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April 29, 2015

Schumacher Mi5evo double joint driveshafts

Schumacher have new double joint driveshafts for the Mi5evo and super high quality Pro ball bearings available. The driveshafts are made from super tough spring steel and are a replacement for the old G884 driveshafts. The new design is much stronger, less likely to bend or break in a hefty impact and is of a higher quality. The shafts also come with new high quality inner Pro ball bearings which are 3mm in width rather than the standard 4mm to allow the centre of the drive shaft to sit further into the hub carrier and as close as possible to the steering pivot, for maximum efficiency. The bearings have a larger diameter for more strength which means they need to be used with the new modified hub carriers which are supplied.

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April 17, 2015

James Hart joins Schumacher

Schumacher have announced that regular BRCA and Schumacher BTCC front runner James Hart has joined the team. James will compete in the BRCA Pro Stock Championship this year and Schumacher would like to welcome him to the team and wish him the best for the season.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

April 10, 2015

Schumacher Cat K1 Aero forward motor conversion

Schumacher introduce a forward motor conversion for the CAT K1 Aero 4WD buggy. It is to be used on very high-traction surfaces such as high-bite astro and carpet to improve the cars response and laptimes. The conversion shifts the motor 18mm further forward, this allows the use of shorty batteries as well as standard saddle packs and it enables the electronics to be in a much neater and tighter cluster, giving better chassis balance. The steering mounting system has changed with the steering now mounted from the new thicker 3mm top deck. This also incorporates new camber link positions, which also can improve the car on high grip surfaces. With the steering mounted off the now 2.5mm chassis it allows room for the use of a fan to cool the motor in high load conditions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

April 8, 2015

Schumacher Cougar KF2 front top deck & pivot blocks

Schumacher have two new option parts for the Cougar KF2 available in the form of a carbon fibre front top deck and optional rear toe-in blocks. Starting with the top deck, the carbon fibre part allows to fine-tune the front stiffness of the chassis and it can be used where traction is very high and the car needs more stability. The top deck incorporates a fan mount to keep the motor cool under high load conditions.

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April 7, 2015

Avid Mi5evo aluminium main chassis

Coming from Avid and made for Schumacher’s Mi5evo touring car is Avid’s new aluminium main chassis set. It is made from 7075-T6 aluminium and comes with silver edge highlights on both sides. Added cutouts and enlarged diff cutouts reduce weight and increase flex while being thoughtful to keep enough material on the sides for the speedo to hold with servo tape. The included Avid battery mount system removes the need to have tape on the bottom of the chassis while the optional Schumacher carbon battery mount system may be utilised with a slight modification. Part of the package are also droop inserts that need some sanding to fit the thinner 2mm thickness chassis that in turn allows for a lower centre of gravity and lower roll centres than stock. The 84mm wide chassis is recommend for the use on high to medium bite conditions and the set includes the aluminium chassis, four plastic droop screw mounts, four M3x6 screws, two Avid battery mounts, and a Avid mini-decal.

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April 2, 2015

Exotek Cougar & Cat aluminium option parts

Coming soon and made for the Schumacher Cougar and Cat 1/10th electric off-road buggies are several aluminium option parts from Exotek. First up is the black anodised twist nut LiPo post set with easy adjust twist nuts for the Cougar and Cat series. The lightweight and secure factory style mounts allow to adjust the battery strap height to match the LiPo height perfectly. The set includes two 23mm alloy posts, two alloy twist nuts and two steel threaded rods. The set can also be used with other applications requiring twist nut and LiPo post mounting.

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March 30, 2015

Magnus Vassmar joins Schumacher

Schumacher welcome top Swedish driver Magnus Vassmar back full time with the team. Magnus is a respected competitor on the Swedish and European scene, being Swedish Off Road Champion and ETS Modified top 10 finisher. Magnus will make an excellent addition to the Schumacher team and he had this to say:

I started my racing career with Schumacher so I’m very glad and excited to be back again! I think that Schumacher is one of the most professional companies in the R/C industry with great support, feedback and up to date ideas. The current cars have, as always, a very fresh feel and innovative design. I want to thank the Schumacher family for giving me this opportunity to represent them. I look very positive on the future.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

March 16, 2015

Schumacher SupaStox chassis & diff option parts

Schumacher have new optional parts for the SupaStox GT available in the form of the low pivot conversion and the pro thrust race. Starting with the low pivot conversion, the set lowers the rear pivot ball height giving the car more overall traction, making it easier to drive. It also reduces the chances of the rear traction running out during a run as it works the rear tyres less. The set also allows the car to be run on a softer front tyre giving the car more overall traction and most importantly faster lap times.

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