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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]

July 12, 2014

Schumacher Cougar alloy centre track rod

Schumacher introduce this alloy centre track rod for their Cougar 2WD range of vehicles. The part offers great looks and improved strength over the kit option. Three holes are available for the Ackermann adjustment for steering fine tuning on many track surfaces and a revised position for the servo link makes the car feel calmer around neutral.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 19, 2014

Dani Vega joins Schumacher electric off-road team

Schumacher announce the addition of multi-champion Dani Vega to their off-road factory team to race the 2WD chassis Cougar KR and KF. Dani brings huge experience to the Spanish off-road scene and has this to say about the deal:

I’m very excited to join Team Schumacher, they are one of the most famous, old and most experienced brands of 1/10 electric cars. Some of the most famous drivers of the world have in the past driven the cars having the best of the results, making available to achieve in the RC sport, as World Champions, European Champions or Multinational Champions. After some test I did, I have no doubt that these cars now are also the very best choice to go faster as possible for any driver. I will be also trying my best to bring all the support necessary to make to win as well to any Schumacher driver in their respective championship.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 10, 2014

Schumacher Mi5evo touring car kit

UK company Schumacher introduce the Mi5evo, an entirely new competition touring car developed from the BRCA National Championship winning and popular Mi5 platform. Offering some revolutionary design features, the Mi5evo enables the racer even more tunability for both carpet and asphalt tracks. The car offers an ultra low centre of gravity design combined with a wider span vertical top deck that makes for both a responsive and nimble feel, yet is forgiving and consistent to drive. Other changes include an optimised motor position that sits 4.5mm closer to centreline, shorter shocks, a new steering system with tuneable Ackermann options, new mouldings and pins for lower unsprung weight as well as revised body posts and clamps.

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