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Yokomo YZ-2

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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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08-31-2016, 05:00 PM

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Doubtful. The current Ca/Dt car is pretty dialed. Get the DT and then pick up the CA 3 gear and you'll have both. Swapping is easy and only takes a few minutes.

Tires are only going to get better, making the laydown a bit more practical.

08-31-2016, 05:10 PM

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Thanks Randy

08-31-2016, 07:20 PM

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Are Extra bits required for laydown trans??

Originally Posted by Randy_Pike View Post

Doubtful. The current Ca/Dt car is pretty dialed. Get the DT and then pick up the CA 3 gear and you'll have both. Swapping is easy and only takes a few minutes.

Hi Randy ,

Does the CA laydown work with the DT shock tower and upper arm mount or do you need to buy the CA ones??

Thanks

09-01-2016, 01:47 PM

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What parts would you order to have on hand in case of breaks? Have zero track support

09-01-2016, 02:29 PM

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You need the CA Gearbox, motormount, idlergear, shocktower, batterystrap, and upper arm mount.

09-01-2016, 02:31 PM

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What parts would you order to have on hand in case of breaks? Have zero track support

I have broken 1 ballcup and 1 rear arm (head-on crash) on my YZ2, and have been racing it sinds the day it came on the market.

So set of arms and ballcups i guess

09-01-2016, 03:06 PM

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The front bulkhead is, along with rear arms, the only thing I've broken more than one of.

09-01-2016, 11:10 PM

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Arms and front bulkhead.

09-02-2016, 02:02 PM

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I am ordering a YZ-2 DT today. Can someone please post the part numbers to use the "Carpet" laydown tranny? I already have the transmission case set in my cart (YOKZ2-302C3) but I was wondering if anything else is needed. Thanks so much and looking forward to racing this buggy.

09-02-2016, 02:49 PM

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09-03-2016, 01:29 PM

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What's the "upper arm mount"? This the front shock tower and is it 100 percent necessary? Pm me if anyone has a 3 gear laydown for sale thx

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You need the CA Gearbox, motormount, idlergear, shocktower, batterystrap, and upper arm mount.

09-03-2016, 05:12 PM

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You mind listing the part numbers that you used for the laydown conversion you bought? May be in the same boat...

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09-05-2016, 08:10 PM

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So I'm considering getting back into 2wd Buggy (I've been away from racing for a few years). There's a new indoor track where I live that is described as med-high traction clay/dirt. I've been looking through this thread and found lots of good info but it's still not clear to me how many (if any) additional extras are required to make a YZ-2 DT competitive. It seems like with many of the other buggies there is a lot of additions/hop-ups/kluges required to make them their best. Is the YZ-2 DT any different or could I expect it to be good right out of the box? Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.

Cheers!