YOKOMO B-MAX4Ⅱ Factory Kit

[kentech]

http://hotrc.jp/node/1811

http://hotrc.jp/sites/default/files/yokomo_d-max4_2%20%282%29.JPG

[basey]

Is this a new car or just a new body shell

[Swalls]

Really want that shell.

[CODMAN]

Well there is nothing on the Yokomo website, so I'll be keeping my drool to myself for now... :p

[Fatal1ty]

The changes as I can see:
- new body shell
- new pin holder clips for bones, AE like
- new shock holding "system" on the front bridge, touringcar like
- ... ?

[discothesnake]

That shell is sweet.

[09 lex 250]

from what im hearing around town which is the owner of a major tire company is that they will be releasing a worlds kit after the worlds! this body will be released with that kit but for now i think its a prototype.he also told me that naoto is the biggest threat in the world! and guess what he drives what we drive!! i know he will do good at the worlds!! so take it home for us naoto!!

[johnnygibbon]

glad to see a bit of progression
i love my yokomo ft but i would like to see more updates and general support from yokomo
and maybe a new slipper clutch upgrade
or something
carbon chassis like the ansmann x4 pro ft which almost embarreses the bmax it copies a lot of its desighn from

[evertonal]

Does anyone know if Tom Yardy is still running Yokomo, and if he is, has he got the new B-Max FT2?

[kentech]

http://insidety.exblog.jp/14390181/

Yokomo B-MAX4 2011 Ⅱ Factory Kit
Three seasons from 2011's Kit Release
Racing scene has always led the B-MAX4 aims to play a Supekkuappu new heights.
The consecutive National Championships as well as continue to stand on the throne
7 IFMAR be held in Finland in January of Team Yokomo Fakutorisutairu established for the World Championship title win!
Early release of its cutting-edge specs
The year 2011 produced a vivid Ofurodoresushin!
The new main chassis fully compatible Li-Po
Kyabufowadobodi to allow more aggressive cornering
Capable of a wide range Suraidotaipumotamaunto Giachoisu
Lightweight, high precision and Tangusutenkabaitodefuboru Diff Outdrive
Reliable C Kurippuyunibasarushafuto
Increase the sense of standard Ekkusushokkusu bumpy ground even when a large capacity and excellent shock absorption
Equipment for everything runs faster.
45990(tax inn) Will be released late 3 ¥ 45990 (tax inn)

http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/201103/08/63/e0166663_9285276.jpg

[area52]

That body definately is an improvement compared to the original B-Max design but still is far away from what I would call a nice looking shell ... :cry:

[Gonky]

i love my yokomo ft but i would like to see more updates and general support from yokomo

This for me has been one of the main problems with the car, just hasn't got the support needed in the UK and means it's just easier to run pretty much any other current release car!

[Swalls]

I wanna know if there will be an upgrade kit for us original FT owners. Kinda like they did with the BD5 to the BD5W. Hopefully the new car will be a little more aggressive with a bit more steering, but gotta say the safeness of the FT was a pretty nice intro to offroad for me.

[CODMAN]

I don,t know how it is with you guys, but the tracks I run on (dirt) are very bumpy. The suspension on the Bmax FT is simply awesome and gave me a huge advantage on the local competition. Sure it didn,t have the most aggressive steering... But the rest made up for it in my oppinion...

As for an upgrade, unless there are significant improvements, I doubt I'll be spending $$ for hop-ups... And certainly not for that new shell... :thumbdown:

Cheers!

[Yardeeee]

Does anyone know if Tom Yardy is still running Yokomo, and if he is, has he got the new B-Max FT2?

Hi All,

Yeah I am racing for Yokomo in 2011 still.

I must confess I don't know much about the revisions to the Bmax other than the shell obviously. I was told a few weeks ago that there would be some modifications to the car ahead of the Worlds but I don't know full details.

I will report more when I know...

Tom

P.S. The shell looks totally awesome! :thumbsup:

[93works]

yokomo rules end of story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[till]

yokomo rules end of story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

intresting argument ...... I like it =)

[kitesurfer73]

All other manufacturers are bringing and developing new kit its nice to see yokomo moving in the right direction.
I've been looking at upgraded me yok for a while steering and big bores so am going to be watching this space:thumbsup:

[YZ~10]

Listed for pre-order here: http://www.eseller.ch/Kit/Offroad/Yokomo-B-Max4-Factory-2011-4WD-Kardan-Buggy-Kit-NEW::1671.html

Yokomo B-Max4 "Factory" 2011 4WD Kardan Buggy Kit NEW
NEW features:
Cab forward body shell
LiPo compatible main chassis
Motor mount with bigger range of adjustment
C-clip universal drive shafts
Carbide diff balls
Lightweight diff joints
Hex head screws throughout

[kentech]

http://www.teamyokomo.com/jpn/news/order_sheet/11/110311_b_max4f2011.pdf

[CODMAN]

Well none of those uopgrades are going to make it better than my current FT. So I'm definetly not going to be switching anytime soon! I'll just replace parts with newer versions as they break (yeah right, get serious... it's a Yokomo... :p).

[fastinfastout]

yeh I doubt that chassis would make much difference.

[ottoswe]

still it would be a great inprovement to get rid of the nimh slots.

[Swalls]

It looks a like a great car to buy as a first time buy, but probably not really worth it for us current owners. Seems like its usability improvements for the most part, but I'll be getting that shell I think.

[kitesurfer73]

Looks like the new chassis will be a big help for me as i've just
SNAPPED mine last night.
Anyone got dates when cml will have them in?

[chokoboy]

Snapped my b-max chassi for the 2nd time this winter doing indoor carpet racing.
So i just made a preorder for the new lipo chassi and the new cab forward shell at champrc.
They don't have any price yet but says it will be available by the end of the month :thumbsup:

[Fatal1ty]

Are you using the aluminium suspention mounts? They are mostly the reason for snapping chassies. I never used them, and I never had a snapping chassie!

cheers

[chokoboy]

Are you using the aluminium suspention mounts? They are mostly the reason for snapping chassies. I never used them, and I never had a snapping chassie!

cheers

Aha...i see, yes i have been using the rear alu susp mount (r).
Thanks for the tip from now on im going back to the original plastic one!

[kitesurfer73]

Are you using the aluminium suspention mounts? They are mostly the reason for snapping chassies. I never used them, and I never had a snapping chassie!

cheers

Wasnt using them just standard ones,there was a small crack on rear so
it was going to happen some day..
End of the month chokoboy thats really good news

[kitesurfer73]

Anyone got link to english version of champrc???
or how to swap langange?

[johnnygibbon]

Are you using the aluminium suspention mounts? They are mostly the reason for snapping chassies. I never used them, and I never had a snapping chassie!

cheers

nothing to do with ally mounts . the chassis is a little bit thin round the rear screw holes if any thing ally mounts keep it stiff .
my mate got a carbon chassis plate on the bottom . its mint
wonder if the x4 pro ft chassis would be modded to fit

lovin my bmax its firing at the min.

[Reo]

hi, did this a 1mm alu plate.

[fastinfastout]

march, I think around late march/early april

http://www.rc-race-and-drift-japan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=136_137&products_id=3030

[fastinfastout]

do yokomo still use self tapping screws, or have the wised up and started using normal machine button head hex screws?

[mes]

Normal hex screws on the World Spec and the B-Max2. :thumbsup: