Kyosho Optima Mid Hop-up Questions
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Hello all!
I have a Kyosho Optima Mid electric belt driven four weel drive that I bought new in the 80's.
And for the last ten years or so it has mostly just been sitting. Once I got into nitro power, it just got pushed aside. But now it seems electric power has much more potential. I would love to put in a new motor, esc , and batteries and see what it can do!
I realy do not know where to start. Does anyone know what motors will fit?
Kevin
I have a Kyosho Optima Mid electric belt driven four weel drive that I bought new in the 80's.
And for the last ten years or so it has mostly just been sitting. Once I got into nitro power, it just got pushed aside. But now it seems electric power has much more potential. I would love to put in a new motor, esc , and batteries and see what it can do!
I realy do not know where to start. Does anyone know what motors will fit?
Kevin
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hi
you could test one of the novak brushless systems. it is difficult to say if the belt will hold up. i had a turbo optima mid myself. it is pretty solid. the main problem will be to get parts for this buggy. there are some in ebay auctions but aside of that i will be difficult.
so you might think about putting the mid in the showcase and buy a more actual model.
bye
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you could test one of the novak brushless systems. it is difficult to say if the belt will hold up. i had a turbo optima mid myself. it is pretty solid. the main problem will be to get parts for this buggy. there are some in ebay auctions but aside of that i will be difficult.
so you might think about putting the mid in the showcase and buy a more actual model.
bye
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I used to have an optima mid...back then I thought it was a pretty nice buggy. I dont think I have any of the parts anymore. You looking to rebuild one ? Too funny I seen this now. I am actually just rebuilding a Kyosho Pro-X. Alot of the parts (suspension anyway) are interchangeable with the nitro Kyosho Rampage Pro. I put the ST longarms on it. Thinking I will get it going and try it on a track. I have a couple Rampage Pro chassis.
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i just got an optima mid, and im kind of looking to sell it.. thats why i was asking if he still had his and was looking for parts..
mine is in pretty decent shape..
mine is in pretty decent shape..
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yes everything works good. its a nice little buggy..
im not really sure of the value of it.. are you interested in buying it possibly? i guess id like to get $100 for it or so, RTR with a battery..
but thats totally negotiable
im not really sure of the value of it.. are you interested in buying it possibly? i guess id like to get $100 for it or so, RTR with a battery..
but thats totally negotiable
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