Cat belt cover & alloy inner trans housing

[Belsten]

Im after a belt cover to fit and xls/procat/bosscat, anyone know of anyone doing any repro ones ? Seen the shells but no belt covers that fit the top deck
Also after an alloy inner transmission housing if anyone has one knocking around that they fancy parting with ?
Thanks

[QuackingPlums]

Those belt covers are rare as rocking horse sh*t - I haven't seen any in... forever! :(

[isobarik]

Also looking for one and if anyone find one send it to kamtec so it can be duplicated.

mvh Isobarik

[brian s]

dave, i`ve got a used one you can borrow as a pattern to get some made if you want. i also have an alloy inner housing that for some reason has had a hole cut in the front you can have.

[kaszal]

Yes, they are very rare in good condition! I asked Team Bluegroove and they might be interested if they could get a new 'master' to work from. I'm happy with their Procat shell and undertray. Maybe someone would be willing to send them one?

[purplenut]

Im after a belt cover to fit and xls/procat/bosscat, anyone know of anyone doing any repro ones ? Seen the shells but no belt covers that fit the top deck
Also after an alloy inner transmission housing if anyone has one knocking around that they fancy parting with ?
Thanks
I've not to long ago sold a xls top cover on eBay did not fetch as much as I thought it would of to be honest,but I might have a spair one in the shed will have a look tonight for you.

[Belsten]

lovely thanks mate :thumbsup:

[QuackingPlums]

Also looking for one and if anyone find one send it to kamtec so it can be duplicated.

mvh Isobarik

It's dead simple! It doesn't even need to be that spectacular as it's just to keep the transmission dirt/fluff free! I'd gladly make a mould out of wood or something if it's possible for Keith to make a mould from it!

[Bugle]

I have got moulds of 3 different types of belt covers, so I can vacform some.
One is SWB CAT, the other 2 are for long wheelbase, one has that flat rectangle thingo near the front (I think this is for a CAT XL) the other is the same length but without the rectangular bit which I think is for the Procat?
Is Bosscat the same fitment aswell?

[kaszal]

Put me down for one of the Procat belt covers please.

I'm sure there'll be plenty of demand... who can get these made?

[isobarik]

Ta daaa found one just didnt remember that i got it....

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_36/30650000-30659999/640x480/30659041.jpg?0

since its not in my garage its at my parents house.

mvh isobarik

[Belsten]

Cool can it be sent off for some repro ones ?

[isobarik]

I've not to long ago sold a xls top cover on eBay did not fetch as much as I thought it would of to be honest,but I might have a spair one in the shed will have a look tonight for you.


4 boys what if they break theire speedo at the same time...ha ha ha ....

I have 3 girls and 2 of those is sharing an RC10 Teamcar with an kyosho stock 05 in it ...

mvh isobarik

[isobarik]

Cool can it be sent off for some repro ones ?

I.ll guess that it can be best would have been if it wasnt cut but i think it works and the finish is not so importante on an beltcover.

mvh Isobarik

[kaszal]

Great... will you send it to TBG or Kamtec? I heard Kamtec takes forever.

The Procat shell I got from TBG is good. There's a photo in my thread Procat for Li-Fe.

teambluegroove@hotmail.com (teambluegroove@hotmail.com)

[isobarik]

Great... will you send it to TBG or Kamtec? I heard Kamtec takes forever.

The Procat shell I got from TBG is good. There's a photo in my thread Procat for Li-Fe.

teambluegroove@hotmail.com (teambluegroove@hotmail.com)


Shall email him and ask.

mvh Isobarik

[QuackingPlums]

Deffo interested in a repro! Willing to contribute towards costs of getting these made too - even if it means underwriting the first x off the line!* :woot:

Does anybody remember what the flat bit was for? I keep thinking it's for sticking the driver to but I think it's too far forward for that!


