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April 18, 2017

T-Works BD8 centre brass stiffener weights

Coming from T-Works and made for their Yokomo BD8 aluminium motor mount and floating servo mount set are two centre stiffener weights. Machined from brass and coming in a 20g or a 30g variant, the weights attach directly to the motor and servo mounts, they act as an inner battery stop, increase the overall chassis rigidity and add valuable weight at the most central part of the chassis. The weights are cut from high-quality brass material, they come with a black coating for wear and looks and they are marked for easy identification.

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April 11, 2017

Yokomo Racing Performer 1/10th buggy shock springs

New from Yokomo are the Racing Performer shock springs for 1/10th off-road buggies. Aimed at racing on high-grip tracks such as carpet and astro turf the springs differ from the Yatabe springs by the material used and also manufacturing process, giving a different feels especially on jumps and when the going gets tough. The colour-coded springs become available by mid-April in five different front and three different rear hardnesses.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 11, 2017

Racing Performer Ultra shock fluids & lubes

Yokomo have introduced their new range of Racing Performer Ultra shock fluids and greases. Starting with the shock absorber oils, the fluids will offer exceptional shock performance in all racing conditions with the range including 25wt to 50wt oils, with the thinner viscosities up to 45wt being available in 2.5wt increments. Also new is the Ultra diff lube that offers a special viscosity to make for smooth performance yet a long lasting diff action. Last but not least is the Ultra thrust/joint grease, formulated for thrust races and all moving metal-to-metal connections such as driveshafts, cross and drive pins as well as many other applications. The lube is high-pressure resistant, will not fling under high centrifugal forces and it is highly heat resistant.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 5, 2017

Yokomo sign Bartek Zambrzycki to their factory team

Yokomo have announced the signing of reigning Polish 2WD and 4WD Buggy National Champion, Bartek Zambrzycki to their factory team. The Polish frontrunner, who grew up racing Yokomo cars at events such as the ETS and EOS, will receive full factory support in his forthcoming campaign that will see appearances at national and international on-road and off-road events including as the ETS, EOS and the World Championships. Bartek had the following to say about the deal:

I am very happy continuing my RC adventure with Team Yokomo as factory team driver. Being part of such a great team of worlds finest RC pilots is very special to me. But it is not all. It is also to be part of the team of extraordinary people – my friends. I look forward to an exciting future, together with the Team Yokomo. Thanks to Tom Yokobori, Minoru Aso, Shin Adachi and Yukijiro Umino.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 29, 2017

T-Works T4 adjustable spring preload nuts

T-Works have introduced a set of spring preload nuts for the Xray T4 series of cars. The parts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, they come orange anodised to match the remainder of the car and are marked for easy identification of the shock absorbers and preload setting. Included in the 4-piece set are also new setting retaining O-rings. T4 specific due to their colour the nuts are also usable on the Yokomo BD8 and BD7.

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March 23, 2017

JConcepts YZ-2 elephant trunk style chassis brace

JConcepts has added a new item to their Shapeways store for Yokomo YZ-2 owners using a laydown transmission. The elephant trunk style chassis brace replaces the stock unit and uses a single column support which promotes flex characteristics giving traction gains associated with these types of adjustments. With the single post, there is also increased clearance around the motor and tabs for easier soldering and wire routing. The built-in ledge helps minimise issues with the battery brace popping out during hard landings and crashes. The mount attaches at the top and bottom with stock hardware and it is available directly through JConcepts’ Shapeways store.

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March 22, 2017

Yokomo BD8 carbon fibre spur gear plate

Coming from Yokomo and made for the BD8 touring car is a carbon fibre spur gear plate. The part reinforces the main gear for increased stability, less vibration at high speeds and thus reduced friction loss. Included with the plate comes suitable mounting hardware.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 22, 2017

Yokomo YR-10F carbon fibre front stiffener

Yokomo have released a carbon fibre front stiffener brace for the YR-10F formula car. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the brace attaches to the lower front arm mount and adjustable grub screws apply pressure to the lower arms, keeping them from bending too much when running on high bite surfaces. The amount of pressure is adjustable via the grub screws and while sort of reinforcing the front suspension the part also acts as a body post mount, allowing easy front wing changes without having to worry about the body mount position.

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