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July 7, 2020

Penguin Custom Bodyshells Cat L1 Vortex body shell

UK Penguin Custom Bodyshells distributor Schumacher has introduced the new Vortex body shell for the Cat L1 and L1 Evo buggies. The Vortex features deep ribs down both sides for added stability, which should also increase corner speed. Combined with the vertical sides it gives it a striking and unique look, making the body a great tuning tool for a variety of track conditions. The lid is available in standard 0.75mm and lightweight 0.5mm variants, complete with window masks, trim lines and overspray film.

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June 19, 2020

Schumacher Cougar Laydown/KD titanium layshaft

Schumacher have announced the release of their new lightweight titanium transmission layshaft for the Cougar Laydown and KD kits. The standard layshaft weighs in at 13g while the titanium variant comes in at just 7.5g, saving 5.5g. It is not only the overall weight saving but more importantly the rotating mass is significantly reduced, meaning faster spool up time and acceleration. The shaft comes titanium-nitride-coated for a long life and it is aimed at racing which requires a slipper clutch, making it an ideal upgrade for astro turf and mod dirt drivers.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 18, 2020

Schumacher Cat L1/Evo short front driveshafts

New for the Cat L1 Evo and Cat L1 4WD buggies is a short front driveshaft conversion kit from Schumacher. Comprising new short Roche double-jointed driveshafts and longer, durable steel diff outputs, the kit increases the responsiveness of the car and provides better drive on the exit of turns. Both the driveshafts and long outdrives are also available separately for spares or repair.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 17, 2020

Penguin Cougar vintage buggy body shells

Schumacher have added Penguin’s range of vintage Cougar 2WD buggy body shells to their line-up. Available are the original Cougar, the Cougar 2, as well as the Cougar 2000 ’93/’94 body all of which are moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate. All three include wings and wing endplates with the Cougar 2000 set also coming with a suitable undertray.

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June 15, 2020

Penguin Custom Bodyshells King Penguin wing

Penguin Custom Bodyshells distributor Schumacher has introduced the new King Penguin rear wing for 1/10th scale off-road vehicles. Overall slightly smaller than the Penguin Emperor wing, having raised ridges either side to add durability and stability on the straights, it also has a flat profile across most its length to aid in down force while featuring trim lines on the gurney to enable the driver to tune for different surfaces easily. The body comes moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate and it is usable for most of today‘s 1/10th off-road buggies.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 10, 2020

Schumacher Cat L1 Evo layshaft lockout conversion

Schumacher’s new layshaft lockout conversion for the Cat L1 Evo reduces the rotating mass and the overall weight of the car. It incorporates a slipper lock out and is great for stock racing where maximum acceleration is required. The set includes a super lightweight titanium layshaft and fixing screw as well as 71T and 76T slipper lockout spur gears.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 15, 2020

Joni Skidmore joins Schumacher

Schumacher Racing welcome top UK racer Joni Skidmore to their electric off-road team. Joni will be primed and ready to go, as soon as racing resumes with his Cougar Laydown and CAT L1 Evo rides and he had the following to say;

I am so pleased and excited to be joining the Schumacher Family for the foreseeable future, the cars are super competitive at the races and the support from the team is great too. Big thanks to Robin, Muz and Trish for making all this happen, hopefully see you all at the track soon for some big air and some even bigger whips.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 6, 2020

Schumacher Cat L1 Evo aluminium differential

Available now from Schumacher and made for the Cat L1 Evo buggy are an aluminium diff set as well as a diff conversion kit. The included aluminium diff case ensures improved precision and strength and it has a larger oil volume for more consistency during a run. In addition the main large shim also thicker for more reliability. The kit builds a complete diff with all parts necessary included and Schumacher also offers a conversion kit that uses existing diff parts from the buggy.

View the conversion kit here