***ATTENTION MIP Puck Drive System Users********************************************
MIP was suppose to have a STOCK pucks drive system for the bmax2's. But demand wasn't high enough for them to produce a kit. Now that the bmax2, and stock racing, has evolved quite considerably the demand for the MIP STOCK pucks is here.
Will 'WillS' has gotten in contact with MIP and he addressed this demand for the STOCK pucks directly to them.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/13792668-post2073.html
Quoting: "Just got off the phone with MIP. If we want a 17.5 puck system for the cars we need to send them an email to show interest. The email address is
[email protected]. In the subject line make sure to address stock puck system as they already make a mod one. The more emails that are sent is the more likely we can get our stock puck system made."
In the meantime Will 'WillS' has provided some information in reducing weight on the heavy yokomo outdrives for stock racers. quoting: "I found a company that can turn our stock ball diff outdrives into lightened outdrives. Total weight of the 2 would be 17ish grams. I am looking at interest and have an email to find out how many sets to consider a run for him. This will help out us stock guys tremendously. Going to try and sneak in some wheeler ones to see if he will do them for when I go to stock nats."
If you would like more info on the machining for your outdrives contact Will directly here:
WillS.
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"NEW" YZ-2 buggy #BYZ-2
Yokomo YZ-2 Order Sheet
Yokomo is introducing the all-new YZ-2, a state-of-the-art 1/10th-scale EP 2WD offroad competition mid-motor chassis kit, engineered from the ground-up for today’s racing environment and designed to deliver leading-edge developments to offroad enthusiasts, all while offering a luxurious feel by featuring black-anodized aluminum parts with chamfered edges for select components.
In recent days, offroad racing has seen a shift toward high-grip surfaces; use of astro, carpet and even high-grip dirt has become more and more prevalent. Last year’s World Championships was held on a dirt track where the surface was covered with sugar water to increase the grip.
With these developments in the offroad racing scene, the YZ-2 was designed from the ground-up to perform its best in today’s high-speed, high-grip race tracks.
By employing a super-low center-of-gravity motor mount and gearbox, the YZ-2 has realized an unprecedented weight balance never seen before in offroad racing cars, resulting in dramatically reduction of traction rolls on high-grip surfaces, and improved overall stability of the car.
An innovative steering design where the wiper swing action is directed toward the rear of the car affords a more direct steering response compared to conventional designs.
The hard-coated, low-friction anodized aluminum cylinders leads to smoother shock absorbing movements which allows better driving characteristics.
Also, quick alignment adjustments can be made without the need of optional parts by replacing the bushings of the front hub carrier and rear suspension mounts, a quality that can be an advantage in adapting quickly to various track conditions.
Everything about the Yokomo YZ-2 has been designed to provide an advantage for racers in today’s offroad racing scene.
Specifications
● Super-low center-of-gravity motor mount and gearbox
● Variable skid angles (0, 2.5, 5 degrees) by replacing the bushing of the front hub carrier
● Variable toe-in and skid angle by replacing bushings of the rear suspension arms
● Newly-designed aluminum steering rack
● Aluminum rear suspension mount
● Aluminum front upper arm mount
● Aluminum front suspension arm mount support
● One-piece aluminum main chassis
● Support for both stick and shorty LiPo batteries
● Carbon graphite battery plate
● Dual-pad slipper clutch
● Aluminum front and rear hex wheel hubs
● 4mm-thick carbon graphite front and rear shock towers
● Low-friction, hard-anodized shock cylinders
● Newly-designed forward-cabin racing body
"NEW" B-MAX2 MR Version 3 FACTORY #B-MAX2MR3F
Included option parts:
• Titanium turnbuckles
• Aluminum steering bell cranks
• Titanium coated shock shafts
• 'X' Shock Pistons (Black 1.6mm/2 hole)
• Aluminum front lower suspension mount
• Aluminum front upper arm mount
• Front and rear hex hubs
• Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers (0° Toe-in)
Yokomo B-MAX2 MR V.3 FACTORY order sheet
B-MAX2 MR Version 3 #B-MAX2MR3
(Translated via google)
B-MAX2 MR popular model change! Standard with the new aluminum main chassis, which is integrated to the front skid plate and show the driving characteristics of good response to weapon the height of the stiffness. In response to artificial turf carpet road surface and it is growing these days in particular, it will acquire advantage in running a high-grip road surface that will become mainstream in the future. In addition, to prevent the blurring of the shock shaft by shock bottom cap is also changed, mounting the new plastic shaft guide, reduce air contamination of the cylinder, we extend the maintenance cycle and stability of shock absorption.
B-MAX2 MR Version 2 WORLDS Limited Edition #B-MAX2MRW
Rest of the story on the WORLDS and FACTORY editions via REDRC...
http://www.redrc.net/2013/11/yokomo-...ts/#more-74320
This is the Yokomo B-MAX2 MR V2 World Spec Limited Edition 1/10 2WD Competition Electric Buggy Kit. This limited edition version of the B-MAX2 MR V2 includes the parts used by Naoto Matsukura at the 2013 IFMAR World Championship's in Chico. The kit was developed especially for high traction surfaces such as high grip clay, astro turf and carpet tracks.
This World Spec kit is based on the B-Max2 MR Ver.2, but includes a 1-piece all-aluminum chassis plate with integrated front kick-up, rather than the standard 2-piece aluminum and plastic part. Additionally, the World Spec kit includes an aluminum steering bell crank set, aluminum front lower suspension mount and narrow aluminum front upper arm mount, Ver.II "X" aluminum shock caps, Ver.II "X" titanium coated shock shafts, and titanium turnbuckles to round out this incredible limited edition package.
