8LikesYOKOMO Touring Car BD-7
11-05-2015, 03:45 AM
#6241
11-05-2015, 04:26 AM
#6242
Tech Adept
Totally feel the same as you!
Good one. Can't speak for high grip asphalt or carpet. What I can say is that people at our track (low to medium-low grip) were struggling with the 2015 and the older 2014 version was performing great. As you all know it is difficult to have an all-round car which will excel in all conditions. Sometimes manufacturers modify a version for certain conditions. This makes it better for those conditions and a little less good for different conditions (low grip/high grip - bumpy surface/flat surface - carpet/asphalt etc.). When you look at the 2015 BD7 the impression you get is that the 2015 was designed for higher grip conditions. Rear brace and motor mount position are good indicators. The 2014 platform which is still available in most stores in my opinion handles better in lower grip conditions. But again that is my opinion. 
11-05-2015, 08:23 AM
#6243
It's actually pretty easy to make conventional shocks short enough not to be above the wheels. I bet an Xray T4 shot at the same angle wouldn't show any piece of shock tower either.
11-05-2015, 08:42 AM
#6244
It looks to me like the following have changed:
Upper deck height
rear shock tower height
Upper deck height
rear shock tower height
11-05-2015, 11:25 AM
#6246
If you look at the announcement there are two part #'s. One looks to be a conversion kit; B7-16C I think is the part#
11-05-2015, 11:27 AM
#6248
The teaser certainly looks interesting. But 43800JPY 
... that's 330 Euro... sounds a lot just for the conversion. But let's wait and see what it will really cost in shops in december.
Might that be my next carpet car? I think it might...
... that's 330 Euro... sounds a lot just for the conversion. But let's wait and see what it will really cost in shops in december.Might that be my next carpet car? I think it might...
11-05-2015, 11:30 AM
#6249
Fate imposed on those who continue to run the top, it is that it aims to further heights. BD7 challenge to 2016, overcame a big wall to which it has been built up to now, was to improve both the speed and drivability. World Champion machine BD7 series development that the worked chief mechanic, Umino Kojiro has been painted of the keyword "ultra-low center of gravity". Without having to give a treat to the performance that has been polished in the top of the world of racing scene, it was a bold idea further review fundamentally the machine that had played an already low center of gravity. The diameter of the front and back Defupuri derived from elaborate test is brought, the more equipped with low each part that make up the chassis, ultra-low center of gravity design that allows the overwhelming cornering speed. Further that the diameter and weight of Defupuri is reduced, also exercise the performance of the machine to reduce the gyroscopic effect improved, and added that throttle response is also best, it was a choice that makes sense in many ways. To fit them even shorter overall length shock, and ensure a sufficient damping force can be large diameter. Front universal double joint type is standard equipment on, is also thorough race measures. Of course they are in the selection, which is obtained form precisely because ultra-high-precision chassis of BD7, was thoroughly refined every single part, no exaggeration to say that the realization of the design concept, which is sublimated under perfect balance.
Makes me sick to my stomach that I sold my BD7 2015 this week 
11-05-2015, 12:20 PM
#6251
Tech Initiate
11-05-2015, 01:41 PM
#6253
Tech Initiate
From the Yokomo website:
BD7 2016 - 63800JPY - On sale from DEC 10
Conversion kit (Convert all other BD7 incl. RS to BD7 2016) - 43800JPY - On sale from DEC 17
- New shocks: short shocks, big bore
- New front axle: smaller diameter, lower CG and improved throttle response
- New rear diff: smaller diameter, lower CG and improved throttle response
- Standard DCJ's
Full details NOV 11
BD7 2016 - 63800JPY - On sale from DEC 10
Conversion kit (Convert all other BD7 incl. RS to BD7 2016) - 43800JPY - On sale from DEC 17
- New shocks: short shocks, big bore
- New front axle: smaller diameter, lower CG and improved throttle response
- New rear diff: smaller diameter, lower CG and improved throttle response
- Standard DCJ's
Full details NOV 11
11-05-2015, 02:52 PM
#6254
The proof is there, no doubt about it.
But the latest information that indicates radical changes, to which I cannot see many parts left unchanged, and the fact that the conversion kit not only converts the 2015 version to a 2016, but also older versions, even RS, baffles me even more.
Maybe it is not at full conversion, but a conversion with the most significant changes included.
11-06-2015, 12:45 AM
#6255
Super LOW-CG BD7-2016 coming in December
Chassis Kit: (including B7-010FWC)
Conversion Kit:
- New Main Chassis
- New Upper Deck
- New Shock Tower F/R
- NewShort shock set
- New Front Pulley
- New Gear Differential Unit
- New Aluminum Bulk Head A/B/C
- New Aluminum Bulk Head Cap A/B/C
- New Aluminum Motor Mount
- New Drive Pulley
- New Direct Main Gear Adapter
- New Main Gear Shaft
- New Belt F/R
- Aluminum Battery Holder
- Body Post
Contact Tiny to reserve your kit!
[email protected]
Chassis Kit: (including B7-010FWC)
Conversion Kit:
- New Main Chassis
- New Upper Deck
- New Shock Tower F/R
- NewShort shock set
- New Front Pulley
- New Gear Differential Unit
- New Aluminum Bulk Head A/B/C
- New Aluminum Bulk Head Cap A/B/C
- New Aluminum Motor Mount
- New Drive Pulley
- New Direct Main Gear Adapter
- New Main Gear Shaft
- New Belt F/R
- Aluminum Battery Holder
- Body Post
Contact Tiny to reserve your kit!
[email protected]
Last edited by Tiny.24; 11-06-2015 at 10:11 PM.