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Yokomo YZ-2

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Welcome to the YZ2 Wiki!

Features for the lastest specification YZ-2DTM3.1

Long specification for dirt Main chassis Inheriting the chassis cut of dirt specification, it is longer with the same wheelbase as CAL3.
Aluminum front suspension mount.
Z2-DTM2B F2 body.
JConcepts ASTRO High Clearance 7inch Wing.

Features for the lastest specification YZ-2CAL3.1

Long specification main chassis for carpets. Long wheelbase that enables even higher speeds.
Steel front suspension mount.
Z2-DTMBL S2 Lightweight body.
Z2-CAL2W LMR Wing.

Common features for the lastest specification YZ-2DTM3.1 / YZ-2CAL3.1

The conventional position and the position of the suspension arm pin 1 mm higher can be selected on the front and back of the front suspension mount.
Bulkhead integrated side plate with increased rigidity.
The kingpin position has been changed with the new steering hub carrier, the axle position has been lengthened by 1 mm, and a steering stopper has also been added.
Battery holder that is easy to adjust according to the height of the battery.
Separate the rear mount base and upper arm holder to increase the flex around the rear and improve traction.
Z2-018-5 5-hole shock mounting specification Rear shock tower.
S4-S1S 3.0mm shaft specification front shock.
S4-S1M 3.0mm shaft specification rear short shock.
S4-008R5B L5 / LD Rear suspension arm (Φ3.5 pin).
Z2-01069 Rear universal shaft (69mm bone).

Setup Sheets can be found here

DT CA DTM parts comparison

YZ2T Tranny Conversion List

YOKZ2-300RFT
YOKZ2-302CT
YOKZ2-302T
YOKZ2-304T
YOKZ2-503I
YOKZ2-0023

CAL3 manual
DTM3 manual

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05-23-2016, 12:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nmdesertracer

both use the same chassis!

Only the original YZ-2 has a different chassis, CA and DT use the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMCRO

I just got a YZ-2 CA and need to convert it to DT. Someone mentioned there is a kit to drill a hole in the chassis. Does anyone have a part number?

Also, what other parts are needed to convert it to DT?

Quite a few things...
Ball diff
Gear box
Gear cover
Motor plate
Front shock tower
Wing mount
... just to name a few.

05-23-2016, 05:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DirkW

Only the original YZ-2 has a different chassis, CA and DT use the same.

Quite a few things...
Ball diff
Gear box
Gear cover
Motor plate
Front shock tower
Wing mount
... just to name a few.

Some of the steering parts like ackerman plates are also different on the YZ-2 DT.

05-23-2016, 05:19 AM

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Yz2CA compared to original yz2

Has anyone compared the original yz2 to the CA edition , 4 gear vs 3 gear trans , looking at getting a DT as I run on clay outdoor but was just curious as to the differences ..??

05-23-2016, 06:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DirkW

Only the original YZ-2 has a different chassis, CA and DT use the same.

Quite a few things...
Ball diff
Gear box
Gear cover
Motor plate
Front shock tower
Wing mount
... just to name a few.

Thanks. I know the earlier chassis needs a hole drilled in it. I heard there was a kit to drill the hole, but couldn't find it anywhere. Would like to find it vs paying another 85 bucks

05-23-2016, 07:02 AM

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Where are you guys getting your parts in the US?

05-23-2016, 10:12 AM

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I'm running the original Yz2 with the latest 3 gear transmission and feel it's on point. The new car does have some variances here and there but they're minor. I've also driven the DT car at my local track and feel it's every bit as fast as any car you can buy. We run on slicks with high bite and both cars can be made to go fast.

05-23-2016, 10:27 AM

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Where are you guys getting your parts in the US?

AMain is the U.S. distributor. Absolute Hobbyz seems to have a few parts from time to time.

People also order from Japan and Europe.

Europe:

Michal at MiboSport is incredibly helpful: https://www.mibosport.com/

Tonisport is also very good: http://www.fast-webshop.com/tonisport

Japan:

Race and Drift Japan ship quickly: http://www.rc-race-and-drift-japan.com/

Banzai hobbies sometimes has stuff: http://banzaihobby.com/

Hope that helps.

05-23-2016, 10:29 AM

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Looking for a DT if anyone is wanting to sell. Please send me a PM. Thanks

Lots of XRay dirt editions in the for sale forums. I've seen one DT for sale used. I know that doesn't take sample size and user into account but my assessment is that the DT is just so damn good nobody's selling theirs used

. I'm a massive fan of mine.

05-23-2016, 02:31 PM

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. I'm a massive fan of mine.

^^^^
Bingo

05-23-2016, 07:03 PM

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Has anyone compared the original yz2 to the CA edition , 4 gear vs 3 gear trans , looking at getting a DT as I run on clay outdoor but was just curious as to the differences ..??

I got both! running gullwing arms on carpet. CA feels a little quicker out of the corners. but in no way is the org yz2 4 gear a slouch! Handling wise same to me point and shoot!

05-23-2016, 08:00 PM

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. I'm a massive fan of mine.

I drove the XRay cae this past weekend, it's decent, but a bit numb steering wise compaired to the YZ-2. I wouldn't want to pay those prices for parts, and the guy also broke a rear aluminum suspension hanger, and a new one is 31.99???? Ouch.. it's a known bad part that breaks as well.

05-23-2016, 08:29 PM

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Thanks to all the replies referring to the differences between the old and new YZ-2's , keep them coming ,will be getting a DT for outdoors as our indoor carpet track is closing down,keep the thread alive , the AE boys are smashing their thread and it hasn't been released yet!!!