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September 24, 2014

Yokomo Drift Package DIB ver.RS Blue Edition

Available very soon from Yokomo is the Drift Package DIB ver.RS Blue Edition kit. The luxurious version of the moulded-plastic chassis DIB ver.RS which comes standard equipped with high-rigidity blue-anodised aluminium grade-up optional parts. Clamp-type aluminium wheel hex hubs which allows high-precision wheel attachment which maximises traction feeling. Furthermore, the DIB ver. RS Blue Edition is compatible with many optional parts available for the DIB series.

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September 24, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium rear bulkhead

Following the rear brass bulkhead for the Yokomo B-Max2 buggy Arrowmax also have a more lightweight aluminium version available. The set adds only a small amount of weight compared to the stock composite part to retain the weight distribution, but it adds a good amount of rigidity especially in the camber link ballstud mounting area. Included also comes a sway bar mounting system to add further adjustability. The bulkhead set is made from 7075 aluminium, it comes blue anodised and laser etched for that pro looks.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 22, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium servo arms

Specially designed for the use with the Yokomo B-Max2 are these aluminium servo arms from Arrowmax. The levers come machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and offer more rigidity compared to the kit’s composite parts for a more rigid and precise steering action. The blue anodising of the arms, that are available for 23T, 24T and 25T spline servos, also adds to the overall appearance of the buggy.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 22, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium front bulkheads

Two new aluminium option parts for the Yokomo B-Max2 2WD buggy come from Arrowmax. Available now are front bulkheads to replace the original composite A-arm mount with a stronger and slightly heavier part. Cut from high-quality aluminium the bulkheads also add rigidity to the front end while the blue anodising matches the remainder of Arrowmax’ Yokomo option parts. The bulkheads are available in standard and narrow version.

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September 19, 2014

Smokem Racing LCG touring car chassis

Smokem Racing has introduced its range of LCG low centre of gravity chassis for three of the most popular electric tourers on the market as are the Tamiya TRF418, Xray T4’14, Yokomo BD7 2014 and BD7. Made from premium 7075-T6 aluminium for a maximum in durability, Smokem’s LCG chassis feature strategically located cutouts for improved flex characteristics and reduced weight compared to other alloy chassis on the market. At 2mm thick and weighing approximately 25-30g more than the IIX-series of chassis, the LCG chassis will substantially lower the centre of gravity of the tourer and they are ideal for higher traction carpet and asphalt surfaces where traction rolling is a problem. Using the LCG chassis in these conditions will make the car more stable, easier to drive and less “edgy”. The extra flex created by the strategically placed cutouts means that the LCG chassis will also work well on medium traction conditions and with a wider setup window.

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September 19, 2014

Avid carbon fibre touring car option parts

Avid have a range of optional carbon fibre parts for the Xray T4, Team Associated TC6.2 and the Yokomo BD7 available. The line-up includes 2.0mm carbon chassis, 2.0mm and 1.5mm top decks, as well as 2.0mm shock towers with all parts being direct replacements for the kit items. The chassis allow to lower the centre of gravity and the roll centres more than stock and they are specially cut to ensure equal twisting resistance side to side. Also the chassis shape is smoothed to keep droop screw platforms from digging into the track during hard cornering. Different thickness top decks help to fine-tune the chassis stiffness to adapt the cars for both carpet and asphalt racing. The shock tower are available separately for the front and rear and as combo sets including both the front and rear shock stay.

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September 18, 2014

Yokomo BD7 2015 – Announcement

Yokomo BD7 2015 - Announcement

In the build-up of the forthcoming IFMAR 1/10th Electric On-road World Championships Yokomo announce the soon release of the BD7 2015 touring car kit. Building on the World-wide success of the BD7 2014 the Yukijiro Umino designed car will include the team’s latest ideas in touring car design. The 2015 specification kit will be revealed on September 29th with the World’s team aiming to snatch the prestigious World Championship title with the production car from October 6th on.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

September 17, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium battery stopper

Arromax now have this aluminium battery stopper for the Yokomo B-Max2 buggy available. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming blue anodised the part replaces the original plastic stopper when using shorty LiPo battery packs. The unique honeycomb design matched with Arrowmax’ tool and option parts range and reduces the weight to a minimum at the same time.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]