Newbie w/a Yokomo YZ-10 Super Dog Fighter - Page 2

BORMAC · #21 31-03-2009

Rob that YZ10 is absolutley stunning. Got any body off picks?

Robfo · #22 31-03-2009

http://www.petitrc.com/prcrace2009/p.../image095.html

There you go, its just collecting dust now because i went through 2 rear belts in one day at the Regional finals last year, its been retired

superdez · #23 31-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Robfo

http://www.petitrc.com/prcrace2009/p.../image095.html

There you go, its just collecting dust now because i went through 2 rear belts in one day at the Regional finals last year, its been retired

Awesome yoke, did you run a slipper? What was the spec of the brushles motor?

Robfo · #24 31-03-2009

No i never managed to get the TCS kit when i was building the car so no slipper, when i did run it i ran an 8x1 brushed motor. The pic from Petit RC was without electrics because i took it down to show one of my southern mates what a proper car looked like

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superdez · #25 31-03-2009

Awesome it must have gone like stink with that motor. Just out of interest how do you feel it compares to more modern racers?

Robfo · #26 31-03-2009

It was ok, i managed the D final out of about 100ish racers. It lacked steering compared to the modern cars so i lost out in the middle of the corners due to it not rotating on the apex's, i'm sure if i'd run it more i could have found a solution with the setup but i was more worried about finishing the runs than speed. But it did look cool

93works · #27 31-03-2009

what you have is a 94 dogfighter with upgaded shock towers, the 93wcs is super super rare and worth $$$$$$$$$$$$...nice car you have, chassis looks great underneath

11110111 · #28 01-04-2009

Guys - with the amount of money i am looking to spend on getting it up to scratch again, is it really worth it? Is it likely to be valued less than I will probably have to spend getting it up and running

needs most of the electrics, esc etc..

Also - would the motors go for much on the 'bay? Thinking of keeping one for display and selling the rest on as i doubt i will use them all..

Thanks

superdez · #29 01-04-2009

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Originally Posted by 11110111

Guys - with the amount of money i am looking to spend on getting it up to scratch again, is it really worth it? Is it likely to be valued less than I will probably have to spend getting it up and running

needs most of the electrics, esc etc..

Also - would the motors go for much on the 'bay? Thinking of keeping one for display and selling the rest on as i doubt i will use them all..

Thanks

Defo worth restoring now while parts are still available, they (yokomo yz 10s) will only get even more rare over time. So you could look at it as an investment, beats bricks and mortar

(if you dont keep up repayments your yz 10 may be repossessed)

11110111 · #30 03-04-2009

hey hey

got my front & rear shock mounts today delivered!

question though - want to re-build this car completely now that i have an instruction set, could someone let me know, apart from the shock fluid, what greases and oils i need?

Thanks! : )

superdez · #31 03-04-2009

I use associated stealth grease for the diffs and black for the thrust racers, use can use either green slime for the shock seals or shock oil.

11110111 · #32 05-04-2009

thanks for the help everyone, the buggy is coming along prefectly at the mo, new shock towers mounted, car cleaned, will take some more pics soon...

...at the mo - looking for a front bumper, any idea where i can find a replacement similar to oem? Or any suggestions for a wider style bumper to use?

11110111 · #33 05-04-2009

thanks for the help everyone, the buggy is coming along prefectly at the mo, new shock towers mounted, car cleaned, will take some more pics soon...

...at the mo - looking for a front bumper, any idea where i can find a replacement similar to oem? Or any suggestions for a wider style bumper to use?

KennyClark · #34 05-04-2009

If you want the motors rebuilt I can do that for you for a small fee.

11110111 · #35 27-04-2009

just waiting to get the body on

wehateworking · #36 15-05-2009

Hi Guys, just to thank you for this trip down memory lane...

I still have my YZ-10 that I used to race as a teen up until 96 or 97.
Then totally gave up on RC. It's nice to start reading about it again.
I didn't know about brushless motors and Team Associated having a 4WD which really looks distinct with a mid-mounted motor.
Any other updates you guys feel like sharing?
Are the Batteries still the same? Who's the top 1/10th Offroad Driver?

greetings,
Manuel

11110111 · #37 17-05-2009

hey, anyone interested in swapping this yz for a vintage kyosho/tamiya of some sort? this one comes with a new set of decals and should be getting some new repro bodies to hand over when they arrive, box is in good condition, no servos, a range of motors (untested so assume unworking), copy of the manual, a few spares etc.. more pics available...

give us a pm if you have anything i might be interested in, not just buggies but truggies or touring cars aswell.

Timanidzer · #38 14-10-2010

how you install servomachine?
Help!!!!!!!!

fidspeed · #39 14-10-2010

if i remember correctly we used to stick down with double sided servo tape (good quality heavy duty) is required

I also seem to remember a local young racer converting rear end to use schumacher bits to get more adjusatbility to rear toe he probably still has car too

regards dave

Welshy40 · #40 15-10-2010

When Jon Leonard built me one of these he added a slipper, and a proto type rear carbon fibre semi circular plate at the back before the tower and this gave more tuning options. I used standard black shocks, which were rubbish but still put me in the lead at a major event and got me the win. It was ok but no steering.