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Hi, This "spot the difference" game between Original SWB and CAT XLS is really fun. I ordered and received rereleased replacement parts to restore the integrator : 51T Rear Side Pulleys (part# U7204) and Thrust Race (part# U7216) naively thinking they will fit. I tried to mount the integra...

Wow, what a pain! Sorry for your troubles. The eccentrics were revised to ease assembly - not a bad thing, that's for sure. I'd reckon that the front diff was a bit of an afterthought. The original car came with a spool and one-ways so when they added the diff, the case halves required revision. I ...

Hi, The integrator is what makes this car unique. It is the perfect example of overengineering and the car is easier to setup and run without. But this setup is part of its british charm. I think it will resist a brushed 16T, I plan to run mine with one too. Pay attention to diff and integrator wash...

Are you keeping your transmission stock? And what pinion gear are you planning for the 16T motor? Thanks. Hi, Yes stock transmission for now, maybe pro transmission if I install a BL motor later on and then reuse the stock transmission to rebuild the SWB version I'm now looking parts for. My pinion...

A quick update on the XLS rebuild progress : - foam added to top and bottom belt covers, - custom handmade lipo shorty holder, - wishbones and upperlink axles blocked with clips in front and bending+collar at rear, - trial of shock springs more adapted to car weight with lipo, - steering servo insta...

Hi, first test run at the park today ! Fun to drive this CAT after a 34 years nap, so much nostalgia... https://i.ibb.co/xsRjpm5/IMG-9178.jpg https://i.ibb.co/FgQsdF6/IMG-9181.png https://i.ibb.co/W5gcXQ4/IMG-9186.png https://i.ibb.co/Zg7vBKm/IMG-9185.png https://i.ibb.co/ggJM5VN/IMG-9183.png https:...