Associated Electrics have unveiled the blue version of the Team Associated/Yokomo YZ-10 Classic 1/10th 4WD buggy. The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo goes back as far as 1972. However, it was the relationship in the early 80s with Yokomo’s YZ-10 that represents a significant chapter in the history of RC racing.
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In the world of remote-controlled car racing, the 1989 IFMAR Worlds in Australia marked a pivotal moment. Team Associated and Yokomo emerged as a dominant force, with drivers_Cliff Lett, Masami Hirosaka, Jay Halsey, and Butch Kloeber showcasing their prowess in_4-wheel drive with the YZ-10 and ruling the course in 2-wheel drive with Team Associated’s RC10s, setting the stage for a great partnership between the two companies.
Fast forward to the 1991 IFMAR Worlds, where Masami Hirosaka stunned the racing world with a last-minute arrival of a revolutionary prototype—the Yokomo Works ’91._This cutting-edge model meticulously crafted and featured a slew of advancements derived from the winning YZ-10. From its graphite chassis to the innovative 2mm fine pitch drive belts, the Works ’91 IFMAR victory led by Cliff Lett, epitomized Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of 4WD RC car design.
The partnership between Yokomo and industry legend Mike Reedy further solidified the brand’s reputation for excellence. Reedy’s expertise in motor tuning and Yokomo’s engineering prowess forged a formidable alliance that lasted well into the era of brushless motors. And while the Works ’91 never saw an official release in the U.S., its legacy endured, leaving an indelible mark on the world of RC car racing and cementing Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s statuses as trailblazers in the field. The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo lasted for years. It was the 4WD competition race buggy of choice.
Features:
- 4WD belt drive
- Adjustable servo saver
- 3 servo horns included
- 21T pinion gear included
- Chassis protector
- Metric hardware throughout
- Fluid-filled gear differentials
- Ball bearings
- G10 chassis
- Aluminum bulkhead, motor mount, rear hubs, and steering knuckles
- Spring loaded servo saver
- Floating servo mount
- Threaded shocks
- Anti-roll bar
- Original studded tires
- Slipper clutch
- Battery box for shorty battery
Specifications:
- Scale: 1:10
- Power: Electric
- Length: 395mm (15.55″)
- Width: 235mm (9.25″)
- Height: 190mm (7.48″)
- Wheelbase: 273.5mm (10.77″)
About Associated Electrics: Associated Electrics has been in the forefront of hobby-car racing since 1965. From its humble beginnings with a few slot-car parts to today, Associated Electrics has grown to designing and shipping thousands of radio-control cars and parts to hobby shops around the world. Associated Electrics is the industry leader in race-level competition vehicles in a variety of sizes, ranging from diminutive 1:18 scale to serious nitro-thundering 1:8 scale machines. Our vehicles ride on road and off road, and are powered by electric motors and nitro engines. Our race-winning offerings include buggies, touring cars, monster trucks, and realistic-looking Short Course trucks.
Associated Electrics manages an in-house staff to research and develop our own race-related radio-control car products. Our talented engineers – many accomplished racers themselves – bring their years of solid racing experience to design cars that will compete at the highest levels of competition. Associated Electrics fields a worldwide race team of unparalleled talent. Our stable of drivers are responsible for the many championship-caliber awards amassed since our first products in the early 1970s. We race what we sell. And we win big! Associated Electrics creates its own packaging, manuals, and catalogs with its experienced in-house design department. A dedicated staff continually updates the web site at associatedelectrics.com and the online store right here in our Lake Forest office building. The in-house shipping department fulfills orders and ships products worldwide. Our sales department handles the needs of distributors around the world.
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