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March 13, 2020

T-Works BD10/BD9 brass adjustable battery holder

T-Works have introduced their new adjustable brass battery holder set for the Yokomo BD10 and BD9 touring cars. The set includes machined brass mounting brackets as well as carbon fibre battery hooks and floating battery locators. Also included are different lengths battery posts, spacers and gold-colour mounting hardware. Due to the design of the battery locators and brass brackets the mount allows to shift the battery packs forth and back as well as left to right in order to fine-tune chassis balance.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 11, 2020

Yokomo BD10 aluminium main chassis

Yokomo have introduced their new aluminium main chassis plate for the BD10 mid-motor touring car. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a black surface coating and machined edge details the chassis sports strategically machined cut-outs for optimised flex characteristics that help to settle the ride in medium to high-bite traction conditions, allowing for faster and more consistent lap times.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 9, 2020

Darkside Designs introduce new YZ4-SF optionals

Coming from Darkside Designs are several new carbon fibre optionals for the Yokomo YZ4-SF buggy. First up is an O-ring battery hold down that does away with the need for screws and wrenches to change out the battery. Cut out of 3mm carbon fibre the set also includes an O-ring and black hardware. Next up are front and rear flex spines. They are cut out of 3mm carbon with added slots to increase flex. The parts are a direct fit and they are available separately. Last but not least is a floating ESC mount with flex spine that lets the ESC mount float just above the chassis, adding another area for increased flex. The speed controller mounting surface is pocketed to reduce weight and lower the speedo closer to the chassis and the set includes all needed hardware.

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March 6, 2020

T-Works BD9/10 & T4 narrow carbon fibre battery frames

Coming from T-Works and made for the Yokomo BD9 and BD10 as well as the Xray T4 series of touring cars are narrow carbon fibre battery hooks for the use with the latest generation of slim LiPo battery packs. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre and coming including suitable spacers, the graphite hooks ensure secure battery mounting and thanks to machined slots they are also adjustable to accommodate different pack sizes. The sets are available separately for the Yokomo BD9/BD10 and the Xray T4.

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March 5, 2020

Smokem BD10 MYD carbon fibre top deck

The latest touring car to receive Smokem Racing’s MYD carbon fibre top deck treatment is Yokomo’s BD10 mid motor kit. Developed during the recent months, Smokem ultimately settled on a design that features a narrow 9mm front section which was found to deliver balanced flex characteristics despite the asymmetric design. The result is improved traction, increased in-corner steering and corner speed. The MYD design ensures the top deck will never make contact with the motor as the chassis flexes, with clearance for large-pinioned spec class gearing. The top deck can also be easily removed, making spur gear and belt changes a breeze. A distinctive feature of the MYD top decks is the large tuning hole that utilises a bearing to be fastened through to the top deck post. Using the Smokem MYD tuning kit, racers can tune the amount of float the top deck has to deliver different flex characteristics to best suit their needs.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]

March 4, 2020

Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic YZ-2 & SRX2 Gen3 bodies

Coming from Leadfinger Racing are the new A2 Tactic body shells for the Yokomo YZ-2 and the Serpent SRX2 Gen3. Like the A2 Tactic bodies before, the bodies have an added roof vent that allows for better cooling for today’s sensitive electronics. Running cooler has its advantages and feeding cool air directly over the power house is a welcomed upgrade. Behind that, LFR has designed a top fin that joins into a rear swoop for added stability and increased rear down force. The combination of the two help give the buggies a balanced and precise feel during mid corner rotation and on power exit. The bodies come including two pre-cut Tactic wings, window masks and stickers and suitable nose scoops are sold separately to further enhance overall steering and performance.

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March 2, 2020

Willspeed YZ2 Cal 3 & XB2 Take One D arm mounts

Following their B6.1/B6.2 Take One D arm mount Willspeed now also roll out D arm mounts for the Yokomo YZ2 and the Xray XB2 2020 and 2019 kits. Designed for carpet racers, The TakeOne D hangers remove 1 degree of in-board toe-in, racers to achieve 0.5 and even 0 degrees in-board toe. The capable in-board toe-in range is 0 to 3 degrees with no change to anti-squat adjustment. Removing toe allows the rear axle to act more efficiently, reducing tyre scrub, increasing mid corner rotation and increased on power steering. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium and the are anodised clear for a shiny silver look.

View the XB2 D mount here

February 27, 2020

JC Racing Products YZ10 6 spoke wheel set

Made for vintage Yokomo YZ10 buggies is JC Racing Products’ 6 spoke 2.2” wheel set. Containing two front and two rear rims, the set suits original Yokomo YZ10 vehicles made in the early 1990’s, they allow the use of modern day 2.2” carpet or dirt off-road tyres and they are available in black or white colour.

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