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July 16, 2009

Titanium Racing Mi4 layshaft

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]

June 24, 2009

Schumacher Mi4 F1 Stealth CVDs

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]

June 12, 2009

Schumacher CAT SX Rear Shock conversion

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]

April 30, 2009

Micro Temp Digital infrared thermometer

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]

April 2, 2009

Schumacher Mi4 EP Touring Car

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.

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March 31, 2009

Mon-Tech TCR body, Stiffener set & Mi3 LiPo mount

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have contacted us with information on a number of new items that they have just released. First of all is their new TCR body shell which has been designed for maximum performance thanks to the front end design and narrow cockpit that allows a free flow of air to the rear wing. As with all Mon-Tech shells this one has been made from high quality polycarbonate and come supplied with decals, window masks and overspray film. For 1/8th scale on road shells their is a new body stiffener set that have been molded at two 45 degree angles for extra rigidity. The set includes 3 stiffeners for each side of the shell along with a rear trim strip. Finally, for the Schumacher Mi3, are 2 machined braces that allow the car to easily accept a LiPo pack, and thanks to the weight of the material used and in positioning the battery further out from the centre line, it helps balance the car perfectly.

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March 19, 2009

Schumacher Cat SX LiPo options

Schumacher have released a number of new optional parts for their Cat SX buggy, a car which we reviewed a while back. First up is an alternative LiPo friendly chassis, that improves the location of the batteries when using cells such as LRP/Nosram/Orion, which typically have the location bumps on the bottom. For flat type batteries that don’t have the cell bumps in the case there is the new battery strap that uses double sided impact pads to locate the flat type battery’s without the need to use regular LiPo locators which would normally be glued to the bottom of the battery. The new strap comes off with ease and allows the battery’s use in other models more easily. Finally there is a new LiPo friendly top deck that allows the easier use of a 4mm connector lead actually through the hole in the top deck directly into the battery eliminating clearance issues for LiPo packs without leads. All items are manufactured using Schumacher’s aero grade carbon fibre and are now in stock.

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February 19, 2009

Schumacher XVS cells & Mi3 options

Schumacher have released a number of new competition items, starting with their new XVS Team Select cells. Using Ener-G 4600mAh cells as the base, these matched packs are said combine high performance with robust construction, and are available in sets of 4, 5 & 6. For the Mi3 platform is a new rear shock bracket, which has wider mounted body posts to provide a better mounting platform for the body, making the whole car more stable. Also new for the Mi3, and also for the Mi2 platform, are new 4 degree C-hubs that have been molded from a more flexible polymer to give more steering and better impact absorption. Finally for the Mi3 is a new 66T 48P spur gear for an additional gear ratio tuning option.

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