Team Yokomo would like to welcome Ethan Cheng from Singapore to their factory team. Cheng, who is only 16 years old, will be a part of the Onroad team. The young talent, who recently competed at the ETS Rd4 in Germany, will be piloting the BD10LC and future touring car platforms locally and international races.
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This new clear lexan FWD Type-A touring car body from Yokomo meets the regulations of the 1/10 size FWD touring car category held around the world. Wide body fenders create an aggressive appearance, and the short wheelbase and front nose make for a light and nimble feeling. A large rear wing is also included to ensure maximum rear traction and prevent the car from losing cornering speed, resulting in better lap times.
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Yokomo have released this front balance weight to improve traction of the BD10F. The weight can be increased by 40g on each side for a total of 80g, reducing wheel spin that tends to occur during acceleration. This will improve acceleration out of corners and improve your lap times. By using only one screw to fix the weight to the chassis, the effect on chassis rigidity is minimised.
Yokomo have released the BL-EP6P, a brushless speed controller that is compatible with onroad, offroad and drift categories, comes with a programmer and is reasonably priced. In addition to Yokomo’s sensor type brushless motors, it can also drive general purpose sensorless motors. It is recommended for beginners and intermediates, but can also be used for a long time after your driving skills have improved, as the output characteristics can be adjusted by changing the program, and it has the performance to cover all the motors in the stock category. The included programmer is easy to understand with its one-button operation. By simply pressing and holding the buttons, you can easily make settings while watching the LEDs light up. The settings are also simple, making it easy to use even for first-time users of brushless motors.
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Yokomo’s transmitter bag has received a refresh with the design changed to include the Racing Factory logo. The bag sports cushioning to protect your precious radio from bumps when traveling to the RC circuit. The design language of the bag is the same as that of the recently released pit bag, and so when combined they look great together. The interior and exterior is made of tear-resistant nylon, with shock-absorbing material inserted on all sides to shut out external shocks. The interior is a simple single compartment with one inner pocket, but it has a large capacity with room for a large transmitter. It can also hold peripherals such as chargers and spare parts giving the bag multiple uses.
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The Yokomo YZ-2CAL 2wd offroad buggy specialised for use on carpet and astro turf surfaces, has been upgraded to the 3.1 version. Even though it is an upgrade, it is no longer an exaggeration to say that it is a new machine with newly designed parts throughout the chassis. The chassis has been lengthened, the wheelbase has been changed on the steering hub carrier, and the rigidity of the front and rear parts has been rebalanced to achieve a total balance that will lead to improved times. The suspension has also been upgraded to the latest configuration with 3mm shock shafts for a more responsive suspension, and is now fully prepared for the 2022 season.
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The YZ-2DTM, Yokomo’s 2WD off-road buggy specifically for use on dirt, has been upgraded to the 3.1 version and is now available as a more complete package. Even though it is an upgrade, it is no longer an exaggeration to say that it is a new machine with newly designed parts throughout the chassis. With the goal of improving stability to cope with the increased speed due to the continuously improving power sources, the chassis has been lengthened, the wheelbase has been changed with the steering hub carrier and the rigidity balance of the front and rear parts has been reviewed to achieve a total balance that leads to improved laptimes. The suspension has also been upgraded to the latest configuration with 3mm shock shafts for a more responsive suspension and is now fully prepared for the 2022 season.
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Team Yokomo’s competition drift brand, Teams, have announced the release of their new light weight flex chassis set for the YD-2 series. The lightweight graphite main chassis plate and special lightweight battery holder provide the right amount of rigidity and traction for a more balanced and controlled feel. While the design is slim and stylish, the weight and rigidity has been carefully balanced with bold cut-outs and milling on the bottom chassis plate. The flex balance not only improves rear traction, but also the load on the front tyre, ensuring better response of the steering. The chassis is also designed to take advantage of the inherent flex of the chassis material, with separate FR/RF suspension mounts to allow for unobstructed flex. The battery holder is also compact and separate, maximising the use of the whole chassis plate and allowing the car to keep constant traction on uneven surfaces and extreme throttle input.
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