Coming from Vigor RC and made for the Yokomo BD7-2016 are two carbon fibre main chassis and top decks. The chassis are available in a 2.0mm and 2.25mm variant while the top decks come in 1.6mm and 2.0mm versions. The parts help to fine-tune the overall chassis flex to suit the track conditions. Available soon is also an aluminium chassis for very high-grip conditions.
T-Works have introduced their Progressive Damper System for a range of electric touring car kits. Adapting a common design that is popular especially when racing on asphalt tracks, the system utilises bushings with triangular-shaped openings as well as plain pistons. The bushings are inserted into the shock housings and the plain pistons are used in place for the drilled standard ones while the triangular openings in the tubes allowing the oil to bypass the piston on compression. With ongoing compression the opening above the piston becomes smaller, resulting in a progressive, harder dampening that can lead to faster corner speeds and improved stability. Included in each set are four bushings and four plain pistons and the system is available for the HPI Pro5, Xray T4’16 as well as the Yokomo BD7-2015 and BD7-2016.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Yokomo have released new front suspension mounts for the BD7-2016 electric touring car. Used already by the factory team at events such as the AOC, ETS and DHI Cup with great success, the front FR suspension mounts are available in 42.7mm and 43.5mm configuration and they improve the steering response as well as optimise the flex characteristics to achieve higher corner speeds. The blocks are best used in medium to high-bite conditions.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
New from LMR comes a stainless steel battery spacer weight for Yokomo’s YZ-2 2WD mid motor buggy. The weight comes in at 75g and it will improve grip and stability. Running the weight behind the LiPo gives more traction and the buggy feels like it is run with a big LiPo and it can also be used up front if necessary.
New from Exotek and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 2WD off-road buggy are a brass RF suspension hanger and an aluminium wing mount set. Starting with the suspension hanger, the part is cut from high-quality brass material, it comes with a black protective coating and gold-colour writings for easy identification. The suspension mount add 24g of weight in front of the rear axle which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions. Also new is the 7075 alloy wing mount set for the YZ-2. The parts are machined, polished and black anodised for a shiny finish, they add rigidity to the wing assembly and use the stock mounting hardware. The mounts also fit the YZ-4 4WD buggy.
Former Team Associated driver Daniel Kobbevik has signed a 2-year deal with Japanese manufacturer Yokomo. The Norwegian frontrunner, who so far is the youngest driver ever to make an Electric Buggy European Championship A-main, will use Yokomo cars and electronics through to 2017 and he has the following to say:
It’s fantastic for me to get this chance, I can’t wait to run and race with the Yokomo products, I look forward to join the Team and I see the spirit to work together in this Team is important. Big Thanks to Lee Martin that brought me into this. I felt this was the right thing for me to do now and I really look forward to get to know the people at Yokomo. It’s not easy to say goodbye to old team mates, and I will also thank Craig Drescher that brought me into Team Associated and Brent Thielke for the time and I wish everybody at Team Associated/Reedy good luck! I will remember the good memories and the support I got, and we managed to let me be the youngest ever making an A-main at Euros.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Yokomo have announced the signing of NorCal driver Eric Albano to their factory team. The former 17.5T Reedy Race Champion will race both on-road and off-road classes including the Reedy races, the IIC, Cactus Classic, JConcepts Summer Indoor Nats and more and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m honored to be able to be a part of such a great team. Yokomo has always produced great products in both quality and performance. I’d like to thank Yokomo for giving me this opportunity, and am looking forward to 2016.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from Yokomo and made for the YR-10F formula car is an aluminium rear axle. Made from high-quality aluminium the shaft scrubs rotational mass for improved acceleration and better braking performance while also saving some weight when a different weight distribution is needed. A special hard-coated surface makes for low wear and high durability.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
