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ZX RX TESTS

 YD2 Test Time but first lets run the RX Red and Black Twins 

These chassis are so fun fun because they are se stable and so equal. really fun tandems. 

The S14s are a bit dark. but when they are together they look great. 

Small details are lost in the colour scheme. 

the other chassis under the Supra is the YD-2 ZX. Im chasing a gyro issue in the ZX that I think is caused by play in the slide rack. but that process of elimination continues.  

Its Still extremely good and once that inconsistency is eliminated. It will be pretty unbeatable.  

Broz RX Twins and ZX Fun

 

FDs are back on track. always a good say when the scene is cool.  

Met some twins. Reve'D RD-Xs are pretty strong

They seem to be a pretty good benchmark and entry point. for a plastic chassis, they run well.

Battled all night with the YD2 twins  RX and ZX debut was pretty awesome. running lap after lap with great dynamics. 

The 86 is actually a pretty small body and the RX really needs a bit more width. Next time a body change. 

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.