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Just announced by Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled YD-2 RWD RTR Drift Car. The YD-2 RTR comes fully pre-assembled and pre-painted, thus making it super easy to get your drift on. Check out these highlights- * Available in red or white * Great for first time drift drivers * Many upgrade parts already available * Pandem GR Supra body * High steering angle * 2.4GHz radio [...]
New from Team Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD11 Touring Car Kit. The BD11 is a high-end competition machine designed to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * Completely new platform * Hybrid long a-arms * Rear toe control system to increase corner speed * Radical 2-piece front shock tower * New top deck * New shock shaft guide * Belt driven 4wd You [...]
New from Yokomo is the YD-2 ZX RWD drift car kit. The YD-2 ZX is the pinnacle of Yokomo’s RWD drift car line-up and was designed for high-end drift performance. Here are more highlights- * Available in three colors * High traction graphite double deck chassis * Chassis mounted steering servo * Flexible top deck * Z-spec gearbox * Special heat sink motor mount * High motor [...]
Over at Yokomo they have just dropped the new YZ-2 DTM3.1 and YZ-2 CAL3.1 race buggy kits. Both units are designed for incredible performance on the track, while also being highly adjustable. Here are the highlights- YZ-2 DTM3.1 * Long chassis for improved stability on dirt * JConcepts high clearance 7″ wing * Aluminum front suspension mount * 3mm shock shafts YZ-2 CAL3.1 * Long chassis to [...]
It’s becoming a common occurance to see bodies mounted without traditional body posts, especially in the areas of scale and drift R/C. For drift fanatics, Yokomo has released a new magnetic body mount kit for 1/10-scale cars that offers a clean, body post-free approach to mounting your car’s lid. Two kits are available, one for front mounts (#Y2-16MGF) and one for [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD10F Competition FWD Touring Car. The BD10F is a high-end competition car that can compete at the very highest levels of racing. Here are the highlights- * Optimized weight distribution for FWD * Dedicated 90 gram front weight for more traction * Forward motor position * New Ackerman ratio using a long bell crank for neutral [...]
Another letter has been added to Yokomo’s YD-2 series. A ”Z” this time, which according to Yokomo ”can be said to be the final form”. If that proves true, their next major revision of their drift chassis will be a YD-3. That remains to be seen. Anyway, here it is, the YD-2Z. Previously letters are S, E and R. The S [...]
New from Yokomo is a Factory Assembled version of their popular YZ2 2WD Race Buggy. The YZ2 has won races around the globe, soon you can pick one up in an easy to use RTR format. Here are the highlights- * Professionally assembled at the factory in Japan * YZ2 chassis won the 2017 IFMAR world championship * Body fully painted, tires professionally [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the YD-2Z RWD Drift Kit. The new YD-2Z is a high-end drift rig that is more than ready for serious sideways action. Here are the highlights- * New 3-split transmission case * New integrated bulkhead improves left-right steering balance * New upper deck is compatible with slide racks * Easy access diff * 13 stage motor positioning to balance the [...]
Are you on the hunt for a new R/C drift motor? The folks at Yokomo might have what you’re looking for with their latest series of Zero S Drift Spec Brushless Motors. This motor lineup, available in 10.5T and 13.5T configurations, has been designed with drifting performance in mind. Features of this motor include pre-soldered leads with bullet-style connectors, an aluminum [...]
G’day folks! Last column I was a bit unlucky with the timing, Yokomo managing to release a new RTR when I had written most of the column, but had to take a break before I could finish it off. Well, it’s difficult to stay on top of the game at all times. But now the news are well and comfortably [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD10LC Touring Car Kit. The “LC” stands for a low center of gravity design, which helps to make the BD10LC perhaps the fastest touring car yet from Yokomo. Check out these highlighs- * Engineered to be lighter and to carry that weight lower * New aluminum upper bulkheads * Laydown rear body posts * Laydown front shocks [...]
New from Rêve D is the MC-1 conversion kit. The MC-1 can be used to transform your Yokomo YD-2 drift car into an extreme sideways machine. Check out these highlights- * 2.5mm carbon fiber used for chassis & top deck * Aluminum gear case * Extremely adjustable, 3 step motor plate * Available for slide or bell-crank steering systems * Expected to start shipping in [...]
The folks over at Yokomo have just dropped the YZ-4 SF2 race buggy kit. With a big emphasis on weight reduction, the YZ-4 is at the cutting edge of racing technology. * Lightweight bulkheads * Lightweight motor mount * New slipper clutch * New steering system * New front and rear arms * Multiple battery positions The Yokomo YZ-4 SF is priced at ¥64,800 and you can [...]
G’day mates, hi buddies and what’s up dudes! Nothing’s much is up here, but rain is pouring down. While one of my main drift theses is that just about anyone can find a place to drift close to where they live, I am not an advocate of drifting in miserable weather. In this weather I wouldn’t even take a crawler [...]
