Coming in mid-December is Zero Tribe’s 2.0mm aluminium chassis for their Yokomo BD9 Mid mid-motor chassis conversion kit. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the chassis comes in handy when running in high-bite track conditions as it reduces overall chassis flex for a more controlled ride in grippy carpet or asphalt conditions.
Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]
Coming from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand are several new under battery weights that help to fine-tune the weight balance of 1/10th touring and off-road cars. The range includes a 28g 0.6mm weight for standard-length LiPos, a 20g 0.6mm shorty weight, as well as 50g 1.0mm, 75g 1.5mm and 100g 2.0mm weights for Yokomo’s YZ-2 range of off-road buggies. The latter three are available separately or in a convenient 3-piece set. Using the weights will help to optimise the chassis weight balance when using lightweight or low-profile batteries or when added weight is beneficial, such as running in high-bite or very bumpy track conditions. All weights are of a dark colour and they come laser-engraved for easy identification.
MR33 have introduced their new battery mount set for the Yokomo YZ-2CAL3 buggy. The lightweight LiPo mount consists of machined carbon fibre battery locators that utilise O-ring quick release mounts while the locators – and thus the shorty battery pack – can be shifted forth and back in order to fine-tune the car’s weight balance. Also included in the set is suitable mounting hardware.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
Coming from Yokomo’s Racing Performer brand is a new titanium screw set for the YZ-2DTM3 and CAL3 2WD buggy kit. Included are precision-machined cap head and countersunk screws that are made of highest quality titanium for a precise fit, exceptional durability and very high corrosion resistance. The special shape of the cap head screws makes for a cool factory appearance of the cars while offering a greater contact patch for the hex driver at the same time.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from Axon and usable for a range of 1/10th touring cars are their new precision machined shock rod guides. The parts ensure an optimised O-ring seal seat for less friction, better sealing and an overall improved shock performance and the guides are usable for Axon’s own High Big Bore and Revoshock dampers as well as Yokomo BD9, Infinity IF14 and Tamiya TRF 419XR kits.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Yokomo have introduced an aluminium ball diff kit for the YD-2 series of RWD drift cars. The lightweight unit features aluminium outdrives that weigh in at only about one third of the weight of steel outdrives, making for lower rotational masses and thus quicker throttle response and a reduced gyroscopic effect. The set includes all needed parts and as well as thrust bearing and diff ball grease.
Yokomo is the latest company to tease their new 4WD electric touring car kit for the 2020 season. The BD10 is understood to be a whole new platform despite the current BD9 being only roughly a year old. The new car however is expected to follow the current mid-motor/mid-layshaft trend as Yokomo’s teasing video clip is showing the car’s front end with the main gear lurking in on the right side. The kit is expected to hit stores by the end of the year and we bring you more details as they arrive. In the meantime you can check out the BD10 teaser clip here.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
RC Maker have introduced their new CentraFlex top deck for the Arrowmax Medius Mid conversion on the Yokomo BD9. Tested with some of the fastest Yokomo drivers in the world, RC Maker have developed optimised flex characteristics as seen from their successful Awesomatix CentraFlex. The top deck promises a big improvement in mid-exit and high speed steering while also making the car easier to drive due to the increased rigidity at the front of the top deck. The part also features a 3.5mm hole for use with a BD9 Motor-mount post. This hole is fitted to an optional Awesomatix ST019 special set screw, which allows the top deck to pivot but not flex upwards as a normal set screw would allow. Racers can also use a standard 3mm screw here to lock the top deck down. The upper deck is designed to provide ample clearance for all spur and pinion sizes and it is precision CNC machined in Australia from high quality carbon fibre.
Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]
