cat sx release date - Page 7

Chrislong · #**121** 14-09-2008

Thanks Darren

So, who else has there SX and built? Any comments?
Who has run there SX on kit setup? Any comments?

Chris

stegger · #**122** 14-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Chrislong

Thanks Darren

So, who else has there SX and built? Any comments?
Who has run there SX on kit setup? Any comments?

Chris

If you have built yours chris how did it go any tips or was it a sweet build

Chrislong · #**123** 15-09-2008

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If you have built yours chris how did it go any tips or was it a sweet build

It builds up sweet mate, there were no burs to file, no bits of plastic to snap off tree's, everything is bang on - even the bodyshell and undertray comes cut out!!!!!! Just drill/reem holes.

Before building you'll need a 2mm, 2.5mm and 1.5mm driver, plus a circlip tool. Also a Tamiya nut wrench - you know the ones, everyone has them.

One note, is the ballstud for the servo horn seems to be in the wrong bag - mine was in with the undertray and not where it should be. This may be resolved, but anybody thinking it is missing at the same point I did - open the undertray bag.

telboy · #**124** 15-09-2008

Are people running theres in NiHm or LiPo format?

stegger · #**125** 15-09-2008

When my one lands it will be Lipo

Chrislong · #**126** 15-09-2008

Mine is Lipo.

Anybody need any guidance then do PM me or any of the other Schumacher drivers.

jimmy · #**127** 15-09-2008

what sort of weight will it be with lipo chris and will you balance it out / weigh it down with any lead????
did you get a load of schumacher springs with it or do you plan to use ae/losi springs you might already have? Did you get the alloy gearbox tops?

DCM · #**128** 15-09-2008

looking at the layout of the makor components in the chassis, it shouldn't need much balancing left to right, as the motor is in a central position on the chassis, it may nee a little weight to the front though, to maybe bring it back to a NiMH balance, but I wouldn't of thought it is needed....

Maybe, the SX is the first crop of cars to be LiPO ready.... as in chassis setup and balance?

jimmy · #**129** 15-09-2008

You're likely right there DCM, I guess I was more meaning the weight of the car - I know my Durga was under 2WD weight the last time I ran lipo in it.

DCM · #**130** 15-09-2008

a light weight lard arse, I never weighed the DB-01...

I am liking the SX.... and not, lol.... but they seem to be going well, or is it like the Cat2000, designed for our racing surfaces...

Chrislong · #**131** 15-09-2008

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what sort of weight will it be with lipo chris and will you balance it out / weigh it down with any lead????
did you get a load of schumacher springs with it or do you plan to use ae/losi springs you might already have? Did you get the alloy gearbox tops?

I weighed mine prepared for the track (3200 Trackpower) and it was 1490g - so it needs Lead (which is good, I can choose position of weight).

I didn't get any more springs, I have ordered them though. At the moment I only have the yellow springs it came with - so I may end up putting AE springs on as temporary measure - it feels good as it is on the bench. (I love the shocks!)

I haven't upgraded any parts, built with plastic gearbox tops and I also ordered spare tops just incase - I want to run it standard for now unless I find reason to upgrade, right now they look plenty strong enough.

Chrislong · #**132** 15-09-2008

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Originally Posted by DCM

looking at the layout of the makor components in the chassis, it shouldn't need much balancing left to right, as the motor is in a central position on the chassis, it may nee a little weight to the front though, to maybe bring it back to a NiMH balance, but I wouldn't of thought it is needed....

Maybe, the SX is the first crop of cars to be LiPO ready.... as in chassis setup and balance?

The balance of the chassis is perfect with Lipo - it is designed to be. If cells are put in a Lipi chassis it will be unbalanced - so they went to 4+2 to compensate this.

Mossy · #**133** 15-09-2008

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I am liking the SX.... and not, lol.... but they seem to be going well, or is it like the Cat2000, designed for our racing surfaces...

Seemed to run pretty well at the Euros on Clay...

Ive built a few now and nice to hear that everyone else is enjoying building them. Agree with Chris over the shocks, think they are the best i have built.

Whats the kit setup lol.

Si

MattW · #**134** 15-09-2008

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Whats the kit setup lol.

I was wondering about that one

strobe · #**135** 15-09-2008

Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?

Chrislong · #**136** 15-09-2008

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Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?

LOL, build it yourself - even if this is your first kit, its a doddle and you'll feel good about building it, I did with this one. Few simple rules: don't over tighten, don't compromise, make sure things which move do so freely, and threadlock anything that screws into alloy. Oh, and always use a good quality driver of the right size.

strobe · #**137** 15-09-2008

Chris. If i had time to build it i would. 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week at the moment. Work is very busy at moment. Then add in kids football training and matches at the weekend Nice to get 5 mins to myself and get more than 5 hours sleep.

MattW · #**138** 15-09-2008

I think it's a much easier car to build/work on than everyone thinks when they first look at the car. It kind of "looks" complex, but having lived with it for a few months, it really isn't.

Mossy · #**139** 15-09-2008

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Mossy.
How much would you charge to build my Lipo Version Cat when it arrives?

Lol, 24 pack of Carling

telboy · #**140** 15-09-2008

So how much lead are we going to need then? How much does it weigh fully loaded?
Obviously there will be a few g's difference with different elctrics etc.

it seems people are confident on Lipo being allowed next year too! lol