use when mobile, computers in every home, sliced bread?? :confused:

[DAVIDZX5]

lipo for me :)

[Southwell]

You gonna get the car for next weekend Ben? It'd be good to see you racing the new car!

I hope not, i need a chance! :woot:

[ben]

I hope not, i need a chance! :woot:

Will have to wait and see :drool::woot::eh?:

[blitzboy]

hope the paint dries in time ben ahahahahahahahaahahahah:bored::thumbsup::eh?:

[blitzboy]

looks like ill be seeing a few of these furry things (doh i ve already got two hahahahahaha

[blitzboy]

make that three i should keep my mouth shut (if some one wants me to run one for free i dont mind honest )hahahahaahahahahahaha:thumbsup:

[ben]

hope the paint dries in time ben ahahahahahahahaahahahah:bored::thumbsup::eh?:

Yeh me 2 :lol:

[Darren Boyle]

p.s MK Racing is £10 cheaper than Modelsport. It's the cheapest place to buy a CAT SX from


Really......I thought we were at £309.95 to be honest :blush:, but then we did only confirm our price 10 days ago, rather than show our hand early like normal and let the other shops try to beat us.

We will be stocking both versions of the car and the full range of spares and speed secret options. Currently we still have kits available to pre-order from the first batch that we have coming in if anyone needs one.

[glypo]

Really......I thought we were at £309.95 to be honest :blush:, but then we did only confirm our price 10 days ago, rather than show our hand early like normal and let the other shops try to beat us.

Yes really. So rather than have balls and display your price early you waited to try and jump everyone at the last minute, then shoot down me for saying somewhere else is cheaper?

Well last week you had it at £314.95 as far as I am aware. And now you say your price at £309.95 is the cheapest? Well I stand by my comment that MK is the cheapest place to buy the CAT SX. Because it is.

After spending what felt like a lifetime navigating around your website I managed to find the CAT SX (ignoring the rest of my rant, I'm in a bad mood - I really think your website needs an update), add it to basket and see you charge a nice £6.50 for p&p taking your price to £316.45. After finding the CAT SX on MK Racing homepage instantly, and seeing free next-day delivery it's clear that MK is £1.50 cheaper...

Nice try.

[Jonesy]

After spending what felt like a lifetime navigating around your website I managed to find the CAT SX
Nice try.

It took less than 20 seconds for me by using the search option.....

[Darren Boyle]

Take a chill pill mate. I have not shot no-one down, just pointed out that we are £5 cheaper, thats all. You talk like I have tried to kidnap your family or somthing, far from it.

Our price of £309.95 has been our price since word go, we only put it up on our website 10 days ago since this was the first chance we had to, no other reason. The same reason we have not yet put up the Kyosho MP9, AE RC8T etc, we just have not got around to it.

We are usually the first shop to show on our price on anything that we sell (and usually the first to get it), it is normally the other shops who "sniper" us to be fair..... history proves it.

I hear your comments about our site (i have to disagree with them) but if you could not find the Cat that easy maybe it is the user at fault. It is in the Preview pages, for forthcoming releases, it is in the Schuamcher kit catologue pages (amongst the 10 or so kits they do, not that many to troll through) AND it is in the full Schumacher section, all three could be found in less than 60 seconds by someone who has never seen our site before. And if you tyoe CAT SX in the search it is there too!!!! We prefer to have the largest website with more stock/choice on it to be fair and it is more up to date than most also.

As far as postage goes, our service is second to NONE, we charge our price for the goods and IF a customer needs it posting then that is a seperate service, for those who pop in to our store they save. IF your chosen store post it for one price, then would you be happy to pay the same if you popped in to collect it, probably not, that is why we charge for delivery, we do extra for it, the customer pays extra and recieves a service of the highest quality (just read the numerous threads on here from tons of happy customers who back this up)

At the end of the day, you stated somthing that was wrong and it was in my interest to correct it since it was us who were cheaper in this case. If you have ordered yours from MK good luck to you, I hope you continue to support your local shop, I am not asking people to cancel orders and come flocking to us, but for those who are looking at one, we were cheaper. We have three pre-sold and 5 spare coming in on the day of release. Of the three that are pre-sold two are collecting them from the shop they day thay come out (since we are collecting ours) They will have them as quick as ANYWHERE can supply them, they will pay £309.95 which IS cheaper than ANYWHERE.

