Cougar Convert

Chris119 · #1 21-01-2011

So I decided trade the X Fatory and not to wait for the 22 or at least give the ol Cougar a try and picked up a 2011 spec. Any pointers from the pros? We run a tight course on high traction carpet with a couple fair sized jumps.
Thanks

gazhillAE · #2 21-01-2011

You've gone for the best car....full stop!
What do you need to know!???

Run stiffer oils to reduce grip and grip roll
Outer on towers will also calm it down also
Try the 50.5mm front link with 2mm to start with depends on how much steering your looking for.
Rear anti roll bar helps to give you a bit of hand brake effect!

Currently on rubberised floor I'm running the below but you may want to go 5w higher on oils on high grip carpet!

Front
40w Losi
4hole ghea
4.5 medium springs
2mm limiters in front shocks

Rear
32.5 Losi
6hole ghea
2.5 long springs
Rear shock ends unscrewed about two threads

Gearing wise
I run a 8.5t Nosram octa indoors which is quicker than most speed passion 6.5t motors!
78/22-23 that will loose you alot of bottom end but on carpet you won't need to worry about that so anything upto the kit 83 would be fine on around 23 again dependent on motor.

Long chassis would be nice for you to calm car down even more but is not necessary you will be v happy I'm sure with the standard one!

Try 3 degree rear toe in block first and if you need more rear end try 4mm

Schumacher yellow mini pins all round go for slim wheels on front Schumacher do a pre glued pair on there site!

Gaz

Chris119 · #3 21-01-2011

Thanks alot for the info! I will def keep it handy for my build next week! I was looking into the longer chassis since I was just gonna do it during the build since I prefer a consistent car, but the hobby dealer talked me out of it. Maybe ill order it anyway.

Any upgrades I should buy? I cant seem to find much for this car.

Oh yeah should I run a stick pack or saddle. I have both.