Coming from T-Works and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 series of buggies is a titanium ball end set. The kit contains 14 64 grade ball ends that are a direct replacement for the standard steel items. Using the lightweight Ti parts will reduce the overall weight, make for a lower centre of gravity and overall cooler looks.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Following an updated YZ-2 carpet edition kit, Yokomo now also also introduced an upgraded YZ-2 DTM dirt specification buggy. The vehicle builds on the IFMAR World Championship winning YZ-2 DTM and was developed for low, medium and high-traction dirt surfaces and it comes with an aluminium bell crank steering for a more linear steering feeling, a new aluminium centre steering link as well as new gullwing front A-arms. The rear end is equipped with new S3 rear lower suspension arms as well as aluminium suspension mounts with inserts for easy anti-squat, toe and roll centre adjustments. The kit is rounded out by an updated 3-gear gearbox support that improves rear traction, while a new hard-type front bulkhead and new, larger ball ends and ball cups improve precision and durability. The kit comes with a genuine JConcepts F2 body shell and Aero S-Type rear wing and it will hit stores by end of March.
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Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products is an aluminium fan mount for Yokomo’s latest 1/10th 4WD buggy. The item is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and attaches directly to the centre spline of the chassis by using an already existing mounting point. The mount is designed for 30mm fan units that are held in place with much greater reliability compared to just using double-sided tape while also adding visual impact and cool factory looks. The black anodised item comes laser-etched to show off the driver’s passion for everything RDRP and it only adds minimal weight.
Japanese company UREE have introduced their new centre pitch damper for some of the most popular electric touring cars. The damper was originally designed for the latest generation of 2WD off-road buggies but now also found its way into modern day touring cars where it acts as a brace between the servo mount and motor mount – a task that is normally carried out by a fixed linkage, metal or carbon fibre brace. The damper however will make for a smoother transition between coasting and acceleration, resulting in improved car control especially when running modified motors. The damper unit is available now in three different length for the Yokomo BD8 2018, Xray T4 and Infinity IF14/Kyosho TF7.7.
Source: UREE [uree.blog.jp]
Yokomo have introduced their new YZ-2caL2 2WD buggy kit that was designed especially for high-grip carpet and astroturf surfaces. The fully equipped kit uses the DNA of the successful YZ-2CA with subtle updates further increasing performance and durability on high to very high traction tracks. The kit will hit stores by end of March and will include parts such as front gullwing and rear S4 suspension arms, new 5.5mm HD ball ends, a aluminium centre link, alloy bellcranks, a 3-gear laydown gearbox with 3-pad slipper clutch, a high-capacity gear differential as well as a graphite battery plate and a new gearbox support. The kit is topped off by a JConcepts YZ-2 lightweight body shell and a LMR rear wing.
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JConcepts have introduced the F2 body shell for the Yokomo YZ4-SF 4WD buggy. Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes the performance and visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling and the rear of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included two of the latest Aero S-type rear wings used by Ryan Maifield to win the IFMAR World Championships.
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Having taken top honours at the D1-10 World Championship in the Netherlands twice, the high-end RWD chassis kit YD-2EX has been improved for use on low traction surfaces and the Yokomo YD-2EXII will be released at the end of this month. The key feature of YD-2E series is the low centre of gravity for performing high speed drifting in any type of surface condition. Wanting to improve further Team Yokomo developed and tested new front steering blocks for more steering angle and wider tread and shorter lower arms for amazing traction on all surfaces and now these new parts come as standard. Also featuring new low friction shocks and graphite main chassis which enables the use any type of batteries released for 1/10 scale RC cars in a variety position.
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New from Yokomo under their Racing Performer brand is the RPG-302 V3 gyro. The conventional RPG-302 was well known for its balance and fast response as well as mild steering performance to achieve a realistic drifting angle. The new RPG-302 V3 now has a new feature, adjustable steering end point giving the possibility to adjust the steering limit for right and left independently. The look as also been updated with a new aluminium case with red anodised chamfered edges. Best suited for all type of RWD car, but can also work in AWD (4WD) cars.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