* where x < 10 :p

[kaszal]

How did you get on, Henrik?

btw he's got a sweet photo of my shell (paint by RCS) on his eBay listing...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCHUMACHER-PRO-CAT-BODY-AND-WING-/150419138373?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2305ade745

[kaszal]

Simonl says Kamtec are making a mould for the belt cover :thumbsup:

[isobarik]

Yeah i asked keith ?? and he had an mold but he was not sure that it was fitting right so he said that he would send me one to try but i havent recived it yet.

mvh isobarik

[isobarik]

How did you get on, Henrik?

btw he's got a sweet photo of my shell (paint by RCS) on his eBay listing...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCHUMACHER-PRO-CAT-BODY-AND-WING-/150419138373?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2305ade745

Looking good as always and im so glad that you dumped the hersey........

im about to order the fibrelyte xls sp chassi just waiting to se if i can get in another color .............red would look so goooooooooooddddd.

mvh Isobarik

[kaszal]

Can you even get carbon fibre other colours apart from black?

Do you reckon you'll get the belt cover anytime soon?

Keith, send me one... I'll give it a good home and send you the photos too :thumbsup:

[isobarik]

im not sure but i found this pic

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/Bigjeepzz/Yokomo%20870C/IMG_2703.jpg

An then i searched since i didnt get an replay on where he got it from so ...i found this link ............

http://compositeenvisions.com/rigid-carbon-fiber-panels-1/


http://compositeenvisions.com/images/blue%20texalium%20panel.jpg

http://compositeenvisions.com/images/purple%20carbon%20fiber%20fiberglass%20hybrid.jpg

check it out an have a look ........i have email fibre-lyte to see if it works i have no clue what it is but it looks amazing..

btw why dont you just email keith about the belt cover ad ask him if he got one for testing.

mvh Isobarik

[QuackingPlums]

Cripes, if Keith is just sending them out for testing there's gotta be some of us who are closer than Sweden! :lol:

[isobarik]

Cripes, if Keith is just sending them out for testing there's gotta be some of us who are closer than Sweden! :lol:

I´´ll guess i was the first to ask.....

mvh Isobarik

[QuackingPlums]

Heh heh - well I hope it fits! I have an itchy "buy" finger!

[kaszal]

If anyone has Keith's email can they email him? Might be encouraging for him to know there are orders waiting... ker-ching :thumbsup:

[J_WOODY]

i hope the belt covers become available soon :thumbsup:, its the 1 item thats stopped me from running mine

[brian s]

i have measured an original cover and made a brass plug, will try and get some belt covers moulded from it soon.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0845.jpg

[simonl]

I spoke to Kamtec a couple of weeks ago and they said they would have a prototype belt cover ready soon that they would send me one to test.

I've just called Keith and he should be sending it to me today so I'll update you as soon as I have it.

Hopefully we'll soon have a supply for these!

[igbandy]

Heh heh - well I hope it fits! I have an itchy "buy" finger!


Me too Eric :woot:

[kaszal]

I personally prefer Brian's belt cover because it doesn't have the square section in the middle. What was this bit for... to make a little window to check the belt tension perhaps? imo the Procat cover with the straight sides is easier to seal up.

[simonl]

I've cut out & fitted the Kamtec belt cover prototype that Keith sent to me, and it's looking good. I've sent Keith some feedback and photos. It was a mm or 2 too short but Keith had told me to expect that as he needed to adjust the form - but he wanted someonbe to test it before he did so.

It was a copy of the version with the square bit on it as per kaszal's post.

I'll keep you posted.

Attached area couple of pics (I'm partway through the re-build..!)

[brian s]

I`ve given the mould to mrspeedy (phatbodies) and he is getting some covers moulded.

[simonl]

Hi Brian - not sure if you plane to make these available to sell but if so please can you put me down for one. I prefer it to the version with the square bit on it.

thanks. Simon

[brian s]

should have some covers soon,spoke to si (mrspeedy) on friday and they are being done.

