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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.

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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]

May 20, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 graphite bumper braces & steering stoppers

Yokomo have announced the release of new option parts for the YD-2 RWD drift car in the form of a graphite bumper brace set and aluminium steering stoppers. As for the bumper brace kit, the set includes lightweight carbon fibre parts that will lower the front end weight, shifting weight balance more towards the rear for improved rear traction. The upper and lower braces come precision-machined from high-quality carbon fibre, they include aluminium posts and mounting hardware and are a drop fit. Also new are 3mm diameter steering stoppers for the YD-2. Machined from high-quality aluminium the posts will limit steering throw for a more predictable steering action. They feature a hard-anodised surface finish and are a direct fit to the steering knuckles of the YD-2.

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May 19, 2020

Yokomo tease YZ-4SF2 4WD buggy

Yokomo’s Shin Adachi has released a first image of the company’s forthcoming new YZ-4SF2 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. Expected to consist of 80 percent of new or redesigned parts, the buggy will see some major updates but for now, only the above “body on” image is available. We bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Shin Adachi