Losi XXT-CR 147 Posted November 21, 2019 These are slightly before I started RC racing. But look kind of cool still and a lot cheaper than the Cat XLS. Can’t seem to find much written about them though. Couple of reviews from a US store slating them. Anyone here got one? How usable are they? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 21, 2019 I have a re re Schumacher Top Cat with Pro Transmission, Alloy Eccentrics and Alloy Front Shock Rocker. The Pro Transmission allows the use of a powerful Reedy 10.5 motor. Combined with a LRP sphere competition speed controller, a LCG shorty lipo and a low profile servo the buggy is fantastic to drive. I was a bit sceptical about the front shock system during assembly, but I was really surprised how great the system works. I can recommend this buggy if you also like the Cat xls. Schumacher buggies have their own flair and you either like them or not. I'm a fan of the Cat xls and the Top Cat belongs to the family. It is a remarkably good 2wd buggy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 21, 2019 ...I also changed the servo saver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 21, 2019 Here it is. I really like this one! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted November 22, 2019 Yep had one on pre order when it re appeared and its probably the best running rc car I have the pro transmission is a must if running brushless+lipo 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OOZZEE 104 Posted November 24, 2019 I am still trying to figure out how to get the rear wing on, its a POS, need 4 hands to twist the strap and insert the pin. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 25, 2019 If you magnify my wing, you'll see it's screwed into place. I didn't make it with the elastic band either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted November 25, 2019 49 minutes ago, Reedydriver said: If you magnify my wing, you'll see it's screwed into place. I didn't make it with the elastic band either. Me to! What were schumacher thinking with that elastic band twist fit through a hole which is clearly way to small thing..........nah just screw it on 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OOZZEE 104 Posted November 26, 2019 did you use anything special to screw fix the wing, I had another go at it last night and its driving me nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellyle 382 Posted November 26, 2019 The wing is tricky at first but easy when you know how. The manual doesn't explain it well! What I do is 'pre fold' the o ring and fit it in place, see my photo below Get the slot for the pin lined up with the holes on the male part the push the pin in. Takes about 30 seconds to do if you're being careful, hard to explain though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 26, 2019 That's how I did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted November 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Reedydriver said: That's how I did it. Mine is basically the same! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lhodgo 208 Posted August 26, 2020 Does the pro Tranny make that much difference? If I’m just running 540 cans in vintage races will it make that much difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avante2001R 305 Posted August 28, 2020 I did few years ago. Horrible car to build using self tappers where you would normally use fine thread M3 screws, steering that’s worse than the 88 Avante! Under tray doesn’t line up with the hole marks to drill out. They could have refined it instead they copied and pasted as is from 1987. Only nice thing was that they now use posi screws instead of flat head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted August 28, 2020 On 11/21/2019 at 8:17 AM, Losi XXT-CR said: These are slightly before I started RC racing. But look kind of cool still and a lot cheaper than the Cat XLS. Can’t seem to find much written about them though. Couple of reviews from a US store slating them. Anyone here got one? How usable are they? I've built the re re and they are fantastic. Awesome build and much simpler than the xls (built that and it too was awesome). They are two of the best cars I have ever driven. The top cat seems like it would handle below par looking at how soft the front suspension is but it just works. Jumps fantastically and so good to drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted October 16, 2020 On 8/26/2020 at 10:30 PM, Lhodgo said: Does the pro Tranny make that much difference? If I’m just running 540 cans in vintage races will it make that much difference? Nope. It's mainly for high torque brushless motors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted October 17, 2020 I have the pro transmission in both the cat xls and the pro cat. For the cat xls I first used the kit transmission and installed a 10.5 brushless. Even though the belt was under tension, it kept clicking while accelerating. This was quite disappointing as I had high expectations for this buggy. Quickly ordered and installed the pro transmission and voila: a perfect buggy. The belt can now be loose, I can also install stronger motors if I want, no more clicking, just pure fantastic acceleration! A real pleasure! For this reason I directly installed the pro transmission in the pro cat. It just works great and you can use whatever motor you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kid168 36 Posted October 19, 2020 Do I need to change to the pro trans when using a Reedy Radon 17 turn(brushed) on the XLS and Top Cat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 586 Posted October 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, kid168 said: Do I need to change to the pro trans when using a Reedy Radon 17 turn on the XLS and Top Cat? i would say yes if looking at the correct motor its 3600kv so that's close to 9.5/10.5 brushless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nova1 16 Posted October 27, 2020 Thinking of getting a Top Cat. Just had a query regarding battery. I intend to run it with a NIMH. The manual states a ‘period NIMH without end caps’. Not sure if my modern 7.2v stick NIMH fits this description. Clarification would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 816 Posted October 27, 2020 I haven’t got one, but they probably mean it won’t fit. When you used to race nimh you would solder your own bars to loose batteries, with the batteries sideways next to each other, so I guess the final result was shorter than the type you buy with plastic end caps which have the batteries ‘end on’ to each other. Maybe someone can confirm. Race style: end on: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Nova1 said: Thinking of getting a Top Cat. Just had a query regarding battery. I intend to run it with a NIMH. The manual states a ‘period NIMH without end caps’. Not sure if my modern 7.2v stick NIMH fits this description. Clarification would be appreciated I found out when I built my cat xls that the bigger the mah the bigger the battery and the xls can only fit the smaller of them and the battery cage for the topcat looks identical (please correct me if I'm wrong if they are different) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites