4WD change

[mikeyscott]

Currently running a Cat SX LIPO with stiff chassis and all the alloy bits etc.

Finding it hard work, so contemplating changing to a Yokomo or B44.

Any other recommendations for a club racer or stick with the Cat SX and go back to the original chassis??

[ian h]

B44 all the way dude! Real easy to set up and real easy drive.

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by ian h

B44 all the way dude! Real easy to set up and real easy drive.

I'll have a word with a friend who has one and see what happens.. Test pilot it etc.

I do like the look of the Yokomo though.

[ian h]

Never owned one so don't know, I would look into spares availibility and prices though as I've heard they can be expensive.

[David Church]

Mikey, listen mate, try one more thing before you give up, I promise it will transform this car for you, PUT THE REAR SHOCKS ON THE REAR OF THE SHOCKTOWER!!!!!
I wasn't overly happy with the Cat till I did this, for me it made the Cat the kind of car I want to drive!!!!! Trust me, have I steered you wrong yet???

[ashleyb4]

Ive driven a few Cats and i was impressed with the way they drove Stick with it . Only thing that puts me of it the transmission. And it isnt a losi

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[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by David Church

Mikey, listen mate, try one more thing before you give up, I promise it will transform this car for you, PUT THE REAR SHOCKS ON THE REAR OF THE SHOCKTOWER!!!!!
I wasn't overly happy with the Cat till I did this, for me it made the Cat the kind of car I want to drive!!!!! Trust me, have I steered you wrong yet???

The Cat was running and has been running shocks on the rear.. I have been running them reverseed, but changed to standard wishbone position and on the rear for Petit. I ran them on the front for the final as I was already bust as far as qualifying and wanted to see what it was like.. Broke the car on my best run, my fault....

I am very undecided at the mo. I love the Cat for what it is, but I'm not good enough to take it forward..

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

Ive driven a few Cats and i was impressed with the way they drove Stick with it . Only thing that puts me of it the transmission. And it isnt a losi

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That's also how I partly feel...

Plus I have a serious amount of money tied up in it.

Ordering up a SP 8.5 at some point, going back to basics!

I ran a 7.5 in the B4 and made the mistake of a 6.5 in the Cat SX at Petit.

Could sell my Omega and have both

[wylie]

B44 all the way, good parts availability, cheap, tough and easy to drive (sometimes), untill Losi bring something new out But what do i know.

[mikeyscott]

Indeed associated parts do seem cheap when I ordered a few bits for my B4..

Yokomo aren't that expensive are they?

Tony, maybe I should bind my radio to your car next time at TORCH?

I know I don't want a Losi XXX4 or Hotbodies D4!

[dibble34]

I can't recommend the Hot Bodies as it doesn't seem to have a race team anymore and i fear parts may get harder to source, but it is a great car to drive. Keeps the b44's behind it sometimes

Don't forget the ZX5-FS, but parts may be harder to get like the BMAX. XX4 be good on our track too i reckon

[David Church]

If you come to EPR on the 7th of Feb I will let you have a go with mine, alot of people have driven it and all say how safe and easy it is to drive!!
But if you are convinced you need a change, good luck

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by dibble34

I can't recommend the Hot Bodies as it doesn't seem to have a race team anymore and i fear parts may get harder to source, but it is a great car to drive. Keeps the b44's behind it sometimes

Don't forget the ZX5-FS, but parts may be harder to get like the BMAX. XX4 be good on our track too i reckon

I have thought about the ZX5, but it's further down the list.

I'd go for a car that's good at our track, but I can also take it elsewhere easily etc.

We'll see. I expect I'll run the B4 this weekend if we are racing as I'm happy with that. Just need a slower motor for other tracks. That'll change to the Cougar once it's out etc.

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by David Church

If you come to EPR on the 7th of Feb I will let you have a go with mine, alot of people have driven it and all say how safe and easy it is to drive!!
But if you are convinced you need a change, good luck

Would love to come up to EPR, so may have a word with the lady..

My skill can't do the Cat justice, but I do love it as a piece of machinery.

Speed Passion V3 8.5 in the Cat may help..

[David Church]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

Would love to come up to EPR, so may have a word with the lady..

My skill can't do the Cat justice, but I do love it as a piece of machinery.

Speed Passion V3 8.5 in the Cat may help..

Dude trust me, give my car a go before you make a change

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by David Church

Dude trust me, give my car a go before you make a change

I do

will see what I can do. Was planning on doing the march round at epr

[David Church]

Come to the feb 7th round!!!!

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by David Church

Come to the feb 7th round!!!!

I'll see what I can do.

[David Church]

get it done!!!!!!

[jim76]

Without wanting to sound harsh etc, but you say you don't have the skill to take the Cat any further. So there is a very good chance that you won't be able to take any of the other 4wd's further either.
All the top cars are on a pretty level playing field, so if you have a large amount of cash invested in the Cat (which you won't get much back!) then i would stick with it for a bit longer.

oh, and go back to the original chassis with more flex and forgiveness!

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by jim76

Without wanting to sound harsh etc, but you say you don't have the skill to take the Cat any further. So there is a very good chance that you won't be able to take any of the other 4wd's further either.
All the top cars are on a pretty level playing field, so if you have a large amount of cash invested in the Cat (which you won't get much back!) then i would stick with it for a bit longer.

oh, and go back to the original chassis with more flex and forgiveness!

I have been thinking this as when I got on best with it was with the original chassis. I do have an S1 LIPO chassis which I accidently ordered..

The old chassis has been dremeled to take Speed Passion LIPOs so should be more flexible now!

I am happy to take critism were it's due...