Schumacher Cougar Classic 1/10 2WD Buggy Kit
About this part
Schumacher Cougar Classic 2WD Buggy - Modern Features with Vintage Styling.
The Schumacher Cougar Classic 1/10 2WD Buggy Kit is a rerelease of the original Cougar, with modern features to handle modern power systems. Some of these features include fitment of modern 2S shorty LiPo batteries, updated transmission allows for 17.5T brushless power and fiber reinforced drive belts. Get the Schumacher Cougar Classic and experience a vintage RC icon.
The cougar classic is built on an aluminum chassis with independent front and rear suspension. Aluminum front and rear shocks can be tuned using provided shims. This buggy uses the 14 ball, ball differential, invented by Cecil Schumacher in 1978. Adjustable turnbuckles are used front and rear allowing you to dial in the setup for your driving surface. The motor is positioned higher in the rear of the chassis to aid in 2WD performance, as well as jumping and landing. A period correct polycarbonate body is included to finish off the iconic styling.
Features:
- High quality alloy chassis
- Efficient fiber reinforced drive belts
- Uses the 14 ball, ball differential, invented by Cecil Schumacher in 1978
- Tough polycarbonate bodyshell to keep out the dirt
- Original Schumacher tires
- Accepts modern shorty LiPo battery packs
- Accepts brushed or brushless motors
- Transmission accommodates 17.T Brushless motors (6.5T with optional Pro Transmission - SCHU7600)
Model Type: 2WD, OFF-ROAD, COMPETITION
Length: 401mm
Width: 250mm
Top Speed: 40 MPH+
Includes:
- Schumacher Cougar Classic 1/10 2WD Buggy Kit
- 2 Channel Radio and Receiver
- (1) 1/10 Servo
- (1) Brushed or Brushless Motor (Max 17.5T limit with kit transmission)
- (1) Compatible Electric Speed Control (ESC)
- (1) 2S Shorty LiPo Battery Pack
- (1) Compatible Charger
- Paint for Bodyshell
Reviews5.0 · 3 reviews
Nice classic RC with the quality of Schumacher Racing!
Excellent classic buggy at a great price. With the price of vintage rerelease buggys going up, this is a real bargain for a car that is well made, competitive and parts availability is good too. Would definitely recommend. And they won’t be around for much longer I reckon, although Schumacher is known for keeping spare parts available for years. Only negative: the stock transmission is rated for 17.5 turn max, and the upgrade is costly.
More similar to Kyosho than Tamiya. It is an intersting build and design. The materials are very nice. It looks the part as well.
All three reviewers rate the Schumacher Cougar Classic 1/10 2WD Buggy Kit five out of five. Reviewers describe it as a well-made classic buggy with good materials and a convincing look, and one notes it is competitive and priced well relative to other vintage re-release buggies. One comparison places its build and design closer to Kyosho than Tamiya. A single reviewer notes that spare parts are readily available and that Schumacher has a record of supporting parts for years. The only drawback raised is that the stock transmission is rated for a maximum of 17.5 turns, and the upgrade is expensive. The review set is small, so the picture is limited.
- + Well-made, good-quality materials
- + Convincing classic look
- + Good value for money
- + Parts availability
- − Stock transmission rated for 17.5 turns max
- − Transmission upgrade is costly