New Yokomo D-Max Special

Released late last month this mouth watering new drifter from Yokomo is based on a new chassis design by Yokomo’s own Suzuki Hiroshi.

Of exceptional note for the 4WD drift car is the new dual center slipper clutch which allows an individual balance of power to the rear and front axle possible. This allows the front and rear wheels to spin at different speeds (See the video below) allowing the driver to pull of some pretty exceptional rolling burn-off moves! This is an RC drifters dream come true!

Add the increased steering angle and you have a great chassis for counter steer drift style. The clutch allows easy setup for different surfaces.

The use of saddle pack-batteries and the centered motor position give an even balance to the chassis for better control.

Yokomo D-Max Special Specifications

  • Shaft drive 4WD
  • Viewer carbon upper and lower chassis decks
  • Adjustable dual clutch
  • Ackermann optimized for counter steer drifting
  • Improved front knuckles
  • Alu suspension arm mount
  • Alu oil damper
  • Alu special motor mount
  • Alu upper arm tie-rod
  • Length: 387mm
  • Width: 198mm
  • Wheelbase: 258mm
  • Internal gear ratio: 2.35/1
  • Weight (without body): 1420g

Yokomo D-Max Special

More pictures available on the Yokomo site here.

LOSI DRIFT-R

Drift-R Electric Drift Car from Losi

Losi has taken one of the most successful sedan platforms of all time and adapted it for intense wheel-spinning action. The result is the Drift-R RTR. Ready to hit the streets right from the box, the Drift-R packs a long list of features and a distinctive look that will leave the competition in a cloud of smoke. Power is routed through a Novak-engineered Losi electronic speed control, while a 19-turn Trinity motor offers the tire-shredding torque and rpm’s you need for high-speed drifting. In addition to the unmatched power and ease of use, the Drift-R’s looks are second to none. The prepainted LS300 drifter body features functional headlights and taillights, as well as detailed side mirrors, a rear wing, chrome exhaust and more, for a true street machine that can turn heads and take home trophies.

Drift-R Sedan RTR Features:

  • Multi-functional headlights and solid glow taillights
  • Detailed side-view mirrors, wheels, wing and exhaust
  • Street-ready detailed LS300 drift body
  • Exclusive sealed belt drivetrain
  • JR® XR2i programmable radio
  • Losi electronic speed control with reverse by Novak
  • High-performance 19-turn motor
  • JR’s Z-590 high-torque steering servo
  • Foam bumper for added protection when drifting
  • Easy access front and rear ball differentials

Drift-R Sedan 4WD Electric RTR Specifications:

  • Length 16.63 in (442.4mm)
  • Width 8 in (203.2mm)
  • Wheelbase 10.13 in (257.3mm)
  • Weight 3.3 lb (1496 g)

Losi has been on the cutting edge of ready-to-run sedan development for years, putting the latest technology to use to make them faster, stronger and more fun to run than any other car. Tyre-spinning thrills are the name of the game for the Drift-R, bringing true street racing excitement to the RTR category.

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