Yokomo YZ-10 Classic Kit [VIDEO]

From Team Associated:
The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo goes again so far as 1972. However, it was the connection within the early 80s with Yokomo’s YZ-10 that represents a big chapter within the historical past of RC racing.

In the world of remote-controlled automobile racing, the 1989 IFMAR Worlds in Australia marked a pivotal second. Team Associated and Yokomo emerged as a dominant drive, with drivers Cliff Lett, Masami Hirosaka, Jay Halsey, and Butch Kloeber showcasing their prowess in 4-wheel-drive with the YZ-10 and ruling the course in 2-wheel drive with Team Associated’s RC10s, setting the stage for an incredible partnership between the 2 firms.

Fast ahead to the 1991 IFMAR Worlds, the place Masami Hirosaka shocked the racing world with a last-minute arrival of a revolutionary prototype–the Yokomo Works ’91. This cutting-edge mannequin was meticulously crafted and featured a slew of developments derived from the successful YZ-10. From its modern chassis, 2mm tremendous pitch drive belts, the Works ’91 IFMAR victory led by Cliff Lett, epitomized Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of 4WD RC automobile design.

The partnership between Yokomo and business legend Mike Reedy additional solidified the model’s popularity for excellence. Reedy’s experience in motor tuning and Yokomo’s engineering prowess solid a formidable alliance that lasted nicely into the period of brushless motors. And whereas the Works ’91 by no means noticed an official launch within the U.S., its legacy endured, leaving an indelible mark on the world of RC automobile racing and cementing Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s statuses as trailblazers within the area.

The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo lasted for years. It was the 4WD competitors race buggy of alternative.

Features:

• 4WD belt drive
• Adjustable servo saver
• 3 servo horns included
• 21-tooth pinion gear included
• Chassis protector
• Metric {hardware} all through
• Fluid-filled gear differentials
• Ball bearings
• G10 chassis
• Aluminum bulkhead, motor mount, rear hubs, and steering knuckles
• Spring loaded servo saver
• Floating servo mount
• Threaded shocks
• Sway bar
• Original studded tires
• Slipper clutch
• Battery field for shorty battery

Specifications:

Power Source: Electric
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:10 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 395mm (15.55in)
Width: 235mm (9.25in)
Wheelbase: 273.5mm (10.77in)
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD

* This automobile comes as a package and should be totally assembled by the person. Electronics and/or an engine/motor could also be required.

Required to Complete:

• 6-cell NiMH (as saddle pack) or 2S LiPo battery for radio-controlled automobile
• Radio management battery charger
• 1:10 scale radio management digital pace management
• 1:10 scale 540-size electrical RC automobile motor
• 2-channel RC floor transmitter and its batteries
• Steering servo
• 2-channel receiver
• Paint for the physique
• Other useful objects: Body Scissors (#1737), FT Wrench Set (#1519), Hobby Knife, Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Soldering Iron, Calipers or a Precision Ruler

#9064 – $469.99

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