No nice try, just facts, maybe best to take out your self confessed bad mood out elsewhere other than on us.

[Darren Boyle]

Jonesy, you posted as I was typing my "lenghty reply".

But thank you, my point exactly........

[Belsten]

Im happy to pay postage from DMS, their service is awesome :thumbsup:

[Darren Boyle]

Thankyou (your cheque is in the post...... :woot:)

[Garry Driffill]

I can alway's find what i want on the site, Why can't you? - I mean come on i aint even that clever :lol:

[GRIFF55]

Hey Jonsey, you big cat hunting hey!!!:), nice one.

Does the sx need any hop ups or does it come with all the bling at that price?

[Southwell]

I believe it will be the same as previous cat's, plastic bits which you can upgrade to alloy.

[ben]

I dont think there is really anything really except the alloy gearbox tops that you can hopup. Dont quote me on that though :lol:

ben

[mw02veg]

Thats all grants cars has on it the rest of the car is how it comes out of the box.:thumbsup:

[stegger]

And a oneway;) you can have different front pivot blocks aswell can't you

[DaveG28]

Take a chill pill mate. I have not shot no-one down, just pointed out that we are £5 cheaper, thats all. You talk like I have tried to kidnap your family or somthing, far from it.

Our price of £309.95 has been our price since word go, we only put it up on our website 10 days ago since this was the first chance we had to, no other reason. The same reason we have not yet put up the Kyosho MP9, AE RC8T etc, we just have not got around to it.

We are usually the first shop to show on our price on anything that we sell (and usually the first to get it), it is normally the other shops who "sniper" us to be fair..... history proves it.

I hear your comments about our site (i have to disagree with them) but if you could not find the Cat that easy maybe it is the user at fault. It is in the Preview pages, for forthcoming releases, it is in the Schuamcher kit catologue pages (amongst the 10 or so kits they do, not that many to troll through) AND it is in the full Schumacher section, all three could be found in less than 60 seconds by someone who has never seen our site before. And if you tyoe CAT SX in the search it is there too!!!! We prefer to have the largest website with more stock/choice on it to be fair and it is more up to date than most also.

As far as postage goes, our service is second to NONE, we charge our price for the goods and IF a customer needs it posting then that is a seperate service, for those who pop in to our store they save. IF your chosen store post it for one price, then would you be happy to pay the same if you popped in to collect it, probably not, that is why we charge for delivery, we do extra for it, the customer pays extra and recieves a service of the highest quality (just read the numerous threads on here from tons of happy customers who back this up)

At the end of the day, you stated somthing that was wrong and it was in my interest to correct it since it was us who were cheaper in this case. If you have ordered yours from MK good luck to you, I hope you continue to support your local shop, I am not asking people to cancel orders and come flocking to us, but for those who are looking at one, we were cheaper. We have three pre-sold and 5 spare coming in on the day of release. Of the three that are pre-sold two are collecting them from the shop they day thay come out (since we are collecting ours) They will have them as quick as ANYWHERE can supply them, they will pay £309.95 which IS cheaper than ANYWHERE.

No nice try, just facts, maybe best to take out your self confessed bad mood out elsewhere other than on us.


Hope you guys don't mind me commenting, just to be fair to everyone:

A) DMS are easily the best place I have dealt with for getting spares/letting me know alternatives etc. As long as you have part numbers the website works fine too!

B) Sorry though Darren, I have seen a price in your preview page of £314.95 for ages!!! I know because I was looking at who was cheapest (which you were, I am not sure of MK!?)

But lets all be friends eh!!

[James]

And a oneway;) you can have different front pivot blocks aswell can't you

Yeh, when i drove grants is just had the oneway roller (or centre one-way if you like) , it ran perfectly, ive ordered a one way but i think the setup above will be just fine and what i will mainly run...

