Yokomo Bmax2 M

[Bastos]

From the last model show in Japan...


http://imageshack.us/a/img442/2860/bmax2m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/bmax2m.jpg/)

[ravens]

wow that looks good :wub

hope they release it as conversion kit

[Bastos]

For now... Only a new car.I hope so, Yokomo ever do it before with the MR4BX World...

[mes]

YES! :wub
I guess the guys at Blaze Racing are less enthusiastic about it than me, however...

[losibelfort]

Photo by Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/2860/bmax2m.jpg

[discothesnake]

Oh yes......:)

[Bastos]

Photo by Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/2860/bmax2m.jpg
;) :)

[Martin Wallace]

Anyone going to be selling it here though and supplying parts.............:bored:

probably not.

[discothesnake]

Anyone going to be selling it here though and supplying parts.............:bored:

probably not.

So negative......

[Aran]

Probably will now! Maybe CML will want to. If not I'm sure another distributor will pick it up!

Looks good :D

[SamRCRacing]

Looks very similar to an RB6?

[bigred5765]

Looks very similar to an RB6?

lol really:lol:
well i suppose it does if i smear my glasses with Vaseline

[SamRCRacing]

Lol, I mean more the front and rear, the chassis not so much :blush:

[bigred5765]

i can kinda see were your coming from on the upper front bulkhead

[sfry61]

Looks nice :D

I want one! :wub:wub

[Bastos]

Yes me too :)

Another recent photo from Taiwan.
It's the time for "practice" and find setups before release.

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/8440/bmax2mtaiwan.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/bmax2mtaiwan.jpg/)

The track :
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[Craig W]

bmax2m should be released before xmas

[Bastos]

bmax2m should be released before xmas

Yes...I hope :)

[Bastos]

http://imageshack.us/a/img837/8966/o0480064312247416259.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img88/7959/o0480064312247415647.jpg

[mes]

bmax2m should be released before xmas
Damn, I'll be abroad until early February... :cry:

[Bastos]

First video...still a very clean driving from Masami :)
I think he's using a "frontcab" body shell..

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[Arnefles]

Must have:-)

[Bastos]

Hello guys

Here below... The 3 finals ;)


A1
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A2
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A3
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[mes]

First video...still a very clean driving from Masami :)
I think he's using a "frontcab" body shell..



Is this the JConcepts Finnisher or a prototype Yokomo shell?

[losibelfort]

This is the official body of B-MAX2 M... Source: Masami ;)

[losibelfort]

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[mes]

I paused the video in the end, and the rear section of the body definitely looks different - nothing you can do with other window masks! :p
Hopefully, this will be the kit body and also fit the rear motor car. I Like! :thumbsup:

[discothesnake]

That track looks awful. Off-road tracks shouldn't have that much grip. Looks horrible to drive.

[mes]

I guess there are clay tracks in the US with even more grip - i.e. diesel-drenched blue groove tracks. ;)

This is the official body of B-MAX2 M... Source: Masami ;)

Just saw that - great! I hope it also fits the rear motor car... :wub

[OneKiwi]

Is the mid motor car going to be a whole other car or is there a conversion kit for the RM car?

[mes]

I think it will be a complete kit; new chassis, new gearbox, new battery mount, new rear shock tower, new rear upper arm mount, new body...

[xfactor]

:woot: This looks great and motor looks to be in the right place,i want one aswell,wonder how the price will compare to the rb6, COME on CML support this !!!!!!!

[Craig W]

i am going to guess they will be around 249 299 gbp mark
proto type was ran today in europe meeting testing before release around xmax

[/tobys]

This looks really good! If it can get the right level of support from whoever will distribute it, I can see it being really popular!

[mes]

Name seems to have changed to B-Max2 MR. (http://www.teamyokomo.com/event/event12/121021_rctrax/121021_rctrax_report.html)

[mes]

Congratulations! Naoto Matsukura secured 2WD TQ in the JMRCA nationals today. :thumbsup:
Does anybody know if he uses the mid or the rear motor car?

[canon67]

That track looks awful. Off-road tracks shouldn't have that much grip. Looks horrible to drive.

Wy don't they use on-road cars instead track like that is not off-road. :bored:

Den.

[discothesnake]

Congratulations! Naoto Matsukura secured 2WD TQ in the JMRCA nationals today. :thumbsup:
Does anybody know if he uses the mid or the rear motor car?

I saw a video clip and it looked like rear motor. It was on clay so i would think it was rear.

Dave

[mes]

Thanks! Just found a report in French on rc4ever. Everyone seems to be running the rear motor car, and the Finnisher is quite popular, too. ;)

[Sylvain]

mes

I'm going to Japan in 14th of november and I participate in Asian Off-Road Championships... If you want some setup and tips? :)

My personal email: ginji.rc.paint@live.fr

[mes]

Thanks, you got PM. :)

Good luck at the championships!

[mes]

Found this picture (http://www.jmrca.jp/championship/2012/epoff/album/images/photo/025.jpg)on the JMRCA website. The interesting part is the B-Max2MR/R label to the right. As it seems, there will be two new 2WD kits. I wonder what kind of updates the R will incorporate?

[Razer]

Found this picture (http://www.jmrca.jp/championship/2012/epoff/album/images/photo/025.jpg)on the JMRCA website. The interesting part is the B-Max2MR/R label to the right. As it seems, there will be two new 2WD kits. I wonder what kind of updates the R will incorporate?

Options for both mid and rear config maybe?

