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October 15, 2014

Schumacher SupaStox GT 1/12th kit

Schumacher introduce the latest incarnation of their championship winning SupaStox 1/12th scale GT12 kit, the SupaStox GT. Coming in two versions, with a S1 fibreglass chassis and rear differential or based on a carbon fibre chassis with fixed axle, the car is meant to be lighter, stronger and faster than ever. Included in all versions is a new low centre of gravity alloy motor mount and a pivot ball rear end with front to back tube damper for improved bump handling while new front and rear ride height adjustment options allow for improved fine-tuning. The car accepts a wide range of industry-standard bodyshells and electronics and it comes with pre-glued contact foam tyres front and rear.

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October 14, 2014

ZZRacing Schumacher & Hot Bodies screw kits

ZZRacing have new stainless steel and titanium screw sets available for a range of Schumacher and Hot Bodies kits. Beside weight saving titanium and cooler looking silver stainless steel screws the sets also include purple colour aluminium washers and aluminium nyloc nuts and they are currently available for the Schumacher Mi5, Mi5 Evo, Cat K1, Cougar KR/KF/SV2 as well as the SupaStox kit. As for the Hot Bodies range, specific sets for the TC-FD and TCXX are available.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

September 9, 2014

Richard Taylor joins Schumacher

Schumacher welcome Richard “Tricky” Taylor to their off road team. Richard’s long and successful career in 1/10th off road includes four BRCA National Championship titles, twice EFRA Euros podium finisher, and an IFMAR Worlds A-final. In recent years Richard has been running 1/8th off-road, where he has achieved A-final positions at the Neo buggy race and several British nationals. Now, concentrating on 1/10th again, with his new CAT K1 Aero and Cougar KF cars, Richard will be a top contender at the popular Chadderton indoor series this winter and BRCA Nationals in 2015.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 29, 2014

David Poulter re-joins Schumacher

Schumacher announce that UK off-road front runner David Poulter has re-joined the team. David is a high performing driver who will be an excellent addition to the UK team and he has the following to say:

I’d like say thank you to TLR & Horizon Hobby UK for their support this year. I am very happy to be returning to Schumacher Racing and am excited about running both the Cougar KF and Cat K1 Aero for the coming season. I am hoping to compete at all rounds of the EOS Series and the Silverstone Winter Series where I will be able to adjust to the cars ready for the UK Nationals in 2015.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 7, 2014

Schumacher Cougar alloy chassis & front link mount

Schumacher introduce two new Speed Secrets option parts for the Cougar line of 2WD buggies. First up is an aluminium main chassis plate for the BRCA nationals winning Cougar KF. Stiffer with a lower centre of gravity for better corner speed and stability the chassis supports both the standard and low grip motor position. Secondly and made for all the Cougar KF, KR and SV2 is a CNC machined black anodised alloy front link mount. It offers greater strength and faster roll centre adjustments and combines two link mount positions using the kit standard 50.5mm and also a new 42.5mm position.

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August 5, 2014

MIP Cougar KF Pucks shiny drive systems

MIP have two new Pucks shiny drive systems for the Schumacher Cougar KF buggy available. Coming in two specific sets for gear or ball diff equipped buggies, both sets make use of MIP’s “shiny” C-CVD drive shafts that are ideal for modified racing thanks to their durable design. Included in the sets are also ball diff or gear diff specific aluminium outdrives for the use with MIP’s Pucks drive pin cushions as well as steel wheel axles and small parts.

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July 29, 2014

Schumacher Mi5evo Speed Secrets option parts

Schumacher have new Speed Secrets option parts for the Mi5evo touring car kit available in the form of a 2mm aluminium chassis, alloy eccentric bushings, alloy wishbone spacers and a centre body post set. Starting with the chassis, the part has been designed for high traction conditions, usually carpet, but can be used on treated tarmac tracks or any other surface with high traction. It provides a stiffer car with a lower centre of gravity for better corner speed and is manufactured from 2mm thick, high quality aluminium, with ground edges to improve the smoothness in cornering.

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July 21, 2014

Schumacher Cougar alloy front hub carriers

Available now from Schumacher are these CNC alloy hub carrier in black with silver edges. Stronger and longer wearing than the standard kit plastic parts, they are suitable for the Cougar KF and KR which use hex wheels. The hubs are also useable on the Cougar SV2 if fitted with the hex wheel conversion.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]