Schumacher Mi9 Touring Car
Schumacher has finally released it much anticipated already title winning Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. In prototype form the new Mi9 has won GP3F in France, MIBO International, the Swedish Nationals, the Italian Nationals many other major events with ETS race wins on both carpet and asphalt culminating with Michal Orlowski taking rhe ETS Modified title for the British manufacturer. Featuring all new suspension geometry, the Mi9 is consistently fast on all grip levels, with a wide set up window, which makes it easy to get dialled in wherever you race. Also getting fully updated transmission housings the car will be available from the end of April with the kit available as a carbon fibre or aluminium chassis kit.
Mi9 Features
New – All new suspension geometry. Refined over countless hours by our team drivers and in-house development engineers to provide maximum performance across all track conditions.
New – Fully updated transmission housings. Universal for all four corners.
New – Lightweight gear differential design with ultra-smooth action, improved performance and ease of build.
New – Lightweight front spool assembly with awesome drivetrain efficiency.
New – Front and rear driveshafts. All new low-profile joints, joint positioning, ball bearing outputs and weight reduction provide performance improvements.
New – “Nano” shock absorbers with a total length reduction of 7.6mm. With uncompromised stroke for improved handling and lower centre of gravity. Compatable with current spring ranges.
New – Hub carrier design provides precise wheel control and performance.
New – Wheel hexes for easier attachment.
New – Steering arms with new mounting and adjustable Ackermann included.
New – Lower wishbone design with enhanced flexibility and droop control. The wishbones are now identical on the left and right-hand sides.
New – Lower shock mount with better flexibility characteristics and weight reductions.
New – Lower wishbone ball design with a larger footprint, lowered by 0.5mm.
New – Outer wishbone ball and socket for better durability and geometry.
New – Independent rear body mounting. Providing better handling performance and durability.
New – Aluminium Servo mount with one piece low centre of gravity design.
New – Rear twist free shock mount design.
New – Front split shock mount design offers a smooth handling characteristic.
New – Lightweight Motor Mount design with improved pinion accessibility.
New – Aluminium upper link pivots for lightweight and lower centre of gravity.
New – Aluminium shock top balls for a lower centre of gravity and much improved assembly.
New – Black threaded inserts. Eliminates the need for nuts.
New – Compact Bearing Eccentrics for the diff/spool with a smaller diameter.
New – Diff height adjustment range is increased with optional high drivetrain transmission housings and optional increased offset eccentrics.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
