Schumacher Corner
09-06-2004, 05:29 PM
#7051
i would have never of guessed, thats what i get for listing to steve all the time 
lazyboy
lazyboy
09-06-2004, 05:42 PM
#7052
Now I am not saying a spool or a oneway is the way to go on foams.... just saying that it CAN work if the track conditions are right. We have been playing with the spool for a while now with foams and I think we will stick with it for the Sizzler race... that should be a good test
09-06-2004, 06:08 PM
#7053
no i understand what you are saying, i was just saying that steve says that oneways or spools with the foam tires wouldnt work
09-07-2004, 02:56 PM
#7054
Spool on carpet
I thought about it, but was hesitant to test it. I want to get the car hooked , before I start going to the wild side of setups. I ordered some go fast goodies for my Mi2 such as, ceramic bearings, derlrin pullies, alloy layshaft 20t gear, TRF shock, and couple of other doodads. I will keep you all posted.
09-07-2004, 07:56 PM
#7056
Looking at getting a new Belt drive TC for 19/mod,It has come down to a few,and the Mi2 is on the short list,No one at my local track has one,And Schumacher is not spoken of well at my local track.But it does look like a good car,Are their any trouble areas,like weak arms..etc.Does the car have good steering..push.I have read on this board that alot of Mi2 drivers use the Tamiya shocks,is this a must?
09-07-2004, 08:19 PM
#7057
Originally posted by xxxkat
Looking at getting a new Belt drive TC for 19/mod,It has come down to a few,and the Mi2 is on the short list,No one at my local track has one,And Schumacher is not spoken of well at my local track.But it does look like a good car,Are their any trouble areas,like weak arms..etc.Does the car have good steering..push.I have read on this board that alot of Mi2 drivers use the Tamiya shocks,is this a must?
Looking at getting a new Belt drive TC for 19/mod,It has come down to a few,and the Mi2 is on the short list,No one at my local track has one,And Schumacher is not spoken of well at my local track.But it does look like a good car,Are their any trouble areas,like weak arms..etc.Does the car have good steering..push.I have read on this board that alot of Mi2 drivers use the Tamiya shocks,is this a must?
Last edited by STLNLST; 09-07-2004 at 08:49 PM.
09-07-2004, 08:27 PM
#7058
Tech Adept
xxxkat:
Some people have to talk smack about other products just to justify their purchase. Truth is, all the Top Level TCs are very good in the right person's hands. Each has there own nuances, strengths and weaknesses. All have trade-offs because engineering is all about trade-offs and these are all very well engineering model cars. Learning the tricks is part of passion and the fun.
As far as the Schumacher Mi2, look around and you will find from Left Coast to Right Coast and in Europe that the Mi2 has and can win. From regional and national events Mi2 is representing in the A-Mains.
Schumacher has top notch customer service and Adrian and Paul who work this tread not only give out great service and information, but are also racers and instead of just telling you something works, they have experienced it on the track and will tell you exactly what is and is not necessary --- not something you always see with other manufactures.
The Schumacher Team is always coming with upgraded parts that have first been race proven. If you read far back enough, you will see that AdrianM responded that the TRF shocks are not necessary and with some mods that the Schumacher shocks work just fine. The TRF shocks are easier to build, but not better. If you read the XXX-S and TC3 threads, people are all saying the same thing. Easier, not better.
There will be newer shorter simpler to build team shocks that will appear on or around the worlds in October.
I am not a team member, my skill are no way near what the team drivers are and I would be an embarrassment to them -- however, I am a big fan and have been since the original Axis.
I have the same problem as you at my local tracks and I am usually the only Schumacher on the track. Since my LHS will not carry the parts, I am my own hobby shop and carry all the parts with me. There are enough places online that carry Schumacher kits and parts that I can order online. And, when you need some "Speed Secrets" you can go over to www.racing-cars.com and you can get everything you need.
These guys respond to Emails and are happy to help you over the phone.
Having said all that, if ordering everything online is too much of pain for you and you want to be able to reference a fast local guy, then stick to whatever they are running locally. I have a TC3 as a backup car because that is what they run locally and there are plenty of parts on the shelf because I never know when I have a really bad day and run out of parts.
I cannot see a single reason why you would not purchase an Schumacher Mission 2 or any other top level TC. Find what you like and will make you happy and will make you want to get up and race -- that is the car that you want.
