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December 10, 2018

Factory RC YZ-2T carbon fibre option parts

Factory RC have announced the release of a plethora of new carbon fibre option parts for the Yokomo YZ-2T 2WD stadium truck kit. First up is a battery hold down set in traditional black weave as well as blue and gold weave carbon fibre materials. The set is made from 3mm and 5mm carbon fibre pieces utilising the stock hardware to greatly improve battery retention. Using the 5mm spacer block and an additional bolt the battery stops and battery tab no longer flex which can allow the battery to eject from the vehicle. The set will also fit the YZ-2 series of buggies if owners change the sideguards to the updated YOKZ2-002SPT parts.

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December 10, 2018

T-Works T4’19 & BD9 5g balance weight

Coming from T-Works and made for the Xray T4’19 and Yokomo BD9 touring car is a self-adhesive 5g balance weight. The plate is a direct fit for the mirrored motor pocket that is machined into the chassis battery area and it allows for better weight balance when running the new generation of lightweight low-profile battery packs. The plate comes with a black surface coating, gold-colour writings and it is clad with self-adhesive tape for easy mounting.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

December 6, 2018

Yokomo RPXII brushless speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their all new RPXII brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale racing and drift classes. The ESC utilises the highest grade FET technology for the lowest possible internal resistance and high efficiency, giving more power and runtime while producing minimum heat. The new ATH Auto Throttle Function with simplified settings for stock classes as well as a new and efficient boost adjustment, frequency as well as individual PWM and brake frequency adjustment help to fine-tune the driving feeling as is the new voltage limit function to manage possible throttle fading during a run. The controller is housed in an aluminium case and it utilises a 30mm fan unit for best possible heat dissipation. Along with the release of the controller comes a new programming card that can store up to three kinds of setting modes to maximise the usability.

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December 5, 2018

T-Works T4 & BD9 anti-tweak block

T-Works have introduced a new 18mm/19mm anti-tweak block for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD9 touring cars. Machined from aluminium and coming red, black or orange anodised the blocks help to build tweak-free front and rear bulkhead assemblies. With the lower bulkhead screws not fully tightened the block are inserted between the left and right bulkhead and while pressing the bulkhead halves against the block the screws will be tightened to ensure a fully parallel assembly that both counters uneven chassis tweak while ensuring less stress for the spool and differential bearings.

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December 3, 2018

Yeah Racing YD2 graphite spur gear cover

Yeah Racing have introduced a graphite spur gear cover for the Yokomo YD2 series of RWD drift cars. The carbon fibre plate ensures an evenly mounted spur gear for less noise and greater drivetrain efficiency while also adding to the overall appearance. The plate is good for the use with 48 pitch gears larger than 83T and it also fits Overdose spur gear mounts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

December 3, 2018

T-Works BD9 titanium suspension pin sets

Coming from T-Works are several titanium suspension pin sets for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. Available now is a full 8-piece kit of inner and out shafts to deck out a complete car and also 2-piece sets of 3×44.8mm inner or 3x25mm outer shafts as a replacement or for spares and repair. The shafts are machined from high quality 64 grade titanium and they come with a polished finish for smooth suspension action.

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November 28, 2018

T-Works BD9 carbon fibre bumper plate & battery strap

T-Works have introduced two new carbon fibre option parts for the Yokomo BD9 touring car in the form of a upper bumper mount plate and a battery strap. The bumper plate will replace the standard composite part, ensuring improved looks and greater stability. The graphite part comes including alloy bushings and mounting hardware. Also new is the carbon fibre battery strap as a replacement for the standard composite part. The strap will add visual impact for a cool factory look while improving safety due to being much stronger.

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November 27, 2018

Yokomo Racing Performer 500mm balance charge cables

Yokomo have introduced their new Racing Performer series 500mm balance charge cables. Pre-soldered with 4mm or 4mm/5mm bullet-type battery connectors the cables are 500mm long, made of 12AWG wire and thy are of an all-black appearance beside the polarity indicating shrink wrap on the positive and negative poles. The balance harnesses fit Yokomo’s own line of chargers as well as many other devices.

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