Included option parts:
• Aluminum WORLDS 1-piece chassis
• Aluminum steering bell cranks
• Aluminum front lower suspension mount（STANDARD）
• Aluminum front upper arm mount（NARROW）
• "X" Ver. II shock shafts（TITANIUM COATED)
• "X" Ver. II shock Aluminum caps
• Gear differential w/high rigidity steel diff bevel gears
• Titanium turnbuckles
B-MAX2 MR Version 2 FACTORY Limited Edition #B-MAX2MRF
B-MAX2 MR Version 2 #B-MAX2MR2
Yokomo's flagship B-MAX2 2WD buggy line has evolved once again with this latest V.2 buggy. Continuing with the best upgrades and geometry from the previous car, the V.2 adds an aluminum main chassis to keep a low center-of-gravity, aluminum idler gears lowering rotational mass in the transmission, and a steel beveled-gear differential for endless tunability and high performance with big power brushless motors. With all these improvements the B-MAX2 MR V2 will provide great performance, cornering and efficiency on high traction surfaces.
Features:
• Toe-in 3°, 3.5°, 4° (adjustable)
• High Rigidity Aluminum Main Chassis (select between mid & rear motor)
• Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount
• Dual-pad Slipper Clutch
• High-precision Aluminum Idler Gears (× 2)
• High Rigidity Steel Diff
• Big Bore "X" type II shocks
• Aluminum Front Brace
• Hard Anodized Aluminum Shock Cap Balls & Shock End Balls
• "C-Clip" Universal Shafts
• Full Ball Bearings
• Cab-forward Body
B-MAX2 MR and RS buggies
Yokomo B-MAX2 MR #B-MAX2MR
This is the Yokomo B-MAX2 MR 1/10 Scale 2WD Competition Electric Buggy Kit. After a successful 2011 and 2012 race season, Yokomo gives us the latest evolution of the B-MAX2 buggy now equipped with the ability to run a rear or mid-motor configuration. While the traditional three gear rear-motor transmission is better suited for dirt off-road surfaces, the four gear mid-motor configuration has shown to improve corning speed and drivability on high grip surfaces like carpet and turf.
The B-MAX2 MR also features a redesigned molded chassis developed for modern LiPo batteries, brushless motors and the dual motor configuration. The chassis is long for stability while remaining slim keeping weight in the center line. In the front end, the B-MAX2 MR has been engineered with the ability to run a wide or slim track to suit nearly any condition, with the necessary parts included in the kit. On all four corners, Big Bore "X" shocks cushion the jumps while ball bearings and tungsten differential balls ensure a smooth drivetrain.
Features:
• Redesigned ball differential with tungsten balls
• Big Bore "X" shocks Type II
• Hard anodized shock cap balls & shock end balls
• Redesigned molded chassis (mid motor and rear motor)
• Redesigned Aluminum Rear Suspension Mount (Toe-in 3°, 3.5° & 4°)
• Cab forward body
• Steel Turnbuckles
• Double-pad slipper clutch
• Front Aluminum brace
• "C-clip" universal shafts
• Full ball bearings
• Off-road paradise wings
• Pinion gear and wheels included
Specifications:
• Length: 380mm
• Overall Width: 248mm
• Wheelbase: 282mm
• Reduction Ratio: 2.6:1
• Working Weight: ~1,600 grams
Yokomo B-MAX2 RS #B-MAX2RS
Introducing the B-MAX2 RS, a basic rear-motor version kit based on the championship winning B-MAX2. A newly designed gear box utilizes a 4-bevel gear differential that allows the diff to last longer, and also reduce maintenance. The hardness of the diff can be adjusted by changing the oil inside, to match the surface conditions. An optionally available 4-gear transmission allows a mid-ship configuration to be used. Reasonably priced yet maintaining high performance, this new kit is perfect for any enthusiast just getting into off-road. A wide variety of optional parts are also available for those ready for upgrades.
Features:
• Newly developed gear box(3-gear rear-motor specific)
• Newly designed gear differential (oil)
• Molded composite oil dampers
• Newly designed molded main chassis (mid motor and rear motor)
• Newly designed aluminum rear suspension mount (toe-in 3°,3.5°,4°)
• New cab-forward type body shell
• Steel turnbuckles
• Double pad slipper clutch
• Aluminum front brace
• “C-clip” universal shafts
• Full ball bearings
• Gokuraku off-road wings
• Pinion gear and wheels included (no tires)
B-MAX2 MR conversion kit for the first generation 2012 B-MAX2 (V.1) #B-MAX2MCV
Designed for the 2012 Japanese Nationals winning B-MAX2 rear-motor 2wd buggy, this conversion kit will provide both mid- and rear-motor options. The mid-motor configuration is desirable on high grip surfaces such as carpet and artificial grass (which are both becoming increasingly popular around the World), as it provides much improved handling on these types of surfaces. Of course, on lower grip dirt surfaces, the traditional rear-motor configuration provides better rear grip needed for these conditions. The addition of the newly developed cab-forward body shell helps achieve an optimum balance of stability and high cornering performance.
Included conversion parts:
● Cab-forward body shell
● Main chassis
● Mid-motor 4-gear transmission case
● Rear-motor 3-gear transmission case
● MR diff outdrives(L/R)
● Rear shock tower
● Shock tower mount
● Battery holder
● Chassis brace
● Rear brace
● Rear shock spring (blue)
● Wing mount
● Aluminum rear suspension mounts(F/R)
● Counter gears, shafts, etc.
