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June 15, 2020

NathoBuilds titanium ball studs

Coming from NathoBuilds are their new 5.5mm broached Grade 5 titanium ball studs. They are 45 percent lighter than standard steel ball studs, twice as strong as Grade 2 material and they have been designed and made with a taller neck for added strength and character for the car, but still having the same geometry as the standard ball studs. The ball studs are available as pairs or complete sets for the Yokomo YZ-4SF, or Team Associated B74, B6.2, SC6.1 and T6.1.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]

June 5, 2020

Yokomo release Limited Edition YD-2SXIII

Yokomo have released two limited edition versions of their recently released YD-2SXIII drift chassis. Due to user requests, the Japanese company will offer limited edition models with bright red or purple anodised parts, with the front and rear shock towers, SLF shocks, and a special 7-step adjustable motor mount, the front integrated bulkhead and slide rack base all receiving the colour treatment. The specifications of the chassis are the same as the standard black version, such as the double-deck chassis which greatly improves the pitching rigidity. We are told that the coloured parts are not available separately so the only way to get them is by obtaining one of these limited kits.

View more images of the car here

June 4, 2020

Yokomo compact nylon tool bag

New from Yokomo comes this compact nylon tool bag. Constructed from durable nylon fabric, the main storage compartment features a double zip which makes easy to open or close the bag. Inside, the back of the lid has a pocket for storing tools and a zipper pocket for storing small items, while the main compartment contains adjustable separators allowing you to freely adjust the size of each section. A very solid structure makes it able to carry even heavy items such as batteries without losing its shape. Finishing off the look of the bag, the front lid sports Yokomo’s Racing Factory logo printed in yellow and white.

View internal images of the bag here

May 29, 2020

Yokomo YD-2SXIII RWD drift car kit

Yokomo distributors around the world are busy announcing more future kit releases with the latest being Mibosport from the Czech Republic who issued first information and images of the YD-2SXIII RWD drift car chassis kit. The SXIII is the latest evolution of the SX series, featuring a high centre of gravity motor mount and a redesigned carbon fibre double deck chassis. The overall design will improve chassis rigidity which translates into sharper handling which is further helped by the included optionals such as a 1-piece aluminium front bulkhead. Other features include super low fiction shock absorbers, a sliding rack steering system and a newly developed battery mount designed for low-profile battery packs. Also included however are battery mounts for standard height packs. The kit is rounded out by an adjustable motor mount that allows to rotate the motor around the gearbox for improved control over the overall centre of gravity. The kit will hit stores at the end of June.

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May 29, 2020

Yokomo YZ4-SF2 4WD buggy – Coming soon

Yokomo have released first images and information of the forthcoming new YZ4-SF2 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The buggy is set for a release in late June with the latest incarnation of Yokomo’s World Championship winning buggy featuring new bulkheads, motor mount, slipper clutch, and more with all parts being of significantly lightened weight, resulting in greatly improved overall performance. Newly designed front and rear suspension arms improve rigidity with the 3.5mm inner suspension pins having been adopted to improve crash resistance while the new lightweight aluminium bulkheads are of a slimmed and simplified design with the inner camber link mounting position having moved to the shock towers for an overall lower weight and lower centre of gravity. It is also understood that the kit will include both dirt and carpet specific spring and anti-roll bars. Full details however will become available in time of the release.

View a list of the key features and more images here

May 27, 2020

Rêve D YD-2 HG front suspension conversion

Coming from Rêve D and made for Yokomo’s YD-2 RWD drift car is the HG front suspension conversion kit. Designed for all cars using a sliding steering rack, the upper arm conversion kit features ball-raced aluminium upper arms, cantilever-type upper arm pins for quick and easy roll centre changes, as well as an updated front shock tower made of lightweight yet extremely rigid dry carbon fibre material. The whole construction is of a very low weight, shifting the weight bias towards the rear for improved traction and optimised balance. The set includes the ball-raced upper arms, an aluminium upper arm mount, dry carbon front shock tower, highly rigid suspension pins as well as mounting hardware.

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May 25, 2020

NathoBuilds stainless steel screw bottom kits

Coming from NathoBuilds and made for Team Associated’s, Team Losi Racing’s, Xray’s, and Yokomo’s current 1/10th buggy kits are several stainless steel screw bottom kits. The fasteners are made from Grade 316/A4 stainless steel, which is durable and doesn’t rust, helping to add some strength, bling and corrosion resistance as well as weight. The kits are available for the Team Associated B6.1/B6.2, T6.1, SC6.1, and B74, the TLR 22 5.0 and 22X-4, the Xray XB2D 2020 and XB4 2020 as well as the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM3 and the YZ-4 SF.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]

May 25, 2020

Trion YZ-4SF 3mm low-profile shock towers

Trion have introduced their new low profile carbon fibre shock towers for the Yokomo YZ-4SF buggy. Machined from high-quality 3mm carbon fibre the shock stays place the shock 3mm lower while also featuring an overall lower design which in combination results in improved stability and higher corner speed on high-bite surfaces. The front and rear tower also offer additional upper shock mount positions for a wider tuning window while the rear tower also allows to mount the rear wing in a high or low position. The shock towers are available from now on.

Source: Trion [team-trion.com]