Available now from French brand Redworks are carbon fibre slipper plates for the Schumacher Cougar KC and KD 2WD buggies. They are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and offer a vented design that makes them both lightweight and more consistent than standard full face plates. In addition they offer self-cleaning capabilities and are more consistent. The plates come as pairs and they are direct replacements.
Source: Redworks [redworks.shop]
Coming from Phat Bodies is the new GT-F body shell for GT12 cars such as the ones from Mardave, Schumacher or Zen Racing. The lid was designed with detailed scale looks of the full sized FIA GT3 race cars and aerodynamic performance to match Phat Bodies’ popular 2017 Worlds Championship winning GT-M body shell. The body is BRCA homologated for National and International GT12 competition and it comes made of high-quality Lexan polycarbonate and including quality vinyl window and light masks as well as a sticker sheet.
Coming from Schumacher and made for the Mi6Evo touring car are new low 46mm front suspension mounts. Available as 1-piece and split variant, the mounts are of a -0.5mm design which lowers the suspension shafts for more front end both and greater setup opportunities. Included in the bags are enough 0.5mm washers to get back to the standard pin height. These parts have recently been used by the team in association with the narrow front hex #U3570 to give a smooth feel yet with good steering. The mounts are available separately from now on.
Schumacher Racing welcome multi-time former EOS, Reedy Race Champion and Worlds top qualifier Jörn Neumann to the team. Jörn has a racing pedigree of the highest order including most recently super strong performances at the Off Road Worlds in China and Schumacher are pleased to strengthen the off-road team with the German, alongside their long term and recently re-signed Michal Orlowski. Jörn’s first races will be the DHI Cup in Denmark and Reedy Race in the USA and he had the following to say:
I would first like to thank Robin, Mark, Trish and Norbert for this great opportunity to run for Schumacher. I am looking forward for a superb future with a fantastic team. Onto a successful 2018.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
New from Schumacher and coming for the Mi6evo touring car is a 2mm diff weave carbon fibre main chassis plate. Ideally suited for medium to high grip conditions and especially good on carpet the chassis has a similar feeling to that of an alloy chassis yet it is lighter. The 2mm thickness gives a low roll centre and centre of gravity increasing corner speed.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
UK Aerox distributor Schumacher has introduced a new body shell for the Cougar KC/KD 2WD buggy. The body is designed to improve the aero package of the Cougar KD and particularly KC models. It has a super sleek design, is 13 grams lighter than a standard kit body which greatly reduces the centre of gravity and the chances of traction roll on high grip surfaces. Michal Orlowski used it to great effect at the recent EOS in Poland claiming 4th place from 3rd on the grid and he says: “The new Aerox bodyshell feels great to drive. Car is more agile and rolls round less so it makes you feel more confident. That makes you faster on the track. And it looks awesome too!” The body is supplied in crystal clear polycarbonate with over-spray film, window masks and decal sheet.
Coming from Schumacher and made for the Eclipse LMP12 pan car is the carbon fibre link mount. The mount gives the option to play with LiPo position. Mounted from the chassis holes in a forward position gives an adjustment of up to 7.5mm. When rear traction is high, moving the LiPo forward can give smoother handling and help to prevent traction roll leading to a car that can be driven harder and faster.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Coming from Schumacher are a new chassis and updated top decks for the Mi6 and Mi6evo touring cars. The new 2.25mm soft weave chassis will increase the flex of the Mi6-series cars compared to the kit 2.5mm chassis, improving performance especially in lower grip conditions. It will also lower the centre of gravity, improving corner speed.
