YOKOMO Touring Car BD-7
#6230
I guess it is all speculations, I have seen nothing factual, but I assume that something new in the shocks "department" is anticipated.
#6231
#6232
Tech Adept
BD7 Active Rear Toe-in
I've already seen this modification for BD7 somewhere. Just can't remember where. Some of the platforms are including this as standard in their kit. Just wanted to let you know that this is possible using available Yokomo bd7 parts.
#6233
Tech Apprentice
Yokomo BD7 2016
#6234
Tech Adept
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.
#6237
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.
#6238
Judging (only) from the one sneak preview picture, a conversion kit seems a little strange to me, as it seems that most of the parts are new.
...or maybe they just print "Conversion Kit" on half of the kit boxes
...or maybe they just print "Conversion Kit" on half of the kit boxes
#6240
Tech Regular
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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