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1/10 Scale Electric Buggy:
Schumacher Cat SWB - T400
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In 1986, Schumacher introduced their 1:10 4WD Off-Road Buggy, the Cat SWB (Standard Wheel Base).
The innovative new design of the Cat SWB, is belt driven, incorporating their highly credited ball differentials, plastic hardy spicer type telescopic drive shafts, coil spring over oil filled steel bodied dampers.
The double deck chassis was made of glass fibre resin board, with an aluminum plate rear gearbox and the Stick Pack battery was mounted transversely, across the width of the Cat SWB chassis.
To race the Schumacher Cat SWB, it requires a high level of tuning for improved stability when cornering, to keep it on the track and give you more grip under acceleration. Even the smallest change in your cars settings can make a Big difference. Our simple to follow instruction chart will show how to attain the best Set-up for your personal requirements.
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![]() ★ Schumacher Cat SWB ★
![]() ★ Schumacher Cat SWB Prototype ★
![]() ★ Schumacher Cat-SWB ★
![]() ★ Schumacher Cat-SWB Chassis ★
![]() ★ Schumacher Cat-SWB Chassis ★
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Buying a Used Schumacher Cat SWB Buggy (and What to look for)
Make a General Visual Inspection
Check the Body-Shell
If the body shell of your Schumacher Cat SWB is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your Cat SWB model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles
Examine the Drive System
Drive Belts need checking at regular intervals for wear, tension and damage. If deemed necessary, adjust the tensioning pulley until the belt can be depressed in the centre by no more than around 5mm. If the belt was slack, also examine the drive pulleys for wear. The teeth should provide a well seated fit for the belt teeth and not be rounded on the corners. If the belt teeth do not fit snugly, change the pulleys as soon as possible. For top level racing it may be prudent to replace all belts and pulleys after each race meeting. Pinions and Spur Gears
Don't Neglect the Ball-Joints
Ball joints always cause problems. For top level Electric Buggy racing, the plastic ball connectors should be checked and if deemed necessary changed after every meeting. A simple thing like a loose fitting connector popping off could easily end your race, so better safe than sorry. Steering Servo and Servo-Saver
Stabilizers
If body roll on your Schumacher Cat SWB is a problem, handling can be improved with the use of stabilizers, anti roll or sway bars, stiffer tuning springs and, or, thicker silicone oil in the dampers. Don't Forget those Bearings
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Choosing a Transmitter
When you first started in RC, you may have purchased a package that came with the car kit, motor, battery, charger, ESC and radio system complete. The transmitter was probably just a basic steer wheel, or stick type, with nothing more than forward, reverse, left, right and simple trim settings to centralise the servo and ESC. |
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