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June 18, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 option parts

Yokomo has released a number of new option parts for its competition level MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. A new main chassis for MS1.0 is made of FRP material with soft resilience. This makes it especially effective on low-grip surfaces and adapts well to uneven road surfaces, enabling efficient traction gains. Also new are 10 gram per side front ballast weights. Made from heavy brass, it effectively utilises the tight space inside the suspension arms to increase front traction during acceleration. The contact area to the chassis is also minimised so as not to spoil the flex of the chassis. A new turnbuckle adjustable upper arm set makes the most of the MS1.0’s greatest feature, the linkage-type upper A-arm. This single set of front and rear upper arms allows for camber changes as well as fine caster angle adjustments. Finally in the release are button head screws 2mm thick and 10mm long which are also meant to be used as a body stopper installed on the upper arm of the MS1.0 touring car.

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June 12, 2024

Yokomo Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Drift body set

Known for its involvement, support and licensing of full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released this Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Drift body set. Driven by popular female driver Sayaka Shimoda it is now available as a body for RC drifting. The wide form with powerful over fenders and the GT wing with aluminium stays create a racing atmosphere. Set includes clear lexan body and wing, aluminium wing stays, masking sheet, window decals, and logo decals although graphic decals are not included.

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June 10, 2024

Yokomo RS1.0 1:10 Touring Car Ready-to-Run Set

Having released its entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car the RS1.0 last year, Yokomo has announced it is to offer a Ready-to-Run Set of the car. As an RTR option RS, standing for ‘Rookie Speed’, is ideal for those who want to enjoy a fun and easy control radio-controlled car. With the RS1.0 Ready-to-Run set, the car is pre-assembled, the R/C equipment is installed and tuned, and the body is pre-painted,
so all you need to do is charge the batteries and you are ready to go. The chassis is the RS1.0, which has been well-received for its high performance, so it is high-spec enough to drive on circuits and participate in races. A steering gyro is also included to assist steering and prevent spinning in corners. A USB adapter charger is also included, so you can recharge the battery repeatedly and enjoy driving.

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May 31, 2024

Yokomo’s first 4WD Buggy set for Summer re-release

Following the successful re-release of its 1980’s ‘Super Dog Fighter’ 1:10 4WD Buggy late last year, Yokomo has announced that it is to re-issue its first ever 4WD Buggy, the YZ-834B Dogfighter. Publishing CAD images of the buggy, which are ‘are of a product under development’, the Japanese manufacturer explained, ‘In response to requests from many users, we have decided to re-release Yokomo’s first 4WD off-road car, the YZ-834B Dogfighter! Based on a resin main chassis, it features a distinctive chain-driven 4WD system, front and rear monoshocks, front double wishbone suspension, rear trailing arms, and more, allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the time. Of course, spare parts are also provided so that you can enjoy driving it properly, and you can fully experience the excitement of a representative off-road car from the 1980s, so please look forward to it!’ While no specific launch date is given, they have targeted a Summer time release for the YZ-834B Dogfighter saying they will release more information on the kit on their social media and newsletters from ‘time to time’.

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April 15, 2024

Ishikawa joins Yokomo

Yokomo has officially announced that young Japanese talent and reigning Stock Touring Car Japanese National Champion Mahiro Ishikawa has joined its Racing Factory team. A former IRIS driver, the 14-year-old will campaign the Japanese manufacturer’s new MS1.0 that is due for general release at the end of this month. A race winner in TC1 class of the popular & competitive Japanese based Speed King Tour, Ishikawa has stepped up to the top level TC0 class making his debut for Team Yokomo at the recent 2024 season opener held at Super RC Omiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 9, 2024

Chinese Champion Lao joins Yokomo

With the impending release of its new MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car at the end of this month, Yokomo has announced that Chinese Onroad Champion Alfred Lao has joined its factory team. The 20-year-old, is set to represent the Japanese manufacturer with the new MS1.0 in his race programme that will focus on the South East Asia region with his home country also set to host the FEMCA 1:10 Electric Touring Car Championship later this year.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 25, 2024

Toia doubles at New Zealand Offroad EP Nationals

Team Yokomo’s Logan Toia completed the double at New Zealand’s Offroad EP Nationals, the 16-year-old securing the 2WD Buggy title for the first time and successfully defending his 4WD championship. Hosted by the Taranaki Radio Control Car Club in New Plymouth, this year’s Nationals attracted 65 drivers for a total of 190 entries. In qualifying, it was three rounds per class to the best two deciding the grids with 2WD producing TQ runs from three different drivers. Kasey Dawson took the opener with Shane O’Connor topping Q2 before Toia TQ’d the third one and that was how the lined up for the final with Dawon the Top Qualifier. In 4WD Luke Duthie topped Q2 & 3 for the TQ from Toia who was fastest in the first round. The 2WD finals were a similar story to qualifying with a different winner in each of the triple mains and it coming down to a tie breaker between O’Connor, winner of A1, and Toia, winner of A3, the latter’s faster time giving him the title. Winning A2, Dawson completed the podium. In 4WD, Toia retained his title by winning A1 & 3, with Duthie winner of A2 finishing runner-up while fourth place qualifier Dawson completed the podium ahead of O’Connor.

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February 21, 2024

Yokomo BD12/11 3D printed bumper

Yokomo has released its own 3D printed bumper for their BD12/11 platforms of 1:10 Electric Touring Car. It features a 3D-designed honeycomb structure for lightweight construction and minimal weight with the flexible material made to be moderately strong and easily resists body deformation due to aero-dynamic drag. It has significant functional advantages over standard urethane bumpers. Air flowing into the underside of the chassis during driving is drawn into the body from the underside of the bumper, thereby reducing chassis lift and enhancing the sense of ground contact. This tends to improve steering traceability and stability in high-speed corners.

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