Serious thread about the Yokomo B-MAX4

[sosidge]

Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

If they bring out some carbon fibre bits i think id buy it

Just out of curiosity, why would you want carbon bits?

[dave p hall]

Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

If they bring out some carbon fibre bits i think id buy it

carbon junkie

[Garry Driffill]

Originally Posted by sosidge

Just out of curiosity, why would you want carbon bits?

I dont know to be honest LOL ! Carbon fibre looks nicer than plastic as im sure we could all agree.

In a nutshell Dave is right

[jeff jenkins]

i like the new b-max car its pretty cool.. but if there are carbon bits on it i dont think it will handle as well since an all plastic car will generate more grip and is easier to drive.

[bigred5765]

well it seems plastic is the way to go, neils just won the 4wd euros with this car well done neil

[Garry Driffill]

Its good to see this car do soo well after its first few runs, but give that guy any car and he would be able to take a win or there abouts, sheer talent !

[Gayo]

Do you know if the diff and gear are compatible with the AE stuff? I'm tired of breaking gears on my MiD44 (based on the B44), maybe those are stronger...

[sosidge]

If the gear is from the SD (as was mentioned by Jimmy in his report from the Euros), then no, not compatible with AE.

Perhaps you should redesign the MID44 for the BMAX - its the car to have for 2009 you know!

[MHeadling]

I wonder when it is coming out? is it available abroad yet? I quite fancy one after Neil Cragg's result at the Euros, i know he is an awesome driver but the car must be pretty good!

[Lee]

There are only 2 cars at the moment, neil didnt even get to keep the car for the national.

I think it will be out in the next few months though, im sure it is mentioned in the interview with the yokomo boys.

[jimmy]

Yeah Neil should have his car in a month or so - I assume they must be almost there.

[DaveG28]

So are they planning to race this one only from that point?

If so I guess it'll kill the bx, doubt anyone would run the 501 if Tamiya team all used the cheaper Durga anyway!

Hopefully good for the hobby though, assuming prices are reasonable! What type of tracks does the extra flex help on by the way, and on other tracks is the bx likely to have any advantage?

[Scouser]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Yeah Neil should have his car in a month or so - I assume they must be almost there.

Will there be a review do you think?

[jimmy]

I don't think there's a plan to replace the BX as such - they said they planned to continue refining the BX. Review - we'll see, we asked the Yoke boys so we'll have to wait and see

[Bike Racer]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I don't think there's a plan to replace the BX as such - they said they planned to continue refining the BX. Review - we'll see, we asked the Yoke boys so we'll have to wait and see

If they're smart they'll send one to Jimmy ASAP. Jimmy's reviews are awesome, and I know A LOT of people read them for the inside scoop.

[DaveG28]

RC Champ are saying Yokomo are "Hoping" to release the car in August.

I still think it will kill sales of the BX (which I've just bought!), if its cheaper and the team guys are using it and winning with it!

[ThePromise]

Originally Posted by Scouser

Will there be a review do you think?

Hello,

release date of the new Bmax4 will be around midth of July assumed price is arount 24000 Yen, which is something like 145 Euros. But keep in mind that this will be the price in Japan. And yes, there will be a review on www.rc-car-setup.com soon, unfortunately only in German language. Maybe I'll release an English version later.

Greets, Chris

[stegger]

Originally Posted by DaveG28

What type of tracks does the extra flex help on by the way, and on other tracks is the bx likely to have any advantage?

Dave, it looks like the extra flex has helped on the loose dusty tracks and the high grip grass tracks will be interesting to see what spec the car will come as standard, and whether you will have to buy all sorts of upgrades.

[bigred5765]

i heard, the first models out will have plastic everything apart from motor mount, then a cragg or euro version with a few alloy hop ups ie alloy shock bodys and hinge pin braces and im sure i heard you can use ae apurs and slipper pads

[RC-Span]

wish you where here...................