Cougar KF2 SE

[mattcaney]

Hi Are there any updates I should buy to go with my Cougar KF2 SE. I am trying to get the complete package. Thanks MC

[knighthawk]

The only real upgrades you need are the Alloy Rear Upper Transmission Housing and the 5° Alloy Front Caster Blocks

[Adam F]

What surface are you running on?

[mattcaney]

I am going to be racing on medium grip astro with tarmac and concrete areas (Eden park raceway). People have mentioned the ball diff which one is it? Is it a direct replacement for the geared diff (never used geared before so no idea on setting up and oil to use and how oil affects it)

[Adam F]

Ball diff is a direct replacement, but only for low grip really.

Stick some 10k in the gear diff to start, check the schumacher site for setups/ info.

[tyreman]

For eden park you will want a ball diff, here is a link to the one you want.
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Cars_and_Parts/CAT_K2/U4199.html

[mattcaney]

Hi All,

I have just bought the KF2 SE, should there be additional instructions on the different configurations from the KF2. I was expecting a additional set of instructions. Can see that there is the extra parts.

I have not started building it yet, just wanted to make sure that I have everything.

Cannot wait to get started.

On another point, what is the best way to fit Slim Shorties (am going to be starting out with the low grip - motor in the middle). I have a couple of sets and they look so small. Have got lots of foam that came in their boxes. Just wondered if anyone has run them and could help me out with a pic or two.

Thanks
MC

[paulc]

The additional instructions are in in the packets with the low grip parts or mid configration parts

[mattcaney]

Thanks Paul, had a great morning getting all my bits, just a little concerned how small the Slim Shorties are.

[luniemiester]

I've found I've been adding weight under my normal size shorties tbh as the car seems to get faster the more weight I put into it.

Not seen anyone run the thin shorty outdoors only inside or when it's the American stock class for weight reasons.

[mattcaney]

Do you have an idea of what I need to fit them as they are smaller than the width of the chassis, and lower too. Could use lots of padding, but that would be a short term fix as foam would loose its strength.

[luniemiester]

Scroll down this page and you will see orlowski has used some sort of battery spacer foam pad glued to his battery straps.

http://site.petitrc.com/setup/schumacher/setupcougarkf/KF2_MichalOrlowski_OCRC2016012124/

[mattcaney]

My Cells, are 93mm x 45mm x 18mm - Very Slim shorty

[luniemiester]

The sheet says he used this battery which is almost the same size? (93-47-18.5)

https://www.smddirect.co.uk/lrp-2900-shorty-lcg-110c/55c-7-4v-lipo.html

[mattcaney]

They are a lot wider in the pics, they do not appear to be the same. sorry I meant the car pic not the LRP pic.

[stuey]

Hi guys. Could it be said that the SE with its 3 possible motor locations can be a one size fits all car? I mean this as in you could use it from one extreme to the other grip wise, without possibly having to have 2 cars, a low and high grip? I know changing the layout is not a 5 minute job, but I'm an old school racer where the idea of perhaps needing two 2wd cars would have been thought of as crazy :woot:

[cmgreen]

Hi guys. Could it be said that the SE with its 3 possible motor locations can be a one size fits all car? I mean this as in you could use it from one extreme to the other grip wise, without possibly having to have 2 cars, a low and high grip? I know changing the layout is not a 5 minute job, but I'm an old school racer where the idea of perhaps needing two 2wd cars would have been thought of as crazy :woot:

Yup, that's why Schumacher released it, also why Schumacher are the best :thumbsup:

[mattcaney]

Hi I am just starting to build my my kf2 SE but 1.5mm doesn't fit. Tried on pinion that's OK.

[cjm_2008]

Yup, that's why Schumacher released it, also why Schumacher are the best :thumbsup:

I actually have both :lol:

No need for me to upgrade then!

[knighthawk]

Hi I am just starting to build my my kf2 SE but 1.5mm doesn't fit. Tried on pinion that's OK.

What doesn't fit ?

[mattcaney]

Sorry was my school boy error, the 2mm hex driver needed sharpening.

Enjoying the build so far, had modify the alloy rear trans housing slightly as one side the pins didnt fit, only by a couple of thou though.

Best kit I have ever put to together

Thanks for your help

Matt

[h0m3sy]

Sorry was my school boy error, the 2mm hex driver needed sharpening.

Enjoying the build so far, had modify the alloy rear trans housing slightly as one side the pins didnt fit, only by a couple of thou though.

Best kit I have ever put to together

Thanks for your help

Matt

Hi Matt,

Glad your enjoying the build, it's a great car. One bit of advice I'd give is to invest in a set of these MIP tools, makes building a breeze.
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Manufacturer/MIP/MP9502.html
:thumbsup:

[mattcaney]

How got all the allen drivers, and yes they do make assembling it easier than farting around with allen keys. Just spotted my first error had the belt the wrong side of the front teasioner - oops - wont be my first. Could be a long night. As long as I wake up in time for Mark Noble testimonial tomorrow. BT Sport Europe.

[h0m3sy]

There's allen drivers then there's MIP allen drivers ;)

[mattcaney]

Might have to invest in some. As the ones i have are not great

[stuey]

Hi guys. I have just scored myself a KF2 SE, and just want to double check a few bits to get. I am going for the alloy rear shock mountings and 5 degree front hubs. Are the kit pistons ok to use? Also my first racing gear diff and I dont have any oil, can you suggest a couple to start with that will cover most bases? Starting on a bumpy astro track, and hopefully SHRCCC (smooth astro with jumps) soon.
Cheers :)

[The_chosen_one]

Hi guys. I have just scored myself a KF2 SE, and just want to double check a few bits to get. I am going for the alloy rear shock mountings and 5 degree front hubs. Are the kit pistons ok to use? Also my first racing gear diff and I dont have any oil, can you suggest a couple to start with that will cover most bases? Starting on a bumpy astro track, and hopefully SHRCCC (smooth astro with jumps) soon.
Cheers :)


Yup they will be fine:thumbsup:, Don't really need anything else. Ive been to SHRCCC a few times so feel free to try my setup for there if you like? :) My pistons where drilled so i think try 500 front and 400 rear should be good for the car.

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a615/William_Venables/KF2%20SEtup_zps3idvjcls.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/William_Venables/media/KF2%20SEtup_zps3idvjcls.jpg.html)

[stuey]

Thanks William. I notice none of the set up sheets mention if the rear shocks are mounted forward or back, I will probably try back first. I only have saddle pack cells at the moment so I expect the motor will have to go forward for now.

[The_chosen_one]

Thanks William. I notice none of the set up sheets mention if the rear shocks are mounted forward or back, I will probably try back first. I only have saddle pack cells at the moment so I expect the motor will have to go forward for now.

Pretty much every one always uses the shocks on the back. The track has good grip so you'll be fine with the saddle layout