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February 21, 2019

Yokomo BD9 linear SLF front springs

Coming soon from Yokomo is their new line of linear SLF front springs for the BD9 touring car. Developed in cooperation with Axon, the springs offer a linear characteristic which will lead to a more aggressive steering feeling compared to the standard progressive front springs. In addition they are 1.5mm shorter, allowing for easier ride height adjustment when running smaller diameter tyres. The individually-marked springs come in 2.6 to 2.8 hardness and according to Yokomo they are also worth a try in the back of the car.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 14, 2019

RC Maker touring car floating electronics plates

RC Maker have introduced their new adjustable electronics mounting plates for most of today’s 1/10th electric touring cars. The floating brass mount with central attachment allows for fully floating electronics with absolutely minimal flex interference, giving symmetrical flex, which is not possible in conventional layouts. The plates make it incredibly easy to swap chassis plates, as electronics stay fixed to the plate, making it only two screws to swap all electronics over, without messing with tape. The unique design is making it very easy to swap between chassis manufacturers and try different plates all without having to buy entire new kits while offering left-to-right chassis balance adjustment. Different fastening inserts allow for even greater versatility without the need to buy a whole new set again. Same with changing to different plates and centre weights, they are all compatible with each-other. Beside the double-sided design, RC Maker also offers a single sided set with 4mm of adjustability left and right to adjust the balance bias of the car. Used for the electronics only it allows to tune the chassis balance, and also move weight in or out both sides to adjust the amount of roll in the chassis depending on the traction level. In addition to the brass double and single-sided sets, RC Maker also offer the brass plates separately to conversion double into single and single into double-sided designs. Optional carbon fibre option plates make for reduced overall mass if needed while an optional +10g centre weight adds further weight tuning options. Supported cars include the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, Xray T4 2017 to 2019, Team Associated TC7.1 and TC7.2, Tamiya TRF419X, Awesomatix A800X, Infinity IF14, Xpress XQ1, Mugen MTC1 and ARC R11’19.

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February 14, 2019

Zero Tribe BD9 stock conversion kit

Zero Tribe have introduced a stock conversion kit for the Yokomo BD9 that was developed to reduce natural drivetrain drag. Based on the experience gained with the T4 stock conversion kit, the BD9-aimed variant features a larger 22T centre pulley design for less belt pinching and thus a more efficient drivetrain. Included in the kit are also the necessary, longer front and rear belts as well as a redesigned narrow design 2.0mm carbon fibre top deck that will improve overall grip and traction in lower grip track conditions or when running hard compound handout or spec tyres. The upper deck is also available separately for the standard BD9.

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February 8, 2019

Yokomo YD-2EXIIS RWD drift car kits

Yokomo have introduced the latest incarnation of their popular YD-2 RWD drift chassis, the YD-2EXIIS standard black and limited red edition. Both kits include an impressive amount of the latest upgrade parts including the new curved slide rack steering system that provides a smooth, precise and consistent steering feeling through to the highest of steering angles. This has been made possible thanks to a no-bump-steer design that also allows to adjust the caster and KPI options without affecting steering angle over bumpy parts of the track. In addition to the standard black edition Yokomo will issue a 300-piece red anodised limited edition. Both kits will become availably by end of February.

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February 6, 2019

Team Bomber YR12XX conversion kit

Coming soon from Team Bomber is the YR12XX conversion kit for the Yokomo YRX12 1/12th scale pan car kit. The set includes a new aluminium main chassis and rear lower pod plate with the design doing away with the standard bellcrank steering in favour of a conventional direct steering setup. The angled side links can be attached in two different positions to fine-tune steering and rear grip levels and also included are a new front body mount, new aluminium front suspension bulkheads as well as a floating steering servo mount. The kit is rounded out by a new upper damper plate that allows to run a more forward-mounted and shorter shock, a new rear chassis brace and new side tube dampers.

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February 5, 2019

Yokomo YZ-2T front stabiliser kit

Yokomo have introduced a front stabiliser set for the YZ-2T 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. Including three anti-roll bar wires of 1.3mm to 1.5mm, the set allows to fine-tune the truck’s handling for better stability on medium to high-bite surfaces. The set is a direct fit and it comes including mounting hardware and individually marked swaybars.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 1, 2019

Arrowmax Arrowspace BD9 magnesium chassis

Coming soon from Arrowmax’s Arrowspace series of magnesium chassis is a dedicated variant for the Yokomo BD9. Made of high-quality magnesium material and featuring a ceramic coating for wear, the chassis is about 40 percent lighter than a standard aluminium chassis while offering slightly increased flex compared to an alloy main plate, creating characteristics that range between a carbon and alloy chassis. This allows to further fine-tune torsional flex chassis flex.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 29, 2019

Samix BD9 aluminium main chassis

Samix have announced the release of an aluminium main chassis for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. It is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it features herringbone-shaped cut-outs for optimised flex characteristics that are making the chassis ideal for medium to high-bite track conditions. A matte black anodising and machined silver edge details of the fully symmetrical chassis make for eye-pleasing aesthetics.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]