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File:Wonder Dog Figher SE.JPG Wonder Dog Fighter SE
RPS SE
Yokomo YZ-834B "Dog Fighter" is a one-tenth-scale electric-powered 4WD radio-controlled vehicle made by Yokomo . The first version was introduced in 1983 for off-road racing.
Year
Model
Details
Known issues
1983
Dog Fighter 834B (not pictured)
Rare original release model with one shock absorber each end, exposed alloy roll bar, yellow wheels and black body pan.
Front mono alloy shock
Rear mono alloy shock
Chain drive 4WD system
Front one-way axles with solid center shaft
Large bumper, extends to middle of front wheels
Rear ball differential
Rear anti-roll bar
Dog Fighter lexan body with enclosed shocks and exposed alu roll bar
1.75-inch yellow wheels and Dunlop engraved spike tires
05R stock motor for 8 minute race
Mechanical speed controller Forward/Break. and with a relay for reverse
original cost 19,800 Yen
Pristine examples now changing hands for UK£500+
The first version of the nylon gears weren't sturdy enough
Motor plate was weak and prone to bending if misused. This problem has never been fixed through the last 834B model
1985
Wonder Dog Fighter
(could be late 1984)
Thicker chassis with small bumper
Upgraded front shock
Rear dual shock
Torque limiter
Improved gears (they made new gears in 1984)
Longer front lower arms
Reinforced rear swing arms
New Wonder Dog Fighter body based on Bolink Funco body
1985
Wonder Dog Fighter Limited Edition
360SX Twin Turbo motor for 6 minute race
28,000 Yen
1986
Wonder Dog Fighter SE - 834B SE
Super Aero wheels (aka tornado wheels)
Hot Laps R-5 2" tires
360SX Twin Turbo motor for 6-minute race
29,800 Yen
1986
Dog Fighter RPS SE
Fiberglass Chassis with small black bumper
New body and new roll bar
Improved shocks
05R stock motor
New RPS tires made by Pro-line with 1.75" yellow wheels
SE10 Standard Kit
SE11 Deluxe Kit (with NMB bearings)
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