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In his latest ramblings, Cubby wrote that I was hardcore about drifting, and he was right about that. I am however not the archetypical hardcore drifter, since that particular stereotype would require an indoor drift track and a fancy, transmitter with custom bling. Mind now that I certainly would love to step into that person’s shoes, but sadly the closest [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec 2wd Buggy. The Stock Spec comes with special features to help you put more of the limited power that you have in stock class, to the ground. * MIP Pucks drive system * No slipper clutch for reduced rotating mass * Big bore aluminum shocks * Gull-wing style a-arms * Aluminum steering bellcranks The YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is a Red Edition of their YD-2 SXII drift car. The SXII is a high-end RWD drift machine that features the latest in side-ways technology. The Red Edition is a special limited edition release of just 500 cars. Each is loaded with red anodized aluminium parts to set you apart from the crowd. Pricing for the [...]
New for the high-end touring car market is the BD9 from Yokomo RC. The BD9 was designed to win at even the highest levels of competition, with nearly every part having been replaced from the previous unit. Here are some of its highlights- * Updated carbon graphite chassis * Narrow aluminum bulkhead & center bulkhead * New aluminum steering bell-crank * Aluminum servo mount * [...]
New from Yokomo is the high-end YZ-2T stadium truck. The 2T comes in kit form and was designed to be competitive at any level of competition. * New longer aluminum chassis * Wider stance for increased corner speeds * Longer shocks with wider mounting locations * New Ackermann plate * Improved battery hold down system * New ESC/receiver mounting tray * New 3-gear lay-down style transmission * Single [...]
Coming soon for all you 2wd buggy racers is the updated Yokomo YZ-2 DTM2. This Ryan Maifield edition DTM2 is the dirt version of the YZ-2 and sports a number of updates to help keep it at the front of the pack. Here are some highlights- * Gull wing style a-arms * Aluminum steering bellcrank & center link * Designed for lower grip [...]
New for the 2wd buggy race scene is the Yokomo YZ-2caL2. The YZ-2caL2 is Yokomo’s latest buggy designed for carpet and AstroTurf racing. Based off the highly successful YZ-2CA, the new buggy sports a number of revisions for durability and more speed. * Precision aluminum steering ball cranks * Laydown 3 gear transmission * 3 pad slipper * High capacity gear differential * Gull wing [...]
Just announced by Jason and the crew at JConcepts is an F2 series clear body for the Yokomo YZ4-SF. The Finnisher 2 series of bodies was designed for faster tracks with big jumps, now you can get a drop fit version for your 4wd Yok. Here are some of its highlights- * Body blends nicely with rear wing * Comes with 2 [...]
Are you ready for a new rear wheel drive drift car? If so, have a look at the YD-2 EXII from Yokomo. The YD-2 EXII is a high-end drift machine that was designed for ultimate performance and is made from elite materials. Here are some of its highlights- * Designed for a lower center of gravity * Improved performance at speed * New [...]
So you want to drift, but maybe not sure if you want to to drop $600+ on a aluminum carbon fiber drift battle ship… That’s OK! Entry drift chassis are a great way to get your feet wet and can perform quite well out of the box – we’ve seen a few plastic fantastic chassis take podium at local comps. [...]
New from JConcepts is an S1 series body for the Yokomo YZ4-SF. This Silencer series unit uses a cab forward style body for more steering along with a long shark fin for more stability. Here are more of its features- * Silencer styling designed for high speed tracks * Cab forward design * Clipped side pods * Comes with 2 wings * Includes decal sheet [...]
Soon to be released by Yokomo is the Drift Spec BL-PRO4/ZERO 2 Brushless Combo Set. The set includes a BL-PRO4 electronic speed controller and your choice of a 10.5 or 13.5 Zero 2 drift spec brushless motor. These power packages were designed to give your car easy to use power, thus making it easier to hold a drift around the [...]
Just announced by the crew at Yokomo is the YZ-2 DTM World Championship Edition Kit. The latest YZ-2 is capitalizing on their recent world championship win with Ryan Maifield by giving racers a slew of option parts right in the box. Here are some of the upgrades that are included with the WC edition- * New gullwing front arms * Graphite [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the YD-2SX drift car. The YD-2SX comes in kit form and is a rear wheel driven drift machine. Check out some of its highlights- * Aluminum front bulkhead * Carbon fiber chassis and rear tower * High motor mount offers seven different mounting positions * New toe inserts on suspension mounts * Gear differential * New steering assembly The YD-2SX is slated [...]
New from Yokomo is the high-end BD8-2018 touring car. The 2018 version of the BD8 was designed to compete at the highest levels of touring car racing, here are some of its features- * Center belt now runs down middle of the chassis * Front spool with newly designed pulley * Larger open type rod ends * 40 tooth pulley for increased drive efficiency * [...]
