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They say:
Schumacher CAT SX3 1/10th Competition 4WD
The new CAT SX3 follows on from the highly successful CAT SX range. Stronger and
more durable than ever before! An all new mid-
With the inclusion of the excellent large capacity big bore shocks, high down force MAX sized rear wing and new cool body the CAT SX3 remains the market leader.
Specs
NEW Mid motor layout.
NEW Optimum weight distribution with saddle pack lipo layout
NEW
3 belt transmission with efficient low tension belts running on large size CNC machined
pulleys.
NEW Precision, hardened steel transfer gears. Superb durability.
NEW Rubber
sealed, super precision ball bearings throughout.
NEW Larger layshaft bearings.
NEW
Rear belt power roller and mid belt tensioner now included.
NEW Adjustable internal
transmission ratio (2.2:1, 2.6:1, or 3.0:1) to optimise ratio for all motors.
NEW
design tight fitting body and undertray. Offers excellent dirt protection, aerodynamics
and cooling options.
NEW easy to assemble, rigid wing mount system.
Motor rotates
the same direction as the wheels creating a car with superb jumping responsiveness
and no torque steer effect as is common with shaft drive cars.
Super free ball diffs
with silicone nitride balls, pro spec thrust bearing, and lightened steel outputs.
Strong
steel universal joint driveshafts.
Smooth twin pad slipper clutch with easy access
adjustment.
Unique clamp motor mount to fine tune weight distribution, and allow motor
changes without affecting gear mesh.
Industry standard wheel fittings.
Eccentric bearing
housings for adjustment of belt tension and diff height.
Layshaft or front one way
option. Overdrive front pulley option.
2.5mm aerospace grade carbon fibre chassis
and top decks.
Horizontally split transmission housings for ease of maintenance and
diff access.
Ultra narrow chassis design to minimise grounding on roll.
Rigid servo
mount directly onto transmission housing for precise steering.
Max sized rear wing.
Class
leading suspension geometry with durable components and a huge range of optional
alloy parts, offering adjustments to set up your CAT SX3 to any track conditions.
Adjustable
rear roll centres, inboard toe-
Adjustable front roll centres, inboard toe-
Pro spec big bore shocks
with titanium nitride shafts, CNC machined pistons with recessed ‘e’clips, threaded
collars, twin O ring sealing and diaphragm volume compensation.
Strong and rigid 4mm
carbon fibre shock brackets.
We say:
The SX3 evolution of the Schumacher Cat racing buggy sees a range of improvements that ultimately make the car lighter, stronger, better balanced and in the end faster. The Cat remains at the top end of 1/10th racing buggy kits this is race winning machine that has taken top spot in the highest levels of competition. The SX3 has a range of parts that essentially help optimise the car to run with LiPo saddle packs. A new central motor mount helps with weight distribution with the lighter LiPo batteries to maintain the excellent handling of the car.
Other upgraded components fitted such as the new belt drive and stronger gears increase durability and reduce friction losses in the transmission. The kit is all carbon fibre and aluminium for the lowest possible weight. The addition of the Schumacher big bore shocks gives improved ride and damping with faster response over uneven surfaces.
It comes as no surprise that the Cat SX3 is a great handling car, feeling precise
and sharp on the track. The suspension is fully adjustable meaning the car can be
tailored to suite any track layout or surface. With such a precise kit with so mush
adjustment its easy to get lost on set up. Its well worth downloading some of the
set-
If you are looking for a high end racing buggy the Cat SX3 is a great kit, the new model remains easy to work on and tune with excellent aftermarket support from Schumacher.
A quick note to end on; kits at this end of the market are really not toys and require a degree of knowledge to get the best from them. You will need to add and install all electrics including, receiver, servo, brushless motor and speed controller.