Yokomo have announced that release of their new 4wd buggy, the YZ-4 SF. Set to be released in October, in time for the IFMAR World Championships, the new car is shaft driven with this new platform completely designed from scratch. The same car which has been in testing by Ryan Maifield and Lee Martin and used to win events such as the Surf City Classic and the British National series, it also dominated the Japanese Nationals.
Yokomo have announced the upcoming release of the YR-X12A 1/12th scale pan car with an aluminium chassis. Based on the car that dominated the podium at the recent Japanese modified nationals, with Yokomo ace driver Ebukuro Toto taking the TQ and win, this car also comes with an aluminium lower brace for lowered centre of gravity, which together helps increase cornering speed as well as preventing the car from traction rolling. This new version is aimed specifically at high traction surfaces.
View more images of the car here
Yokomo have introduced this Drift specific brushless servo which has unique design and specification for this class. This high spec brushless servo features full titanium gears and high grade aluminium case and is perfect for RWD drift requirements especially in combination with the Yokomo steering gyro. The biggest concern for RWD drifters is looking for steering and this servo helps recover this.
Bezerk RC have introduced a rear carbon fibre chassis brace for the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Made from 4.0mm carbon fibre, it is shaped to clear both the spur gear and the rear toe control system and testing has reported a more consistent, stable and easy to drive car.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
Coming from SMJ and made for the Infinity IF14 and Yokomo BD8 touring cars are a new foam front bumper and zero gap foam strips. Starting with the bumper, the specially-shaped part allows to fine-tune the body position and distance between the body and bumper as its shape fits most of today’s touring car body shells just perfect. With the addition of the optionally available 20x70mm zero gap foam strips any gaps between the body and bumper are easily bridged for improved aerodynamics and longer body life. The self-adhesive foam strip set includes two 3mm and two 5mm strips that are made out of the same material as the foam bumper.
Coming from Target RC and made for the Yokomo BD8 touring car are +1mm zero degree C-hubs for RTC-equipped cars. The hubs are CNC-machined and replace the standard composite hubs with tougher and more precise parts to up the car’s performance especially on bumpy high-grip tracks. While being 1mm wider than stock, the C-hubs also allow to raise or lower the knuckle block in order to adjust the driveshaft angle.
Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]
UREE from Japan have announced their new carbon fibre slipper pads for a range of 1/10th 2WD buggies. Made from resin-coated carbon fibre the pads will enhance traction for improved acceleration and forward bite while also making for a more aggressive brake control. The plates are available in different variants to fit Team Associated’s B6-series, Yokomo’s YZ-2CA/DT/DTM and also Kyosho’s Ultima and Lazer series of vehicles.
Coming from Techra and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 buggy are aluminium front bulkheads mounts with removable brass weights. The mounts are machined from black anodised 7075 aluminium and they special design allows to add 9g brass weights, something that can be beneficial in bumpy or slippery track conditions. In addition to adding weight the option part also takes away a bit of chassis flex, helping with steering precision and emphasis on high-bite surfaces.
