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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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02-13-2015, 11:55 AM

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Has anyone compared the ne YZ side-plates with the older MR chassis, either the full Alum, or the V2 Bmax? do the holes line up correctly?

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02-13-2015, 03:35 PM

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Has anyone compared the ne YZ side-plates with the older MR chassis, either the full Alum, or the V2 Bmax? do the holes line up correctly?

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They are totally different and do not line up.

02-13-2015, 09:45 PM

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I am on the fence between this car (YZ-2), the Cougar KF2 and the AE B5M.

Racing indoor carpet high traction fairly technical track.

Any suggestions/comparisons?

02-13-2015, 10:57 PM

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I am on the fence between this car (YZ-2), the Cougar KF2 and the AE B5M.

Racing indoor carpet high traction fairly technical track.

Any suggestions/comparisons?

On that kind of surface I think the associated is the slowest performing but also the best jumping and most comfortable to drive. The Schumacher is very fast but has a very small tuning window making setup harder. The Yokomo is somewhere in the middle of these other two. For sure it is a lot harder to drive than the BMax2 but for myself I always thought the Bmax2 was too lazy unless you wanted to compromise your rear traction.

02-14-2015, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sstriano

I am on the fence between this car (YZ-2), the Cougar KF2 and the AE B5M.

Racing indoor carpet high traction fairly technical track.

Any suggestions/comparisons?

cant go wrong with kf2 or yz. kf might be slightly easier to drive. I think the yz jumps better. Both cars work great on high traction carpet box stock as well.

02-14-2015, 12:29 PM

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If you want to help get MIP to make a 17.5 puck system. You should go on there facebook page and ask for it. Then like everyone else that say the same thing.

https://www.facebook.com/MIPonline/p...f&notif_t=like

02-14-2015, 12:46 PM

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Good call! Anyway to get the point across can only help our need.

02-14-2015, 06:01 PM

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Has anyone tried any other bodies (RB6, 22, B5m, etc.) to see if they fit? I know its a long shot, but figured if someone had a buddy with another car they might have tried a test fit.

02-14-2015, 07:36 PM

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Has anyone tried any other bodies (RB6, 22, B5m, etc.) to see if they fit? I know its a long shot, but figured if someone had a buddy with another car they might have tried a test fit.

Are you wanting different body? The one they have is titties!

02-14-2015, 07:43 PM

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Are you wanting different body? The one they have is titties!

I agree, best looking body on the market!

02-14-2015, 07:46 PM

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No way an rb6 body will fit. The b5m might fit with a lot of trimming around the nose

02-15-2015, 01:12 AM

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Ok Rear arms as measured hinge pin to hinge pin with the calipers I own:

YZ-2: 75.53mm
BMax2: 76.86mm
Bmax4-iii: 76.86mm

These will be the measurements I use for my notes.

EFFECTS OF TRACK-WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

FRONT TRACK-WIDTH
Wider
• Decreases front grip
• Increases understeer
• Slower steering response
• Use to avoid traction rolling
Narrower
• Increases front grip
• Decreases understeer
• Faster steering response

REAR TRACK-WIDTH
Wider
• Increases rear grip at corner entry
• Increases high-speed on-throttle steering
• Use to avoid traction rolling
Narrower
• Increases grip at corner exit
• Increases high-speed understeer

Remember it is not just the arm... Yz-2 uses a wider hex and recovers that width. So playing with both arms and hexes is an option!