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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.

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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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February 20, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 heatsink rear motor mount

Coming from Yokomo and made for the rear motor YD-2 series of RWD drift cars is a special heatsink aluminium motor mount. Machined from aluminium and featuring a heatsink design for improved heat dissipation, the motor mount also allows for seven motor height adjustments that enable the owner to adjust the car’s centre of gravity according to the driving style and track conditions. A new ultra low mounting position allows for an even wider range of settings. The motor mount comes black anodised for looks and with machined silver highlights.

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February 20, 2020

Yokomo BD10 split rear inner brass suspension mounts

Coming from Yokomo are new split rear inner suspension mounts made of heavy brass material. Of the same shape as the standard NA alloy mounts, the brass items add 6g at both sides without sacrificing chassis space, helping to easily adjust chassis balance if conditions call for it. The mounts come black anodised and with machined edge details.

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February 14, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 aluminium rod end adapters

Coming from Yokomo and made for their YD-2 series aluminium and composite upper and lower front A-arms are aluminium rod end adapters. Machined from high-grade aluminium and coming hard-anodised for surface protection, the adapters are direct replacements for the standard steel parts and they are made to reduce the weight of the front suspension which can lead to improved steering characteristics in certain track conditions. The adapters are available as 20mm and 23mm upper arm variants and as 27mm and 30mm lower arm parts, the latter being laser-etched with track width markings to make setup easier.

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February 14, 2020

Yokomo BD9 +1mm front shock tower

Yokomo have announced the release of their new +1mm carbon fibre front shock tower for their BD9 touring car. Precision-cut from high-quality carbon fibre the shock stay features 1mm higher upper shock mounting positions, increasing suspension up travel and preventing the shocks from bottoming out. The result is better and more predictable car handling on bumpy tracks and during high-speed cornering. The shock tower is a direct fit.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]