RX to ZX

I love the YD2 RX I have. Super Stable and very Fast. But there are times when you need that little more Aggression. I like to think that the RX is perfect Lead Run Competition Car. but in the chase... it's just lacking. 

So I decided to convert my 2nd RX to ZX configuration. 

4 parts. Required

1. Gearbox Case is the necessity $20

2. Motor Mount $35 but could probably run the original in reverse. 

2. Upper Deck is Optional item of course. $25 

4. Upper Deck 2 Gearbox mount. $10

gearbox swaps easy. a couple of extra screws were needed.

The result is almost the same, but just that little different. 

Spur Clearance is close so some modification is required.  Without replacing the RX chassis plate to ZX. The battery remains a few mm back.

I decided to mount the ESC on top of the chassis. using the Fan mount and a custom Carbon piece.

Starting to wire up old electronics.

Matching pair.ZX foreground and RX background. 

The upper deck is a slightly more complex design (left). I really need some new wire but for now its enough.

Lets rip it. 

Broz Ready.

 

Back from Japan, I am ignited with something. 

I tried the YD2-REX high battery version (with figures in the S14.) it's a good battle chassis and suits battles with Jay's YD2 SX3. 

Fun times.It now replaced by the RD2 "ZX" which was ready for action..

 The YD2-RX is still solid as every. It's just a cruiser. Was also to see Dave's S13 on track too. I may need to set my gold car up again. 

BROZ Check

This was a chance to test a few things. I was playing with ackerman on the YD2Plus.

 Jay was helping pace the change with the Masao Minowa Chaser.

 

good looking "Masao body". read that as intended.

Time for some fail crew action. Looks good with white wheels. I installed this on the YD2 RX. 

I also adjusted some throttle curve to make the power application a bit less tricky. Results were very stable.  

Jay also gauged this in his YD2 SX3 (basically the same chassis)

I think both have strong points. 

so now it's all preference. 

my YD2 plus still has the dynamics and punch. but the RX is super smooth. 

Body Swaps

The Supra has been sitting on the RX but I wanted to switch to the FD. 

So the long process off taking the supra off the rx and re-offsetting everything for the FD3s be 

The result was good. but the ESC switch gave me trouble. 

 These shots of the fd were the last 5 minutes of a three hour session. 

Broz Supra Session

 

Had an absolute ball in this impromtu Supra session 

Some fun doors.

 Ken vs Daigo was pretty equal. 

Another batter Up.

Igniting the battle. 

Ripping the Toyotas

Monster Battles!

So FAT

My Ken Block YD2 RX is still pretty awesome.  

BROZ Comp

Broz Comp is a precursor to an Easter adventure 

 

Many entries trying out the Broz event.

I had the guys line up in the down time for some photos. 

I tried both my Yd2 RX and Yd2 REX Plus chassis with the latter getting chosen. 

the RX just was a bit more challenging to drive and with the 86 having the shorter overhangs, it was the silver 86 on track. 

Getting the feel for the surface. I don't drift that often anymore, so it takes time to get back to speed. 

Jay also going the YD2 with SXII on track 

Practice. 

Local and interstate drivers. 

old guns. 

setting a line

After 2 mistakes killing my qualifying runs. I started at the bottom. While there was no chance of getting to the top with the comp split into 2 immediately. 

I was able to have very tight and enjoyable battles taking 2nd in the lower group. 

There was just one thing that made the day less enjoyable with the schedule for the comp spread over 8 hours meaning I couldn't stay until the end. 

a gallery is here. 

MST A90 RB Block Debut

 

Ken Block 43 Supra Debut

"43" KB Monster Energy A90 Toyota Supra Drift. 

Im happy with the way this MST one piece body came out

The Rear wing hangs out over every fence .

first Challenger for this and that was a Turbo SS Commodore

Monster vs Rockstar

YD2 - SX vs RX

Loving the Yokomo RX and the Supra is the right vibe.