My latest runner. Optima Mid Custom. ( Runner Pics added)
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My latest runner. Optima Mid Custom. ( Runner Pics added)
Just picked up my X Mass present from myself.
Got this from a good mate. It started life as a Ferrari on road racer. A Optima Mid Custom chassis that Kyosho slapped on a nice shell with the cool 5 spoke star chrome wheels. My mate converted it to the off road MID. He bought new shock towers, Shocks, New body set , Yokomo wheel adapters , Wing mount.
Im not fussed on the paint job/ Decals.
I also got a Novak Cyclone speedie with a Corally 12D hand wound motor.
This will be a runner in both forms.
Got this from a good mate. It started life as a Ferrari on road racer. A Optima Mid Custom chassis that Kyosho slapped on a nice shell with the cool 5 spoke star chrome wheels. My mate converted it to the off road MID. He bought new shock towers, Shocks, New body set , Yokomo wheel adapters , Wing mount.
Im not fussed on the paint job/ Decals.
I also got a Novak Cyclone speedie with a Corally 12D hand wound motor.
This will be a runner in both forms.
Vintage . Older is Better !!!!!!! Vintage At Boondal, Australia.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-racing/548133-off-road-vintage-boondal.html
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
Nice...but I wonder why he'd install Yokomo wheel hubs? I personally feel that a wheel shouldn't be held in place by only 2 non-central points of attachment--far too easy for something to go out-of-balance. IMHO not one of Yokomo's better design ideas.
Completed projects: CYANide Onroad Optima | Zebra Gold Optima | Barney Optima | OptiMutt RWD Mid
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
I personaly have a soft spot for any type of Yokomo alloy wheel adapter. I think they hold the rim better than any hex type fitment.
The rim is driven by the square of the alloy hub and the rim even locates on a lip. The 2 screws simply hold the face of the rim to the hub.
The rim is driven by the square of the alloy hub and the rim even locates on a lip. The 2 screws simply hold the face of the rim to the hub.
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
I have to agree to this. I have never had a Yokomo wheel strip, yet I have had pin and hex wheels strip. Now JC do Yokomo 2.2 wheels I wish I could get adapters to fit Yokomo wheels to modern buggies.J.M. wrote:I personaly have a soft spot for any type of Yokomo alloy wheel adapter. I think they hold the rim better than any hex type fitment.
The rim is driven by the square of the alloy hub and the rim even locates on a lip. The 2 screws simply hold the face of the rim to the hub.
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
Those Yokomo wheel hubs, wasn’t they made to other cars because that Yokomo was first with 2.2” wheels and tires at the WC in Australia -89? And if you wane go with 2.2” at that time you have to have those wheel hubs.
Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
This looks like a fun car Mark! I guess I didn't realize that Kyosho had made on road versions of the Mid.
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
Have you ever had one of the eight screws holding the wheels onto the hubs strip? Takes twice as long or longer to swap wheels, too.seasaw75 wrote:I have to agree to this. I have never had a Yokomo wheel strip, yet I have had pin and hex wheels strip. Now JC do Yokomo 2.2 wheels I wish I could get adapters to fit Yokomo wheels to modern buggies.J.M. wrote:I personaly have a soft spot for any type of Yokomo alloy wheel adapter. I think they hold the rim better than any hex type fitment.
The rim is driven by the square of the alloy hub and the rim even locates on a lip. The 2 screws simply hold the face of the rim to the hub.
Completed projects: CYANide Onroad Optima | Zebra Gold Optima | Barney Optima | OptiMutt RWD Mid
Gallery - Coel's Stalls: Marui Galaxy & Shogun Resto-Mods | FrankenBuff AYK Buffalo | 1987 Buick GNX RC12L3
Gallery - Coel's Stalls: Marui Galaxy & Shogun Resto-Mods | FrankenBuff AYK Buffalo | 1987 Buick GNX RC12L3
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Re: My latest addition Optima Mid Custom LWB / Ferrari Race
Spent the last couple days on this now.
I installed a new digital servo, Brushless speedie with a 8.5 sensored motor.
The gearing is around the right mark. The platinum shocks aren't that good and too stiff . The rear springs are modded Losi whites.
Saddel packs will go in shortly.
Marc the Yok adapters are great. I have over 20 sets for all my different runners and use all the same wheels. Schumacher being the only exception. Never had a problem. They also add some extra track F&R with them.
I installed a new digital servo, Brushless speedie with a 8.5 sensored motor.
The gearing is around the right mark. The platinum shocks aren't that good and too stiff . The rear springs are modded Losi whites.
Saddel packs will go in shortly.
Marc the Yok adapters are great. I have over 20 sets for all my different runners and use all the same wheels. Schumacher being the only exception. Never had a problem. They also add some extra track F&R with them.
Vintage . Older is Better !!!!!!! Vintage At Boondal, Australia.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-racing/548133-off-road-vintage-boondal.html
http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-racing/548133-off-road-vintage-boondal.html
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