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March 8, 2017

Schumacher Atom rear roll centre conversion & king pins

Schumacher have introduced new Speed Secret option for the Atom 1/12th scale pan car. First up is the rear roll centre conversion kit that offers an adjustable rear roll centre. This gives an ability to adjust the setting from the very low kit standard position up to 2.5mm higher. The raised roll centre gives a more responsive and lively car, ideal in high traction conditions while the lower roll centre position gives more rear traction. The set includes new carbon fibre braces as well as mounting hardware. Also new are the super-polished low friction coefficient king pins for the Atom. Coming as pairs the parts make for improved, smoother suspension action.

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March 2, 2017

KO Propo RSx3-12 1/12th scale servos

UK KO Propo distributors Schumacher have introduced the new RSx3 1/12th scale servos. Available in three different variants they replace the RSx 12 and utilise a high-power core-less motor for reliability as well as hardened aluminium gears for durability. The RSx3-12 line servos all pull up to 7.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of 0.13s, they are HCS compatible, feature black receiver leads, gold-plated connectors and hard gear shafts with the three different version only differing by the pre-set firmware. The RSx3-12 comes set with a universal program ideal for 1/12th, GT and Formula racing while the RSx3-12 World Spec Version is programmed with the 2014 IFMAR Worlds winning mode which is slightly milder. Last but not least comes the GT12-specific RSx3-12 GT Version servo set to GT500, World GT and Formula rubber racing specifications.

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February 10, 2017

RCS GT12 Worlds Edition LE chassis skins

To celebrate the inaugural GT12 Worlds being held this weekend at the Centre:MK, Milton Keynes, UK, X-Factory UK in conjunction with RCS Graphic Worx have released a series of limited edition chassis skin sets for three of the most popular GT12 chassis on the market. Available for the Mardave Venom, Schumacher Atom and Zen Racing RXGT12, the skins come pre-cut, including chassis screw holes and each package contains two skins.

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February 1, 2017

Schumacher CAT XLS 1/10th 4WD buggy re-release

Schumacher have released first information on the forthcoming re-release of the 1986 CAT XLS 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The Schumacher CAT revolutionised off-road racing when it was introduced in 1986, and it became an international success winning British, European, Japanese, Australian, and American championships. It was later updated with a longer wheelbase and in the hands of a certain Masami Hirosaka it won the 1987 1/10th 4WD IFMAR World Championships in Romsey, England. The 2017 kit is a replica of the buggy that won Masami his first in many Worlds titles and it features the Cecil Schumacher invented ball differentials, a unique integrator system offers adjustable torque split between front and rear, and a double wishbone suspension makes for massive (1987-ish) suspension travel. Also included in the re-release kit will be alloy coil over oil filled shock absorbers.

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January 30, 2017

Schumacher Mi6Evo 1/10th touring car kit

Coming from Schumacher is the Mi6Evo electric touring car kit. The car utilises the latest developments from Schumacher’s international racing and engineering team such as a modified chassis plate with increased cut outs around the suspension mounts for more traction. The shorter span, reduced footprint motor mount gives increased rear chassis flex and rear traction and it allows to brace the rear top deck without connecting it to motor mount for different stiffness tuning. On top of this the motor position moved 3mm inboard to reduce roll while centre line belts make for perfect balance. Other features include a lightweight 5-spoke spool, a lightweight centre pulley, carbon fibre reinforced nylon wishbones reduce weight and increase flexibility and an optional larger spur makes for a more forward motor positioning in modified racing. The kit will hit stores in March.

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January 27, 2017

Schumacher Atom CC GT12 1/12th scale kit

Coming from Schumacher is the new Atom CC GT12 Racer 1/12t scale on-road kit. Alongside the original SupaStox Atom, the Atom CC features a carbon fibre chassis and the ability to adjust the battery mounting position. The CC is ideal for the driver that likes a more responsive and edgy feel to their car. The kit is available in two specifications, as Pro variant including a lightweight ball differential, Contact wheels with improved flex and handling characteristics, and side dampers, and also in the slightly lower spec Sport variant that utilises a rigid rear axle, no side dampers and old-style Contact rear wheels. Both variants will hit the stores late February.

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January 18, 2017

Schumacher Cat & Cougar aluminium rear hub carriers

Schumacher have introduced a set of aluminium rear hub carriers for their range of Cat and Cougar off-road buggies. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised the parts offer vertical ballstud adjustment for fine-tuning as well as extra holes to create long-link settings. Included are bronze axle height inserts for high precision and durability and the hubs are usable on the Cat K1 and K2 4WD as well as the Cougar SV2, KR, KF, KF2, KD and KC 2WD buggies.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 16, 2017

Schumacher Cougar KC 2WD buggy kit

Following last week’s introduction of the Cougar KD, UK company Schumacher now also released information on the Cougar KC, a purpose designed buggy for high-grip astroturf and carpet tracks. The buggy is designed primarily for modern carpet and astro surfaces, offering the driver four different motor layout positions with multiple battery types and fitting options. Available are two mid motor layouts with rear mounted battery and also two mid/rear motor designs with the battery mounted in front of the motor, allowing to adapt the buggy for all types of tracks, tight and twisty or open and flowing. All the parts required for all the layouts are included as standard in the kit and it incorporates prototype features, used recently by Michal Orlowski to convincingly win the EOS in Poland and the 2017 DHI Cup. The buggy makes use of the same versatile chassis as the KD, it comes with a 3-gear opposite motor rotation transmission, a low rotating mass gear differential, new suspension geometry and a sleek, shark fin bodyshell. The Cougar KC will hit stores in February.

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