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by Beagle
Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:53 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears
Replies: 10
Views: 1309

Re: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears

Sorry, next query. Does anyone know where I can get (3d printed maybe?) the gear that is attached to the rear diff? Basically this one (on the right): https://www.ebay.com/itm/OT-27-Rear-Gear-Diff-Halves-Set-Kyosho-Optima-Javelin-Turbo-Optima-Salute/402672750312?hash=item5dc12a8ee8:g:jyoAAOSwnGJWTTVw
by Beagle
Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:03 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears
Replies: 10
Views: 1309

Re: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears

Thankyou to both ^
by Beagle
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears
Replies: 10
Views: 1309

Re: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears

Hi Derek,

Is there a controller/motor you would recommend for this that won't break the bank? I want it to be reasonably quick, but not stupidly so that it doesn't shred the gears!!

Thanks again
by Beagle
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears
Replies: 10
Views: 1309

Re: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears

coxbros1 wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:06 am I think if u bought a rere gear case and all the rere gears/shafts/slipper etc it would probably fit.
Thanks coxbros1. Now to work out exactly what I need, and how much its going to cost.....maybe I could start by just purchasing the housing to see if it fits the chassis.
by Beagle
Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:26 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Optima Turbo Gears
Replies: 10
Views: 1309

Vintage Optima Turbo Gears

Hi, I'm new to the forum and hoping somebody might be able to steer me in the right direction! I'm currently in the process of bringing back to life my old Beagle RC car from the late eighties, which is essentially a Maplins clone of a Optima Turbo. I believe its exactly the same. One of the things ...

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