[Darren Boyle]

£314.95 was never our confirmed price and was only ever shown on the PREVIEW of the LIPO version (when we first added it to our site nearly 6 months ago), the 4 + 2 has always been £TBA until about 2 weeks ago when we confirmed it would be £309.95. We decided that it was messy to have them at different prices so both are now confirmed at the £309.95, this has been live since the same time the price was added to the 4 + 2 version (26th September to be exact according to my website data entry log).

But as you say, not looking to upset or poach anyone, just stating a few facts.

[DaveG28]

£314.95 was never our confirmed price and was only ever shown on the PREVIEW of the LIPO version (when we first added it to our site nearly 6 months ago), the 4 + 2 has always been £TBA until about 2 weeks ago when we confirmed it would be £309.95. We decided that it was messy to have them at different prices so both are now confirmed at the £309.95, this has been live since the same time the price was added to the 4 + 2 version (26th September to be exact according top my website entry log).

But as you say, not looking to upset or poach anyone, just stating a few facts.


Ahhh, yeah I think I only ever looked at the Lipo one! :blush:

[stegger]

Yeh, when i drove grants is just had the oneway roller (or centre one-way if you like) , it ran perfectly, ive ordered a one way but i think the setup above will be just fine and what i will mainly run...
Was that with a diff in the front:confused: or are they coming out with a spool for the front:)

[stegger]

Ahhh, yeah I think I only ever looked at the Lipo one! :blush:
Trouble causer:lol::lol::lol:

[MattW]

Std kit has plastic gearbox tops as others have said. Lower gearbox casings are all alloy from kit. All pullies are alloy, side gears is one alloy and one plastic. There is 2 different types of front kick up block. to be honest i'm not sure which one comes wtih kit - both are alloy, just kick up that is different.

Can't think of any car that comes with a front one way (diff) and this is no different. Std ball diff here. I have generally run a one way, but i think Si has generally run a diff, with Grant having switched between. Think all the guys at the F2's were running diffs with one way layshaft pully.

[GRIFF55]

cheers guys, sounds a good buy:)

[ben]

cheers guys, sounds a good buy:)

Good lad Groff :thumbsup::p

[strobe]

I've pre ordered a Lipo version. (Hoping that lipo gets voted in for next years Regional and National events)
What else do you recomend i order for the Cat SX. One ways etc...

[GRIFF55]

Good lad Groff :thumbsup::p

hey Ben, you've been listening to mr Rolls too much:woot::lol:

[DaveG28]

Trouble causer:lol::lol::lol:

Where there is anger and discord, my work is done....

Giving up on the Tam Griff?? Mind you, those Cats looked pretty good at the F2's!

[GRIFF55]

no mate, just like building cars;) Yeh, they did look very good at the f2's

[ben]

hey Ben, you've been listening to mr Rolls too much:woot::lol:


:lol::lol::lol::thumbsup:

[MattW]

Strobe, most is obviously down to personal choice. I haven't seen an "actual" kit as obviously there aren't any at this point.

From a handelling perspective, you ought to think about one ways - just like any other car - either diff or layshaft.

Other than that, there is obviously the alloy top casings to considder, and any amount of titanium you could possibly want to throw at it!!

[jimmy]

Will there be an option to get the anodised parts in a slightly less gut wrenching colour? :lol:

[MattW]

Jimmy, you konw you love purple :thumbsup:

It's actually only the mounting blocks and some shock bits that are purple. The transmission housings are all black/silver.

[glypo]

Does the car not come with a front spool as standard? I thought it was common to have spool front and rear diff now, rather than two diffs. Or even one-way as said.

ZX-5 came with all 3 options out of box IIRC.

[MattW]

No, doesn't have spool - diff's at both ends, which i think is the kit normal for most off rd cars - well, i know it was Losi, AE, TTech/Extreme.

There is a spool option, but i can't see it being all that popular if i'm honest

[Southwell]

Will there be an option to get the anodised parts in a slightly less gut wrenching colour? :lol:

My dad anodised my fully hopped up Cat 2000 SE to red, looked awesome! Sold it to some guy in France for £150 a few years ago :(

[Mossy]

To be fair I did run a one way for the first part of the year, but pretty much since the euros have ran a front diff. Like Matt says, personal preference really. I like brakes and steering (those of you who have driven my cars will agree) and found i was quicker with the diff.

