Can a Bosscat handle brushless?

[gainsy]

Hi all
I am getting back into Club racing after a 20 year absence
I am considering running my Bosscat but don't really know if it can handle the power of brushless or if i run my vantage 12x2 brushed motor with 5000mah batteries, am i going to get left behind?, would like to be reasonably competitive
Also can the Bosscat compete these days or am i going to get embarrassed on the track? i am planning on racing at the Herts rc car club in Watford which is a astro turf track, i don't have a huge budget & i am not going to race nationally
If i have to get another car which would mean selling my beloved Bosscat i would be looking at a second hand 1, maybe a cat sx 1 or Kyosho lazer zx5, i have heard the B44 is a good car to pick up second hand but have never had a associated car before, only schumacher, kyosho & in my young days tamiya
My local model shops stock schumacher, kyosho & associated so it would make sense parts wise to go for 1 of these
Would be very interested in hearing your views on this
In 20 years i have gone from the A finals to being a newbie again so be gentle with me
Cheers everyone
Gainsy

[liam]

Hi welcome back mate!

I would say as spares are rare keep the Bosscat for Vintage racing and get a car that you can get spares for.

At least give the "Boss" one more race

[gainsy]

Thanks Liam
Yeah will probably give it a race this weekend, Don't mind to much if i get wooped, would just be great to see it on the track again, got a few spare wishbones etc just in case

[Si Coe]

If its got a slipper clutch (which did exist for the Bosscat, but was rare in the day) I'd say yes, with a mild motor. Brushless has a lot more torque than brushed, and without the drivetrain saving feature of a slipper you'll be shreading those irreplacable belts if you aren't carefull.

I've run a similar vintage Cougar and am still running an RC10 and RC10T with brushless systems. 2wds got slippers much earlier, and the gear drive Associateds also cope much better than the belt drive Cougar did.

A bigger problem you'll find is fitting cells in. They've grow a bit over the years, and even NiMH's are a lot bigger than the old NiCad's the Bosscat was designed for. Lipos will be a real push.

[gainsy]

Hi Si
Cheers for the info on the slipper, mine hasn't got 1 so probably not a good idea to go brushless with it
Might try the Cougar "evo" thingy i have, it's got the works chassis with a turned round Topcat gearbox so it is mid engine & a Cougar front end, goes like a rocket with the 12x2 motor in it so will probably do better at club level than the Bosscat although getting parts still suck
Can any of you guys recommend me a decent car that i can still get parts for?

[liam]

Get a 2nd hand B4 for about £60 and chuck you running gear in it!

I run a tamiya 201x, easy to drive, fast and nice to look at! spares are getting better, although all ive broken is font wishbones. Being tamiya they ae well built and solid. Ideal for a newb!