- Schumacher MI5Evo - Action R/C - Build -



Bag A of the Schumacher Mi5evo build done! New arms, arm inserts/mounts are sweet - zero play. Onward tomorrow night after Qld win State of Origin II!


Optional alloy chassis also available


New arm insert are o-ring retained, and adjustable to reduce play. Check manual carefully and get the tight inserts in the right places...they are 'sided'


Front arms in...spot the wrong arm insert!




Wider top deck spacing. Optional thicker rails to reduce chassis flex if you run in high grip conditions



Revised lay shaft and pulley enables motor to be moved 4.5mm in to centre



We fitted optional DCJ driveshafts



Much lighter arm assembly and grub-screw secured hinge pin to reduce play


Forward facing balls on steering rack for easy Ackerman adjust, plus adjustable travel stops on the rack



Super light spool. Pulley fences snap on easily



Changes to shocks include ball-joint on top, options to pack seal cartridge with shims for better seal, shorter shock body for lower COG. Caps can be opened up for emulsion style if desired.


Standard green spring is all but identical to the famed HPI Silver spring.


Shock caps - ball joint style, can be opened for emulsion build.


New rear sway bar mount system, plenty of adjustment for tweaked bars and to eliminate any play in the system.


Front bar - collar sits in recess in the carbon plate to prevent any side to side float.


Complete front end (sans bumper)


Complete rear






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