8LikesYOKOMO Touring Car BD-7
10-08-2012, 04:52 PM
#556
Yokomo
I am very interested in the BD7 as it seems to perform quite well but I am concerned about the durability. I am running Xray currently and just to give you an idea I just returned from the IIC and ran the same 2012 in both Amateur and Stock and ran it hard all week and broke 0 parts! The Bd7 in mod just gets through the infield sections so much better then Paulies Xray it's hard to believe! Besides if I buy a Bd7 I will instantly drive more like Volker...right? 
10-08-2012, 05:13 PM
#557
I am very interested in the BD7 as it seems to perform quite well but I am concerned about the durability. I am running Xray currently and just to give you an idea I just returned from the IIC and ran the same 2012 in both Amateur and Stock and ran it hard all week and broke 0 parts! The Bd7 in mod just gets through the infield sections so much better then Paulies Xray it's hard to believe! Besides if I buy a Bd7 I will instantly drive more like Volker...right?
But yes you will instantly turn into Volker with this car. Volker in a novice class no problem. I think you guys are turning the durability issue into more of an issue than it really is. It's more fragile that the Xray hands down. I will never argue that. If you want a car that corners really well and is super easy to make fast this is the car. But be prepared to carry a spare of the important stuff in your bag. As well as if you have a really nasty accident your day might be done until Amain gets everything in stock. I have a massive bag of goodies just in case. If you are going to get super pissed that YOU hit something and break something there is a bigger problem.
10-08-2012, 05:32 PM
#559
10-08-2012, 06:09 PM
#560
It's finally easier to buy than a white tiger cub!
I don't think anything is wrong, I just have two new complete sets of the Tamiya parts, and I really like their clip system. I figured I'd use them and save some money up front if they're a compatible part.
Shut up.
SHUT. UP.
I'm curious how the car's durability compares to a stock Tamiya. On the 417 we had to put on a real bumper, alum c-hubs, titanium steering rods and steel CVD's to complete more than a few laps. After that it was nearly as solid as anything. If the front end needs to be hardened a bit to withstand a boards track, so be it.
I don't think anything is wrong, I just have two new complete sets of the Tamiya parts, and I really like their clip system. I figured I'd use them and save some money up front if they're a compatible part.
Shut up.
SHUT. UP.
I'm curious how the car's durability compares to a stock Tamiya. On the 417 we had to put on a real bumper, alum c-hubs, titanium steering rods and steel CVD's to complete more than a few laps. After that it was nearly as solid as anything. If the front end needs to be hardened a bit to withstand a boards track, so be it.
10-08-2012, 06:45 PM
#561
Curious. See their European page for parts...
http://www.teamyokomo.eu/yokomo-euro...rrier-6-degree
...looks like we'll have to put this on the setup station and measure...
Last edited by swimbikerun; 10-08-2012 at 06:55 PM.
10-09-2012, 12:51 AM
#565
Tech Initiate
This is a C code 413 in comparison with a 413W. Both parts are spares, not those of the kit.
http://imageshack.us/a/img703/6301/img1275h.jpg
it seems that the angle is the same
http://imageshack.us/a/img703/6301/img1275h.jpg
it seems that the angle is the same
10-09-2012, 01:22 AM
#566
Just got an email from futaba pro shop and I'm eating my words. The bd7 comes with 4 degree hubs and yokomo does NOT have 6 degree hubs available yet but will in the future. I find it interesting that the carpet base setup states 6 degree hubs yet they are not available... The yokomo euro site also states that b7-413w is a 6 degree hub...
10-09-2012, 05:17 AM
#567
It's finally easier to buy than a white tiger cub!
I don't think anything is wrong, I just have two new complete sets of the Tamiya parts, and I really like their clip system. I figured I'd use them and save some money up front if they're a compatible part.
Shut up.
SHUT. UP.
I'm curious how the car's durability compares to a stock Tamiya. On the 417 we had to put on a real bumper, alum c-hubs, titanium steering rods and steel CVD's to complete more than a few laps. After that it was nearly as solid as anything. If the front end needs to be hardened a bit to withstand a boards track, so be it.
I don't think anything is wrong, I just have two new complete sets of the Tamiya parts, and I really like their clip system. I figured I'd use them and save some money up front if they're a compatible part.
Shut up.
SHUT. UP.
I'm curious how the car's durability compares to a stock Tamiya. On the 417 we had to put on a real bumper, alum c-hubs, titanium steering rods and steel CVD's to complete more than a few laps. After that it was nearly as solid as anything. If the front end needs to be hardened a bit to withstand a boards track, so be it.
You made an appearence on my computer at the IIC.
10-09-2012, 06:21 AM
#568
Tech Apprentice
The only thing needed is a 4° caster block with the new design, that you can directly fit the dcj´s!
I think there is no need for a 6° caster block...
By the way!!! Has someone a setup sheet from the yokomo team from the iic?
I think there is no need for a 6° caster block...
By the way!!! Has someone a setup sheet from the yokomo team from the iic?
10-09-2012, 07:13 AM
#570
hey guys, so what's the verdict between graphite vs plastic? Curious to know if it's worth replacing :-)