Good Luck in your choice
Some people have to talk smack about other products just to justify their purchase. Truth is, all the Top Level TCs are very good in the right person's hands. Each has there own nuances, strengths and weaknesses. All have trade-offs because engineering is all about trade-offs and these are all very well engineering model cars. Learning the tricks is part of passion and the fun.
As far as the Schumacher Mi2, look around and you will find from Left Coast to Right Coast and in Europe that the Mi2 has and can win. From regional and national events Mi2 is representing in the A-Mains.
Schumacher has top notch customer service and Adrian and Paul who work this tread not only give out great service and information, but are also racers and instead of just telling you something works, they have experienced it on the track and will tell you exactly what is and is not necessary --- not something you always see with other manufactures.
The Schumacher Team is always coming with upgraded parts that have first been race proven. If you read far back enough, you will see that AdrianM responded that the TRF shocks are not necessary and with some mods that the Schumacher shocks work just fine. The TRF shocks are easier to build, but not better. If you read the XXX-S and TC3 threads, people are all saying the same thing. Easier, not better.
There will be newer shorter simpler to build team shocks that will appear on or around the worlds in October.
I am not a team member, my skill are no way near what the team drivers are and I would be an embarrassment to them -- however, I am a big fan and have been since the original Axis.
I have the same problem as you at my local tracks and I am usually the only Schumacher on the track. Since my LHS will not carry the parts, I am my own hobby shop and carry all the parts with me. There are enough places online that carry Schumacher kits and parts that I can order online. And, when you need some "Speed Secrets" you can go over to www.racing-cars.com and you can get everything you need.
These guys respond to Emails and are happy to help you over the phone.
Having said all that, if ordering everything online is too much of pain for you and you want to be able to reference a fast local guy, then stick to whatever they are running locally. I have a TC3 as a backup car because that is what they run locally and there are plenty of parts on the shelf because I never know when I have a really bad day and run out of parts.
I cannot see a single reason why you would not purchase an Schumacher Mission 2 or any other top level TC. Find what you like and will make you happy and will make you want to get up and race -- that is the car that you want.
Good Luck in your choice
09-07-2004, 08:52 PM
#7059
Thanks for the replys,LeadFoot thanks for the offer,But I think the Schumacher is just about the only brand I have never owned(TC's)I think I will order one tomorrow,I have been tring to run a Pro4 in 19/mod and I'm so outa control(about 1/3 of the time really) In stock my Pro4 is killer,but I'm not to fond of it in mod.The cars I was looking were the Xray FK,415/Tech MYO2M.I just think that the price is really great on the Mi2..what the heck..That makes #15..
In stock my Pro4 is killer,but I'm not to fond of it in mod.The cars I was looking were the Xray FK,415/Tech MYO2M.I just think that the price is really great on the Mi2..what the heck..That makes #15..
09-07-2004, 09:13 PM
#7061
No,PM me your Phone#..I'm not racing at showtime anymore..TC's just died at that track..To bad I did like racing their.Fresno..Cycle art has a good program.. Slow night 30 ,good night 60.With the Pro4 in mod it's finish in mid pack..
In stock I'm faster..(as in faster lap times)not sure if thats good or bad.. I guess its good that I have my "stock" car that dialed..bad..that I'm such a spaz in mod.I was just wondering what spare parts and hop ups I should get.
Slow night 30 ,good night 60.With the Pro4 in mod it's finish in mid pack.. In stock I'm faster..(as in faster lap times)not sure if thats good or bad.. I guess its good that I have my "stock" car that dialed..bad..that I'm such a spaz in mod.I was just wondering what spare parts and hop ups I should get.
09-07-2004, 09:24 PM
#7062
i have a mission sst that i have fully upgraded but i broke the frount upper arm and the hobbie shops can not get them for some reason can not get them is there a online shop i can got to to buy them in australian or canberra 
09-07-2004, 10:18 PM
#7063
Originally posted by MI2
i have a mission sst that i have fully upgraded but i broke the frount upper arm and the hobbie shops can not get them for some reason can not get them is there a online shop i can got to to buy them in australian or canberra
i have a mission sst that i have fully upgraded but i broke the frount upper arm and the hobbie shops can not get them for some reason can not get them is there a online shop i can got to to buy them in australian or canberra
or Monaro Models in ACT 0262 996797
or Frontline hobbies in NSW 0249 291 140
These are the importers in each of the eastern states, i would be extremely surprised if none of these have them in stock. Tell them Bradd Vercoe referred you.
