Schumacher Cat SX2 - report

[Josh1928]

I've been hearing a lot about people wanting to know what the Cat SX2 is like, so, start off with, it's a great well planted buggy, has some seriously good steering and suspension setups. I would/have taken a few upgrades to make it even better, such as the diff eccentrics. Belt driven is good, very quiet but belts need replacing when they start to fray badly, it takes a very long time for them to get that bad, also great adjustments/tuning avalible on the Cat, makes it easier to customise to certain tracks or surfaces. Wanted to point out that it uses regular stick lipos! Many of the other race competitive cars use the saddle packs, but I've found no problems with the stick packs as long as they are thinner than 24mm. The dirt-pan/undertray works a dream, keeps everything clean and neat! The Pro CF would be the choice if I were to say what to buy, simply because it's Carbon Fibre, stronger and lighter than Titanium. What lipos fit? I use some amazing 5000mah 45c 2s Zippy Lipos from Hobbking, such a bargain and have great power and run times, fit nice at 19mm. Ball diffs need rebuilding every 15-25 races, they only need a clean and a re grease. Shock towers and firm and very thick. Overall very good buggy!

[Josh1928]

The only problem Ive got is gearing it. I use a 82t spur with a 9t motor 2s 5000mah lipos. So I'm not sure what pinion to use? I don't want it to get hot, but start to cog, and have some good speed any ideas?

[mark christopher]

you do know there is a cat sx3??

[Josh1928]

Course I do! I have a Cat SX2

[mark christopher]

Just confused as to why you feel we all need to know about the sx2 when most have now moved to the sx3, sx2 I belive you can no longer buy?

[Josh1928]

You can buy it. And just I've heard people asking about it. I've driven a cat and I still think the sx2 is better.

[Josh1928]

Cat sx3*

[mark christopher]

sorry still dont get it

Schumachers current cars

http://www.racing-cars.com/pcp/Car_Showroom.html

Schumachers vintage cars (old cars out of production inc cat sx and sx2)

http://www.racing-cars.com/mcp/old_cars_and_parts.html

good luck with converting the current sx3 drivers who think its better than the sx

[Cardnim]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

sorry still dont get it

- Cause you can still get them second hand for very reasonable money and are therefore attractive to newcomers?
- Cause he doesnt seem to be trying to convert anyone?
- Cause they are still decent cars?
- And mostly because he seems a new oOple member with only a few posts and is trying to contribute?

[john333]

Originally Posted by Cardnim

- Cause you can still get them second hand for very reasonable money and are therefore attractive to newcomers?
- Cause he doesnt seem to be trying to convert anyone?
- Cause they are still decent cars?
- And mostly because he seems a new oOple member with only a few posts and is trying to contribute?

Very, very, very well said Andrew

He seems to spend his whole time on here antagonising, belittling or trying to prove wrong every post that gets written.

Why not try and write a few positive comments for once?

[mark christopher]

Ok ill go do a review on my rough rider and tell everyone its beattr than owt else...

[Cardnim]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

Ok ill go do a review on my rough rider and tell everyone its beattr than owt else...

[benbowracing]

Josh, i thought your review on the SX2 was great, i'm a newcomer who wants to get into RC Racing and off the back of your review purchased a SX2 Pro on Ebay with a load of Kit with so I can get started straight away!; If i dont like it then I've not blown a fortune and If i do like it I can choose to upgrade if i wish!

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by john333

Very, very, very well said Andrew

He seems to spend his whole time on here antagonising, belittling or trying to prove wrong every post that gets written.

Why not try and write a few positive comments for once?

one sec, ill go stand in the corner and cry...

[Cardnim]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

one sec, ill go stand in the corner and cry...

why?

[Josh1928]

Thankyou guys! All I'm trying to do is to help others?

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by Cardnim

why?

John333's comments, he can not have read my picture<<<<<

[lochness42]

SX2 is still great car and for some guys maybe even faster than SX3 - it's very driving style dependent. For most SX3 seems to be best car as it's much calmer and easier to drive than SX2.

[john333]

Originally Posted by mark christopher

John333's comments, he can not have read my picture<<<<<

No I hadn't read your picture, I have now. I think you are doing very well on your quest

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by john333

No I hadn't read your picture, I have now. I think you are doing very well on your quest

i am trying