Yokomo MR4TC-BD
02-24-2005, 12:22 AM
#76
The last car was the OVA, if I'm not mistaken.
All the manufacturers seem to be going for belts these days. Schumacher, Corally, X Ray and Losi have always stayed with them, though in different configurations.
Tamiya have both but it seems that their drivers prefer the belt car most times. Now HPI - Hot Bodies have modified a Pro 4 with twin belt - mid motor too, and I suspect that's the way Yoke will go with this new car. It makes sense.
Twin belt mid motor cars from Tamiya, Corally and now X Ray seem very quick so that has got to be the way to go. It makes alot of sense too with your heaviest items as near the centre of the car as possible.
Anyone remember the old YR4 J type ? Now if we turn the motor mount round so that the motor goes ahead of the spur gear, put bigger pulleys everywhere, and fit it out with SD suspension components, that should be our latest Yoke. What do you think?
As for which is best, that's anyone's guess but manufacturers are there to make money and if they can sell more cars by producing both types and giving us a choice, then I don't see much wrong with that. Especially if it gives results, both in terms of dollars and wins.
Lookslike the TC3 was the first successful shaft drive car and the TC4 will be the last, though we know from Snowbirds that the TC4 is as good as any now.
All the manufacturers seem to be going for belts these days. Schumacher, Corally, X Ray and Losi have always stayed with them, though in different configurations.
Tamiya have both but it seems that their drivers prefer the belt car most times. Now HPI - Hot Bodies have modified a Pro 4 with twin belt - mid motor too, and I suspect that's the way Yoke will go with this new car. It makes sense.
Twin belt mid motor cars from Tamiya, Corally and now X Ray seem very quick so that has got to be the way to go. It makes alot of sense too with your heaviest items as near the centre of the car as possible.
Anyone remember the old YR4 J type ? Now if we turn the motor mount round so that the motor goes ahead of the spur gear, put bigger pulleys everywhere, and fit it out with SD suspension components, that should be our latest Yoke. What do you think?
As for which is best, that's anyone's guess but manufacturers are there to make money and if they can sell more cars by producing both types and giving us a choice, then I don't see much wrong with that. Especially if it gives results, both in terms of dollars and wins.
Lookslike the TC3 was the first successful shaft drive car and the TC4 will be the last, though we know from Snowbirds that the TC4 is as good as any now.
02-24-2005, 01:01 AM
#77
Originally posted by eeyan
T4L2... It's made by Ova (exotic r/c company in Japan).
Uses a number of Yokomo parts, but the drivetrain itself is designed by Ova... Looks similar to the new cars, huh? And to think that this has been around circa 2000~2002!!!
T4L2... It's made by Ova (exotic r/c company in Japan).
Uses a number of Yokomo parts, but the drivetrain itself is designed by Ova... Looks similar to the new cars, huh? And to think that this has been around circa 2000~2002!!!
K-Models (kai) Shadow
02-24-2005, 02:03 AM
#78
Tech Master
since you talked about EXOTICS....
i have few cars from NEVERLAND
02-24-2005, 05:28 AM
#79
Tech Master
iTrader: (35)
Originally posted by johnbull
Anyone remember the old YR4 J type ? Now if we turn the motor mount round so that the motor goes ahead of the spur gear, put bigger pulleys everywhere, and fit it out with SD suspension components, that should be our latest Yoke. What do you think?
Anyone remember the old YR4 J type ? Now if we turn the motor mount round so that the motor goes ahead of the spur gear, put bigger pulleys everywhere, and fit it out with SD suspension components, that should be our latest Yoke. What do you think?
Since we're going down memory lane, anyone remember Yokomo's Front Wheel Drive car with the unusual rear suspension???
02-24-2005, 06:56 AM
#81
Originally posted by Rob Phillips
yokomoninjabelt
yokomoninjabelt
02-24-2005, 07:11 AM
#82
Originally posted by Tekin
Hmmm... that looks very much like K-model's Shadow, take A look at the spurgear area!
Hmmm... that looks very much like K-model's Shadow, take A look at the spurgear area!
