Cat k2 top mounted front roll bar

Dialledrc · #1 10-02-2016

Hi there
Anyone out there know where I can get a top mounted front roll bar kit. All the team cars seam to have them and it appears that they work very well. I have the set available from Schumacher but it just doesn't seem to work very well. Are they available from Schumacher? Made by someone else? Anyone know the score?

badger5 · #2 10-02-2016

There is some discussion about this on the Cat K2 thread on RC Tech. The difference between the two types seems to be that the high mount one is better suited to indoor carpet, RogerM backed to back tested both and gave a good write up.
But why do you say the official one doesn't work correctly?

knighthawk · #3 10-02-2016

I asked a top man when the team front kit will be available for us mortals as the retail kit is a total faf to fit and change

was told the retail kit is your only option the team kit is not available

It's as real shame

Dialledrc · #4 10-02-2016

Hi there.
Thanks for the reply guys. The standard roll bar just seems like there's to much flex in it because it's so long and doesn't seem to operate as it should in other words lift the opposite side in any way what so ever. I tried the thickest bar and that doesn't fit in the Grove in the bulk head properly and once it's all bolted back down on the chassis doesn't move at all. I'm sure the standard works fine on dirt but need that bit more on carpet. Sure is a shame they don't sell a kit think it would be a great seller as most of the meetings seem to be carpet.

h0m3sy · #5 10-02-2016

If it was that good then I think it would be for sale, the team are constantly trying out different parts. Only the best ones make it into full production.

knighthawk · #6 10-02-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0m3sy

If it was that good then I think it would be for sale, the team are constantly trying out different parts. Only the best ones make it into full production.

I'm not dising either Schumacher or the Team

This part was shown on Michals O's car when they were testing the K2 prior to the kit release date, it must be worth something and work as all team drivers seem to use it

Dialledrc · #7 11-02-2016

Maybe Schumachers just fully testing it for durability or something at the moment and it will be released in time.
It does look good though I have had a good look up close at one.
Much more direct contact and definitely looks very easy to swap bars in no time at all.
Maybe we will all get the chance to have a shot with one in the near future folks.

h0m3sy · #8 11-02-2016

As I said, if it's good enough then it will go on general sale.