T-Works have introduced a set of hard-coated aluminium spool outdrives for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. They are machined from aircraft grade 7075-T6 alloy and are finished off with a hard wearing surface coating, ensuring long durability. The lightweight spool cups are designed for the use with C-blade outdrive savers and they include gold-coloured hardware.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Yokomo have introduced the SP-02D, a specialised servo for RWD drift cars. Designed especially for the use with gyroscope units and thoroughly tested by Yokomo’s team drivers, the servo does away with issues such as humming, shaking and general inaccurate performance, problems that are associated with different servo and gyro combinations and settings. The standard voltage low-profile servo pulls up to 12kg-cm of torque at speeds of down to 0.093s, it utilises a coreless motor, offers smooth steering characteristics ideal for RWD cars and it will hit stores by the end of March.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Exotek have announced the release of carbon fibre LiPo tabs for the Yokomo YZ-2 and YZ-2T. Designed to replace the stock plastic tab with simpler, more secure and better working large sized carbon fibre tabs, the set includes two battery hold downs cut from carbon fibre as well as hardware and an instruction sheet. To make the set work on the YZ-2 buggy, the it requires the side rails and LiPo cups from the YZ-2T truck which are a direct fit on the YZ-2.
Coming soon from Yokomo is a new 2.0mm carbon fibre main chassis place cut from a harder graphite material. Thinner than the standard kit carbon fibre chassis yet harder thanks to a special graphite material, the chassis is an in-between solution for tracks that require a harder chassis than the standard kit carbon plate, yet need a softer solution than an aluminium plate. In addition the reduced thickness allows to run lower roll centre settings which can help in lower grip conditions. The chassis is precision machined to the highest standards, ensuring straight and tweak-free alignment of all parts, ensuring equal left-to-right flex and steering characteristics.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
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]
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.
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.
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.
