Cougar Invernational Build

[MHeadling]

Thanks for the info Jason, looks like I have a Std Cougar 2 then.

I'll drop you a PM ref suspension arms

[MHeadling]

Gearbox rebuild next up, all went pretty well really, flipped the diff plates and added the Schumacher spring washers to the diff bolt to keep tension on it.

Added M3 hex bolts and new self tappers and bearings though out.







All done and ready to go on the chassis!

[Ralls Racing]

knowing how well you build a car mate im really looking forward to racing this

bring it to faversham next week if you are down as have a big bag of bits for you know

[MHeadling]

Thanks Nath

I'v ordered a lipo cradle for it that I need to fit, then rear tower and shocks and its done.

Even got a brand new shell for it from Penguin rc shells, we need to think of a retro Ralls Racing scheme!

[Ralls Racing]

Originally Posted by MHeadling

Thanks Nath

I'v ordered a lipo cradle for it that I need to fit, then rear tower and shocks and its done.

Even got a brand new shell for it from Penguin rc shells, we need to think of a retro Ralls Racing scheme!

have a pic of that somewhere that may be of use to mr blitz and rather test his skills was done by a mr darwel back in the day and had a cool character on the front

[MHeadling]

Sounds cool about the paint job Nath!

Done a little more over the past few days:

I have settled on this saddle cell location, I used the Schumacher Supastox battery cradle (£5) and Predator battery posts and a home made carbon strap.

Gearbox and tower on all ok and the wing mounts on with new rubber bands!





So next up are shocks on the rear, wheels fitted, shell to be cut out and off to have a retro paint scheme.

Then the car will be off to Ralls Racing HQ for the rest of the electric install and a shake down test, can't wait to see it go!

[DerbyDan]

Your solution for the battery installation looks very neat!

I look forward to seeing this completed with Nathan's retro paint scheme

[Stretch]

Try putting the shock towers through the dish washer if you want to spruce them up.

[adey]

I mid motored one of these years ago. Real easy to do and went well. I remember fitting an agr 8x1 motor in it and trying to set off the speed camera on the main road By my house with it.

[MHeadling]

Shocks on the rear now, plastic drive shafts in too as these are stronger than the roller shafts I had fitted.

I had to use Schmucher long ball joints on the rear shocks to get the right droop

Added some more purple washers, got to love the bling! Lol

[MHeadling]

It's finished!

Cut out the Penguin RC Cougar 2 shell and added a HB Rear Wing, bit big for the retro look but will be good for some downforce!

It's ready to go off to Ralls Racing HQ for the Esc, Motor and RX install and some race rubber to be added!

One last job is to adapt a gear cover on to it, std Cougar won't fit, tried a B4 one and that's too narrow, any ideas?? Losi XXX?

Final pics for now:

[Northern Monkey]

Hey Mark

Has Nathan done the body yet? Would love to see it. Also did you manage to get the C2 front wishbones you needed?

Al

[MHeadling]

Hi Al, well I gave the car to a very exited Nath last Wednesday, he is going to put his gear in it and then send the shell off to paint to his sponsor Custom Blitz for a retro Ralls scheme

No C2 works R/H arm as yet but got a PM from Moozo on rc10talk so hope he has come to the rescue!

As soon as Nathan has some pics I will post them up.

[Northern Monkey]

Cool, wish I was going to oople race just to see it.

So its just the rear works arms you need, not the Cougar 2 front swept back wishbones?

Al

[MHeadling]

I'll have to bring it to Torch for a race then!

I have C2 works rear hubs from ebay to go on, I have a front pair of works arms thanks to Moozo!

But yes some works rear arms would be good if anyone has any??

[Northern Monkey]

That would be good come down for the LMR GP in September I'll speak to the guys and see about a vintage heat

I'll have a look but don't think I have any rear arms spare. Did you manage to get the flanged bearings for the works rear hubs? They are like rocking horse poo!!!

[MHeadling]

Yes why not, a vintage heat will be good fun!

Didnt know about the flange bearings, I have given them to Nath so hope he has some in his spares box and get them fitted.

[MHeadling]

Bit of an update before the main event ( oople invernational ) in 2weeks time.

My car's been at Ralls Racing hq for the radio gear, esc and motor to be fitted.

It's rocking the Proline dirt tyres too! Looks awesome, big thanks to Nath!

[Andyp]

Looks good Mark , a nice retro/ modern look! Ha , wheres the body? Still in the paint shop?

Hope those tyres are just for show as i thought the vintage race was on the astro?

[Ralls Racing]

bodyshel is curently with graham at www.customblitz.co.uk for some of his amazing work. will check the thread as thought the vintage was on the dirt as well hence the tyres lol after chatting to james its defo on the astro.... doh best i get some tyres changed lol