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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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Wow! Keep the suggestions coming. I have an Optima Turbo resto I've been putting off as I haven't decided where to go with the body.

Has anyone got any pics of the one with a Tamiya shell fitted?

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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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tomstacey wrote:Wow! Keep the suggestions coming. I have an Optima Turbo resto I've been putting off as I haven't decided where to go with the body.

Has anyone got any pics of the one with a Tamiya shell fitted?
Since you live in the UK, why don't you get the repro from Kam-tec?

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mrlexan wrote:Send Tak a PM, he'll know.
Ok, I'm retarded. What is his username?
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RichieRich wrote:
mrlexan wrote:Send Tak a PM, he'll know.
Ok, I'm retarded. What is his username?
Hey Rich, I think you mean forgetfull or dement :mrgreen:
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Right, that's what I meant. Anyways, it's been confirmed. He used a crp rear shocktower.
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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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tomstacey wrote:Wow! Keep the suggestions coming. I have an Optima Turbo resto I've been putting off as I haven't decided where to go with the body.

Has anyone got any pics of the one with a Tamiya shell fitted?
Since you live in the UK, why don't you get the repro from Kam-tec?
I think because I'd like to do something a little different than just box art zzzz. I like to make all my cars just a little different and that Protech bodied Optima is really doing it for me! :lol:

Also, between you, me and the gatepost, I'm not convinced by the fit of a lot of kamtec repros. I know some are better than others and Optima ones can be too short.

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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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A man of my heart!
I'd like to try the optima-pro shell on my ultima's: cool body and a belly-pan

I don't think anyone tried the Tamiya shells on an optima yet.
Here's the links to an ultima with desert gator and another with the sand-viper.

(the desert gator has a bit of free air in the back: my mistake for following the lines instead of usin the extra 100 mm it had still. Well that and the fact is put the body too much forward.)

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2172&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1768&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30

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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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Nice!

I think the B3 terry posted looks pretty good. Maybe I could try a Viper rather than a Protech? I'll keep you posted :)

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I think a Viper body would look great. I already have 3 viper bodied cars so I wanted to try something else. Right now, I have the Protech I body trimmed but not fully mounted on my Turbo Optima. I have ordered the taller rear CRP shocktower because there's a lot of "space" with the stock one. It looks slightly odd, but not rediculous.
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Here's where I'm at today. The body has been trimmed and mounted. I've replaced the rear shock tower with a CRP fiberglas unit. The rear of the body still needs body mounts...which I haven't started yet. I'm using some Tamiya parts for that.
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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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Here it is folks. There was a quick break in the rain today so I snapped a few shots while the kids were napping. :lol:
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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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looks good rich. :)

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Lots of good paintjobs here lately! I like this so much better than the current craze of licks and flames don't follow a single body line.

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Re: Next Project: Turbo Optima

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Thanks guys. Here's the rear view.
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WOW! Nice rig, SUPER paint scheme!

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