114LikesSchumacher cougar LD3
11-08-2023, 08:28 AM
#46
Running a LD but this thing is solid! More bends then breaks and I've had head on collisions, barrier hits, horrible landings, head on collision with the wall... (it came out of nowhere i swear!). Always seems to either bounce back or I can at least finish the race. I had a shock pop off BUT I was still able to finish the race. I lost 2 places but its better than a DNF due to a broken front tower. I went with titanium turnbuckles and that either moved the forces to the hinge screws (U4738) or ball cups (U4704) and those got bent. The other day my servo got stripped but it wasn't the most solid choice. Decent but a plastic top, not aluminum. Also one plastic front hub broke after someone hit me during a turn 
. I run 17.5 and have a mix of plastic, aluminum and brass depending on if i need the weight savings vs durability.
Also is there a better bottom shock cup? My springs sometimes pop off the cup from the low ride height.
. I run 17.5 and have a mix of plastic, aluminum and brass depending on if i need the weight savings vs durability.Also is there a better bottom shock cup? My springs sometimes pop off the cup from the low ride height.
11-08-2023, 09:09 AM
#47
Tech Initiate
11-08-2023, 09:41 AM
#48
With carpet tires it weighs 1468g, so 6g underweight for a 2whl lol
Back on topic, I have bent a couple of the captive ball joints I was using on the inside front camber link location. When running 4-5mm of shims it's not hard to do with the steel ones. Have since switch to the titanium versions and haven't had a problem.
Back on topic, I have bent a couple of the captive ball joints I was using on the inside front camber link location. When running 4-5mm of shims it's not hard to do with the steel ones. Have since switch to the titanium versions and haven't had a problem.
11-08-2023, 10:29 PM
#49
@ fa7boyrc:You will need:
U8620 Alloy Layshaft - LD3
U8621 Layshaft Bolt - LD3
U8399 Outer Slipper Plate - L1R
U8631 Outer Slipper Plate - LD3
I am one of those who don't run aeration I prefere bladder.
For the shock bottoms in the reaer there are options. You can also run the combination of U8428 5.5mmball and U7431 Or if you want a screw:U7367
O-Ring on hex never was a problem .
There will of course a pictured build in the next week.Just be patient.
Cruise
U8620 Alloy Layshaft - LD3
U8621 Layshaft Bolt - LD3
U8399 Outer Slipper Plate - L1R
U8631 Outer Slipper Plate - LD3
I am one of those who don't run aeration I prefere bladder.
For the shock bottoms in the reaer there are options. You can also run the combination of U8428 5.5mmball and U7431 Or if you want a screw:U7367
O-Ring on hex never was a problem .
There will of course a pictured build in the next week.Just be patient.
Cruise
thanks!
11-08-2023, 10:31 PM
#50
@ fa7boyrc:You will need:
U8620 Alloy Layshaft - LD3
U8621 Layshaft Bolt - LD3
U8399 Outer Slipper Plate - L1R
U8631 Outer Slipper Plate - LD3
I am one of those who don't run aeration I prefere bladder.
For the shock bottoms in the reaer there are options. You can also run the combination of U8428 5.5mmball and U7431 Or if you want a screw:U7367
O-Ring on hex never was a problem .
There will of course a pictured build in the next week.Just be patient.
Cruise
U8620 Alloy Layshaft - LD3
U8621 Layshaft Bolt - LD3
U8399 Outer Slipper Plate - L1R
U8631 Outer Slipper Plate - LD3
I am one of those who don't run aeration I prefere bladder.
For the shock bottoms in the reaer there are options. You can also run the combination of U8428 5.5mmball and U7431 Or if you want a screw:U7367
O-Ring on hex never was a problem .
There will of course a pictured build in the next week.Just be patient.
Cruise
why do i need two outer Slipper plates ?
11-09-2023, 07:12 AM
#51
Tech Adept
Because they used the L1R outer plate as the inner on the LD3
11-09-2023, 12:55 PM
#52
Lee Martin build video
Lee Martin did a build video on fb in the UK, part 1 was a good watch with quite a lot of useful tips and hints etc:
https://fb.watch/obICeEMyTo/
https://fb.watch/obICeEMyTo/
11-09-2023, 10:00 PM
#56
11-11-2023, 08:35 AM
#58
11-13-2023, 09:04 PM
#59
Just put in a pre-order!!! Can’t wait. Haven’t had a brand new buggy since a rc10b4! Hopefully they come in soon.
Definitely going to watch that build video for tips. Any other build tips?
Definitely going to watch that build video for tips. Any other build tips?
11-21-2023, 06:56 PM
#60
First race this past weekend with the ld3m on indoor clay. First impressions were pretty good. Was using a mix of Cav's world's setup. Car has a ton of steering. In the main I did break the car. Coming out a corner on the straight car got wicked loose and hit the pipe full throttle. Broke the front camber link, and a rear arm so I didn't finish. But I did buy when leaving the track AE 13mm blue front and rear gray springs AE spring cups and shock ends. I ran ran the stock kit springs. Car definitely has potential, I would like to calm the car down some and have more grip