Aluminium chassis for Cougar SV

martgifford · #1 12-10-2011

I am sure I spotted one at a local track recently. I maybe wrong. Does anyone know if Schumacher are releasing one soon. As there seems to be quiet a few chassis options for the Cougar at the moment and may hold off until next year incase they release one. I presume it would be a lot cheaper then a carbon?

Thanks

joker · #2 12-10-2011

ive seen some team drivers testing alloy chassis and diffrent top decks but dont know if they will ever be but on sale. if you wanted to you could always make your own alloy chassis

Randall34 · #3 13-10-2011

I have been running an aluminium chassis in my cougar. I made it myself from 6082 grade ali, its 2.5mm thick and the same shape as the standard CF chassis. The main features being, it weighs 75g heavier than the CF one and the weight is obviously as low as it can be. It still has some flex but it is quite stiff, in high grip it is very good, not run in low traction conditions yet. The cougar definately feels planted and seems to jump in a more stable way. I did have to increase the damping as it was bottoming out over bumps. I'll post some pics later if my camera is charged.

simoncrabb · #4 13-10-2011

It looked shiny upside down too ;-)

Are you planning to make any more?

martgifford · #5 13-10-2011

I know i maybe extremely stupid but what do you need to make one and how much did it cost you I materials and equipment. Sounds fun on a Sunday

joker · #6 13-10-2011

ive made some stuff like this at work, youd need a sheet of alloy the best stuff u can get then just draw round a carbon chassis then cut it and drill it just make shore all the holes are dead on its not that hard just take your time