New for the Schumacher CAT SX, Team Azarashi have released their new Womoog shell. Sporting the same unique shape as seen for other buggies, the new shell has of course been modified to take the cars internals. As with previous versions of this body, these too will offer high levels of stability and a cool new look.
UK based company Schumacher’s range of ‘narrow’ electric touring cars has come a long way, since starting in 1996 with the SST, which turned out to be a very successful TC platform. What followed was the exquisite Axis mid-motor cars that proved difficult to set-up but as fast – if not faster – than the SST range of cars. The current Schumacher TC platform is called Mission and has evolved from the Mi2(EC), Mi3 and Mi3.5 that went back to a more conventional design and suspension geometry compared to the Axis chassis. The latest incarnation is the Mi4 that offers the same race-proven suspension like the Mi3.5, introduced in 2008, but with a more LiPo-friendly chassis and bulkhead layout making it ‘future ready’, with more and more race meetings allowing the use of 7.4V LiPo batteries. We found out what the new UK tourer has to offer.
New from Schumacher for the Mi4 are these shorter and stiffer new wishbones. The new design enables the car to have more corner speed and traction under almost all track conditions. The overall car width is maintained through the use of washers at the pivot block. Available in both Carbon Fibre material for the high end racer and Medium Flex material for improved impact absorption. Also available are these Xtra Flex 4 degree front caster blocks that will give more steering compared to the Medium Flex ones released previously.
Click here to see the other products
Titanium Racing have released this new upgrade product for the Schumacher Mi4. This new layshaft has been shortened to reduce the possibility of rear end tweak and it eliminates the link between the left and right hand side of the bulkheads. This allows the two top carbon torsion plates to operate as they should, providing a great degree of controlled independent flex. Made from aluminium, this shortened lay shaft claims to provide for a more uniform and deeper flex, aiding rear end traction. Most notably transmission noise has also been reduced thus increasing transmission efficiency.
Source: Titanium Racing [titaniumracing.com]
Schumacher are now offering these high quality ‘F1 Stealth CVDs’ for their new Mi4 electric touring car. Manufactured by Titanium Racing they have been tested to the highest standards and used by Chris Grainger to win the recent BRCA National in Halifax. Careful pin positioning, reverse axle/bone orientation and the lightweight hardened alloy components used all have the effect of increasing traction and corner speed. These CVDs require Schumacher blade U1918, which is not included.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
New for the CAT SX, Schumacher have released this optional shock layout modification. Developed by the Schumacher design engineers together with their race team, it has benefits for varying types of tracks, however is especially good on very bumpy ones and those with low traction. The set comes with all the parts required to reverse the shock position to mount on the rear of the wishbone and reduce the wheelbase by 6mm. This enables greater rear weight bias, a more angled rear driveshaft and a more rearward wing position. All these things give the car more rear traction, however at the expense of high speed steering on most surfaces. The new 4mm thick carbon fibre camber link bracket included in the pack also allows for multiple link length’s due to its alternate hole positions.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
This new updated version of the Micro Temp digital infrared thermometer is now available. Ideal for testing engine, motor and battery temperatures, this small device can read temperatures in both Celcius and Fahrenheit from -55 C – 250 C (-67 F – 482 F). It comes supplied with a wrist strap and also features a stopwatch and clock.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Schumacher has announced the all new Mi4, the follow up to the company’s successful Mi3 touring car platform. Designed by their world championship winning engineering team, it has been developed by Phil Booth and the factory race team alongside multiple British touring car Champion Chris Grainger. With an efficient transmission and ultra precise CNC machined components, it handles like a dream. The superb suspension and pro shocks enable the Mi4 to carry fantastic speed through the corners, helping you to reduce your lap times, and the Mi4 is a pleasure to work on, with a range of easy adjustments and option parts.
Click here for the full specs and more photos
