CAT 2000 - Which chassis

[chrispattinson]

I am running a CAT 2000 this year outdoor (laydown shocks version). Does anyone know what the merits of the different chassis are:

EC / SE saddle pack vs 98 Side saddle.

Which do people recommend?

Thanks in advance,

Chris P.

[BORMAC]

I would run the later side saddle pack chassis set up for sure.The car is better balanced all round.

[Nick Goodall]

Agreed - i ran the Side saddle car back in 99 and it was definitely better, i think it had a bit more flex so was a tad more forgiving too - plus jumped a lot better.

Good luck anyway, such a great car and i'm sure it will still go well today if the driveshafts can handle the power

[chrispattinson]

Thanks guys,

considering there's a 4.5 sintered brushless going in it, I hope the drive train is strong enough.

Ive upgraded to RW racing machined diff pulleys and RW machined spur, alloy tranny housing, ceramic diff balls and ceramic bearings. Like you say Nick, aslong as the driveshafts hold up, I will replace the blades at the first sign of wear.

I'll try to set the slipper to protect them aswell., I cant wait, Im not expecting anything big from the car, but having tried a Lazer ZX-5 and an Xfactory X-5 last year and not happy with either, I dont see why I shouldnt go back to a car I was happy racing, even if it is a 10 year old + design.

[Nick Goodall]

Chris, are you able to get parts easily enough for it? What about shocks, are you running Schumacher shocks and pistons? We used to run Losi pistons in the Schumacher shocks but ideally i'd run Associated shocks personally.

The car will still be good, it lived with the XX-4 in it's last few years and that hasn't really changed so i'm sure on the right track it will be awesome. Will still take a fair bit of setting up when it gets to bumpy stuff but on any sort of smooth track i'm sure it'll generate enough grip to live with anything else out there.

I'd love to see one going again with todays motors & batteries, enjoy it

[chrispattinson]

Ive managed to get 5 spare cars, and I know a LHS which has mountains of spares, so I have more than enough.

Ive currently got Schumacher shocks on with Associated pistons. Im fairly happy with the shocks, but I might try associated ones if I cant get it to handle.

Like you say, the challenge comes with bumpy tracks. Any tips will be most welcome. I like to spend time setting the car up, so advice will be really useful. It makes up for the poor driving.