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by Kyosho Fan
Sat May 30, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

Thanks Josh... the brown is a 19. That is scribed on the endbell... as someone in this post reminded me :) Unfortunately I think I have a shorted winding on the motor. Had a wire unsolder itself in the last run. Soon I will have a new set of motors to freshen up the drivetrain. Definitely love the n...
by Kyosho Fan
Tue May 26, 2009 2:17 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: My Optima finally finished
Replies: 9
Views: 1174

Re: My Optima finally finished

Oh well, I tried... It'll be on the bay tomorrow at 6:00pm pst.

It is a very sweet build :)

Was the Optima the Javelin of the first pic?
That Javelin body will fetch good coin if you decide to sell it.
by Kyosho Fan
Tue May 26, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: My Optima finally finished
Replies: 9
Views: 1174

Re: My Optima finally finished

Nice work! ...you really need a gear cover with that stock center gear. Then you can put some grease on the gears for a little longer life. Oh, and look what I found in my junk box... an original MINT! clutch-pinion type lexan gear cover! Taking offers! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3565769982...
by Kyosho Fan
Mon May 25, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

All in all, this has been the funnest of the 3 resto projects. It was a lot worse off than I thought when I started. The build is nowhere near concourse but the total outlay was minimal... antenna tube and cap: $1, shock oil: $1.25 ...and Platinum shocks was part of the ebay salvage rig so maybe $20...
by Kyosho Fan
Mon May 25, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

...and a few more glammor shots:

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by Kyosho Fan
Mon May 25, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

Thanks Karni Here is the final pix of the insides... with descriptions. This is how simple your Optima can be on the insides: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3563447591_04286f8ca5.jpg ...and this is how the battery is installed: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3564264478_b8c3e985fa.jpg This ...
by Kyosho Fan
Fri May 22, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

I like the style, but why did you put the shocks upright if you planned using this body? The old lay-down shocks would have fitted without chopping the front of the body I had every intention to lower the body to the extent I did. In order to not interfere in the back, the body had to sit toward th...
by Kyosho Fan
Thu May 21, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: 21st Century Modern
Topic: RC10B4 Javelin Hybrid Frame
Replies: 45
Views: 4993

Re: RC10B4 Javelin Hybrid Frame

mikedealer wrote:cage is made from 3/16" steel tube, better know as stainless steel brake line. its light, and once hardened, very strong.
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How are you hardening the tubes?
by Kyosho Fan
Thu May 21, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

A little more progress has been acheived... The old shell was lowered nearly 2-1/2" and seriously trimmed... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3553166054_8214591c09.jpg ...or a more classic view http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3552357431_7814286db2.jpg ...or a more comic version: TAKE ME ...
by Kyosho Fan
Thu May 21, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: 21st Century Modern
Topic: RC10B4 Javelin Hybrid Frame
Replies: 45
Views: 4993

Re: RC10B4 Javelin Hybrid Frame

That is absolutely EXCELLENT!!!
by Kyosho Fan
Sun May 17, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Re: Another Optima Build: ProClass

Kyosho ball diffs are pretty easy to modify to chain gears. you just machine off the belt cog and machine out the middle of the chain diff... a bit of superglue and whallah! chain version of the ball diff. The worst was putting the separator plate on the rear diff before gluing on the chain gear. Th...
by Kyosho Fan
Sat May 16, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Another Optima Build: ProClass
Replies: 15
Views: 2429

Another Optima Build: ProClass

This too was a screaming mimi in its day. I've got the chassis assembled ready for the electronics. This rebuild includes some changes like dual ball diffs and a higher angle on the shocks along with the stock suspension arms instead of the Maxxim arms. These are also the platinum shocks from the re...
by Kyosho Fan
Sat May 16, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Yokomo Forum
Topic: My 834B
Replies: 26
Views: 2902

Re: My 834B

Whooow... that's a blast from the past! Those cars were the only nemisis to the early Optima crowd. Thanks for posting the pix.
by Kyosho Fan
Fri May 15, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Optima wheel question
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Re: Optima wheel question

There is always a little clearance for the axle to float. You cannot use washers up against the bearings. Also look for some debris in the bearing seat of your hubs. Never had a bit of trouble with the drive hex's. Worst part is trying to remove them from universal shafts. If nothing else, get yours...
by Kyosho Fan
Fri May 15, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Resto Optima/Ultima parts
Replies: 1
Views: 651

Resto Optima/Ultima parts

Just a quick plug on the restoration parts for your first generation Optima/Javelin including an Ultima Center Gear: Center gear, 1 new and 1 mounted to roller Rear Suspension Arms, not Turbo Optima Front Side Plates, in package NEW! [a 2nd center gear was mounted but never run against a pinion] htt...

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