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July 1, 2014, 4:01 p.m.
7/1/2014
By LiveRC Staff
LiveRC.com
Press release from Yokomo:
Introducing the BD7 2014 Aluminum Main Chassis (BD7-00214A)
Yokomo is proud to introduce a competition-ready high-grade aluminum main chassis for the BD7 2014, the flagship model of the Yokomo belt-driven touring car kit.
The new aluminum main chassis (Item No. BD7-00214A) is optimized for driving on various high-traction surfaces such as carpet and indoor asphalt. By lowering the center-of-gravity and increasing stiffness, the aluminum chassis enhances the responsiveness of the car, contributing to faster negotiations around turns.
With the high thermal conductivity of aluminum, the chassis is more effective at keeping the car cool while running, which is crucial in preventing electronics from malfunctioning during rigorous conditions.
Machined from 2.0 mm high-grade black-anodized aluminum, the chassis has beveled edges, giving it a luxurious finish and aesthetics which matches perfectly with the BD7 2014 Black Series.
The new aluminum main chassis (Item No. BD7-00214A) for the BD7 2014 will be available in late June.
Yukijiro Umino, the chief designer of the BD7 2014 had the following to say about the making of the new aluminum chassis:
"I wanted to create an aluminum chassis that would perform excellently on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. In order for that to become reality, I searched for the ideal type of 7075 aluminum material then closely scrutinized the thickness, shape and weight. It's not an easy feat to deliver a versatile competition aluminum chassis."
Umino continued to explain how the versatility of the new aluminum chassis contributes to the enhanced controllability on various surfaces.
"When driving on carpet, the rigidness of the aluminum reduces traction roll when there's too much grip. This allows aggressive set ups which aims to gain an edge by turning corners at higher speed."
"On asphalt, the chassis' stiffness contributes to the overall stability, improving the handling characteristics of the car."
"The versatility of the new aluminum chassis is unmatched."
"I'm confident that this is the best aluminum chassis for the BD7 2014," declared Umino, with a confident smile.
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