Yokomo Drift Chassis Overview

    Hey Drifters! Mitch here. Yokomo has released a countless number of drift chassis over the years and if you're just getting into the hobby, seeing all the different chassis names and numbers can be a bit overwhelming so I have compiled a list starting from the very beginning of all the rear wheel drive RC drift chassis that Yokomo has released so far with a brief description of features of each. It's a bit of a long list but whether you're looking to pick up a new chassis for yourself to start building or you're searching for more information on a used car hopefully this is helpful to you in your journey on starting RC drifting. 

YD-2E (Discontinued): Yokomo’s original all plastic entry-level RWD drift chassis. Low center of gravity motor positioning, full length upper deck for increased ridgidity and chassis response on high grip surfaces, compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs, plastic upper and lower chassis plates, plastic oil-filled shocks, plastic bell crank steering wipers and 4-gear gearbox for reverse motor torque which increases rear grip on throttle. 

YD-2S (Discontinued): Yokomo’s second all plastic entry-level RWD drift chassis. High center of gravity mid-motor positioning, half length upper deck that contributes to more chassis flex to create extra grip for slick surfaces, compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only, plastic upper and lower chassis plates, plastic oil-filled shocks, plastic bell crank steering wipers and 4-gear gearbox.

YD-2EX/EXII/EXII S/E-Plus (Discontinued): Utilizing Yokomo’s 4 gear E gearbox featuring carbon fiber chassis plates, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, plastic or aluminum bell crank steering wipers with the EXII S featuring an aluminum slide rack steering system. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2SX/SXII/S-Plus (Discontinued): Utilizing Yokomo’s 4 gear S gearbox featuring carbon fiber lower chassis, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, plastic or aluminum bell crank steering wipers with the SXII featuring a slide rack. Only compatible with short Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2 R-Plus (Discontinued): Yokomo’s first rear motor RWD drift chassis based on the YD-2 chassis. Features a 3 gear gearbox for positive motor torque which increases front grip on throttle and a rear mounted motor position increasing rear weight distribution, rear grip and speed. Includes a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, plastic bell crank steering system and middle mounted battery compatible with short and long Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2 SXIII (Discontinued): Yokomo’s high level YD-2S. Utilizing Yokomo’s 4 gear S gearbox featuring a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks and a slide rack. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2RX (Discontinued): Yokomo’s high level rear motor chassis. Utilizing Yokomo’s 3 gear rear motor gearbox featuring a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, slide rack and rear biased battery mount. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2Z (Discontinued): Yokomo’s 3rd all plastic entry-level RWD drift chassis. Features a 3 gear quick change differential gearbox with low, middle or high center of gravity motor positioning possible, plastic upper and lower chassis plates, plastic oil-filled shocks and plastic bell crank steering wipers with included parts to easily convert to slide rack steering. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

YD-2ZS (Discontinued): YD-2Z chassis kit with included 3 gear Z gearbox as well as 4 gear S gearbox for motor torque options.

YD-2ZX (Discontinued): Yokomo’s high end YD-2Z chassis. Utilizing Yokomo’s 3 gear quick change differential Z gearbox for mid or high motor positioning featuring a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, slide rack and rear biased battery mount. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

RD 1.0 (Rookie Drift 1.0) (Discontinued) $258: Yokomo all plastic entry-level chassis (YD-2Z). Utilizes 3 gear quick differential change Z gearbox and features plastic upper and lower chassis plates, plastic oil-filled shocks and plastic bell crank steering wipers with included parts to easily convert to slide rack steering. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

RD 2.0 (Rookie Drift 2.0) $218: Yokomo’s current all plastic entry-level chassis with a more competitive weight distribution layout. Utilizes 4 gear quick differential change gearbox and features plastic upper and lower chassis plates, plastic oil-filled shocks, updated plastic front upper arms, lower arms, front and rear hubs and new design plastic bell crank steering wipers with included parts to easily convert to slide rack steering with rear servo positioning available with parts sold separately. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs with a new design quick change battery holder. 

SD 1.0 (Super Drift 1.0) (Discontinued) $620: Yokomo mid-level chassis. Aluminum lower chassis deck for high rigidity and chassis response with plastic upper deck, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, slide rack steering and includes 3 gear quick change differential Z gearbox and 4 gear S gearbox options. Extra included hop ups are Yokomo’s aluminum adjustable front axle set and aluminum rear hub carriers. Compatible with short or long Li-Po battery packs.

SD 1.0 LTS (Super Drift 1.0 Load Transfer Special) (Discontinued) $490: Based on the Super Drift 1.0 chassis, the SD 1.0 LTS features a high mounted battery tray and motor on the 3 gear Z gearbox with plastic bell crank steering wipers and plastic oil filled shocks. Includes aluminum rear hubs and front knuckles with revised front end geometry, this chassis was designed to mimic the realistic weight shifting and chassis roll properties as a real car. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only.

SD 2.0 (Super Drift 2.0) (Discontinued) $698: Yokomo mid-level drift chassis. The second iteration update of the Super Drift 1.0 utilizing a full carbon fiber upper and lower chassis, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, lightweight slide rack steering system and 3/4 gear quick change differential gearbox system. New rearward mounted servo helps get the chassis to a 30:70 weight distribution that is a common trend in current competitive RC drift chassis. Extra included hop ups include Yokomo’s aluminum front adjustable axle set. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only.

MD 1.0 (Master Drift 1.0) (Discontinued) $990: Yokomo top of the line RWD drift chassis. Full carbon fiber chassis and lower arms, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, lightweight slide rack steering system and includes 3 gear quick change differential case with optional 4 gear gearbox conversion available. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only. Available in various colors.

MD 1.0 LTS (Master Drift 1.0 Load Transfer Special) $1,060: A high center of gravity twist on a Yokomo top tier chassis. Full carbon fiber chassis and lower arms, big bore shocks, lightweight slide rack steering system and includes 3 gear quick change differential case with optional 4 gear gearbox conversion available. Includes LTS-specific high front upper arm mount, high mount aluminum front knuckles and high battery mount. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only.

MD 2.0 (Master Drift 2.0) $1,150: Yokomo’s current top of the line RWD drift chassis. The second iteration update of the Master Drift 1.0 chassis utilizing a full carbon fiber chassis and lower arms, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, lightweight slide rack steering system with a new design front bulkhead for ackerman adjustments, floating battery mount and rear mounted servo. Yokomo's aluminum front upper I-Arm, front adjustable lightweight axle set, 4 gear transmission set and front and rear magnetic body mounts included. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only. Available in various colors.

SD 3.0 (Super Drift 3.0) $750: Yokomo’s newest mid-level drift chassis. The third iteration update of the Super Drift chassis utilizing a full carbon fiber upper and lower chassis, big bore shocks, aluminum shock towers, updated front suspension arms, new aluminum bell crank center link steering and 3/4 gear quick change differential gearbox system. Rearward mounted servo ensures rear grip and balance with aluminum mounts connected to the upper deck to adjust rigidity. Extra included hop ups include Yokomo’s aluminum front adjustable axle set. Compatible with short Li-Po battery packs only. Available in various colors.