Cougar KF2 SE

[mattcaney]

Hi Are there any updates I should buy to go with my Cougar KF2 SE. I am trying to get the complete package. Thanks MC

[knighthawk]

The only real upgrades you need are the Alloy Rear Upper Transmission Housing and the 5° Alloy Front Caster Blocks

[Adam F]

What surface are you running on?

[mattcaney]

I am going to be racing on medium grip astro with tarmac and concrete areas (Eden park raceway). People have mentioned the ball diff which one is it? Is it a direct replacement for the geared diff (never used geared before so no idea on setting up and oil to use and how oil affects it)

[Adam F]

Ball diff is a direct replacement, but only for low grip really.

Stick some 10k in the gear diff to start, check the schumacher site for setups/ info.

[tyreman]

For eden park you will want a ball diff, here is a link to the one you want.
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Ca..._K2/U4199.html

[mattcaney]

Hi All,

I have just bought the KF2 SE, should there be additional instructions on the different configurations from the KF2. I was expecting a additional set of instructions. Can see that there is the extra parts.

I have not started building it yet, just wanted to make sure that I have everything.

Cannot wait to get started.

On another point, what is the best way to fit Slim Shorties (am going to be starting out with the low grip - motor in the middle). I have a couple of sets and they look so small. Have got lots of foam that came in their boxes. Just wondered if anyone has run them and could help me out with a pic or two.

Thanks
MC

[paulc]

The additional instructions are in in the packets with the low grip parts or mid configration parts

[mattcaney]

Thanks Paul, had a great morning getting all my bits, just a little concerned how small the Slim Shorties are.

[luniemiester]

I've found I've been adding weight under my normal size shorties tbh as the car seems to get faster the more weight I put into it.

Not seen anyone run the thin shorty outdoors only inside or when it's the American stock class for weight reasons.

[mattcaney]

Do you have an idea of what I need to fit them as they are smaller than the width of the chassis, and lower too. Could use lots of padding, but that would be a short term fix as foam would loose its strength.

[mattcaney]

Hi I am just starting to build my my kf2 SE but 1.5mm doesn't fit. Tried on pinion that's OK.

[knighthawk]

Originally Posted by mattcaney

Hi I am just starting to build my my kf2 SE but 1.5mm doesn't fit. Tried on pinion that's OK.

What doesn't fit ?

[mattcaney]

Sorry was my school boy error, the 2mm hex driver needed sharpening.

Enjoying the build so far, had modify the alloy rear trans housing slightly as one side the pins didnt fit, only by a couple of thou though.

Best kit I have ever put to together

Thanks for your help

Matt

[h0m3sy]

Originally Posted by mattcaney

Sorry was my school boy error, the 2mm hex driver needed sharpening.

Enjoying the build so far, had modify the alloy rear trans housing slightly as one side the pins didnt fit, only by a couple of thou though.

Best kit I have ever put to together

Thanks for your help

Matt

Hi Matt,

Glad your enjoying the build, it's a great car. One bit of advice I'd give is to invest in a set of these MIP tools, makes building a breeze.
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Manufa...IP/MP9502.html

[mattcaney]

How got all the allen drivers, and yes they do make assembling it easier than farting around with allen keys. Just spotted my first error had the belt the wrong side of the front teasioner - oops - wont be my first. Could be a long night. As long as I wake up in time for Mark Noble testimonial tomorrow. BT Sport Europe.