Cat K1 is here

[mark christopher]

http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Car_Showroom/CAT_K1.html

[mark christopher]

Schumacher CAT K1 1/10th Competition 4WD

The CAT K1 is an ultra modern, 1/10th scale, 4WD, Electric Powered buggy which continues the race winning tradition of Schumachers legendary CAT ‘Competition All Terrain’ vehicles.

Schumachers R & D department and highly skilled international racing team have developed a simple, yet highly efficient twin belt transmission, with optimised motor position and belt length that offers equalised front and rear drive.

The CAT K1 also features a long top deck that promotes controlled flex, improved steering geometry for millimetre perfect control plus a whole host of detailed changes and improvements making the CAT K1 the car to beat!
The CAT K1, with killer instinct!

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CAT K1 Specification Equipment Needed

• 2 Channel Radio
• Motor
• Servo
• Electric Speed Control
• Tyres
• Motor Pinion
• 2s Saddle Lipo Battery

Power Source:ELECTRICModel Type:4WD, OFF ROAD, COMPETITIONLength:373mm Wheelbase: 285mm Width: 250mm Top Speed: 40 MPH+ Features

• New Optimised 2 belt transmission with efficient low tension Bando belts running on large CNC machined pulleys.
• New 2.0mm aluminium chassis with aerospace grade carbon fibre top deck.
• New Moulded side pods for superb dirt protection.
• New Mid motor layout with adjustable motor position.
• New Chassis mounted, angled steering bell cranks for low C of G.
• New Steering rack design for improved dynamic ackerman throughout the steering range.
• New Long top deck for superior flex characteristics.
• New Black anodised components for the aggressive stealth look.
• New Medium flex suspension arms as standard.
• New Stronger pivot blocks and pivot block mounting system.
• New ‘High agilty’ small bore shocks with big bore springs, titanium nitride shafts, threaded collars and twin o-ring sealing.
• New Machined tapered pistons with different colours for easy identification.
• New Optimum weight distribution with adjustable saddle pack layout.
• New Larger layshaft bearings.
• New Belt adjustment for consistent driveshaft geometry at all belt tensions.
• New Cab forward body shell for improved jump handling, bump stability and high speed cornering.
• New Large high down force rear wing enhances cab forward aero package.
• Super free, limited slip ball diffs with extreme high strength silicone nitride balls.
• Strong steel universal driveshafts.
• Rubber sealed, super precision ball bearings throughout.
• Smooth twin pad vented slipper with easy access adjustment.
• Unique motor clamp mount to fine tune weight distribution.
• Optional gear diff available.
• Horizontally split transmission housings for easy diff access and maintenance.
• Optimised chassis shape to improve roll stability.
• Rigid servo mount directly to the chassis for precise steering.
• Class leading suspension geometry with durable components and a huge range of optional alloy parts, offering adjustments to setup your CAT K1 to all track conditions.
• Adjustable rear roll centres, inboard toe-in/toe-out, anti-squat and track width (using optional speed secret parts).
• Adjustable front roll centres, rake angle and track width (using optional speed secret parts).
• Strong, rigid 4mm aero space carbon fibre shock brackets.

[MikePimlott]

like other cats just a little bit more "blue"

[TARTMAN]

Very glad to see they have kept the belt drive. I must say it looks great and i am sure i will get one some time, but the sx3 will be mine for another season at least. Unless i get mega tempted.........

[quincey]

Looks like the old cat3000

[stegger]

Think that's my 4wd sorted for next year. Need to make more front brace's !!!

[Cockerill]

Originally Posted by stegger

Think that's my 4wd sorted for next year. Need to make more front brace's !!!

I wouldn't be so sure about that

[stegger]

Originally Posted by Cockerill

I wouldn't be so sure about that

LMAO . So it's been sorted ! Great stuff.

[Lee24h]

Looks very good however i prefer the xray

[Frecklychimp]

Definitely got a batmobile vibe on the promo car!

Looks great, not a fan of purple so much cooler.

Shame the new driveshafts are not included

[Spencer Mulcahy]

I am really liking the look of that now where do I get £300 from three weeks before Xmas.

[andys]

On the face of it - looks similar to previous Schumacher cats. Disappointing.

Would take the X-ray over this any day - what's everyone else think ?

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by Cockerill

I wouldn't be so sure about that

Sooo a wishbone crashback system?

Seriously looks great. The alloy chassis will eliminate any variables from one car to the next. If I was racing id defo choose this no hesitation.

[Origineelreclamebord]

THANKS Schumacher! Thanks for keeping the belt drive alive!

This car, eh... wow. The styling is quite daring and brutal even if the shell wouldn't be black... With the black shell it looks like a war machine, if Darth Vader would race buggies this would without a shadow of a doubt be his pick!

I have to say, it is for I don't really have the budget for it, but I'd love to start racing 4WD next to 2WD... However, this car will jump to the top in my list if it is as good to drive as it looks

PS: I'm quite surprised to say it looks this good as I've so far not been fond of all the cab forward shells...

[MattK]

I dont think you can class anything on it as "revolutionary". If you compare it to the xray which you have too with them both being released at the same time its definatly not on the same level. But in my experience any shumacher car tends to work and always be quick for club racing and always popular so maybe the xray is over engineered for teh general racer?

[blue_pinky]

Originally Posted by andys

On the face of it - looks similar to previous Schumacher cats. Disappointing.

Would take the X-ray over this any day - what's everyone else think ?

I'd say it actually looks quite different to any of the recent Cat's....much more simple, looks more "racing car" than the X-Ray...which IMO verges on an RTR in appearance!

Def a new person or new ground up project this one...I'm not normally a fan of Schumacher stuff, too complex and fussy looking...but this one looks pretty nice!

[coleman758]

It looks like they have scrapped the big bores, The shock body's look like small bore shocks, but with BB springs.

Can anyone confirm?

[stegger]

Originally Posted by coleman758

It looks like they have scrapped the big bores, The shock body's look like small bore shocks, but with BB springs.

Can anyone confirm?

Yes mate they are.
BB on the option list with different caps.

[coleman758]

Ive noticed quite a lot of the team running small bore shocks, looks like small bore shocks with BB springs are the way!

[GRIFF55]

Looking good! Loving the blackness too