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Anyone got any optima mid parts that need a home? Preferably near me in Worcestershire, UK

Anyone got any optima mid parts that need a home? Preferably near me in Worcestershire, UK

As the strip down continues the front gearbox looks like it's taken a real knock at some point, one of the lower arm mountings is cracked and twisted, several screw holes on the front and rear gearboxes look like they've been chewed out by bigger screws... I'm not sure if theres going to be much lef...

Another delivery today...
Bearings and the upgraded chassis plate

So as in my introduction I recently acquired this Optima mid mostly complete and appearing in running order but in need of a lot of tlc. It's an exciting little project for my first trip back into the RC world after about 20 years away ... The shocks look very worn with a lot of wear to the internal...

@Stevemax yeah I think it would run as it is, just a bit wobbly and slowly as its missing a lot of screws and the bearings no longer spin... I'm finding lots of parts already, replacement shocks seem more elusive though. I've got an idea fur that though... I think the AYK is a no go from me, I just ...

Hi everyone, Thanks fur adding me, not done anything rc related since my tamiya TA01 and Schumacher sst back as a teen/twenty something.. I recently replied to an ad for some old rc cars in need of repair... I now own an optima mid in tired but functional condition, and an AYK Radiant chassis that i...