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October 9, 2020

Racing Performer DX1 Type R titanium shaft motor

Yokomo have also introduced the newest version of their Racing Performer DX-1 Type-R, which is their best-selling motor for drift users. This spec features a lightweight and high quality titanium rotor shaft to further enhance the performance of the Type-R. A lighter rotor makes the throttle very smooth, while the optimised magnetic force improves high speed performance while working well with the boost and turbo functions of the speed controller. Compared to steel shafts, it is more resistant to overheating which can maximise efficiency even when running for long periods of time. In addition, by smoothing the descent of rotation when letting off the throttle, you get the feeling of rolling in the corner, which enhances control during cornering.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

October 9, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 slide rack, ESC mount, fans & brass mounts

Yokomo have released a ton of new option parts for their extremely popular YD-2 drift chassis, starting with this upgraded slide rack set. The now single piece aluminium bulkhead that supports the entire slide rack ensures more accurate setup than with the original parts. In addition, changing the bridge at the rear end of the front bulkhead to the upper deck adapter, it enhances the flex at the front of the chassis. This set is compatible with both E series and S series, and the graphite upper deck compatible with slide racks will be required when using it for the E series.

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September 29, 2020

Nathobuilds XB2’20 & YZ-2 DTM3 battery straps

Nathobuilds expands their line-up of battery straps with the introduction of versions for the Xray XB2’20 and the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM3 2wd buggy. While both versions are made from carbon fibre, the Xray version uses a different system with upper tabs to keep the battery in place, while the Yokomo version instead uses 2 large o-rings. Both versions offer a range of adjustability in terms of battery position within the mount and both kits include all fasteners required to complete the conversion.

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September 24, 2020

Yokomo YD-2S upper deck set

New from Yokomo for their YD-2SXIII is this upper deck set for the S series. Included is a 2.5mm thick matte graphite upper deck along with black anodised aluminium parts for connecting to the front bulkhead and rear gearbox. Only compatible with the aluminium slide rack steering spec car, it comes supplied with all the required fasteners.

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September 24, 2020

Axon wheel hub axles for BD10, T4’20 & TRF420

Axon in Japan have produced these new wheel hub axles for the BD10, T4’20 & TRF420. Designed to dramatically improve traction, they do so on all 4 wheels by integrating the wheel hub with the car’s own axle shaft to create a direct connection from the drive shaft to the tires. Having the wheel hub axle now run on the bearings requires that the bearings of the front knuckle and rear hub be changed from a 1050 to 1060. The new bearing size, along with the smaller gap between the bearings due to the use of a smaller spacer between, further reduces rolling resistance as well as load on the bearings.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

September 21, 2020

LCG Racing SFX motor mount carbon brace

LCG Racing offer this new carbon brace for their Yokomo BD10 and the Xray T4 2020 SFX conversion kits that helps to further stiffen the motor mount longitudinally. The carbon brace makes the motor mount more rigid and also doubles up as a battery stopper with increased area. Additionally by minimising flex the longitudinal stiffness helps with corner speed and give the car a more direct response. The lightweight brace is made of high quality carbon fibre, features the engraved SFX logo and comes in either the SFXY Yokomo or SFXX Xray version.

Source: LCG Racing [facebook.com]

September 14, 2020

Arrowmax BB DJC driveshafts

Arrowmax introduce their new ball-bearing ‘BB’ DJC driveshafts. The double jointed driveshaft provides high performance characteristics over standard blade-type driveshafts. Featuring ball-bearings in the drive cups, the pin slides in perfectly to reduce free-play and thus increases longevity. The reduced friction also helps to increase acceleration and cornering speed. Available for the Xray T4 (52mm & 53mm), the Yokomo BD10 and Serpent X20 they come in a set and drive cups will be included.

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September 11, 2020

Yokomo YZ-2 ESC graphite mounting plate

New from Team Yokomo, comes this graphite plate for mounting the electronic equipment in the YZ-2T. Also suitable for use in the DTM3 & CAL3, the tray is lightweight and also has a higher rigidity than standard resin trays, which enables smooth cornering by reducing any unnecessary tweak in the front end.

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