YZ-2 CA and DT announced

[mes]

Read the whole story here on redrc (http://www.redrc.net/2016/02/yokomo-introduce-yz-2-carpet-dirt-kits/):
http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/YokomoYZ2CATransmission.jpg

http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/YokomoYZ2DTTransmission.jpg

[dikke hond]

Looks like you can use the Dirt Spec gearbox etc on the Bmax2....

[mes]

...and the B-Max2 MR gearbox as a 4-gear option on the DT. I still hope they'll do a new 4-gear transmission with the shock tower in the rear like on the B5M for loose dirt tracks, but maybe this shock tower position can be achieved with a spacer. :)
Is it March yet?

[mes]

Following some news on new parts on the Malaysian TY blog (http://teamyokomo.blogspot.de/2016/02/new-yokomo-yz-2-announced.html), pre-order is now open at TY Europe/Mibosport. Compared to the "old" YZ-2, the price has remained the same.

[evertonal]

Does anyone know if there will be a conversion kit to go from the "old" YZ-2 to either of the two new ca or dt versions?

[danDanEFC]

Does anyone know if there will be a conversion kit to go from the "old" YZ-2 to either of the two new ca or dt versions?

Smasher, I think I read somewhere that to go from the current 4 gear to the 3 gear is just buying the gearbox and maybe the motor plate.

It's a straight swap.

[Hans Wynants]

yes, i have asked this to Michal from Mibo , for the carpet edition there will be 3 parts that need to be bought to convert. the dirt edition is not possible. to much difference, also in chassis plate.

[evertonal]

Smasher, I think I read somewhere that to go from the current 4 gear to the 3 gear is just buying the gearbox and maybe the motor plate.

It's a straight swap.


In that case it might be worth trying the 3 gear version on the Astro. The only thing I would have to try is how the 3 gear goes on damp Astro as I can't remember that many dry days at Bury last year!!!

[mes]

In that case it might be worth trying the 3 gear version on the Astro. The only thing I would have to try is how the 3 gear goes on damp Astro as I can't remember that many dry days at Bury last year!!!

Weight will shift less along the longitudinal axis when accelerating or braking with 3-gear. I don't know if this is better or worse in the wet, but my first thought was to get the DT as a wet car due to its more rearward weight bias and ball diff.

[mes]

yes, i have asked this to Michal from Mibo , for the carpet edition there will be 3 parts that need to be bought to convert. the dirt edition is not possible. to much difference, also in chassis plate.
Just the gearbox, idler gear and motor plate? Hm, if I add the other gearbox internals and a new body, I'll want to have a new kit anyway. ;)

[skyaflake]

There will be a possibility to buy the 'upgrade' to 3gear in one package.

I'll be probably trying the 3gear, according to Lee Martin it should be easier to drive, even for the less talented :thumbsup:

[mes]

Good to hear. I'll see what I make of all these nice options to spend my money on. Maybe I'll make a wet car out of the std YZ-2 instead of the DT.

[Robocop]

I was thinking of a new dirt for the wet and just get a 3 gear box for my existing yz2....

[mes]

Another good option. So many choices! ;)

[evertonal]

Does anyone know when these cars / parts will be available?

[skyaflake]

Yes, available in March.

[evertonal]

Yes, available in March.

Thanks:thumbsup:

[mes]

CA scheduled for early March, DT scheduled for late in March, both in time for Easter! ;)

[Ashlandchris]

So, just to make sure I understand, the standard YZ2 can take the DT rear end, but not the CA. However, the existing YZ2 is already OK on carpet so I'm not too worried about that.

I mostly run on slippery wood floor (indoors), or sandy astroturf outdoors (both of which can have a tendency for low grip) so the DT rear end might help me?

Or have I got this the wrong way around?

[mes]

So, just to make sure I understand, the standard YZ2 can take the DT rear end, but not the CA. However, the existing YZ2 is already OK on carpet so I'm not too worried about that.

I mostly run on slippery wood floor (indoors), or sandy astroturf outdoors (both of which can have a tendency for low grip) so the DT rear end might help me?

Or have I got this the wrong way around?
Exactly my thoughts, the DT or the rear end parts should be what you are looking for.

[neallewis]

So, just to make sure I understand, the standard YZ2 can take the DT rear end, but not the CA. However, the existing YZ2 is already OK on carpet so I'm not too worried about that.

I mostly run on slippery wood floor (indoors), or sandy astroturf outdoors (both of which can have a tendency for low grip) so the DT rear end might help me?

Or have I got this the wrong way around?

No Chris, the CA kit is a similar chassis to the existing kit. so the new CA 3 gear gearbox will bolt straight on your existing YZ2.

The DT kit has the motor in a more traditional mid position (like Bmax2mr) and as such the chassis will require new mounting holes. I'd suggest the new DT chassis will have a revised design milled differently to the current kit and CA.

Yes the DT rear will help you. I'll be getting one also for our lower traction tracks, and upgrading my current yz2 with the new 3 gear gearbox.

I believe there will be an upgrade pack coming out to bring current yz2 kits to CA spec.

[Ashlandchris]

No Chris, the CA kit is a similar chassis to the existing kit. so the new CA 3 gear gearbox will bolt straight on your existing YZ2.

The DT kit has the motor in a more traditional mid position (like Bmax2mr) and as such the chassis will require new mounting holes. I'd suggest the new DT chassis will have a revised design milled differently to the current kit and CA.

Yes the DT rear will help you. I'll be getting one also for our lower traction tracks, and upgrading my current yz2 with the new 3 gear gearbox.

I believe there will be an upgrade pack coming out to bring current yz2 kits to CA spec.

Ahh. I've got it the wrong way around. I will have to see then as I'm not inclined to spend on a new chassis as well as a rear end. Yz2 isn't bad at Batley tracks. I suspect the single biggest influence on my slow lap times is the other side of my Tx 😀

[neallewis]

Ahh. I've got it the wrong way around. I will have to see then as I'm not inclined to spend on a new chassis as well as a rear end. Yz2 isn't bad at Batley tracks. I suspect the single biggest influence on my slow lap times is the other side of my Tx 😀

You haven't been to the indoor track much this winter, only three more left. Outdoors is astro, so the original or CA car will be the one you want.
Next winter season indoors we'll be inside on full carpet, so again CA or original car will we what you want.

[Ashlandchris]

You haven't been to the indoor track much this winter, only three more left.

I know:(
Few complications over recent months, but hoping to be there on Sunday

I'll stick with normal car for moment

[mes]

First (tiny) official production shots and Japanese order sheet:
http://teamyokomo.com/news/thumb16/b_yz2dtca.jpg

http://teamyokomo.com/news/order_sheet/16/160225_b_yz2_ca_dt.pdf

[Hans Wynants]

just read that the date is set at 4th of april instead of 31 march ... hopefuly this is the correct date , and they dont change to later anymore... :(

[skyaflake]

Patience is the key :thumbsup:

[mes]

Has anyone given the DT a try yet? Although I am happy with my 3-gear YZ-2 and TLR 22 3.0, I think it is just too nice to miss. Might have to get one before long, but nothing has been decided as yet.

[Hans Wynants]

very nice safe car. perfect for wet astro . i found the 3-gear very hard to handle in the wet, and the dirt is the safest 2wd car i had ever driven.

[bigt]

have a look at the Kidderminster nationals vids from last week the DT.'s were stupid quick watching Martin an Moss on a drying track I'm ordering a DT transmission for my yz this week as I built my ca on the old chassis

[Malyxyx]

I notce that the New B6 on first impression looks like yz2, and again Yokomo was first to lunch 2 separate versions one for carpet one for dirt, than Associated is gonna do it the same way:woot:.
Strange

[discothesnake]

Not really strange. All manufacturers are going the same way. Xray have done it, Team C have them, Schumacher have about 40! I think Kyosho will end up with something similar.

It seems to be the way with 2wd.

No longer will one car be enough....

[Malyxyx]

Ok didn't know about other companies.
I 100% agree that one car is not enough and there has to be platform designed specially for Astro/carpet which associated in my opinion did not do properly with b5m, but on other hand so far the biggest market for them is US with dirt mostly.
Hopefully B6 story will be different and I should because the won Worlds.

[Ross]

So has anyone tried the new YZ2 CA,is it easier to drive than the old one ? i found the original very twitchy.

Im selling my XB2 and looking try try this or the B6 :)

[bigt]

bit easier / calmer but spins up much quicker I'm really liking it so far dude

[Scott_83]

What's it like in damp conditions

[rcpower]

easier, but certainly not faster. Seems to generate a little less grip.

So has anyone tried the new YZ2 CA,is it easier to drive than the old one ? i found the original very twitchy.

Im selling my XB2 and looking try try this or the B6 :)

[rcpower]

I have not tested it, but I guess it will be (even) worse than the old car.
The DT version on the other hand is a real joy in the wet!

What's it like in damp conditions

[Scott_83]

What are the differences between the standard and the ce. Is it easier changed

[Malyxyx]

Would Anybody have or tried B5m and YZ-2 on astro turf?, what's the impresions between two of them on the same surface, which one would have more grip?. Asking because I have b5m used on astro and thinking about change to yz-2.

[PaulRotheram]

Stock b5m = shite

YZ2 = best car ive ever used.

Simple enough

[Ross]

bit easier / calmer but spins up much quicker I'm really liking it so far dude

easier, but certainly not faster. Seems to generate a little less grip.


Cheers :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[mes]

Would Anybody have or tried B5m and YZ-2 on astro turf?, what's the impresions between two of them on the same surface, which one would have more grip?. Asking because I have b5m used on astro and thinking about change to yz-2.
I came from a B5M when made the switch to the YZ-2 and haven't looked back. While the B5M was comfortable to drive after removing the Redworkshop LR gearbox and adding a lot of other option parts, it was way slower than the Yokomo and was nowhere as good on astro. Although I did like the LR B5M on carpet, I never came to terms with it on astro. Do yourself a favour and get rid of the B5M. ;)

[Malyxyx]

I came from a B5M when made the switch to the YZ-2 and haven't looked back. While the B5M was comfortable to drive after removing the Redworkshop LR gearbox and adding a lot of other option parts, it was way slower than the Yokomo and was nowhere as good on astro. Although I did like the LR B5M on carpet, I never came to terms with it on astro. Do yourself a favour and get rid of the B5M. ;)

I really like what You just said!. This is what I wanted to hear from the racer who Swiched from b5m to yz-2. Maybe I should listen to You!.
But in meantime I found this:

https://www.facebook.com/mattrcdesigns/


This is somekind hybrid between b5m platform with yz2 gearbox!.
Guys what do You think about this, is anybody came across something like that?.

[mes]

I used to have the Redworkshop Low Rider gearbox in my B5M, which made it better for carpet as already mentioned. After doing such a conversion, you will still have the plastic front end and B4-style steering geometry, which are no good for high-grip situations and therefore will no longer be found on AE's upcoming B6(D) platform. Some manufacturers just need a little longer, Shin Adachi had already incorporated a modern front end design in the Kyosho RB6. ;)

[Malyxyx]

I think I am convinced already to yz-2, I was reading somewhere about outstanding quality of parts in Yokomo models which remains me tamiya's models!.
If I could only sell main b5m and b5m lite :(

[dikke hond]

Can somebody tell me if the DT gearbox fits the Bmax2 without drilling?