E245: Let’s Drive It! Schumacher ProCat Classic Out In the Grass And Dirt

Published: 15/11/22
If you didn’t catch the unboxing for the Schumacher ProCat here it is: • E243: First Look At- T...
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[@Hillbillypunk]

I've just completed building one of these, what an ordeal! Totally worth it tho, cause dang. I put a Castle Sidewinder SC/3800kv in mine, with a 27 tooth pinon and it just rips. It handles so good too. No regrets! Side note, you into psychobilly? Meteors, Demented Are Go, Tiger Army? Stuff like that? Been watching your videos for a minute, you got the hair, and you always wear Creepers!

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Looks lovely Andy 😊Drives nice and smooth. Can’t wait to get mine and build it up

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Adam, I think you’ll really like it it’s very smooth and drives lovely really good steering input as well. Enjoy yours ;)

[@catxls1835]

BTW, MUZZOOM also make the camber turn buckles, theirs are black and 3d printed

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Muzzoom make some awesome parts for Schumacher vintage buggy’s

[@Bormac073]

Procat is the goods my man. Best 4WD racer of it's day only made better by all the cool upgrades that made it even better

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers Jason , it’s a real thoroughbred drives so well , although I need to ditch the kit servo saver, it kept slipping. Loads of steering on it and steering input is great 👍 cheers for watching ;)

[@H20ONFIRE]

Enjoyed the video. im gonna have to look further into this kit.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

I can highly recommend it and currently you can still get them. It’s a beautiful kit to drive :)

[@jasonkohlmeier6707]

Those are snap ring pliers. Snap rings are used pretty much in every car made (real car). You can go almost anywhere to find them.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Yep they are indeed think they have a few names that they go by. Cheers:)

[@darrengrimmer8541]

It’s superb Andy.. I have never built a Schumacher kit… I’m 51 now… so I think it’s time!!!!!!!. Really nice to see it running👍👍👍👍

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Darren you should Definitely try a Schumacher, maybe a cougar classic first? Thanks for watching it, much appreciated :) cheers, it does drive well

[@lo2713]

Nice to see it out and getting dirty 😁 thanks for the shout out, more than happy to help out any time. Hopefully you might decide to run it at the lakeland classic 😁

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Ha ha , you never know I may run it at the classic. Cheers for all your help with it, was much appreciated, no worries for the shout out. I needed Tom get a running video in so just had to go with it dirty or not ;)

[@lo2713]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 haha, gotta be done. Atleast it wasnt really muddy 😁

[@jameswisecarver]

Top notch work Andy! It looks so awesome! Thanks for sharing with us! Love the color choice!!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Thanks James , a lot of credit needs to go to Richard though as he helped loads , glad you liked the colour and my pleasure

[@jameswisecarver]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 well thank Richard for me please, I always enjoy your builds Andy always a little jealous haha but seriously great job!

[@rcmomotaro5671]

At first glance that looks like a pretty big car! Nice!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

It does look quite wide doesn’t it, but it is about the same size as many other 1/10 4wds. Cheers for watching ;)

[@MrFu75]

Stunning Andy, and that sound, brings it all back. congrats on this build and the Cougar they both look amazing, cheers and best wishes.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers FU75 glad you like it , I think they both look rather cool, pleased with them, of course massive thanks goes the RLrc for the help with the ProCat build. Many thanks take care

[@MrFu75]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 Agreed, they can be finicky, or is it called having character, i remember the performance different a well built CAT could give,... and i remember mine lol, As for RLrc, yes i've been enjoying his content, and i've got your back catalogue to go through aswell, win win. Cheers Fu.

