I just got it today, looks pretty good. I'm not to edumacated on Yoke's though...
This is a YZ-870c, right? Early version???
It has some really nice aluminum arms, I think they are custom not really sure though. The top shell is okay but the tray is shot! Do these bodies come up on ebay or there any repro's? Also, are belts still available for these? Mainly the rear one is what I need. Any info that can be provided is greatly appreciated.
The rare belts are still available from Yokomo USA I believe. The bodies are pretty hard to get hold of the only repo really available is Kamtec's Parma C4 body which is similar to the YZ870C body with the fins and the air scoop just it doesnt include the fins and scoop. Its about £24 posted to the UK so Iam not sure how much it would be abroad.
On to the type of car, I know someone did a time line on this forum recently and they put the YZ10 as being a production car in approx 1996 (that I agree with) but also if Im not wrong when the YZ870C came out in 1987/88 the body with the fins was the Japenese car which was shipped to the UK also as this was my second car. But the one in the US had the body as above but the box stated it as being a YZ10. Im sure someone would correct me if IM wrong so I would think this is an original YZ10 although people would call it a YZ870C.
Hello Dadeo,
Nice find mate. I was hoping to build up a nice 870c from some good used and new parts but have opted out as I have enough Schumacher buggies needing my attention. Im selling off the new in packet spares in the 4 sale section here and I have some new belts amongst other things.I have a set of 3 bodies for this car with undertrays advertised on ebay too. Even selling some new original tyres too.Stop over and have a look if you like- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170175805304&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007
The model in the photo is a Yokomo YZ10. This model shared an identical chassis with the YZ-870C but featured some cosmetic differences. The YZ10 was released for mainly the U.S. market whilst the YZ-870C was released in Japan and Europe.
I can't vouch for the A-arms but the bulkhead is a production piece - not handmade. I have one and it is made from a coral based metal. Heavier that the magnesium stock part but a lot stonger.
If the bulkhead is not a home-made piece, it may very well be form Corally. I have one along with a chassis. It is too hard to tell from your pic..... I will post some pics of mine for comparison purposes when I get home.
I am not here cause I am playing photographer and on my mountain bike. www.gojammedia.com
I can't say 100% whether a rear bulkhead and/or centre motor mount was made from the same company that made the front bulkhead but I am leaning towards a no. Saying that, the quality of machining on the bulkhead is quite high.
MrLexan,
I believe you are correct in saying that the manufacturer of the bulkhead is Corally as I had the oppurtunity to purchase a red anodised version of the bulkhead (same colour as the Corally YZ10 chassis) a while back.
Wow , thanks for all the replies so far! I'm at work right now so I'll have to wait until I get home to take a more detailed look at this thread. I'll also try to get some better macro photo's of the parts so ya'll can get a good look at them. The seller included the stock arms as well.
Glad to share in the joy of the hobby. This is an all original 1994 YZ-10 Super Dogfighter YZ-10 with original electronics.
Discovered recently during the pandemic, that this is the car shown on the bottom of the box.
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It’s just so cool, literally decades spent staring at the box and ‘poof’ here is the actual car. Really appreciate you taking the time to take those pics and respond, ends a very very long mystery for me, thank you.
This is my vintage 1980s Yokomo Super Dog Fighter buggy unveiled in 2023. This build is 90% complete with period-correct batteries and electronics.
I prefer the look of a lay-down receiver configuration. This allows just enough space for a...
Thought some of you would like to see one of my latest purchases. I've always loved the look of these old Yokomo's but it's only been very recently that I've added a couple to the collection (I've also bagged a nice original YZ834 B that I might...
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I personally think a 7.5 turn brushless would be way too much for it. The other two options I think would work well. I'd personally try a 17.5 turn in there as I reckon the 21.5 would be a little too slow for it.
hi all,
very very lomg shot here, just wondered if anyone on here may own my old yokomo super dogfighter, it was a works 91 with some 92 bits on it. sadly i dont have a picture, i sold it around 10 ish years ago, when i sold it it has white 5 spoke...
Some time ago I started designing front and rear arms for the 91 works (fitting also the 92 works, 93 works and finally the hotdog)
You may have seen some of the previous steps in another tread; about converting a YR-4 into a works.
But to...
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Here is what I could recover from oople.
Thanks to ORB Racing you can now get this Mr. ED design
Features:
Designed to be a direct fit for the Yokomo Works '91, Works '92, Works '93 and Hot Dog (pictured).
Ready-to-mount: dyed in black, with...
I know, this buggy was not embraced by many when released (or in the collector market now) but my wife bought this for me when it was new for local club racing. I have raced it on and off through out the years and always seem to return to it, lol. I...
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You could always convert to mx4 wheels. Theres some on ebay now, but not much for hubs. I think 1 set. they pop up every now and then though. I ran my mr4 bc for a little while, very fast and good handling for a street runner/basher. Sucks up little...
, thanks for all the replies so far! I'm at work right now so I'll have to wait until I get home to take a more detailed look at this thread. I'll also try to get some better macro photo's of the parts so ya'll can get a good look at them. The seller included the stock arms as well.
