The CAT is back!

[telboy]

Lil birdy told me they were testing at worksop the evening before the last meeting. I'm gonna ask one of the cleaners there if they know anything

Maybe you can bribe them with a maccies jimmy.

[TRF_Tastic]

Originally Posted by elvo

Where's the motor then?

Cells can't be right. I don't think you can fit 3 layshafts, a motor, and 6 cells down the length of a car with a normal wheelbase.

I'm guessing those 4 cells out of the 4+2 would go laterally, with a belt going over them. That'd suit the 100mm width...

Elvo, take a look at the Team Magic E4, I know its a touring car, but that has a 3 belt layout central cells and motor. So it can be done with some thought.

[MattW]

Phil, you clearly have far too much time on your hands!! I think this thread, it's quite amusing!!

[jimmy]

that's what it's for - entertainment!

[Cruise]

I told you it`s gonna be fun.
At least for the insiders.

Cruise

[_sleigh_]

Originally Posted by MattW

Phil, you clearly have far too much time on your hands!! I think this thread, it's quite amusing!!

Time, it only took about 98 seconds to come up with that design. I'm sure Sch. took a little longer with their design. (i hope)

[Lee]

Originally Posted by _sleigh_

Time, it only took about 98 seconds to come up with that design. I'm sure Sch. took a little longer with their design. (i hope)

I heard 20 mins, but they had a tea break after the brainstorming session then they just drew pictures and picked the nicest looking one

[supersonic]

I just talked to CS, Schumacher Iport to Germany. They said it'll be aboiut a month before pics of the cat sx will be released. :-( What happened to those spy shots? nic

Does anyone actually think this car will be a match for the ZX5 SP at next years worlds, i personally dont, and my contacts say the SP will rule for years to come

[RogerM]

LOL ..... is somebody being a little silly .....

I actually think there is a very good chance that Schumacher will come up with a great car ...... lets face it, that would not be the first time as anybody else from back in the 80s and 90s will remember!!!!

I can't wait ot see it to be honest. Although it is unlikely to sway my chassis choice for 08 it WILL be differnt from most and that, on it's own, will make it a very interesting car.

[Chrislong]

I wonder if the Active Castor System will be used, being the uncopied weapon it once was on the wiperblade.

[stefke]

Originally Posted by RogerM

I actually think there is a very good chance that Schumacher will come up with a great car ...... lets face it, that would not be the first time as anybody else from back in the 80s and 90s will remember!!!!

Right ! Just thinking back about the SST makes me nausious !

But I'll give them the CAT2000. It was great

[supersonic]

Originally Posted by Roger_M

Does anyone actually think this car will be a match for the ZX5 SP at next years worlds, i personally dont, and my contacts say the SP will rule for years to come

depends if they get capable drivers. I personally think you could give a pro any upper class 4wd offroad car from the last 10 years and with some time he could make the A @ the worlds. Changes have been minimal, at best.

nic

[Richard Lowe]

Originally Posted by Chrislong

I wonder if the Active Castor System will be used, being the uncopied weapon it once was on the wiperblade.

That would be different! I used to have the active caster conversion on my alloy tub RC10, it was ace

[Lee]

You ran active rear toe on the bj in the final of the super cup as well rich

[Richard Lowe]

Yeah it would probably help if I tightened the screws in the pivot blocks properly

[Cruise]

To bring this thread a little back to life.

The CAT SX will feature excentric belt tensioners to eliminate the need of belt rollers.


Prototype seen, details may vary.

Cruise.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by Cruise

To bring this thread a little back to life.

The CAT SX will feature excentric belt tensioners to eliminate the need of belt rollers.


Prototype seen, details may vary.

Cruise.

Like my ProCat?

G

[Cant drive Andy]

Originally Posted by ApexSpeed

It's so boring. It's like racing on... astroturf.


I grew up on loose dirt REAL off road tracks that didn't have cartoonish out-of-proportion supercross jumps and polished surfaces that needed rubber slicks. To me, that's not off road, that's lazy track owners and marketing hype.

I know it's what everyone likes here, but to me, it's not much fun. I'd much rather race on a TT-style loose dirt track. We only get those tracks outdoors here, and now they are all MASSIVE for 1/8th buggies. Blech.



Anyway, think there is any chance that this car is capable of handling a LiPo 6-cell pack with the 3-belt system?

come race at eden park, it may be astro but it dont always behave like astro

[Cruise]

There will be no Blades on the driveshafts.

Prototype seen, details may vary.

Cruise.