[mes]

When you look at the lower part of the label, you see two of the red NEW signs, therefore I'd guess there will be two kits. Edit: I was just informed that the MR indeed is a mid and rear motor car, but it remains to be seen if both options are included in the kit. I'm looking forward to hearing more from Sylvain once he is at YTB! :thumbsup:

Merci beaucoups!!

[evertonal]

MR may mean mid/rear and the R may mean just rear. Quite a simplistic view, but it could be right.

[evertonal]

If CML do start distributing all the latest Yokomo kits and parts again then I will have to think about getting new Yoke 2 and 4 wd kits. :lol:

[mes]

Here's a proper picture (http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/tetu_rc/imgs/d/a/da0274ae.jpg), it is actually MR and RS. Maybe the RS is a low-budget version of the car similar to the cheaper std. B-Max4II (23,000 yens). It is 21,000 yens compared to 28,000 of the current car and 29,190 of the MR, which will most probably include extra gear box parts and accessories like battery mount and rear shock mounts. The chassis in the rear motor car shown here (http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/tetu_rc/imgs/3/b/3b7150e7.jpg) seems to be the same as the mid-motor. Take a look at the antenna mounts, the battery mount and the saddle pack chassis recesses.
Edit: Found both cars for preorder on super-rc.co.jp at very decent prices. The RS indeed seems to have plastic shocks!

[mes]

Printing of the boxes can commence! Naoto TQed and won all three A-mains in the 2012 JMRCA nationals in 2WD. In 4WD, he was beaten by Kyosho's Kota Akimoto in 4WD after problems in Leg 1, finishing 2nd in Leg 2 and winning Leg 3.

[Craig W]

plus he was running the new bmax4 2012wn

[evertonal]

http://www.area52.cc/news/2972-yokomo-b-max2-news.html

More info

[Craig W]

just had update bmax2mr will be out just before xmas uk retaill will be around 230 gbp

I will be putting a pre order up on www.chubbiescarshach.co.uk end of November

or msg me

[sfry61]

just had update bmax2mr will be out just before xmas uk retaill will be around 230 gbp

I will be putting a pre order up on www.chubbiescarshach.co.uk end of November

or msg me

Will you be selling spares for the bmax2 as well?

[Craig W]

yes we will have spare back up as well

[Bastos]

It's a good news that Yokomo offer a Mid & Rear complete kit.
As Yokomo now is offering the Bmax4 with two chassis and top decks...

The Bmax2 on the photo, should be the "MR" version...the chassis is a little bite different from the "Bmax2 Rear"
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2984/yokomobmax2mr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/yokomobmax2mr.jpg/)

Wait & see :)

[evertonal]

Do the front axles for the B-max 2 allow for any other manufacturers wheels to be fitted, eg associated or Durango etc?

[mes]

The kit axles for metric bearings are 5 mm in diameter (Yokomo and some Tamiya wheels). With the optional Associated wheel axles (part no B2-010FI) you can also use AE or Schumacher front wheels with imperial bearings.

[evertonal]

Thanks for the answer. I can't wait to get my B-max 2 MR. I am going to risk it. Not risk running a Yokomo as I know they are amazing cars, but risk running one in the UK with probably little or no support. I wish someone in the UK would really get behind and support Yokomo, there's every chance that I would still be running my B-max 4 if someone did.

[OneKiwi]

Im sure there will be a few shops in the EU that will support the car. No import taxes and should be fastish shipping.
Im a little like you depending on the local support Ill look at getting one. A local shop does have the TC car and they have been selling the RM and 4wd so Im pretty sure they will get the 2MR

[mes]

EU wide support is not bad at the moment and still getting better. I've placed orders with all three teamyokomo.eu branches, all of them are reliable and pretty quick. The few parts I couldn't get from them were available with rc race and drift in Japan and not too expensive either. Thumbs up! :thumbsup:

[Sylvain]

With Mr. Yokobori, Mr. Kitagawa & Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/254/cimg8503.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/4931/cimg8506.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/1808/cimg8505bk.jpg

B-MAX2 MR with Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/6377/cimg8496e.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img248/7981/cimg8501.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/7312/cimg8497o.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img825/483/cimg8498.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img442/8856/cimg8499.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/7855/cimg8500.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img854/4166/cimg8502k.jpg

Sylvain

[discothesnake]

Great looking cars.

[budgio]

Great looking cars.
indeed
And im actually quite tempted to try one.

[mes]

:wub
+1
I'll get an MR for myself for sure, and my son is looking forward to getting an RS for his birthday. That'll be five B-Maxes on my bookshelf! :D

[J'MM'N]

Here's hoping they hit the UK shores, really miss the Yokey:(

[littlevette]

another damn yokomo i have to get. :drool:

[DerbyDan]

With Mr. Yokobori, Mr. Kitagawa & Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/254/cimg8503.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img255/4931/cimg8506.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img827/1808/cimg8505bk.jpg

B-MAX2 MR with Mr. Hosoda
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/6377/cimg8496e.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img248/7981/cimg8501.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img43/7312/cimg8497o.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img825/483/cimg8498.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img442/8856/cimg8499.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/7855/cimg8500.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img854/4166/cimg8502k.jpg

Sylvain

Thanks for those pics Sylvain - great 'behind-the-scenes' insight.... would love to see pictures of some of the older cars in the display cases - there looks to be some interesting models for sure!

I like the look of the Bmax2 M - certainly a tempting proposition - as long as a decent spares back-up could be ensured.

[OneKiwi]

With a shorty servo looks like there will be heaps of room for electrics and may even be able to get a stick pack in there if the battery holder outside lip doesn't go across the chassis (just around the pods)

Hope that front plate is strong as that may take a hammering, good that its replaceable. So there may be and alu one at some point

Wondering about the rear T plate or lack there of? The 22 / 210 RB6 take a fair bit of heavy landing there, hope its strong

They are my concerns

Steering rack looks interesting as well

[mes]

No problem with either the front or the rear in my "old" B-Max2 so far, it is pretty much bulletproof! :thumbsup:
IIRC, full size lipo with low profile servo has been confirmed already. From the looks of the pics, there might be a little more room in the side pods than in the current car, maybe due to the lack of a stick lipo "tunnel".

[Battle_axe]

Where can I get one? I really like the look of the mr

[mes]

As yet nowhere. It is scheduled for before Christmas, so we'll have to wait for a few more days or weeks.

[budgio]

Where can I get one? I really like the look of the mr

http://www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=150

[mes]

Just found out that the RS features a gear diff - time to get lazy again? :D

[smokes]

How will the car compare to the rb6.
It is a lot cheaper than the rb6 as well.
I am assume Yokomo have found a way of getting round the exchange rate by selling it from another point of origin.

[mes]

I don't know if Kyosho's prices are as high just due to exchange rates. In Germany, they are the only manufacturer who tries to charge more than 20 euros for a pair of big bore springs. In my opinion they're either greedy or desperate and in big financial problems...

Cannot comment on the RB-6 other than I don't like the tall front shock tower, but my B-Max2 has been great so far! :thumbsup:

Don't get my wrong, I used to be a big Kyosho fan, but experiences made with the ZX-5SP front hub carriers/spindles, Ultima SC axles made of cheese and part prices made me think twice when it came to buying another K car. :yawn:

[Craig W]

please get your pre order in early for bmax2mr
http://www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=150

as first shipment is limited numbers

will doing yokomo part order on Monday so let me know if you require any thing

I have only 1 left of the first batch
will open pre order for january shipping in next 10 days

[dale]

This is a very nice looking car, looks to be the perfect 2wd to me.

Moulded chassis so nothing to bend, and keeps the water/dirt out. Mid-motor but with the motor as far back as possible for decent traction. Fits B4 wheels. Japanese build quality. And only around £200.

Something that may finally tempt me away from my X6sq (if it proves itself on UK tracks, and someone else does the setup work for me :lol:).

[OneKiwi]

Found this on redrc talking about a ball diff not a gear diff in the kit

http://www.redrc.net/2012/11/yokomo-b-max2-mr-ep-buggy/#more-60135

[J'MM'N]

The MR comes with a ball diff and the cheaper RS version comes with a gear diff. I'm guessing both should be interchangeable, for those that want to buy a gear diff as a spare and fit in the MR.

[mes]

Right! Look at the bearing position on the outdrives of the ball diff, they are located more on the outside than on the original B-Max2 ball diff.

[mes]

There'll be an upgrade kit (http://www.teamyokomo.com/news/order_sheet/12/121126_b_max2mcv.pdf) for the old car. I wonder whether I should upgrade or just buy the new body for the rear motor car as I want to have a separate mid-motor car anyway...

[Craig W]

http://www.teamyokomo.eu/fotky5486/fotos/_vyr_647B-MAX2MCV.jpg

here is yokomo bmax2 conversion kit to mid motor will be out before end of December price will be 57.50 gbp

I will put pre order up late on to night

http://www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=152

[budgio]

Anyone got any links to pics of the MR with a shell on it?
Not seen any yet.

[mes]

http://www.rc-news.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Masami-Hirosaka-RCTrax-Taiwan-2-630x381.jpg

(Picture courtesy of rc-news.de)

[discothesnake]

http://www.rc-news.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Masami-Hirosaka-RCTrax-Taiwan-2-630x381.jpg

(Picture courtesy of rc-news.de)

Mmmm, bodyshell ain't looking good......:thumbdown:

[mes]

I actually like it! Most other cab fwd bodies out there are far worse... ;)
The rattle can paint job above isn't exactly a paragon of beauty, of course.

[budgio]

Thanks mes
I really wanted a BIGGER Official Yokomo Photo showing it in all its glory with a super special paintjob
:D

[mes]

As the kit is supposed to be released before christmas, it can't be that long until we'll get something official. :)

[J'MM'N]

There'll be an upgrade kit (http://www.teamyokomo.com/news/order_sheet/12/121126_b_max2mcv.pdf) for the old car. I wonder whether I should upgrade or just buy the new body for the rear motor car as I want to have a separate mid-motor car anyway...
If you want to go the gear diff route, a few changes would be needed and you do seem to get quite a bit in the conversion kit for your money, including body.

Personally though if I was in the position of having rear and mid motor versions, I wouldn't bother with the upgrade and keep it as it is. If not just for its originality:)

[mes]

Pricing for the conversion kit is ok, so I'll probably get one. Maybe I'll get a 2nd kit later on, but for the time being, the mid-motor car will suffice - that's some extra money for buying another personal transponder and other stuff! :D

[Bastos]

Pricing for the conversion kit is ok:D

Yes, for us...European countries...Approx 70 euros...
It is not expensive than C4 or other convertion kit...for those who got the Bmax2 "Classic"

[Bastos]

As the kit is supposed to be released before christmas, it can't be that long until we'll get something official. :)

Before Christmas...:(
Not sure...perhaps 27th of December

[mes]

That's still before Christmas in Eastern Europe and Ethiopia! :p
Germany will probably not see the kits before late January; ok by me as I'll not be be racing again before early march anyway... ;)

[evertonal]

Does anyone know what battery configurations the B-Max 2 MR will take? In all the pictures I have seen the battery used is a shorty lipo. I was hoping it could take saddles as that is all I currently use.

