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May 8, 2014

TRR RaceStuff BD7 & TRF418 aluminium chassis plates

TRR RaceStuff have new aluminium main chassis for the Yokomo BD7 and Tamiya TRF418 available. Both are CNC-machined from high-quality 2.0mm aluminium, they are of a symmetrical design and come with a natural finish without any anodizing. The BD7 chassis is a TRR first while the CDE2.1 for the TRF418 is an updated version of the already existing CDE2.0 with the new version sporting a highly machined design to scrub around 25g of weight.

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April 16, 2014

Yokomo Europe 50g under LiPo weight

Yokomo Europe introduce this under LiPo weight. It is of a universal design, weights in at 50g and is usable with a wide range of chassis while the Yokomo Europe and Mibosport graphics make for additional visual impact.

Source: Yokomo Europe [teamyokomo.eu]

March 18, 2014

PSM B-Max2 & B-Max4 III carbon option parts

Germany company PSM have new optional parts for Yokomo’s B-Max2 and B-Max4 III buggy available. Made for the 2WD B-Max2 is the 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower. CNC-machined from glossy finish material the part weights in at 4.5g and it comes including two 7075 2mm aluminium spacers. Also new is the front upper brace for the B-Max4 III. Cut from 3mm material the brace weights in at 3g, it reinforces the front steering and bulkhead assembly and comes including two aluminium spacers for the steering posts. Both parts are direct replacements for the respective stock items and are available now.

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March 11, 2014

MR..Roche Yokomo BD7 split suspension mounts

MR..Roche introduce new split inner suspension mounts for the Yokomo BD7 touring car kit. Available in several specifications including 41.3mm, 42.0mm, 43.5mm, 43.9mm and 44.2mm it is understood that the parts alter the inboard toe settings of the front and rear wishbones. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium and feature laser-etched size markings for easy identification.

Source: MR..Roche [mr-roche.com]

March 3, 2014

PSM B-Max4 III carbon fibre chassis plate

German company PSM introduce this carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Yokomo B-Max III 4WD buggy. CNC-machined from 2.5mm glossy finish carbon fibre the part weights in at only 73.5g and therefore it is some 55g lighter than the kit’s aluminium chassis plate. Offering higher flexibility than its alloy counterpart the chassis is suggested for outdoor use and it comes with two additional carbon chassis stiffeners.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]

February 18, 2014

Yokomo BD7-2014 SLF titanium-coated shock shafts

Available now are these SLF titanium-coated shock shafts for the Yokomo BD7-2014 kit. Coming for standard and low-profile shocks, the special coating of the shafts reduces friction for a more efficient damping action while the gold-colour surface treatment also increases the surface hardness to make them less prone to become scratched during use.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.eu]

February 13, 2014

Shin Adachi joins Yokomo

Following a two year stint with Hot Bodies following his departure from Kyosho, Shin Adachi has now signed a contract with Yokomo, the Japanese manufacturer announced today. Shin will not only supervise the development of their off-road buggy program he also race the company’s latest touring cars. This is what Yokomo President Tom Yokobori had to say about the deal:

With the 2015 IFMAR Electric Offroad World Championships to be hosted by Yatabe Arena approaching, Yokomo is getting into high-gear to further improve our competition offroad cars. To accelerate this effort, we’re continuing to assemble an international team of World-class drivers. Team Yokomo, including Naoto Matsukura, recently joined British ace Lee Martin and many highly-skilled team members, will continue actively participating in races around the World. In addition, our experienced team will work together to actively develop leading-edge designs. Yokomo will continue its tradition of exceeding the expectations of our customers by designing the best R/C cars, participating in competitive racing with great sportsmanship, and being active as a team to provide assistance and support.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 6, 2014

Hiro Seiko titanium hex socket screw kits

Hiro Seiko have new titanium hex socket screw kits for the Yokomo B-Max4 III, the Xray XB4 and XB4 2WD as well as the Team Durango DEX410v4 available. The sets are made as a direct replacement for the stock steel screws, they save weight, add durability and a certain amount of bling to the chassis.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]