[@bernatnadalcursach326]

Thanks, Andy looks very nice with the colour you painted This rerelease rc cars are a dream, i wait to buy the cougar classic when they have more stock.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

I love the cougar classic as well, hope you manages to get one ;) glad you like the colour it’s one I use a lot on my race cars

[@Toystheyrenot]

That Procat looks and runs great! Never built a Schumacher before but from what I’ve seen, they aren’t the easiest of builds and probably require specialised tools. Thanks for sharing!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hiya, the cougar classic was ok just a couple of fiddly things but I managed it. The procat I definitely needed help on because some of the things I’d of psychically found hard, don’t let it put you off, though circlips wound really help when building the shocks. What you did end up with a great running buggy :)

[@RCRetro]

Sounds and runs super smooth. Enjoyed the video and love the color. Keep up the great work.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers :) thanks very much. It’s a real joy to drive. like you say super smooth as well. It has Loads of steering and good steering imput. Thanks for watching and take care

[@RCBirds]

Great car Andy. Thanks for all these informations. I really like how it drives and it's smooth sound🤩

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Thank you for checking it out :) I love the sound and how smooth it is as well :) handles well and the steering input is ace

[@HaydadRC]

That looks like a real nice quality buggy! 👍😊

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hey hey, cheers much appreciated it’s a very cool buggy drives superbly as well thanks for watching :)

[@paulrobinson9355]

It's a thing isn't it just! Was really looking forward to this video and it didn't disappoint!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

So glad you enjoyed it Paul it’s such a cool buggy really liked driving it can’t fault it so far

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Subscribed to Richard’s channel

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Good man cheers :)

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a really cool buggy and it runs and sounds great! I looked at getting one but they are bit on the pricier side compared to the Cougar, which my backorder has finally arrived of that! I may change my mind once I build up the Cougar. We really don't have the best parts support for these kits here in the states but I do like the styling of them a lot! Glad you were able to get a break in the glum weather to get out and run it!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Addam, I love the sound of this when it’s running and how smooth it is. It’s definitely a few more pennies than the Cougar, glad you got it in the end. It’s a shame there’s not much support for Schumacher over in the US , I guess it’s hard with associated and losi being home manufacturers. I remember in the very late 90’s /early 2000 The fireblade won in the US and Schumacher released tge schumacher fireblade 2000 USA. Cheers for watching

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 There is a bit more of a following and support on the west coast and a few other areas where racing is really prevalent but where I am it is non existent and finding parts online is difficult as they sell out as soon as shipments arrive. I am looking forward to building the cougar as it is going to be a heavily used track car I think. It looks like it will perform well and since I have no ties to it from growing up I don't mind a few more dings and scrapes in it!!

[@martinhsrc6699]

Do love the cobalt green. I’ve got a Procat on order 😃 Btw I’ve finished the Thunder Blitz and uploaded a running video and photos to KZbin if you want to see it. I put a Torque Tuned in it. It’s fun to drive

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Martin it’s a lovely colour isn’t it ;) ace to hear you e ordered a procat. Will checkout the thunder blitz , Thanks for letting me know ;)

[@coryn1980]

Looks amazing andy great video I have never had a shumacher Pro cat 👍

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Coryn cheers for checking out the video. It’s a beautiful buggy really smooth and drives really well. If your looking for a vintage buggy well worth looking at

[@BlackShuck60]

Making me want one of these more and more, I fancy putting a fatcat body on one. Great video

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers , that would be sweet quite like the fatcat body, I can highly recommend the procat classic kit though

[@gaskelldave]

Looks great Andy.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers Dave thank you , I can highly recommend one ;)

[@n22pdf]

Looks brill Andy.. you've made a great job.. :) very nice running footage

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers Pete , well I had lots of help from Richard on this build I would of struggled myself and the filming credit goes to my wife ;) glad you enjoyed it though, thanks again

[@KaiCityRC]

Big thumbs up from me! 👍 The ProCat is a fabulous looking buggy. 😎Love the design on it. Not sure if they'll ever make it over here, but given how expensive the Cougar Classic is, I'd imagine this would be big ¥¥¥¥ if it was.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi David cheers, thank you. Would be cool if the Schumacher buggy’s make it over to Japan but like you say they could be big money. It’s a good looker and it was a well engineered buggy back in the day and was definitely built for competition. Cheers for watching :)

[@brianargo1659]

Needs a 1080 with a 3's pack!! To make it run.