[discothesnake]

If you look at the shorty lipo, there is a square outline around it's situation and the speedo sits forward so it is certainly designed for saddle lipos.

[evertonal]

Looking at the MR it does seem that you could fit saddles side by side, which is good news. I can't wait to get mine and the updated big bore shocks with the bleed caps look ace!

[mes]

They are ace! ;)

[Tom3012]

Want one! Great price too! Is it metric or imperial?

[Craig W]

Want one! Great price too! Is it metric or imperial?

going by bd7 will be metric

[Craig W]

saddle of shorty lipo

[mes]

All Yokomos are metric. The MR in mid-motor configuration will most probably also accept full-size lipos in combination with a low-profile servo.

[Sylvain]

Yes I confirm that!!!

All Yokomos are metric. The MR in mid-motor configuration will most probably also accept full-size lipos in combination with a low-profile servo.

[mes]

Pic with body, courtesy of Team Yokomo Malaysia Blog:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQBkPCLpkB8/UMw2evPxRhI/AAAAAAAAHCE/GmPNCqrxqa4/s640/20121215_172723.jpg

[budgio]

Nice
i think I'm gonna take the plunge and get one ordered. As much as I like my X2C it's time for a change and the Bmax 2 ticks all my boxes
Hope the spares are easy to get hold of in the UK

[Craig W]

Nice
i think I'm gonna take the plunge and get one ordered. As much as I like my X2C it's time for a change and the Bmax 2 ticks all my boxes
Hope the spares are easy to get hold of in the UK

yes spares will be easy to get hold of in uk will have full spares in stock in january at www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk

[OneKiwi]

Do you have the 2wd in stock Craig?? Any dates?

[Teaboy]

I shall deffo buy one of these, im away on holiday till early feb will some be available then?

Cheers

Rich

[Gsxrturtle]

Any news on delivery. Thought this it was 2nd / 3rd week dec. Nearly january!

[Craig W]

just update to everyone that as pre ordered yokomo bmax2mr kits are in uk customs waiting to be cleared so latest it will be with everyone is 8th of jan
spare are coming same time

[OneKiwi]

If anyone doesn't want their car and has paid a deposit, Ill buy it and ppay back any loss on your side

[Sylvain]

Yannick Prumper is ready for the EOS!!!
http://imageshack.us/a/img534/1395/37531710200420314935281.jpg

[discothesnake]

Looks great. Can't wait to get mine.

[mes]

According to the TY website, Naoto and others will join Yannic in Langenfeld. Seems that I'll have a decent set-up available in case I'll be able to attend the last round of the EOS in Dortmund. :thumbsup:

[Craig W]

there will be a big turn out of yokomo bmax2mr at eos it will be the first run in public in europe

[OneKiwi]

I can't wait to see all the different cars in action.
I hope there is specific filming of just the yok buy some of the team and not just a whizz by now and then.
I hope all manufactures do there own car as ther are a lot of new ones out now

[mes]

There's more than one manufacturer?! :p

[Craig W]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407961_456229704439864_1496531936_n.jpg

teaser for you all with s2 lipo fitted this is bmax2 with mr conversion ready for eos

[discothesnake]

Any news on when they'll be in the country Craig?

[Craig W]

Any news on when they'll be in the country Craig?

bmax2mr clear customs on 8th for delivery to everyone for 11 jan

can not wait to go have ago at 2wd again

[OneKiwi]

http://eos.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LRFri-NaotoVolkerCars.jpg

[Tom3012]

Which rear hubs are you using?

[Craig W]

Which rear hubs are you using?

will find out

[Craig W]

after 3 round of training Naoto is 10th

[mes]

You can use the same hubs as on the B-Max4. On clay, I like the 1° hubs, on high-grip surfaces the kit 0° plastic hubs are ok. Unfortunately, the aluminum 0° hubs have small diameter inner and outer bearings, that's why I have not bought them yet.

Nice to finally see Ronald Völker with an off-road car, his colours look good on the MR next to Naoto's!

***breaking news - pro drivers take a look at a proper car for the first time in their lives*** (http://eos.redrc.net/wp-content/gallery/eos-201213-rd2-langenfeld-germany/fri-prosyok.jpg)
:p

[Bastos]

Nice...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9951/yokbmax2mr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/yokbmax2mr.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[discothesnake]

Are those the kit shells?

[J'MM'N]

Certainly looks like the kit shell.
Must say now I've seen them with paint on, I'm really liking them:thumbsup:

[Craig W]

Certainly looks like the kit shell.
Must say now I've seen them with paint on, I'm really liking them:thumbsup:

that sure is the kit shell

[Craig W]

naoto 3rd
michal bok 18th
ronald 25th

not bad for first outing

naoto 2nd in training with b max4wn

[budgio]

Certainly looks like the kit shell.
Must say now I've seen them with paint on, I'm really liking them:thumbsup:

Very nice indeed

[Craig W]

naoto sitting second overall after tq in round 3
ronald is 20th
bok is 25th

[OneKiwi]

Better stock up on some more kits and spares Craig.

The buggy is looking really good. What electrics is Naoto running? Saw he has a Nosram sticker there oh well

[Craig W]

naoto take tq in round 4 to take the overall pole
good start for the yokomo bmax2mr

ronald 18th
bok 29th

pre order are back open for shipping end of jan

spare are in uk customs

[Craig W]

http://eos.redrc.net/wp-content/gallery/eos-201213-rd2-langenfeld-germany/thumbs/thumbs_sat-volkeract.jpg

http://eos.redrc.net/wp-content/gallery/eos-201213-rd2-langenfeld-germany/thumbs/thumbs_sat-neumanntc.jpg

[Craig W]

naoto take first leg of a final

[Craig W]

naoto finished second in first round in 4wd with yokomo bmax4wn

[mes]

Naoto took the last qualifier in 4WD!

To get back on topic: Naoto uses the aluminum 0° hubs on his MR as can be seen on the eos.redrc.net pics.
By the way, there are some nice pics on Team Yokomo's facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/teamyokomo)

[Craig W]

they are running bm415r0 ally rear hubs rest of car is kit

[Craig W]

naoto take tq in round 4 to b second on grid for tomorrow 4wd main with bmax4wm

[OneKiwi]

they are running bm415r0 ally rear hubs rest of car is kit

Even stock springs??

[mes]

As there is "dedicated" pair of springs in the MR conversion kit, I wouldn't be surprised by that.

[mes]

If I am not mistaken Naoto just won the second 2WD final and thus round 2 of the EOS in Langenfeld! :thumbsup:

[Craig W]

naoto won the 2wd drive with bmax2mr and finished second in 4wd with bmax4wn

good first time out for bmax2mr

[mes]

Yeah, really looking forward to converting my trusty B-Max2 when I return home in four weeks. According to Tonisport's facebook page, stuff will be available in Germany in time. :)

[mes]

Set-up is supposed to be on petitrc (http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/setupbmax2/Bmax2MR_NaotoMatsukura_Langenfeld2013010506/), but link doesn't work yet. :(

[J'MM'N]

For all us Yokomo fans:thumbsup:

2wd A Final Leg One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_55JzhS-lU&list=UUI5xLiH6GMUBbOF7GtLWAeQ

2wd A Final Leg Two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esKOV4VNzII&list=UUI5xLiH6GMUBbOF7GtLWAeQ

2wd A Final Leg Three
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKgIe_PBrsI&list=UUI5xLiH6GMUBbOF7GtLWAeQ

[ravens]

awesome debut.
Cant wait to get my conversion :woot:

[Craig W]

hot of the press naoto mbax2mr from eos

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/setupbmax2/Bmax2MR_NaotoMatsukura_Langenfeld2013010506/setup.jpg

[mes]

60wt oil with blue springs in the front? :o Well, it seemed to work pretty good...

[smokes]

Does any one know the following

What size machines screws are used?
I would like to pre tap some parts..

Also does anyone know the hinge pin diameter. So I can run a reamer through the wishbones.

Also what springs will fit the shocks?

[mes]

M3 threads are used, and I guess hinge pins are 3 mm, too. Unfortunately I am a thousand miles away from my cars, so I can't measure them...
I only tried Yokomo springs so far, but as far as I heard Avid, AE and TLR big bore springs should also fit.

[Bastos]

If you are interesting by that, my friend "Sylvain" has open a blog
He has participate to the EOS last week-end.

http://yokomo.blog.free.fr/

[Arn0]

If you are interesting by that, my friend "Sylvain" has open a blog
He has participate to the EOS last week-end.

http://yokomo.blog.free.fr/
Definitively!
I added this link: http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/SetupSheetsYokomoBMax2.html

[Bastos]

Definitively!
I added this link: http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/SetupSheetsYokomoBMax2.html

Et ça veut dire quoi ?...que t'as l'exclusivité sur le Q à S.Gallo Selva ? ...que petitrc existe ? Waoouuhh

[Gayo]

:woot:

[DerbyDan]

hot of the press naoto mbax2mr from eos

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/setupbmax2/Bmax2MR_NaotoMatsukura_Langenfeld2013010506/setup.jpg

Gear Diff! - is this a part that is already available?

[discothesnake]

Gear Diff! - is this a part that is already available?


Look at the date. This was last year!!! :p:p

[blue_pinky]

Was there an EOS round 2 in Langenfeld last year?
Did the mid motor car exist like that last year?
Did Naoto compete at it last year?

Or is that date just a 'typo'? :eh?:

[mes]

Just a typo...

[Ron Burgundy]

Finally a mid motor car I want to own, at a great price! I cannot wait to get mine next week!

[Sylvain]

The gear diff is a B-MAX RS parts...

Gear Diff! - is this a part that is already available?

[mes]

Mibosport have them listed under the new items that will be available on 17 January.

[mes]

Et ça veut dire quoi ?...que t'as l'exclusivité sur le Q à S.Gallo Selva ? ...que petitrc existe ? Waoouuhh

I don't think Arn0 wanted to make any statement, but rather assist all returning and future petitrc and Yokomo fans. ;)

You might be interested in the exploded views of the MR he recently added!

[Craig W]

i can now confirm bmax2mr will clear uk customs on 17th and all customer that have pre ordered will get kit lastest 23rd

there will be 5 spare kit if any wants one plz msg me

[Craig W]

Gear Diff! - is this a part that is already available?

yes gear diff is got 1 coming

[smokes]

Does come with the imperial front axle to take b4 wheels?

[discothesnake]

Does come with the imperial front axle to take b4 wheels?

No, they can be purchased separately. Race and Drift in Japan have them.

[smokes]

No, they can be purchased separately. Race and Drift in Japan have them.

Has anyone in the uk got them?

[discothesnake]

Would doubt it at the moment. Craig W on here or MB Models might get them in when they start selling the MR.

[Craig W]

think front alex are in with order

look what customs sent me the twats

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/36506_541851949158693_1271164590_n.jpg

wish they stop teasing me now

can everyone that as pre ordered please contact me on sales@chubbiescarshack.co.uk so i can kit to everyone no later than monday due in thursday

[Stringerhot]

Hi Craig so you'll have these in stock 17th?

[Craig W]

Hi Craig so you'll have these in stock 17th?

be here thursday 3pm

all kit are sold now but will have more next friday finger crossed

[Craig W]

doing spare order on monday

looking to order in imperial axle in so who require plz msg me so i know how many to order

[J'MM'N]

Postie has delivered mine today:thumbsup:

At least if it snows this weekend, I know what I'll be doing.

[Craig W]

some spare have just come in
can see b4 front wheel axle in there will list every thing that as come in the morning

[smokes]

Hmm waiting for mbmodels to get them in stock so i can drive over and pick one up

[bally]

Hmm waiting for mbmodels to get them in stock so i can drive over and pick one up

There not far away (currently in Germany), we will have them on Monday, Ive uploaded the spares we are getting on to the website so they can be pre ordered.

Thanks
MB

[smokes]

Are the kits are sold out yet?

[bally]

Not yet, we have around 10 left!

[discothesnake]

Are the kits are sold out yet?


If you check MB webpage, there is 10 left for pre-order.

[discothesnake]

Not yet, we have around 10 left!

Done that at the same time :thumbsup:

[Craig W]

all my bmax2mr are all sold out
job for tomorrow putting spare up

finger crossed every1 will have there kits for monday

[Craig W]

part for bmax2mr now in stock will be on website tomorrow

3x b2-415r
3x b2-008r
3x b2-008f
3x b2-002f
3x b2-413
3x b2-415s
3x b2-300fl
3x b2-017
3x b2-018mr
3x b2-001wb
3x b2-001wm
1x b2-500gs
3x B2-010FL

[Craig W]

hi guys

just managed to get 1 extra mbax2mr for shipping today drop me a msg or email to sales@chubbiescarshack.co.uk

[Rayzerp]

What springs come as standard in the MR kit?

[mes]

According to the exploded view on petitrc:
front: BM-1170X (blue)
rear: BM-1190XL (blue, long)

[Rayzerp]

Thanks a lot....what rates are the various Yokomo springs? Cant seem to find a chart comparing them to other brands.

[mes]

Here's a chart with the Yokomo standard and big bore spring rates (http://www.petitrc.com/setup/yokomo/BigBorevsSmallBore/Chart.pdf). Depending on the springs you want to compare, it should be easy to find out the respective spring rates.

[Rayzerp]

Thanks:thumbsup:
Do associated big bore front springs fit as the Yok's look pretty short compared to others

[discothesnake]

Pretty much all 12mm springs will fit. I chop and change between Yokomo, kyosho and Losi springs.

[Craig W]

think kit comes with blue springs but with out opening at can not tell you

to all that have pre ordered all kit have been sent today but post office can not guaranty that kit will be deliveried on sat

may have a mad offer on 1 kit but see if snow goes first

[Bastos]

Hello,

Here is mine :) Gear diff equipped ...
The manual is well done, specially for cutting and drilling the wing depending the configuration Rear or Mid ( by putting the wing on the manual )

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8868/img1640mi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/img1640mi.jpg/)

PS : The kit is delivered with "XL" Blue spring

[evertonal]

Looks good.

My kit arrived today. I can't wait to build it next week!

[discothesnake]

Mine didn't arrive! Ragin!!!!!:(

[MattK]

Mine didn't arrive 2. Just have to be patient.
Looks really good, nice build.

[Craig W]

uk post for you and snow country comes to a stop

track number sent

[evertonal]

Got mine, thanks Craig. Could you get some of the red medium front springs for the B-Max 2 please?

Al

[MattK]

Royal mail, legends :)

[Craig W]

Got mine, thanks Craig. Could you get some of the red medium front springs for the B-Max 2 please?

Al


will add to order should be here friday will second batch of bmax2mr and bmax4wm bd7s and drift cars

if any reuire any parts ordering please let me know sunday latest so i can get added to order

[Craig W]

the snow make me feel funny

hot deal but must be collected no later than tuesday

1 bmax2mr
1x front wishbones
1x rear wishbones
1x rear hubs
1x front hubs
1x steering blocks
1x front rear shock towers
1x gear diff
1x imperial axles
1x wing mount set

£295

plz msg or send me an e mail sales@chubbiescarshack.co.uk

[Craig W]

hi guys

today I have had some more kits in already for shipping today so if you want 1 plz go to www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk

[MattK]

Bmax2Mr arrived! Whoo hoo!!
Can I just say well wrapped and packaged by chubbies.
Excellent service.
:)

[Donutt]

Oh yes......:)

...we know your sold on it... lol!

I expect it to arrive this week, built by the weekend and sold by mid Feb... :lol: ...just after the thaw!

[discothesnake]

Got mine today too. The build has started.

Dom......shut it!

[Sylvain]

Setup B-MAX2 MR - Zillisheim

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7006/cimg0468j.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img543/6835/bmax2mrzillisheim.jpg
Fianl 1
i1Y_EkHsEAs

Final 2
o52Us6aIhxE

http://yokomo.blog.free.fr/index.php?

[450kid]

Got car today the build is on cheers Gary at Morley models and Michel at mb model's! But which car will be. Built first? Come on Ross get your finger out!

[J'MM'N]

Anyone got any thoughts on which is best battery placement, I have shorty and saddle pack. So have three choices saddle or shorty straddled across, or shorty up the middle. What are the advantages and disadvantages, I will be running mainly outdoors on astroturf, so a bit slippy at the moment.

Thanks.

[Craig W]

Anyone got any thoughts on which is best battery placement, I have shorty and saddle pack. So have three choices saddle or shorty straddled across, or shorty up the middle. What are the advantages and disadvantages, I will be running mainly outdoors on astroturf, so a bit slippy at the moment.

Thanks.

saddles i would think

[Craig W]

bmax2mr spare are on website what i have left
there is 1 spare kit from what came today
see what comes in a friday

[RO55 BAR]

Got car today the build is on cheers Gary at Morley models and Michel at mb model's! But which car will be. Built first? Come on Ross get your finger out!

haha i just need to build shocks and fit speedo

[mihael]

I read about gear diff on carpet.
Is associated the only brand which has has no issues with ball diffs on carpet? I seems to me associated b4 series has the best ball diffs, because i dont see people prefering a gear diff on carpet on their b4's

[blue_pinky]

I'm not sure any brands have issues with ball diffs, it's more of a personal preference thing (and current trend!) if you ask me. They are just different!

From the advice I've been given gear diffs should work better on consistent, smooth and high grip tracks (indoor/carpet for example) whereas a ball diff should to be better for varying/low grip/rough tracks.

I'm told gear diffs generate more drive when the grip is good, but a ball would feel more balanced when grip is less good.

And don't be fooled into thinking a gear diff is less maintenance either, from what I've been told gear diffs need attention too as they tend to loose oil, some slower than others, but oil checks are needed. Not sure what is worse either, a worn ball diff or empty gear diff?

Treat them as tuning options, not all round solutions!

AE are just slow to react, they do have a gear diff from the SC & RTR that some people are fitting I think, but you need the right car/gearbox/bearing combination for it to fit!

[mihael]

Thank you.

[mes]

Manual online (http://www.teamyokomo.com/download/manual/b_max2mr_manual_01.pdf).

[discothesnake]

I quite fancy trying the geared diff but only on carpet.

I remember at the oOple race 2 years ago Team Durango factory drivers were running a dry geared diff in the 210. I may be wrong tho.....

[discothesnake]

Here is mine all complete. Brand new Speedpassion Reventon R speedo. Great value.
Just waiting in shell.

[Craig W]

I quite fancy trying the geared diff but only on carpet.

I remember at the oOple race 2 years ago Team Durango factory drivers were running a dry geared diff in the 210. I may be wrong tho.....

i have 1 gear diff left

http://www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=bmax2mr&product_id=179

[discothesnake]

i have 1 gear diff left

http://www.chubbiescarshack.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=bmax2mr&product_id=179

I'll take it Craig

Dave

[Matt Butcher]

Here is mine all complete. Brand new Speedpassion Reventon R speedo. Great value.
Just waiting in shell.

Looks lovely, Your have to let us know how it goes! :wub

[Craig W]

I'll take it Craig

Dave

invoice sent gear diff sold to dave

no gear diff in stock now should be back n stock middle of next week

[discothesnake]

Looks lovely, Your have to let us know how it goes! :wub

Will do! Will be trying it on Sunday :thumbsup:

[discothesnake]

invoice sent gear diff sold to dave

no gear diff in stock now should be back n stock middle of next week

No worries Craig, will sort it this evening.

Dave

[ScottyP]

I notice that Hayato is running in the Reedy Race this weekend. Will be interesting to see how he goes. Didn't see Naoto on the list tho.

Barry Baker is also running Yokomo in open class.

Neo is covering the race.

[smokes]

Any tips on building the car?

[J'MM'N]

Any tips on building the car?

I found the layshaft had quite a bit of side play on my build, so I added a 0.2mm shim on either side:thumbsup:

Shock oils and pistons, I'm still pondering at the moment, as I plan to run mainly outside.

[discothesnake]

Yeah I noticed the play on the lay shaft. Ill need to get some shims.

Front end is very soft. I'd use piston no.1 in front and if your running on high grip then a stiffer spring will be needed. Either that or use Naoto's set up and go for 60cwt shock oil!!!

[Rayzerp]

Building shocks tonight....not sure what to do with pistons...always ran associated 2 in front and 1 in rear on my Vega on astro So was thinking the same for Bmax to start but all the setups online seem to be 2 in front and 3 in rear??

[Sylvain]

Yes 2 in front and 3 in rear...

Building shocks tonight....not sure what to do with pistons...always ran associated 2 in front and 1 in rear on my Vega on astro So was thinking the same for Bmax to start but all the setups online seem to be 2 in front and 3 in rear??

[discothesnake]

What is the order of the pistons?

I take it 1 is the smallest hole to 3 which is biggest?

[s22jgs]

What is the order of the pistons?

I take it 1 is the smallest hole to 3 which is biggest?

other way round from what i could see

[s22jgs]

heres mine.... need to shorten the motor wires a little but otherwise ok.

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qt0U6U4DKio/UQJe2k3Nd6I/AAAAAAAABD0/Ft63apbOEA0/s512/WP_20130124_003.jpg

[J'MM'N]

What is the order of the pistons?

I take it 1 is the smallest hole to 3 which is biggest?

No they are the opposite way, which makes it a bit confusing as I would normally run a smaller hole piston up front on 2wd.

On measuring:
No.1 = 4 x 1.4mm
No.2 = 4 x 1.3mm
No.3 = 4 x 1.2mm

I know Sylvain, Naoto and the rest of the Yokomo team have found the ideal setting for racing indoors, as has been proved. But would this be ideal for outdoors on more bumpy tracks? I only ask as I'm unsure what route to go.

[Rayzerp]

No they are the opposite way, which makes it a bit confusing as I would normally run a smaller hole piston up front on 2wd.

On measuring:
No.1 = 4 x 1.4mm
No.2 = 4 x 1.3mm
No.3 = 4 x 1.2mm

I know Sylvain, Naoto and the rest of the Yokomo team have found the ideal setting for racing indoors, as has been proved. But would this be ideal for outdoors on more bumpy tracks? I only ask as I'm unsure what route to go.

Yes this is why i am confused because I am the same...have always run smaller holes on the front.

[smokes]

Don't those indoor setups use 60wt oil in the front? sounds like it setup for less pack due to bigger holes but slowed damping movement due to the oil vicosity. Suspect it setup that way to slow the car movement down in yaw and braking on indoor tracks. or the blue springs match the damping for that setup.

[Rayzerp]

There are some set-up sheets on PetitRc for the old rear motor car on outdoor astro tracks that I am going to use as a base. Red springs on front and blue on back with 30/35wt oil seems a reasonable place to start

[wouter.z]

Also that setup was used at the EOS were they were running D-boot tires. D-boot tyres make allmost all cars traction roll, at least my X6 doesnt like D-boots. Thats why the yokomo guys used that pistion shockoil combination i think.

[evertonal]

Finished my B-Max 2MR build yesterday, got to say it was a pleasure to build and went together very easily. Can't wait to race it next Sunday.

[Craig W]

Finished my B-Max 2MR build yesterday, got to say it was a pleasure to build and went together very easily. Can't wait to race it next Sunday.

thats gd to hear

[discothesnake]

Mine all finished. Quick rattler shell while I wait on pro painted one.

Hope it goes as well as it went together.

[s22jgs]

gave car it first run today.
Very nice indeed.

Just need to get hold of one of the narrow bulkhead arm braces. Don't get why its not included in the kit when you get both bulkheads. Not in stock anywhere either which is slightly annoying.

Found I had a little understeer so moved the steering knuckle spacer to above so it dropped the axel 1mm which made a big improvement.
Think ill remove one spacer from front shocks too.

Does anyone know what weights the team drivers and using in the bulhead?

[Rayzerp]

Mine all finished. Quick rattler shell while I wait on pro painted one.

Hope it goes as well as it went together.

Looks great.....just finished mine and looking forward to trying it out tomorrow :thumbsup:

[mark-rc]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/mark-rc/20130125_143106.jpg

Here's mine, first run tomoz. Got to be one of the best build of a car I've built.

[J'MM'N]

Cars looking great guys.

Hoping to have mine out tomorrow if the weather does what it says. Hopefully we'll all be able to give a bit of feedback on our experiences.

[MattK]

Cars look great. Finished building mine tonight and really enjoyed the build (1st one in over 5 years). The car just fell together.
Will be doing the shell over the next week or so as not racing until 8th Feb.

I am using the following:
Hitec Atom 3 Receiver
Hitec 945 Servo
Lipo Saddle pack
Nosram Matrix Evolution Speedo
Nosram Storm 4-Star motor (5.5Turns)

Bit of a mix of old and new electrics, hope its still quick :o

I must say I absolutly love it already :wub


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/Wildebeest_Racing/DSC_0069_zpseca782fd.jpg

[Chippyjon]

Just finished mine I managed to fit a sc 10 gear diff, with a little work ,very happy with car, like someone has said car fell together

[s22jgs]

could any of the team drivers tell us what weights they are running to get 50g at the front of the chassis

[discothesnake]

Had my first outing today with the MR. Was pretty good. Ran it it pretty much kit settings. Lacked a bit of steering but a few changes made it a bit better. Felt slightly lackadaisical but I'm pretty sure ill get there with it.

Happy.

[450kid]

Yeah first time out this weekend loved it just need some more on power steering, what are people trying?

[s22jgs]

remove spacers from front shock shafts and drop the steering block down by putting the spacer on top.

looking at the team sheets they seems to be running with none or just one shaft spacer.

i found dropping the steering block a bignimprovement. I have put it back to kit tonight though and am going to try removing shaft spacers.

you could also go a harder rear spring to stop it lifting the front so much.

ive gone back to kit but added 25g to front of chassis, and will remove shaft spacers tomorrow. Ill add more weight once i have some to also put under the saddles

[450kid]

Cheers I will try a few things. I've been messing with shock postions and camber link lengths seems to get a bit better each time. It's so easy to drive bit just a little too planted. Just feel like I need more caster but not sure if anyone is stocking different caster blocks? Might also try running narrow front rims. (racing on polished floor and carpet indoor) can people post some set ups on with track conditions to give some more idea's what people are trying

[s22jgs]

you could also go long wheelbase and remove the shim from front inner camber link