02-24-2005, 07:27 AM
#83
COME ON MONDAY GET HERE ALREADY>>>>>>>>>>I am so tossed right now.....DO I GET THE NEW RIDE OR JUST THE UPGRADE TO THE SD>>>>>>>>hhhhhhmmmmmmm Maybe both....I HOPE THE NEW RIDE IS AFFORDABLE>>>>>>>I AM ABOUT TO SELL MY 1/8TH SCALE FOR A GRADE I WILL HAVE TO SAVE THE $$$$$$$ GOTTA SEE PICS>>>>HEY STEVE HAVE YOU GOT THOSE YOK NINJAS OFF YOUR BACK>>>>>>MONDAY MONDAY WHERE ARE YOU>>>>>LOL<<<<<< Never thought I would be saying that phrase....LOL
I HOPE SOME GOOD FOLKS IN JAPAN HAVE THE PICS POSTED HERE ASAP>>>>>>OH THAT'S RIGHT THEY ARE LIKE 9 HOURS AHEAD OF US ON THE WEST COAST>>>>>>>MAYBE A SNEEK PEAK ON SUNDAY NIGHT>>>>>>>>>NOW I CAN'T WAIT>>>>>
LOL LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE>>>>>ANY WORD ON RELEASE DATES>>>>STEVE<<<<YOU KNOW I AM TALKING TO YOU>>>>>
LOL
Take Care All & GOD Bless
Stephen <><
I HOPE SOME GOOD FOLKS IN JAPAN HAVE THE PICS POSTED HERE ASAP>>>>>>OH THAT'S RIGHT THEY ARE LIKE 9 HOURS AHEAD OF US ON THE WEST COAST>>>>>>>MAYBE A SNEEK PEAK ON SUNDAY NIGHT>>>>>>>>>NOW I CAN'T WAIT>>>>>
LOL LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE>>>>>ANY WORD ON RELEASE DATES>>>>STEVE<<<<YOU KNOW I AM TALKING TO YOU>>>>>
LOL
Take Care All & GOD Bless
Stephen <><
02-24-2005, 08:29 AM
#84
I'm trying man...I'm trying! 
I know they are going to release the information next Monday, I'm trying to get some pictures by this Friday (no promises) so we can all sleep well over the weekend I'll throw them on here if the ninjas are so kind to share some pre-release photos
Steve Wang
I know they are going to release the information next Monday, I'm trying to get some pictures by this Friday (no promises) so we can all sleep well over the weekend I'll throw them on here if the ninjas are so kind to share some pre-release photos Steve Wang
02-24-2005, 08:44 AM
#85
Originally posted by SpeedTech
I'm trying man...I'm trying! I know they are going to release the information next Monday, I'm trying to get some pictures by this Friday (no promises) so we can all sleep well over the weekend I'll throw them on here if the ninjas are so kind to share some pre-release photos
Steve Wang
I'm trying man...I'm trying!
I know they are going to release the information next Monday, I'm trying to get some pictures by this Friday (no promises) so we can all sleep well over the weekend I'll throw them on here if the ninjas are so kind to share some pre-release photos Steve Wang
You got me all confused though first its the Rayspeed new conversion, then the SDW conversion and now a whole new car man Steve your killing me.
LOL
Thanks for smoozing the Ninjas for the photo's.
Stephen <><
02-24-2005, 09:17 AM
#87
GO STEVE GO!
02-24-2005, 09:42 AM
#89
BAHHHHHHHHH
Cant bloody wait. I had a feeling it was about time yok brought a new car out......
i cant wait but it is not going to look massively different to lets say the 415, FK05 or the HB car......
The SD is a sexy looking car, just put a belt in it!
Cant bloody wait. I had a feeling it was about time yok brought a new car out......
i cant wait but it is not going to look massively different to lets say the 415, FK05 or the HB car......
The SD is a sexy looking car, just put a belt in it!
02-24-2005, 09:45 AM
#90
Tech Regular
Originally posted by ttso
Kawada Sigma2
1 belt, motor in center of wheelbase
Kawada Sigma2
1 belt, motor in center of wheelbase