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

A 2s pack would of made it nippier, you can’t use 3s for 1/10th scale buggy racing though must be 7.2.nimh or 7.4lipo it could do with a quicker motor, it’s only a mild one ;)

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome rc and cool run

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers my friend thanks for taking the time to watch it :)

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Cool car, great video.👍🏻

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Thank you, cheers for checking it out :)

[@carlkeig5640]

Been waiting for this video mate😁,I've been wanting to try a Schumacher kit for a while,I wanted the XLS a while ago but found out they'd stopped them again😢,so I just hope after Christmas there's some of these procats left🤞.Great running vid Andy 👍 she sounds great👌

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Carl, I imagine they won’t be stopping the Procat just yet , so there should be some after Xmas. It’s a very nice kit and a little easier to build over the XLS. Cheers for watching and I love the sound as well ;)

[@bradkalman2353]

Here are 7.4 liposable easily fit that car.

[@glenbrooks2269]

Hi Andy great vids , would the cougar classic be ok for just a fun drive around the park?

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Glen to be honest I’d say no to a cougar Classic for just park use, yes it’s a great buggy and drive superbly but for just park use a good Tamiya 2wd like dt02 or dt03 or if you have a bit extra the Tamiya td2 astute is awesome and would be totally fine and good fun round a park. Now if you were considering vintage racing then Definitely a cougar classic ;) hope that helps

[@jone7940]

Nice!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Cheers Jon much appreciated

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Andy can you give us a link on the e-clip pliers?

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hiya I borrowed the ones I used , but here’s a link to sone from screwfix ;) www.screwfix.com/p/circlip-pliers-set-4-pieces/8656V?tc=WA1&ds_kid=92700048793290430&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=CjwKCAiAjs2bBhACEiwALTBWZRSmRIwX4ABSlLTEWRn8SE1LVrA0f8JRdJXZOSI1IGI70CCMBWB8fhoCJhgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@bradkalman2353]

What motor is that do they still make it cuz that looks brand new and it has adjustable timing on it who makes the motor?

[@prophetate]

Andy mate 😊 is it only me or is there some silver starting to grow in your hair? 😉😊👍

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Yeah it seems to be ever increasing these days ;) ha ha

[@prophetate]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 very stylish though :)

[@bradkalman2353]

It looks like a delron spur gear.

[@carlkeig5640]

Hi Andy, just wunderd what pinion u used on this,I used a 22t pinion that I usually use on Tamiya's,but when running the procat with this pinion it is unbearably loud and screechy sounding,maybe it's the wrong dp🤔,this is my first schumacher car so I really don't know which pinion to buy,any help would be appreciated by yourself or anyone in the comments 🙏

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Carl the Schumacher competition buggys vintage and modern and most other vintage buggy’s use 48dp gears , Tamiya’s are different some are 32dp others are 0.6 0.8 0.4 Module. Just depends on the kit. The name of pinion I used was a steel core rc pinion gear :)

[@carlkeig5640]

@andyrobinsonrc2480 thanks very much Andy 🙏, I'm over the moon for your helpful reply,I don't have social media to ask these kind of questions so it amazes me that the RC KZbinrs still take the time to read and reply to questions in the comments, I am very greatful for this ,and the KZbin RC community, a bunch really nice blokes 🙏👍👊

[@GTMatukka]

Stuff needs to be clean before getting on. 😄

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Ha ha I wondered when someone would cotton and comment on my thumbnail title ;)

[@bradkalman2353]

You should run the hell out of it. 😂

[@bharris0128]

Please help: Unless I leave the 4 long thru-bolts in the front bulkhead very loose, the transmission will not roll easily. My belt tensions are not too tight. Thanks I’m advance!

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Hi Brandon , from you description it sounds like something isn’t quite seated right or something is binding, I don’t have my procat anymore to look. Plus must admit I’m not a Schumacher expert I tell you who maybe able to help better than me and that’s Richard at RLrc KZbin channel knows slot about Schumacher race buggy’s . I hope that’s helped a little

[@bharris0128]

@@andyrobinsonrc2480 Thank you. I'll check it out again, but I pretty sure nothing is binding. Also - Those Schumacher bodies are garbage. I just used a small bit of Tamiya paint remover to touch up and it ate through the lexan

[@예진아빠의착한보험]

How motor turns?

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

I only ran a 19t brushed motor in it , so not overly powerful

[@bradkalman2353]

Wish I had a fantastic wife. 😁