e300: IT'S GLORIOUS! Yokomo Super Dog Fighter YZ-870c Full Build & Thoughts

Full Build of The Yokomo Super Dog Fighter Rerelease & Review
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[@johnm5131]

Agreed! Awesome build and it is guaranteed to remove any trace of PTSD that comes from building a vintage Schumacher Cat. I had my original model from my childhood right next to the re-issue and it was very similar. I just wish they had option parts available!!!

[@RCRetro]

haha yes way easier of a build versus a schumacher procat or XLS... I hope someone like RC mart offers spare parts for the yokomo dog fighter... rather than people parting out kits on ebay and asking top dollar.

[@XARIER39]

I really like the paint job. It elevated this already great looking car.

[@philmoffett366]

I found regarding the different size hex screws that they are indeed very close in size with each other and in was a case if actually looking (something I never normally do) at the actual text not the pictures but it’s still was pretty difficult because some of them only have a 2mm difference😮 and the rear anti roll bar metal o rings are very challenging to say the least to slide on! But other than that it’s a stunning buggy to build😊

[@RCRetro]

oh those anti roll bar metal O rings... the black ones... yeah I snapped one of those in half try to push the sway bar through.... the other one is on... but is loose and therefor doesn't stay in place. my roll bar just slides back and forth so I'll have to figure something out.. maybe clamps or something..

[@mattluszczak8095]

Brah.. the buggy looks.awesome! Decals and buggy look great!! Better tha box art

[@zonoskar]

It looks so much better than on the box.

[@danjaz2000]

Looks really good. I look forward race day. At least it has a under tray to help relieve the worry of scratching that chassis

[@RCRetro]

And hopefully minimize stuff getting in. Those bulkheads/gear boxes are wide open...

[@afraid2crashrc]

Im building an '87 YZ-10 right now. Still going to pick one of these up for a runner!!

[@KaiCityRC]

Wow, it looks great.👍 The metallic green really pops and goes well with the pink. Totally agree with your assessment - the quality of the buggy is great, but the instruction manual could be better! Look forward to seeing it run. I think the 19T motor will be plenty fast, as the simple drivetrain is very efficient with minimal power loss.

[@RCRetro]

Glad you like it. Again, thanks for your help and reassurance with the steering blocks in the rear. I see RCmart has the brushed motor esprit RPM motor for sale now. Think i'm going to order one of those just for display in the buggy after I run the 19t....

[@AddamsPlayground]

It looks great Ari!! I like the look of yours way better than the box art. I did not get one of these both due to the price and I have no attachments to Yokomo at all. They were just not around here when I was growing up so it was just another race buggy in the magazines I could not even come close to affording back then! I am glad you got one and I look forward to seeing it run!

[@RCRetro]

same thing for me with Schumacher and Yokomo but I figured I have to have at least one of their rereleases. Given I had a CAT XLS and sold it, I had to get a ProCat. Since this was Yokomo's first rerelease I figured I had to get it. I was more excited about the Optima Mid 87 Worlds (still haven't received it) that I almost cancelled my Yokomo pre order. Glad I din't cause as I built this I just fell more in love with it. Can't wait to get this out.

[@momothemilkman]

Looks great! Seems like a pretty easy build other than the few confusing things you mentioned.

[@paulclancy1371]

Awesome job! Turned out amazing! Mine has arrived and is in the queue lol.

[@RCRetro]

Glad you got a hold of one. Enjoy the build.

[@JoevsRc]

Great build. It looks Incredible.

[@daveplayle3789]

That cars insane!

[@nickkalister6291]

love love love the paint and stickers, beautiful

[@keithcarpenter5254]

Do a b2b run with a mod brushed, and a modern bl setup!

[@RCRetro]

Its def a good idea.

[@LukesVintageRC]

True beauty sir! The colors and details really scream racing legend.

[@allscalerc]

Nice kit! I just subscribed to your channel. 👍👍👍

[@RCRetro]

Thanks so much... but what took you so long to sub? I'm just messing wit yah.. THANKS for the sub...

[@allscalerc]

@@RCRetro LOL, I've actually been subscribed to you with my personal account for a couple years but you're so awesome I had to subscribe again with my channels account! 🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@powersmodelgarage]

Great build 👍

[@RC4X4]

That turned out beautiful. MCI decals look good. I'm debating to get one. 87 was the best year.

[@mattluszczak8095]

Tamiya superstock motors are.great

[@MrFu75]

Agreed, best I've found in 4 years after 20 years away, hoping the new Yokomo brushed motor will be good to, otherwise I'll grab yet another BZ when discounted, The Tamiya super stock range is the closest I found to the quality we got back in the 80's/90's. Cheers.

[@RCRetro]

I've heard nothing but good things about the tamiya BZ motors. I have used one a few times back in my Ultima rerelease. I now have it in my Tamiya DT-02 MS. Got it set up and ready for some spring track time.

[@MrFu75]

@@RCRetro BZ is perfect for vintage buggies, I run mine in a Procat classic, both my BZ and TZ 23x2 (26k rpm) out perform my LRP 14x2 (31k rpm) in both torque and top end, I came across comments discussing the super stock range, I took advice and went up 3 teeth on the pinion from the recommended ratios, Procat lost no punch outta the tight stuff and gained another 5mph on the straight, closest I've found to old school modified motor performance.

[@kashmurray1199]

That is an awesome buggy. Love the green.

[@cliffordrichardc]

GLORIOUS

[@rcmomotaro5671]

Very nice!

[@RR-ho5ek]

Money is not enough, it takes connections to get these kits.

[@RCRetro]

"Connections" I don't understand. I just pre-ordered mine from AMAIN. No preferential treatment over here.

[@toddbertram6556]

Cool to see an older mid motor build. Do you think the belt system could handle brushless? Never really thought about it before.

[@coygtrc]

Awesome body and video 👌 🤝

[@bradkalman2353]

Did you see the new stuff that's coming out from Tamiya? At the toy fair in Germany?

[@RCRetro]

Hey Brad. No not yet but as soon as I'm done responding to all these comments I'm going to head over to Gavins channel and check out his video.

[@bradkalman2353]

@@RCRetro you should look for more videos on the fair because there's some things he did not show in his video.

[@ducsauce]

Did you ot use the 2 one-way washers for the rear sway bar to centre it?

[@leehurst6922]

Looks like kyosho threadlock 🤔

[@RCRetro]

Might be... I just grabbed whatever I had.

[@arado240dd]

Build myne why no ball difference!

[@AsurasWrath164]

Nice video, but the choice if music was very inappropriate imho. It was very stressful to listen to instead of making this more relaxing .

[@RCRetro]

I'll definitely take this into consideration. I was looking for something a little bit more uplifting, cinematic and inspirational. Often times, I watch my own videos over and over again while editing and sometimes its too soothing and I fall asleep lol.... but again thanks for the feedback and I'll take that into consideration.

[@keithcarpenter5254]

Tamiya were made for kids, this is pro grade racing hardware....you'll have probably built a few cars before this one!

[@afraid2crashrc]

I completely disagree with your first statement.