New Schumacher LD3 Competition 2wd Off-Road Buggy

Press Release From Schumacher RC:
www.racing-cars.com

Introducing the New Cougar LD3 2WD 1/10th Competition Off Road Buggy.

The Cougar LD3 improves and refines Schumacher’s class leading 1/10th 2WD racing buggy. It has already achieved numerous national and international race wins including a IFMAR World Championship Podium.

The LD3 is more durable, user friendly, lighter and even faster. With 3 different chassis specifications available it will excel on all track surfaces and in all conditions. 

The LD3M is optimised for medium to high grip astro and carpet tracks, with the more forward motor position ‘Laydown’ transmission. The LD3D features a ‘Layback’ transmission which moves the motor 6mm more rearward, it works best on low grip dirt and wet astro tracks. The LD3S features the ‘Laydown’ transmission and lightweight parts for lower powered stock class racing.

An awesome car with great backup from the team at Schumacher makes the LD3 the best 2WD buggy for you to enjoy racing success.

LD3M

New -  Front quarter geometry including;
New - Front wishbone.
New - Front hub carrier with increased adjustability.
New - Front 5 deg caster block.
New - Fine outboard camber link incremental adjustments with a greater adjustment for the front axle position.
New - Larger hub bearings and axle design for increased durability. 
New -  Front hex -2.0mm.
New - S2 steering arms 
New - Improved pivot system for the king pin and outer hinge pin.
New - 4mm S2 lightened front shock towers for lower centre of gravity.
New - 4mm S2 rear shock tower with new geometry.
New - One piece shocks caps for improved sealing and weight saving.
New - Moulded shock absorber pistons.
New - 5.5mm front camber link ball cups.
New - 2.5mm reduced weight alloy chassis design, recessed radio tray and redesigned rear end.
New - Side pods to match the chassis with rear flex slots for chassis stiffness tuning.
New -Internal transmission with new twin pad through slipper for a more centralised assembly and 80t spur.
New - Moulded internal idler gear with improved teflon coated material.
New - Differential internal shim change for more durability.
New - Rear suspension wishbones and alloy rear strap with greater wheelbase adjustment and new shock positions. 
New - Pin retaining design for improved reliability.
New - Rear hub carrier with fully adjustable insert system and camber adjustment.
New - Rear Aerox ‘Trident’ wing.
New - JConcepts F2 bodyshell.

The Cougar LD3 ‘D’ spec has the following differences to the LD3 ‘M’ spec car.

New - Rear layback gearbox including;
New - L+R transmission housings.
New - Motor mount.
New - Smaller idler gear.
New - RF alloy strap.
New - Gear shield.
New - Rear hub & inserts for improved rear grip.
New - Longer Rear CVD driveshafts - 69.5mm.
New - Rear Hex -2.00mm.
Yellow Wheels.
Wide 2wd front wheels.

The Cougar LD3 ‘S’ spec has the following differences to the LD3 ‘M’ spec car.

New - Carbon filled transmission housings.
New - Slipper lockout assembly with alloy layshaft and 71t spur.
New - 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with recesses.
New - Carbon fibre motor plate.
New - JConcepts F2 ultra light weight bodyshell.

Not forgetting.......

- Class leading front suspension geometry with durable components and a range of optional alloy parts, offering more adjustments to set up your LD3 for all track conditions.
- Front end, enables zero and minus five wheelbase lengths, without the need of an additional chassis.
- 90° phased lightweight steel CVD driveshafts - 65.5mm.
- Easy access battery fitting system with multiple fitting options.
- Low drop wing mount.
- Compact steering system for improved in-line weight placement, with adjustable and dynamic ackerman.
- 12mm Hex Wheels with industry standard offset.
- 13mm Big bore shocks with big bore “CORE” springs. Threaded collars and twin o-ring sealing.
- Shock seal pack housing with 'O' ring sealing to prevent loosening.
- Lightweight lower spring retaining cup.
- Threaded spring collars, for easy ride height and adjustment.
- Screw Piston Fixing, with titanium nitride shafts, for easy build, precision and durability.
- Optional rear shock location in front or behind the wishbones, standard in the kit.
- Front shock tower cover to protect your car and the track.
- Adjustable rear roll centres, inboard toe-in and anti-squat.
- Cable management system.
- Easy access transmission system. For quick diff access and maintenance.
- Super precision ball bearings throughout
- Spur Gear Shield.
- Small, low rotating mass transmission.  3 position height adjustment, to adjust for driveshaft plunge and mixed track conditions.

K208 - Cougar LD3 - Mod Spec - Kit
Due Late October.
K209 - Cougar LD3 - Dirt Spec - Kit
Due Mid November.
K210 - Cougar LD3 - Stock Spec - Kit
Due Early November.