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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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09-15-2016, 09:14 AM

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Shocks in the rear feels more stable on bumpy low(er)-traction tracks. If the traction is up, mount the shocks in the front.

Thanks for the tip!

09-17-2016, 10:40 PM

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Anyone know where I can find a rear swaybar for the yz2

09-18-2016, 06:15 AM

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only ones they have are for the rear mounted shock setup
YOKSD-412RS amain has them

09-20-2016, 12:13 PM

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Speaking of amain, when did prices for everything double? I used to buy shock springs for $5.00, arms for $7.00, not both are over $10.00 each. What gives with that? Price gouging?. Anyone else doing Yokomo distribution in the US now? It went from being one of the least expensive to nearly the most expensive to maintain.

09-20-2016, 03:25 PM

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I told you A-main has gone crazy with their prices now. Shock shaft that were 7$ are now 12$ All the Yokomo parts have gone up in price...

Then I saw the same for other things like AE part numbers. Way more than what Tower is charging. I with there was another source for Yokomo part beside A Main.

I looked at the prices from the UK and they are just stupid high.

09-20-2016, 03:42 PM

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year over year JPY to US exchange is up 25%. Doesn't account for doubling, but its a low margin business

09-20-2016, 10:12 PM

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year over year JPY to US exchange is up 25%. Doesn't account for doubling, but its a low margin business

True but the CA kits are 26,796yen, or $263USD as of this posting at Banzai for example: http://banzaihobby.com/Yokomo-B-YZ2CA Shipping is $21USD. In other words, something doesn't add up imo...

09-20-2016, 10:14 PM

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I looked at the prices from the UK and they are just stupid high.

To buy from anywhere in Europe, ask the seller for a vat-exempt price quote; you'll typically pay 20-25% less than what is shown on the website.

09-21-2016, 12:20 AM

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Does anyone happen to know where to find a spring rate chart for Yokomo springs? The chart on the petit site doesn't have the rates of the springs I have for my buggy. For instance the rate for these :

https://www.amainhobbies.com/yokomo-...-a1175/p417649

And also the rates for the matching fronts and so on.

Thank you in advance for any help.

09-21-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkA

True but the CA kits are 26,796yen, or $263USD as of this posting at Banzai for example: http://banzaihobby.com/Yokomo-B-YZ2CA Shipping is $21USD. In other words, something doesn't add up imo...

This is a special price that the Japanese shops (via Yokomo) are doing to celebrate Yokomo's recent win in the touring car world champs. It's a temporary thing so it's not really a fair comparison.

09-21-2016, 08:56 AM

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Which rear sway bar kit fits the YZ-2 CA?

09-21-2016, 09:41 AM

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To buy from anywhere in Europe, ask the seller for a vat-exempt price quote; you'll typically pay 20-25% less than what is shown on the website.

Mibosport seems like the only place to buy from anymore. I doubt Yokomo will survive this unless they get their own Distribution in North America.

09-21-2016, 02:28 PM

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They can't do their own distribution. They have a contract with Swift/Amain to be the exclusive US importer.

09-23-2016, 11:41 PM

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For my yokomo after the eos i'm installing the front and rear bar.
For the front is very simple but the rear i had to build the bar because bar for yz-4 do not go.
what type of bar i Mount?

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09-27-2016, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Facciohgt

For my yokomo after the eos i'm installing the front and rear bar.
For the front is very simple but the rear i had to build the bar because bar for yz-4 do not go.
what type of bar i Mount?

BMax2 bar set fits