Schumacher has added another 2WD buggy to their stable. The Cougar KR is a high-performance buggy designed for dirt and low-traction surfaces while keeping to the RM (rear motor) layout.
Features of this new buggy include an all new gear differential, 12mm hex wheels, recessed alloy chassis and a new alloy anti-squat plate. The KR also sports Schumacher’s stealth, blacked-out look.
Specs:
Power Source: ELECTRIC
Model Type: 2WD, OFF ROAD, COMPETITION
Length: 370mm
Wheelbase: 277mm
Width: 240mm
Top Speed: 40 MPH+
Equipment Needed:
• 2 Channel Radio
• Motor
• Servo
• Electric Speed Control
• Tires
• Motor Pinion
• LiPo Battery
Cougar KR Feature List:
• NEW Front Skid Plate – Reduces wear.
• NEW Lower easy to assemble, wing mount system.
• NEW All black anodized components.
• NEW Gear Differential with hardened steel gears and super hard outputs.
• NEW Hi-Tensile, revised style silver turnbuckles.
• NEW Stronger front steering hub, with fine Kwik Klip Adjustment.
• NEW 12mm Hex Wheels with clean look and industry standard offset.
• NEW Super Strong 7075-T6 Alloy Anti-Squat plate.
• NEW Recessed alloy chassis – Low center of gravity for LiPo batteries & neater wiring.
• NEW Rear top deck mount – Optimized chassis flex.
• Large range of front to rear battery positions – Allows weight distribution tuning for each track.
• Molded chassis sides – Fantastic dirt seal with no handling compromise.
• Maximum dimension wing. Superb airflow control and max down force.
• “Super Cool” 7075-T6 Alloy motor plate. Offers a greater surface area and thickness, for improved cooling and rigidity.
• Pro spec 13mm big bore shocks with titanium nitride shafts, CNC machined 3 hole pistons with recessed ‘e’clips, threaded collars, twin O ring sealing and diaphragm volume compensation.
• Longer front wishbones – Improved corner speed.
• Stronger front bulkhead and bottom plate.
• 24 piece “Red Seal” ball bearing set.
• PTFE coated shock bodies – Hard, with a super smooth shock action.
• CVA style driveshafts – Increased drive.
• Excellent center line balance.
• Fully optimized suspension geometry – Fast, consistent handling.
• Molded gear cover for great spur gear protection.
• Rear motor & three geared transmission – Excellent grip on low traction circuits.
[source: www.racing-cars.com]
