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1/10 Scale Electric Buggy:
Yokomo YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter
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Introduced by Team Yokomo in 1985, the 4WD YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter, went on to win the 1985 World Championship in Pomona California, driven by Gil Losi Jr.
The model is chain driven, on a thicker FRP double deck chassis, with a rear ball differential, torque limiter, front mono-shock, with rear dual coil spring over oil filled dampers and rear anti roll bar.
A YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter Limited Edition was also produced, supplied with a 360SX Twin Turbo motor.
In 1986 a YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter Special Edition (SE) was released, with Super Aero wheels and Hot Laps R-5 2 inch tires, later in the same year the model was replaced with the YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter RPS SE (RPS Yokomo "SE"), with a new bodyshell, improved dampers and 1.75 inch yellow wheels with Pro-Line RPS tires.
Two versions were available, the ZB-SE010 Standard kit (STD) and ZB-SE011 Deluxe kit (DLX), with NBM ball bearings.
To race the Yokomo Wonder Dog Fighter, it calls for fine tuning to attain better steering response and improve grip when cornering so you don't slide off the side of the track. Minute changes can make huge advancements. Our easy to understand list will show you how and lead you to the optimum Set-up to put you in front of the rest on the track.
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![]() ★ Yokomo YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter ★
![]() ★ Yokomo YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter Chassis ★
![]() ★ Yokomo YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter Chassis ★
![]() ★ Yokomo YZ-834B Wonder Dog Fighter Chassis ★
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Buying a Used Yokomo Wonder Dogfighter Buggy (and What to look for)
Make a General Visual Inspection
Check the Body-Shell
If the body shell of your Yokomo Wonder Dogfighter is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your Wonder Dogfighter model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles
Examine the Drive System
The gearbox of your used Buggy should be opened up to check for gear wear and lubrication. A thin coat of grease is often used on internal gears and although this is fine for basic running around on the back yard, if you intend to race your Buggy at a higher level, this should be removed and replaced with racing oil (ZX1 or Teflon Oil). Of course, this should be reapplied after each race meeting. Pinions and Spur Gears
Don't Neglect the Ball-Joints
Ball joints always cause problems. For top level Electric Buggy racing, the plastic ball connectors should be checked and if deemed necessary changed after every meeting. A simple thing like a loose fitting connector popping off could easily end your race, so better safe than sorry. Steering Servo and Servo-Saver
Stabilizers
If body roll on your Yokomo Wonder Dogfighter is a problem, handling can be improved with the use of stabilizers, anti roll or sway bars, stiffer tuning springs and, or, thicker silicone oil in the dampers. Don't Forget those Bearings
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