Legendary series Optima Pro
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Legendary series Optima Pro
Sweet!
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
Hmmm, I saw this posted on TC yesterday.
I'd like to add one to the collection but first I want to do a little research to determine how this model differs from other Optimas. Apart from the body and undertray, is there anything new here?
I'd like to add one to the collection but first I want to do a little research to determine how this model differs from other Optimas. Apart from the body and undertray, is there anything new here?
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
the original pro moved the servo back behind the battery and the battery forward for better balance. They did this on the rere as well. The rest of the original kit was pretty standard- plain small red shock and chain drive, nothing special. Not Turbo based, just plain optima based. The rere is more of a turbo spec.
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
the top deck is also different, and from what I can see, they changed the layout for the front shocks with shock towers and fixation on the arms...
I buy kits to build and ru(i)n them
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
Yes, there is a slight resemblance.
Actually, I wouldn't mind owning that Pinto in your photo. I've been binge watching The Barn Find Hunter and after roughly 170 episodes, I've discovered that I like wagons.
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
GoMachV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:51 amthe original pro moved the servo back behind the battery and the battery forward for better balance. They did this on the rere as well. The rest of the original kit was pretty standard- plain small red shock and chain drive, nothing special. Not Turbo based, just plain optima based. The rere is more of a turbo spec.
So "Pro" in this instance means better balance and improved front-end geometry.silvertriple wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:25 pm the top deck is also different, and from what I can see, they changed the layout for the front shocks with shock towers and fixation on the arms...
It's a bit underwhelming, isn't it.
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
The original pro was the last optima kit made, and was a step backwards for sure except for the balance. Never did understand why
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Re: Legendary series Optima Pro
I'd love to own it, too! I keep an eye out for Pintos. I have always liked them. I keep saying I am going to dust off the old drag car, "civilize" it, and make it a street car, but it never happens.
I don't see the Optima Pro listed on Amain yet.
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