Reflex Racing have introduced the tape-less RSD battery hold down system for the Yokomo BD8 touring car. The set includes machined carbon fibre battery locators, battery hold downs as well as mounting hardware to equip Yokomo’s latest tourer with a tape-eliminating battery mount. The result are faster and more convenient pit stops while also eliminating any chassis tweak issues associated with using tape to mount the LiPo battery pack.
Japanese company Team Bomber have released a first image of what is understood to be their forthcoming aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate for the Yokomo YRX12 1/12th scale pan car. The plate differs in many ways from Yokomo’s original part with the Team Bomber chassis offering additional milled sections under the front arm mounts, the steering, electronics and battery area in order to fine-tune the flex characteristics. We bring you more information on the chassis as soon as they become available.
Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]
Yeah Racing’s aluminium Performance Upgrade parts for the Yokomo YD-2 RWD drift car, recently introduced in a complete conversion kit, are now also available separately. The range includes width adjustable front and rear low-profile lower A-arms, low-profile front upper arms, a wide angle steering assembly, front and rear low-profile shock towers as well as a front bumper support and a high centre of gravity motor plate. The series is rounded out by adjustable 44mm to 54mm large angle universal driveshafts. All aluminium parts are machined from high-quality material, they come black anodised and with silver edge details and engraved logos.
Yokomo have introduced the YD-2S Plus, the latest addition to the popular YD-2 series of drift cars. Based off of the standard YD-2 the 2S Plus will feature a redesigned motor and transmission section with the motor being mounted in a high, rearward facing position for improved traction especially on very slippery surfaces. The chassis is of a new design, taken over from 1/10th buggies, with a carbon fibre main plate and composite side rails, doing away with the common top deck. The construction will result in improved steering control and optimised dynamic weight distribution. The kit will utilise shorty battery packs only and it will hit stores at about mid to end of September.
Yeah Racing have introduced the Aluminium Performance Upgrade Kit for the Yokomo YD2 drift car. The set includes a wide range of option parts such high adjustability front and rear shock towers, a RWD large angle steering system with carbon steering plate, a high centre of gravity motor plate, width adjustable front and rear lower A-arms as well as front upper arms, a front bumper support plate and also 44mm to 54mm large angle adjustable steel and aluminium universal drive shafts. The suspension and steering parts are cut from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and engraved for easy identification.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Pro-Line have introduced the Elite body shells for the TLR 22 4.0 and the Yokomo YZ-2 1/10th 2WD buggies. The both feature an overall low-slung design with sweeping lines throughout giving them an unmistakable look on the track. A cab-forward design with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar provide enhanced steering feeling while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car with superior side-bite. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The bodies come tailor-fit for the 22 4.0 and the YZ-2, they are available in both light weight and regular weights of genuine Lexan and included with the bodies are two Air Force 6.5″ rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.
Highest RC have released two new high-performance low-profile servos for 1/10th scale applications. First up is the BLP650 (0.06s/12.2kg-cm), the updated version of the popular DLP650. The servo is equipped with a high-performance brushless motor and an all-aluminium case with the bottom case now also being made of alloy. Also new is the BLP680, the dual mounting lugs variant of the BLP650 with the 680 having the lower servo mounting points removed for a snug fitment in the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Both servos are high-voltage compatible and they are available now.
Available from Radtec are 0 degree aluminium C-hubs for RTC-equipped Yokomo BD8 touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edge details the parts replace the standard composite hubs with stronger and stiffer items in order to increase traction and improve drivability on high-traction surfaces.