Front blocks are one add up to try. I ran 10.5 degree blocks but have recently changed to 7's. Other than that only other thing is front and rear anti roll bars. Not sure what the plan for these are so dont quote but imangine they will be released. As for the gear box houses, they are alloy bottoms and the tops are a hop-up.

Any other questions feel free to ask lol!

Si

[glypo]

Well that's good then. But I assume for tight carpet tracks a one-way will be the better option still though? (i.e. it will be worth my while getting this as an option?) I certainly don't see a spool being popular, I was just curious if it was in the box as I had seen it with a few models. I think a spool with off-road not to wise in terms of strain.

I have to ask, and I fear it hasn't changed, is the wing mount still the same? I am really not a fan of the o-ring thingy.

[MattW]

Well i run a one way virtaully all the time, so for me it would be - but it really is personal preference, like any other car. Like i say, don't think i've ever seen a spool actually available for sale for another car, at least any of the more popular ones - could just be me not looking though.

I have a manual here, and it shows "O ring style" wing mount , so we'll assume it will be in kits.

[ben]

Nothing wrong with the "O" ring style mounts. Save wings :thumbsup: Maybe nortech can do some super ace "O" rings for the wing mounts :thumbsup:

[glypo]

Okay cool thanks Matt. :)

I think I will just epoxy the mount together then so I can just screw in with no problem. Had over 14 years torture with the mount and can't face anymore :lol:

[Nolan BJ4WE]

Im happy to pay postage from DMS, their service is awesome :thumbsup:

I have to agree with Belsten!!! Always great service, and the Web-shop is very easy to use - always found what I wantd!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[MattW]

Yeah, that is an option for sure - could manage without the bands and just glue the mount to the part that usually holds the bands.

Okay cool thanks Matt. :)

I think I will just epoxy the mount together then so I can just screw in with no problem. Had over 14 years torture with the mount and can't face anymore :lol:

[Darren Boyle]

Try using the "crashback bands" from the old Bosscat instead, one thick band instead of several thinner ones, works a treat, nice and firm mounting and even if the band snaps it is soooo tight in the holder that it still holds the wing on with one half of the loop, so to speak,

Part number is U725Y - Crashback bands

[Belsten]

Try using the "crashback bands" from the old Bosscat instead, one thick band instead of several thinner ones, works a treat, nice and firm mounting and even if the band snaps it is soooo tight in the holder that it still holds the wing on with one half of the loop, so to speak,

Part number is U725Y - Crashback bands

Do you have them in stock ?

[Jonesy]

I like brakes and steering (those of you who have driven my cars will agree) and found i was quicker with the diff.



You REALLY do like brakes and steering - I will vouch for that one!!

PS : Don't forget to turn the steering rate back up!

[Darren Boyle]

Do you have them in stock ?


We certainly should have, call us at the shop in the morning and one of us will check for you

[_sleigh_]

Wow.. Mr Boyle do you ever sleep :thumbsup:

[Darren Boyle]

Phil, put simply.......no

Got two or three hours work to do on our website tonight yet, guess why we dont open until 10am every morning!!! (and I am often late :eh?::blush:)

[big smithy]

has any drivers got there cat yet mine came yesterday :thumbsup:

[sime46]

Damn you Si. Are you lipo or 4+2? Cant wait for mine to come!

[shark]

Lipo for me chap :thumbsup:

[sime46]

Me too. Cant wait. :thumbsup:

[TEINsports]

has any drivers got there cat yet mine came yesterday :thumbsup:
:woot: would u mind taking some pics to satisfy us for the moment? plsssssssssss.

[Chrislong]

Just built mine today (Lipo), and all I can say is WOW! I am really impressed with the quality and assembly of this thing, can't wait to use it in anger!

I have a new favourite shock, these are 10 times easier than Losi, and im astounded. :thumbsup:

Well done Schumacher!!!! :thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

Just built mine today (Lipo), and all I can say is WOW! I am really impressed with the quality and assembly of this thing, can't wait to use it in anger!

