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Awesome build Dual, just a quick question relating to the LWB conversion. What parts are actually used to allow for the conversion? I've studied the pics and can't quite understand how it works. Hey Alex, happy that you like the build :D . The ZS-LWP Long Wheelbase Conversion Kit is based on moving...

Very cool Great fab work as usual. Looking forward to seeing how this develops.

Last pieces to be installed apart from the rims, tires, body, wing and undertray. The shocks are from the Yokomo MR4-BC Special and are wonderful units. I am quite familiar with these style of Yokomo shocks as I have built and rebuilt the touring car versions many times over the years. The bleed scr...

Lurker wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:03 pm Great build! Thank you for documenting it so well.

Thanks mate. Glad you you are enjoying the build.

Rear shock tower and anti-roll bar ready to be installed onto the chassis. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50297469076_c1c905b575_k.jpg IMG_3084 by Vincenzo Triventi , on Flickr Rear shock tower, long wheel base conversion kit, anti-roll bar and rear suspension installed onto chassis. The ZS-LWC...

Next up is the installation of the front shock tower, I-arm brace and front suspension. No issues during installation and it is starting to look like an off-road buggy now. The Team Suzuki aluminium steering parts work very well and imo, look good against the silver surface material. https://live.st...

Topdeck components and hardware. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50278008152_b7ebb5781b_k.jpg IMG_3060 by Vincenzo Triventi , on Flickr Topdeck installed onto chassis. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50277936456_de4c9e96f6_k.jpg IMG_3068 by Vincenzo Triventi , on Flickr https://live.staticfl...

Steering components ready to be installed onto the chassis. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50277172893_a6bbeac614_k.jpg IMG_3055 by Vincenzo Triventi , on Flickr Completed installation of the dual bellcrank system onto the chassis. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50277172703_0fd17b5640_k.jp...

Fantastic write up Paul. A pleasure to read the rebuild of this particular Yokomo (probably the most well known Yokomo touring car of the era as there where a few - M, M2, M-SP and J-Type) and appreciate all the little build tips you provided especially the one regarding the rear ball diff 8) How di...

Parts have arrived to rectify the issue I had with the centre layshaft/front drive pulley not lining up with the motor mount that is specific to this YMP chassis/MR4-TC Special. The centre layshaft for the YMP/TC Special calls for a spacer to be used on the left side of the layshaft that moves the f...

Very good Thanks for taking the time to explain in great detail all the items necessary for this conversion.

Mr. ED wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:00 pm same guy I think but it's more than 10 years ago I looked at those pics and now I cannot find them anymore

No worries. I remember he had his own webpage with plenty of information regarding his projects and set-ups for the Yokomo buggies. Nice guy to boot.

Cheers

Is this inspired by the sossidge car? I have not seen any photos of the 'Sosidge' car but I would like to if you have any to share or can point me in the direction of where to find them. I am only guessing but Sosidge is a username? I have read many posts by a user that goes by the name Sosidge on ...

Made some progress mounting the front and rear bulkheads onto the chassis and installing the drivetrain. I forgot how compact the slipper clutch/one-way assembly and rear differential are but once installed onto the chassis, everything fits perfectly and is a testament to the design ability of Masaa...

The majority of the suspension components ready for assembly. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49990527153_ea604c4863_k.jpg IMG_3023 by Vincenzo Triventi , on Flickr Completed assembly of front and rear suspension https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49990527673_52f071e7e0_k.jpg IMG_3024 by Vincen...