Schumacher CAT SX3 1/10th Competition 4WD - Page 3

James · #41 03-02-2011

Not been raced anywere i dont believe but its certainly had a lot of testing at RHR and a couple of other venues i know of.

/tobys · #42 03-02-2011

How does it go round RHR?

As well as the SV?

mattb · #43 03-02-2011

i would be a bit pissed of if id just bought the sx2,but i realy like the look of the sx3.

mikeyscott · #44 03-02-2011

Look forward to seeing it at a track somewhere!

Shame they didn't run / have it ready at PetitRC.

steelie600 · #45 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by Chrislong

Schumacher did the plastic ones, as the alloy ones caused so many bent screws. Plastic also with its flex will make the car feel soooo much better then the alloy did... So, plastic is the upgrade!!

behave yerself Schlongy!!! My burple ally bits are blinger then Mr T's neck ornaments!!

Mines a Phil Booth SX so has all the bells and whistles and Id be reluctant to swap for a sx3 tbh, I wonder if the new shell will fit on the older car???

simoncrabb · #46 03-02-2011

Good work!

The S1 is looking a bargain... Especially as that's the only change from the Pro kit?

And with the extra flex it might be easier to drive for us less skilled drivers ;-)

(Pre-orders being taken, *cough*)

Mabuchi_Johnson_Lee · #47 03-02-2011

Just hope that they solve the belt wearing out prematurely

bigred5765 · #48 03-02-2011

only changed are belts once this last year looks really nice, mike i think battery hight wont be a problem,

mikeyscott · #49 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by Mabuchi_Johnson_Lee

Just hope that they solve the belt wearing out prematurely

Never had to change the belt in 18 months. Same as another member at our track

mes · #50 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by telboy

I can see why they've kept the front the same, but if they were designing a new car, why not go with a twin belt layout rather than 3? odd.

BUT, personally I think a conversion would be a BIG seller. All the people that have just bought CAT SX2's for the new season don't now want to be going out and buying another new car. Plus all those on budgets who have bought second hand CAT's. It will appeal to lots of people if they produced a conversion kit for around £150ish.

I think they chose a three-belt design to keep the motor centred. I think it's a nice, British carbon fibre XX4 (which is a good thing!), but I wonder if they will continue to release 4WD buggies at this pace. By the time I am forty, we will have the SX8!

The body could use some Azarashi curves in the rear, though. The square end is a bit boring imho.

Stu · #51 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by mes

The body could use some Azarashi curves in the rear, though. The square end is a bit boring imho.

At least it's not cab forward.....

mw02veg · #52 03-02-2011

finally!! i dont have to keep looking dumb when ppl ask me questions about a rumour! the new car is ace very balanced and definatly an improvement on the sx2.ive run down eden park in the damp im fairly quick round there and at the end of the day was over 1/2 second a lap consistantly faster!!

racingdwarf · #53 03-02-2011

Good news everyone, it's way better, shove that old three month old sx2 in the bin and get you credit card out

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stegger · #54 03-02-2011

LMAO racingdwarf

mdb_75 · #55 03-02-2011

Looks great! As long as it takes 25mm lipo's and there's room for the electrics (SP GT2 esc) then I'll be buying one

S1 or Carbon though.........??!

Mark Dell · #56 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by jondell

Probably cos they didnt think that the TRF511X would win the first 4 nationals and then the euros in 2010 !!!!

Belt configuration seems like a lot of effort just to get the motor rotating the same direction as the wheels. I'm sure there is more to it than that. Looks like a nice set up though.

When I get one you can check it out first hand. I will even let you build it for me.

niggs98 · #57 03-02-2011

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Originally Posted by Mark Dell

When I get one you can check it out first hand. I will even let you build it for me.

just to make a change

racingdwarf · #58 03-02-2011

Ahh don't let him build it! not a clue what he's doing

eichkay · #59 04-02-2011

Ive got the original cat SX and it requires a serious birthday on replacing parts and bearings i'd sorta given up on running the 4wd of late due to breakdowns. Seriously considering ordering one of these babys, swap my alloy upper housings and ti parts over and be good to go..

Also noticed the plastic steering rack, still dont know why they did that, its a must upgrade as it was with the SX2, as my friend broke his the first time out.

kek23k · #60 04-02-2011

I'm not really a Schuey fan but that does look well sexy