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For retro racing I upgraded my B3 to a b4 top shaft and slipper assembly, it's a straight swap and takes the strain out the single slipper pad that comes in the kit.

I checked the manuals, gearboxes look the same, wing mounts for Javelin are separate and bolt on the same as the spacers on the Turbo, and parts are available in UK. I see the Turbo has a skid plate, not sure if this can be used with the cage as well?. If there is something else I have missed please...

Not mid, don't know why I typed that, thanks for confirming its rear motor Optima that I would need.

I like the gold on the Optima turbo so hopefully a conversion can be done. I'll download the manuals and compare gearbox casings and parts availability. I had not though about the wing mount.

I cant find a legendary series Javelin at the moment, is it possible to convert a Optima mid turbo using the roll cage? Is there anything else that I would need? Many thanks.

It will be a runner, I am just waiting for the last part - a battery strap of all things. I could only find the Thundertiger version and it has had to come all the way from Australia.

I just did the same thing, built up a B3 from parts I had. Will you only consider new parts?

I found even the simplest things like the correct ball studs are hard to find and prices have gone through the roof.

Just a quick question, can someone tell me if the five spoke JRX2 wheels will fit a XXX? many thanks.

I did it the other way round so I could run a B3 with a B4 slipper for a brushless setup. It was a straight swap so I can't see why you couldn't do it the other way.....

Hi, Yes, thanks to Al, aka a01butal this was sorted - sorry I should have let you guys know.

Cheers, Mark.

Hi, there is a couple of parts I need from RC Addiction in Oregon, but they don't ship international. Would one of you guys be willing to get the parts for me and ship them to me in the UK? The parts are low value - about $15.00 or so, I will obviously Paypal you the funds first. The parts are to fi...

Hehe, thanks Spru, I knew someone would know..... I'll take a look at the article too.

Thanks, Mark.

Can someone help with some info on these please? A Google search didn't really help....

I was wondering what the different colour labels represented, there are black, blue and red, are they for single, double, triple winds?

Thanks, Mark.

Did you get this off EBay? I don't remember seeing it.....

Damn that's a nice looking car, it's cleaned up really well. I am seriously thinking of starting a XX build, but I know it's gonna cost a lot, and I am just finishing off a XXX-T Matt Francis...

I use a silicon spray lubricant from Halfords, it is absolutely awesome for restoring tyres and giving them that black semi gloss look. I Put the wheel and tyre onto a hex wrench or similar, spin it fast and spray it whilst its spinning, this coats it very evenly. I leave them overnight on a piece o...