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The last of the YZ10 line ... 1997 conversion for the 1995-1996 chassis.

From Dual's timeline ...
Mid 1997: Upperdeck and Shock Tower conversion kit for the YZ10/Worlds Edition.
Not a complete kit but these 2 parts combined allowed Pavidis/Worlds Edition owners to convert their cars to a similar specifiation as the one Masami Hirosaka used to win the 1997 IFMAR Worlds Warm-Up at the Ranch Pit Stop. The 'Sky Scraper' Shock Towers and Spring Set-up Upperdeck were a stepping stone for the design of the 1997 Worlds Winning MX-4 and later became standard features on the production version of the MX-4.

Now, for a full 1997 replica, a few other parts are required ... I started with a very clean 1996 Pavidis and went to town. It took 6 months of looking and quite a bit of luck to source all of the parts. I have a special paint scheme in mind, just have to find the time to shoot some paint. Enjoy!

Awesome job Brian. Really nice car to look at.

Looking forward to seeing the paint job you choose

Vin

That is the ugliest Yok I have ever seen..... there is no way in the world I would ever want that in my collection of Yoks.

awesome glad you managed to complete it, any chance you could send me some hi res photos?

yah, it's a real p.o.s. I'll just toss it out.

Just let me know where and when.

If you don't run a Yok at the V-Nats, I am never speaking to you again.

BTW, did you go to the IRL race this weekend?

don't worry, Jay, I'll have a Yoke there. It's on the bench waiting to be torn apart and prepped.

Nope, that race is just not that exciting in person. Plus, the way the tickets are priced and how "restricted" the access is, it's just not worth it. I'm used to the smaller events where I can go anywhere I want, including the garages, for the general admission price. Half the fun of the race weekends for me is talking "shop" with the crews and race drivers.

Hey Brian, is that the end of the line for you too then???
How about the midmotor conversion?

It looks real good, kinda makes my fingers itchy

What is the package on the top right in your first picture?

pretty much for me too, Ed. I had a Millennium Ed MX4 slip through my hands which is the ultimate find, but ended up going for a ton of $$$. I'd like to snag a real nice RPS SE to have the full Yoke line up.

The top right package is ZD-304S: Machined Aluminum Motor Mount. It's a real nice part that also has belt tensioners (just ball bearings used as rollers) for the front and rear.

seen couple of those motor mounts on ebay was tempted to go for one, is it straight fit and can you post a photo of it? cheers

it's a direct replacement for the stock magnesium part.

bscotti wrote:it's a direct replacement for the stock magnesium part.

Pretty but don't you have a picture out of the bag ?
Some close-ups of the mounted part?

ask and ye shall receive ...

I think Brian should be nominated as the Yok King.

awesome