Schumacher Eclipse 6
Reigning 1:12 World Champion manufacturer Schumacher has released its latest LMP12 racing chassis kit the Eclipse 6. The new kit incorporates the latest race winning developments, to give you an advantage on the track. The new chassis features Ultra-smooth front suspension allowing for better steering response, bump handling and adjustability, thanks to a new hub carrier and kingpin assembly. It has a new Hub carrier design with PTFE filled bushes for improved suspension action. A new Damper sleeve with special surface coating maximises suspension improvements while new enclosed spring design prevents suspension change/maintenance from dirt and oil build up around the spring. It also provides increased up travel and smoother suspension action. Another key area of improvement is the servo mounting resulting in direct mounting for the Sanwa micro range of servos such as the PGS-HR and SRG-HR. Direct and easy alignment on to the centre of the car. In doing this the chassis flexibility characteristics have been vastly improved, for performance and strength, by removing the large, off centre transverse slots previously used. All other brands of servo still can be used with the ultra-lightweight floating servo mount, included.
Additional new features of the Eclipse 6
New – Front spring set with wider range, more up travel and increased droop control.
New – Front bumper mount with weight reductions and durability improvements. Three hole mounting designed to protect chassis in large impacts.
New – Improved front geometry options with a new optional wider track width front beam and camber straps options.
New – Rear hex wheel clamps with new two piece design improves concentricity, eliminating rear wheel run-out issues and improved rear traction.
New – Spool axle with weight reductions and new narrower traction width adjustment options.
New – Side spring seat with lightweight, one piece design, allowing for reduced side spring preload settings and easier assembly.
New – Updated side damper inner rods to prevent excessive oil capacity and leaking.
New – Updated rear pod assembly with a lighter design, easier droop measuring and 0.75mm adjusted pod offset. Matches modern motor designs and alleviates imbalanced handling.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