[gainsy]

Hi, could i PLEASE have at least 1 of these belt covers, desperate to get my bosscat back on the track, many thanks, Gainsy

[brian s]

have had belt covers delivered and have cut one out and fitted it to a procat.
when i first looked at the cover i thought i had not made the belt groove long enough but when fitted the clearance around the pulley is ok with no fouling,and the fit is good at the rear. what do you think of them?.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0874.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0873.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0871.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0872.jpg

[brian s]

better photo of front of cover

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0875.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr24/brianspooner/DSCF0876.jpg

[kaszal]

Looks nice :thumbsup: Does the quality of the mould feel good?

Will they be for sale on their website http://phatbodies.bigcartel.com/ or do we order here?

[brian s]

i made a mold and got mrspeedy to get them vacformed for me, (they are not available from phatbodies).the quality of the lexan is very good and is about 0.75mm thick.

[kaszal]

Looks nice :thumbsup: Does the quality of the mould feel good?

Will they be for sale on their website http://phatbodies.bigcartel.com/ or do we order here?

OK I see, thanks. Can I get one off you directly?

[mrspeedy]

They are indeed made from the best polycarbonate money can buy, genuine 0.75mm Lexan, and they even come with a protective film .....

The fit looks top notch too Brian :thumbsup:

[kaszal]

Nice - so did Brian get a batch made so he could sell on the spares?

[brian s]

i have some spare covers available that i would sell to recoup some of my outlay for materials and the vacforming,and i could ask mrspeedy to get some more done if there was enough interest.

[gainsy]

Hi, could i please have 1 as well? can do paypal gift or whatever you want
Many thanks
Gainsy

[QuackingPlums]

should have some covers soon,spoke to si (mrspeedy) on friday and they are being done.

I thought you were making some made to sell, not just a one off! :( I'm definitely up for a couple if you're selling!

[brian s]

i am more worried about how to package them for posting,(as my postman will try and force anything through a letter box). any suggestions?.
also what would be a reasonable asking price for them (as the vacforming cost £3-50 each)+the mold + post). i did this because i needed some covers and not to make a profit from producing them.i had 20 made and have 16 that i would be prepared to sell on.what do you think?.
brian

[gainsy]

Hi Brian
Good question about the postman, mine is the same, i guess bubble wrap & lot's of Fragile sign's on it, do not bend etc, maybe a pencil in the belt tray would stop it bending or make it more rigid :)
As for the price i guess that's up to you really, as you put in all the effort, i have no problem parting with £10 + P&P as this is the only part stopping me running my cat
Btw i forgot to say they look great, fab job Brian
Gainsy

[brian s]

i was thinking that £7-50 inc post would be expensive for a cover,never mind £10 + post, good idea to put something in the centre to re-enforce it during posting though, i`ll sort something out. would like someone else to fit one to their car to see what they think about them.

[gainsy]

Have sent you a pm
Gainsy

[kaszal]

Hi Brian, you could wrap them in corrugated card or use postal tubes like these (I'm not sure if these are right size)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-X-13-330mm-A3-Postal-Tubes-Posting-Posters-Prints-/110343515148?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item19b0fc6c0c

[QuackingPlums]

Well you need to cover the cost of your time and effort - I don't know how much time went in to making the blank but I'm guessing it wasn't knocked up in an afternoon. If you think you can at least break even at £7.50+P&P then great for us, but I'd be happy even at £10+P&P, especially if they're securely packaged in a tube like the ones Luke just posted

I'll definitely be up for a couple - possibly more, but I wouldn't want to hog them if there are a long list of interested buyers. :)

[brian s]

i`ve sent one to gainsy to fit to his cat and he will give his veiws on it once it`s delivered (possibly tues).
once i know someone else is happy with the cover, i`ll sell the others i have for £8 each including post which should cover the cost of the brass to make the mold etc.

[brian s]

i have 14 spare covers.
kazal wants one ?
quackingplums two ?

[gainsy]

Cheers Brian, i will get the pic's up as soon as it is fitted, which will be tomorrow
Gainsy

[kaszal]

Yes, one cover for me please!

[QuackingPlums]

Yup, two for me please! :thumbsup:

[gainsy]

Belt cover has just arrived :)
Will get it fitted today & put up pics later
Cheers Brian
Gainsy

[gainsy]

Ok here goes, i couldn't resist, i had to fit it straight away :)
In my opinion this is perfect, easy to work with as it's nice & strong & it looks great, also has a nice protective film on it to stop you scratching it while marking it out, hope the pic's are clear enough for you all
Big Big thanks must go to Brian for all his hard work on this project
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Send me your Paypal address Brian as i have cash waiting to send to you :)

[brian s]

gainsy, looks good, nice bosscat also. have sent you a p`m.

[gainsy]

Probably the best £8 i have spent :)

[Moozo]

Gainsy, which version of bosscat is that? Never seen one with a white fibreglass chassis before, thought that version of chassis came in black carbonfibre!!

Mick

[gainsy]

I have been told it is the Bosscat Sport version, came out in 1992 & was only £150 new!!!! a year later the Works version came out
Here's a cool list for you
As far as i know this is the release order for Schumacher cars
1986 SWB CAT T400 £175
1987 CAT XL 2wd
1987 CAT XL 4wd T401 £175 ’87 World champion winner (Masami Hirosaksa), ’87 Euros Winner (Phil Davies)
1988 CAT XLS T403 £175
1988 Topcat U404J £99
1989 Procat U409N £180 1989, 1990 Euro Champ (Stephen Oberle & Phil Davies)
1990 Cougar U415T £90 Won worlds ’91 warmup. 1990 Eurochamp with Jurgen Lautenbach
1990 911 Turbo SE Road & Track U417V £110 Porsche shell on Cougar chassis
1990 RS 4×4 Road & Track U416U £180 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth shell on Procat chassis
1991 Shotgun truck U419X £130 Cougar based
1991 Cougar 2 Sport U429H £95 Hybrid 23mm diff, varishocks but no slipper and not fully ballraced
1991 Cougar 2 Racing U430I £119 Slipper, 10 sealed ballraces, full spring set
1991 Cougar 2 Team U431J £150 Roller d/shafts, fully ballraced inc. steering
1992 Bosscat Competition Spec U440S £240 ROAR, UK, Scandinavian National champion, 3rd in Euros (Ben Sturnham) ’93
1992 Club10 Cougar U441T £79 ”Sport” version of Cougar. 540 motor + MSC
1992 Club10 Storm U443V £89 Based on Cougar – ”sport” version of Storm truck. 540 motor + MSC
1992 Procat SE U427F £175 Special edition with 2.2” wheels & light coloured varishocks
1992 Storm truck U432K £150 Cougar 2 based with Cougar mk.1 frt wishbones
1992 Bosscat Sport U444W £150 Original Sport version with black shocks
1992 Cougar 2 Works U452E £170 Also seen as part # U453F in 1993!
1993 Storm truck Works U454G £150 Never seen one
1993 Bosscat Works U455H £240 Released March 1993
1993 Cougar 2000 U457J £190 Double deck composite chassis, geared drivetrain
1993 CAT 2000 U460M £249 Released October ’93. 2nd (Kevin Moore) & 3rd (William Mitcham) ’93 Worlds. Euro 1994 winner Austria (Craig Drescher), 1995 Euros winner Finland (Craig Drescher),
1993 Club10 2wd Escort Cosworth U439R £95
1994 Cougar 2000 ’94 Spec U457J £190 As per 1993 car, but now with Co-Axial driveshafts & diff to match
1994 CAT 2000 Touring U496W £240 Calibra shell
1994 Bosscat Sport U471X £135 Red shocks version inc. motor & MSC
1994 Storm 2000 U461N £199 Cougar 2000 based truck
1994 Cougar 2000/95 spec U474A £199 Also known as ”XPC” spec with narrow chassis, SACs
1995 Cougar ’95 Team U499Z £199 3rd at 1994 Euros – narrow chassis, new rr sus. Geometry
1995 CAT 2000 EC U498Y £299 CAT 2000 with new shell, sus. Geometry & laydown shocks 1995 Euros Winner, Finland (Craig Drescher), 1996 & 1997 Euros Winner (Jukka Steenari)
1995 CAT 2000 ECS U401F £199 Sport cheap version of the EC (no slipper etc)
1995 Club10 mk.2 Cougar U441T £89
1995 Club10 mk.2 Escort Cosworth Touring U439R £99
1995 Club10 mk.2 Alfa Romeo 155 Touring U475B £99
1995 Club10 mk.2 Opel Calibra Touring U476C £99
1995 Club10 mk.2 Mercedes C-Class U477D £99
1995 Club10 mk.2 Ford Mondeo Touring U478E £99
1995 Club 10 mk.2 Storm truck U443V £99
1995 Bosscat touring Escort Cosworth U473Z £135
1995 Bosscat touring Alfa Romeo 155 U483J £135
1995 Bosscat touring Opel Calibra U484K £135
1995 Bosscat touring Mercedes C-Class U485L £135
1995 Bosscat touring Ford Mondeo U486M £135
1996 Fireblade 2000 U407L £150 96 TQ & Pole (Jukka Steenari), 2nd/3rd place at ’97 Euros
1997 CAT 2000 SE U408M £295 Based on spec of Jukka Steenari’s 1996 Euro Champ car
1997 CAT ’98 U421D £299 2nd/3rd place at ’97 worlds
1998 Fireblade USA U424G £150 Upright shock angles (equal frt & rr), 7 cell slots, new motor position
2000 CAT 3000 KO19X £240 Evolution of CAT 2000 series – Losi XX4 style layout (motor at front)
1999 Fireblade EVO mk.1 KO15T £150 Evolution of Cougar 2000 series
2002 CAT 3000 ”EVO” KO19X £240 Long rr shocks, medium frt, cells further rearwards
2002 Fireblade EVO mk.2 KO15T
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Moozo]

