Painted the Optima Pro today.
It has been waiting for a spray of paint for more than four years.
I still have to paint the Optima, the Turbo and another Pro - but these are going to be as close to boxart as I can get them. That´ll take some practice...
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The Pro is just a spiffed up Optima, so yes, the front brace is the same. As Coelacanth mentioned Pargu does make an aluminum version of the front brace. He has a direct website now ( which is a little cheaper than buying from him through ebay (the...
Hey guys, I am currently restoring an Optima Pro and it has been coming along great.
Well, I was mounting the steering servo and realized I didn't have the steering rod :(
This thing is LONG and I don't have anything like it here.
I was wondering if...
Starting an Optima Pro build...with help from The Diamond One . This what i am working with, a Turbo Optima from ebay....real decent example. It had a few things i didn't notice (1) cherry LeMans 240s. cut the comm but needed nothing else...runs...
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I hope!
I guess I do too. The Falcon was my 1st ride... It's not like us vintage R/C nerds buy these things to turn a profit; maybe it's just nice to know some of the boxes in my closet are valuable... and also a little annoying that Kyosho seems...
I've recently got back into the hobby and have had this Optima Pro sitting in the attic for about 20 years. I've never done a rebuild so I'm seeking the best place to start. Should I keep it original or just hunt down any new parts that will work? I...
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Sorry, my meaning was that when I replace the kit standard screws it is with HT steel 'hex' drive screws.
Im currently knee deep in restoring a couple of my Optima's and have a new Optima Pro lexan set to go on one of the cars Im rebuilding. I was hoping some one with some good knowledge of the Optima Pro might share their thoughts on the further...
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As far as I know, The Pro's battery is pushed forward slightly to add some weight to the front and increase steering. Standard Optimas tend to push a bit using period tires and batteries. If you're using modern stickier tires and a modern lipo (that...
Does anybody have any information on this? It's a little before my time as I only had a couple of Mids from the Kyosho range bitd.
It has a belt drive conversion which I believe was an optional upgrade. Anything else I should know about?...
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Just to add, i got given this car for free in the end, so not all bad. I might build it up as an Optima-ish and see how it runs. Came with a 240ST as well.
