Yokomo YZ-4
 

Discuss...

With the announcement of the YZ-2 and, what looks like the retirement of the bmax name, will we see a YZ-4 in time for the Worlds?

The bmax 4 iii has only been out a year though. Still waiting for them to release the v3 version with the v3 shocks

What are v3 shocks? You mean the new bottom shock caps? They are included in de latest kits wich include de LW chassis.

There is a B-Max 4 III factory on amain.

http://www.amain.com/yokomo-b-max4-i...gy-kit/p415904

Nothing to discuss (assumption is the mother of all f*ck ups) :thumbdown:. This isn't RCTech where people get all hyped up for car that isn't going to be released anytime soon. :lol:

That "Factory" kit is put together by Amain. It's not a official Yokomo release.. So I wonder who will order that kit anywhere other than the US.

a "YZ-4" is not coming anywhere soon, or they should switch to a belt driven car. I don't see that happen anytime soon. For those who don't know about Yokomo history (brand hoppers): YZ is the 'previous' prefix for offroad cars, just google for the 'YZ10'.

The YZ-4 might be next year?

In my opinion it's way too soon for a brand new car. Small updates here and there yes but I doubt you'll see a new 4wd for at least another year.

Famous last words.....

But that's my point, Worlds are in "almost another year". I'm suggesting we may see another car for or just after the worlds.

Now the worlds are definitely on astro, and in Yatabe arena, I'm sure the new 4wd is being worked on now. The BMAX4 line has been updated pretty much every 18months/2years anyway. I'm suggesting the next update will be called a YZ-4, in line with the new naming for the 2wd. Plus the bmax4iii was out at the last worlds.

Yokomo always used to bring a new unreleased car to the worlds in the late 80's and the 3 worlds in the 90's.

Then tell me, what should be improved (or build totally different) on the B-Max4 III ? It's not like they do some magic and generate a new 4WD. The only thing they COULD do is to build a belt driven car - but this will take more time than there is before the worlds. The layout for shaft/cardan cars is basically the same for all of those who are shaft/cardan. Simple.

There are some new parts for the III to be released soon. So I don't think the III platform is obsolete. I agree with discothesnake, there will be no new 4WD for another year. Would be weird as the III "LW" is a new platform and still ready for some improvements.

I don't like to randomly saying things that are just made up, so saying there will be a YZ-4 (soon?) is nonsense. But it is possible, if the car will ever be released you can at least say : "I was right back in 2014" :woot: Of course, Yokomo will do everything to win the worlds, wouldn't surprise me that they will come with a center gear diff and some more improvements.

Just to remind you.. the YZ-2 is a new platform.. Not THE new 2WD.

@ Tyreman, that's about right. The III was "built" for the last worlds, but the LW kit brought some new stuff with it, so i don't think Yokomo is going to change stuff too much now.

My last words in this thread, I will wait for the YZ-2 first. ;)

I am holding back on a 4wd even tough I really want one to pair with my amazing YZ-2. A B-max4 with centerdiff and the new shocks would do just fine as. Missing those things before a purchase will be a reality.

Being a stinge and a baby coming I would love to see this buggy go strong for the next three years. I don't plan to change, my fear is ceasing of parts support

They (well, Shin Adachi is) are currently playing around with a new prototype car, according to my sources, in the end this should be the new YZ4 (and that's all I can say for now). But, release date is unknown. Probably a belt-driven car.

http://www.neobuggy.net/wp-content/u...-2-640x359.jpg

If you look closely to the front.. It's all wrapped up. So transmission seems to be open (and the car was damn silent). So possibly testing with belts.

As I told back in December, this could happen, a new belt driven car. My guess? A high traction 4WD car. Not even close to the B-Max4 III.

That looks cool :thumbsup:

So lets get the rumour mill going again...

Will we see it in time for the Worlds?

:thumbsup:

I think we will see a new 4wd just before Xmas now that the bmax4 is no more

I really hope they keep stocking parts for the bmax 4iii. No intention to replace it any time soon

They will. The YZ-2 is released as well and parts are still available for the B-Max2. Will be the same for the new 4WD (and thus B-Max4 III).

Is there anymore info about for the new 4wd ? ,
Wonder if it will carrie any of the bmax4 iii parts/hopups .

It's out November guys, on MB models as coming soon http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php...ls/yokomo.html

Is it belt driven?

Details coming soon, but I would guess so. If it's a BD7 drive train with a slipper I would be a happy chappy. Either way early Xmas present for myself :D

Im hoping its not going to be all guns blazing on this belt car, only just bought my Bmax4 and love it, hope the support continues for my car!

Lee

We have been told it will be a belt car. Will be no issues with spares for current cars as we have already demonstrated with the B-Max 2

Keep us updated on this. I think it's going to be my next purchase :drool:

Awesome Michael, thats good to know, although at the current price that ZX6 is a steal too haha, maybe in time the YZ4 could tempt me!

Lee

Early xmas present for me, or maybe a late birthday present. Either way, I'll have one the day it lands.
I still run my bmax2 with no issues at all with parts supply from MB. I'd expect the same with BMax4, as it's still an excellent 4wd platform. There may be a few comon/compatible parts like bmax2/4/YZ2 anyway.

Will be released in December, not November.

Be my first yokomo since yz10 and last 4wd was ttech etq
Been really really close to buying a bmax but held off

Can any eagle eyed spotters see one at the Euros haha?

lee

Probably not, car should be running at the worlds later this year. Maybe Shin has a car, but he's not driving. Wouldn't surprise me if they try the car, but I guess they will go with the B-Max4 this time.

ok, i got the pic from the FB page of Yokomo europe. so thanks to the guys :woot:


i see new steering stuff ! , very nice, like the YZ-2 . now the ball cups won't rub the rims anymore!! would it come out as an option , or would this be already be part of the future car?



http://www.mijnalbum.be/Foto-B7OIJWEY.jpg

I maybe wrong but isn't the new car supposed to be belt driven. I think I see a central mounted spur in that pic like its shaft drive ?. Look carefully lol

That's a B-Max 4 III. They are experimenting with updated steering parts for a while now because of the slop the steering has a bit on the car. Remember: the factory guys never run a car containing with parts "we" (some people excluded) can buy. The above picture is a great example of that.

Thats not the new car mate, new option YZ2 steering plates, the new car may, or may not run at all, somebody posted Shin may have one at the track though!

Lee

Thats got YZ2 front arms on too!

lee

I foresee many trying a YZ2 front end on the car now lol, me included haha, there is a fair bit of slop Skyaflake i agree, still bullet fast though!

lee

I'm not scrutineering today, will be tomorrow.
I very much doubt we'll see the YZ-4 TBH.

Probably not, wait for the worlds.

Thats a bummer Neal, ah well, the uber cool Rheinard pics make up for it lol, not long to go now, looking forward to watching 4WD!

Lee

I've seen Lee and Tom's cars and they are bmax4iii. Chassis are stickered and marked in scrutineering, so they won't be changing.