Thought the sport version was a stick pack chassis in black!!!!!!

[gainsy]

You may well be right mate, got told my info on the Schumacher forum but you never know, they could be wrong
I am currently thinking of having a red carbon fibre chassis & blue carbon fibre mounts & motor plates made by a company in the states
This stuff is very cool & can be made in whatever thickness you want
http://compositeenvisions.com/rigid-carbon-fiber-panels-1/red-carbon-kevlar-90/red-carbon-fiber-panel-sheet-12-x24-x-055-1-5mm-2x2-twill-339.html

[J_WOODY]

Brian: sent pm about belt cover

[brian s]

have replied to your p`m.

[brian s]

i have 14 spare covers.
kazal wants 1
quackingplums 2 (posted)
j_woody 1 (posted)
igbandy 2
simonl 1

7 left, p`m me if you want any.

[simonl]

Hi Brian, I'd like to buy a belt cover too please if you can spare one. I have sent you PM.

thanks

Simon

[J_WOODY]

Brian: belt cover arrived this morning, and its a great fit :thumbsup:

[QuackingPlums]

Mine arrived today too Brian - thanks!

Very well packed! Covers look very neat - sturdier than my original too and fits great!

Thanks again!

[nivek]

Hi ,if you have a spair,or dammaged under tray ,you can adapt [cut] to fit .

[brian s]

if anyone wants a cover let me know.

[brian s]

now for sale on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCHUMACHER-PROCAT-BELT-COVER-reproduction-top-cover-/220788910640?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item33680b6a30

[kaszal]

Belt cover is perfect. Here it is fitted. Thanks Brian!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_1288.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_1276.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_1289.jpg

[DerbyDan]

I know i'm digging this thread up from the depths - but I just wondered if there were any of these belt covers still available... or if anyone else could be asked to make one (Phat Bodies?)

I brought one from TBG which not only seems a little on the short side, I somewhat c*cked up cutting it out (trimmed it too narrow at the front) So could do with another one :blush:

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!:)

[Adam F]

Dan, Have you tried Steve H?

[Peakey]

If they fit the bosscat too I'll have 3

[DerbyDan]

Dan, Have you tried Steve H?

I haven't Adam - but I think its the only Lexan CAT part that he doesn't do (except those useless dust shields that go in the old-style rear hubs) - I'll send Steve a message to double check :)