I have a new favourite shock, these are 10 times easier than Losi, and im astounded. :thumbsup:

Well done Schumacher!!!! :thumbsup:

Using it instead of your X5 Chris?? :o

[big smithy]

:woot: would u mind taking some pics to satisfy us for the moment? plsssssssssss.
sorry mate still in box waiting 4 monday going 2 cov 2moz :o

[Garry Driffill]

Using it instead of your X5 Chris?? :o

Mr Long has new sponsors :)

[Darren Boyle]

Mr Long has new sponsors

:rolleyes: Oh well never mind, he doesnt know what he is missing.......LOL

Good luck Chris with your new team

[Chrislong]

Thanks Darren :)

So, who else has there SX and built? Any comments?
Who has run there SX on kit setup? Any comments?

Chris

[stegger]

Thanks Darren :)

So, who else has there SX and built? Any comments?
Who has run there SX on kit setup? Any comments?

Chris
If you have built yours chris how did it go any tips or was it a sweet build:)

[Chrislong]

If you have built yours chris how did it go any tips or was it a sweet build:)

It builds up sweet mate, there were no burs to file, no bits of plastic to snap off tree's, everything is bang on - even the bodyshell and undertray comes cut out!!!!!! Just drill/reem holes.

Before building you'll need a 2mm, 2.5mm and 1.5mm driver, plus a circlip tool. Also a Tamiya nut wrench - you know the ones, everyone has them.

One note, is the ballstud for the servo horn seems to be in the wrong bag - mine was in with the undertray and not where it should be. This may be resolved, but anybody thinking it is missing at the same point I did - open the undertray bag.

[telboy]

Are people running theres in NiHm or LiPo format?

[stegger]

When my one lands it will be Lipo:thumbsup:

[Chrislong]

Mine is Lipo.

Anybody need any guidance then do PM me or any of the other Schumacher drivers. :thumbsup:

[jimmy]

what sort of weight will it be with lipo chris and will you balance it out / weigh it down with any lead????
did you get a load of schumacher springs with it or do you plan to use ae/losi springs you might already have? Did you get the alloy gearbox tops?

[DCM]

looking at the layout of the makor components in the chassis, it shouldn't need much balancing left to right, as the motor is in a central position on the chassis, it may nee a little weight to the front though, to maybe bring it back to a NiMH balance, but I wouldn't of thought it is needed....

Maybe, the SX is the first crop of cars to be LiPO ready.... as in chassis setup and balance?

[jimmy]

You're likely right there DCM, I guess I was more meaning the weight of the car - I know my Durga was under 2WD weight the last time I ran lipo in it.:lol:

[DCM]

a light weight lard arse, I never weighed the DB-01...

I am liking the SX.... and not, lol.... but they seem to be going well, or is it like the Cat2000, designed for our racing surfaces...

[Chrislong]

what sort of weight will it be with lipo chris and will you balance it out / weigh it down with any lead????
did you get a load of schumacher springs with it or do you plan to use ae/losi springs you might already have? Did you get the alloy gearbox tops?

I weighed mine prepared for the track (3200 Trackpower) and it was 1490g - so it needs Lead (which is good, I can choose position of weight).

I didn't get any more springs, I have ordered them though. At the moment I only have the yellow springs it came with - so I may end up putting AE springs on as temporary measure - it feels good as it is on the bench. (I love the shocks!)

I haven't upgraded any parts, built with plastic gearbox tops and I also ordered spare tops just incase - I want to run it standard for now unless I find reason to upgrade, right now they look plenty strong enough.

[Chrislong]

looking at the layout of the makor components in the chassis, it shouldn't need much balancing left to right, as the motor is in a central position on the chassis, it may nee a little weight to the front though, to maybe bring it back to a NiMH balance, but I wouldn't of thought it is needed....

Maybe, the SX is the first crop of cars to be LiPO ready.... as in chassis setup and balance?

The balance of the chassis is perfect with Lipo - it is designed to be. If cells are put in a Lipi chassis it will be unbalanced - so they went to 4+2 to compensate this.

[Mossy]

I am liking the SX.... and not, lol.... but they seem to be going well, or is it like the Cat2000, designed for our racing surfaces...

Seemed to run pretty well at the Euros on Clay...:thumbsup:

Ive built a few now and nice to hear that everyone else is enjoying building them. Agree with Chris over the shocks, think they are the best i have built.

Whats the kit setup lol.

Si

[MattW]

Whats the kit setup lol.



I was wondering about that one :o

[strobe]

Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?

[Chrislong]

Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?

LOL, build it yourself - even if this is your first kit, its a doddle and you'll feel good about building it, I did with this one. Few simple rules: don't over tighten, don't compromise, make sure things which move do so freely, and threadlock anything that screws into alloy. Oh, and always use a good quality driver of the right size.

[strobe]

Chris. If i had time to build it i would. 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week at the moment. Work is very busy at moment. Then add in kids football training and matches at the weekend Nice to get 5 mins to myself and get more than 5 hours sleep.

[MattW]

I think it's a much easier car to build/work on than everyone thinks when they first look at the car. It kind of "looks" complex, but having lived with it for a few months, it really isn't.

[Mossy]

Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?


Lol, 24 pack of Carling :thumbsup:

[telboy]

So how much lead are we going to need then? How much does it weigh fully loaded?
Obviously there will be a few g's difference with different elctrics etc.

it seems people are confident on Lipo being allowed next year too! lol

[Chrislong]

So how much lead are we going to need then? How much does it weigh fully loaded?
Obviously there will be a few g's difference with different elctrics etc.

it seems people are confident on Lipo being allowed next year too! lol

Mine fully loaded, ive stated before but just checked it on accurate digital scales and it is 1505g. That is with 3200 Trakpower, GTB, Ko 2143, Futaba Receiver.

The BRCA minimum is 1588g

[telboy]

Cheers christoph.:thumbsup:

Just needing to know how much lead I'll need to buy. :)

[MattW]

bigger LiPo pack!!

[Chrislong]

Cheers christoph.:thumbsup:

Just needing to know how much lead I'll need to buy. :)

200g's Tel ;) that'll be some for me, some for you. :lol:

[ScottyP]

How about some pics of these built beasts? Would like to see layout of a lipo car.

Cheers,
Scotty P.

[AndyM]

How about some pics of these built beasts? Would like to see layout of a lipo car.

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2008national-oswestry/4wd/OOP_3020.html
and
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/2008national-oswestry/4wd/OOP_3012.html

Hope this help :)
Andy

[TEINsports]

guys, upon closer inspection on the main belt(via the pics), it seems to me that the batt wld go under the belt. was wondering if the wires of the lipos wld interfere with the main belt? As u may know, some lipos (i.e. orions) have their wires stick out from the top, which may pose a hindrance to the belts.......

[Oliv996]

Mine fully loaded, ive stated before but just checked it on accurate digital scales and it is 1505g. That is with 3200 Trakpower, GTB, Ko 2143, Futaba Receiver.

The BRCA minimum is 1588g

Hi Chris :)

Very light indeed :drool:

What kind of tyre did you put on the car to reach this weight ?

Thanks

Olivier

[Chrislong]

Hey Olivier, hope you are well mate? This was with Minispike-2 on the kit lite wheels and Schumacher Inserts. it will have Pins on shortly which are heavier - i'll weigh again then.

Yes, well spotted. My Trakpower has top loading corally plugs and they would interfere with the belt - but I have tie-wrapped the wires to the under side of the top deck and they clear the belt by a good 5mm. Even though I have left enough slack on the wire for me to plug the cells in before I slide them right back. Im so comfortable with it I forgot about it - its fine - just do apply some thought to it when you build yours. ;)

[Chrislong]

Tires arrived, just nipped home and put them on, weighed it and with Minipins the race ready weight is 1555g :thumbsup:

So, cars weigh 50g more switching from Minispikes to Minipins.

[Northy]

Chris, I must be mistaken, I always thought you had a life! :woot:

G

[Lee]

Leave the boy alone he is keen gain :thumbsup:

[bigred5765]

hey chris i have some strips of self adhesive lead about 1mm thick,if you need some,

[Chrislong]

hey chris i have some strips of self adhesive lead about 1mm thick,if you need some,

Coolio, cheers Carl. I may need it. :thumbsup:

Aye I have a life. But I am keen again! Woohoo. :blush: