Yokomo prototype announced for 52nd Shizuoka Hobby Show

[mes]

On Team Yokomo's official blog on the Shizuoka Hobby Show preparation , Mishima-san mentioned that a "protoype machine" would be on show. What do you think we will get to see next week?

As the BD-7 and B-Max2MR are quite new and we've got an electric off-road world this year, I would not be surprised to see a new 4WD buggy. On the other hand, a B-Max2-based truck would also be welcome.

[cryer-evo]

Short course truck based on the b-max2 mr hopfaly

[AfroP]

4WD worlds edition

[mekios]

BMAX4 WN was released in autumn. I think it's too early for a 4wd. Maybe a SC based on MR.

[discothesnake]

I think it's got to be a new 4wd buggy. B-max4 is getting long in the tooth now.

Dont think it will be SC. Look how long it took them to bring out a 2wd.

I will no doubt be so wrong tho......

[Tom3012]

Carbon fibre Bmax4?

[J'MM'N]

With the worlds around the corner, I was thinking a carbon fibre BMax4 also. If they do do a new 4wd, will the old car be upgradable or will it be a totally new car. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[mikeyscott]

Yokomo, TLR, Kyosho are all overdue for updated 4WDs

[discothesnake]

Originally Posted by Tom3012

Carbon fibre Bmax4?

I hope so. Similar to the BX but shaft driven.

[mes]

Originally Posted by mekios

BMAX4 WN was released in autumn. I think it's too early for a 4wd. Maybe a SC based on MR.

It always takes some time from prototype stage to finished product. IIRC the original B-Max2 was shown on a hobby show in spring and finally released in autumn. As Yokomo seems to bring out updates of their cars every year, a new 4wd would be right on schedule and, if Naoto gets it right, could be released with a fancy world champion sticker in autumn. Merry Christmas everyone!

[minimini]

I like BX a lot more than B-Max4........actually I am looking forward to seeing a new carbon fibre 4wd instead of composite tub one......

[dpackster1980]

I've been told that they are working on a new 4wd buggy for the World Championships at the end of the year.

Even so I wouldn't turn my nose up at a BMax4, they look stunning. It may be my car of choice for next year.

[Craig W]

1/8th gas buggy and electric full carbon b max 4 and bd7 with full graphite as standard

[Twister]

I really like the idea of an shaftdriven bx. But belt is preferred so ill keep looking
For a mr4bx. The B-Max is great car but i cant stand its butt-ugly look. Awful

[dpackster1980]

I've seen some pics on Google of what looks to be a Bmax4 with carbon shock towers front and rear. It may be prototype development parts for the new car.

[tinnylad]

Have you got any link to the pics?
Japanese cars tend not to use carbon fibre that much, I hope they stick with the plastic they use, it's strong as hell

[mes]

The pics should be in the redrc (?) cactus classic report. I heard that Naoto used an aluminum chassis there on his 2WD.

[mekios]

Here is your prototype!

[mes]

...and several others! Aside from the aluminum chassis nothing I really expected, but several small things I really hoped for. Excellent!

[J'MM'N]

After the Cactus pictures we saw evidence of the chassis and gossiped about the possibility. Now its official an aluminium chassis for the B Max2, possibly the best upgrade you could hope for on our high grip tracks

Loving the other upgrades as well, nice to see Yokomo serious again with the R & D for off road racers