As I'm using the sports shocks that were often seen on less fancy models I took the decision to continue using "sports parts" for this build (they also have to be used eventually). I replaced the adjustable turnbuckles with plain rods and also kept the Rear Plate (L) design meant for a mechanical speed control. I have also tested using a standard shock tower in the rear but made some custom holes for shock mounts. Maybe the standard shock mounts can be used for mounting the body. The front shocks have been relocated to holes one level below. After I took the pics I realized I need to adjust the camber angles again... damn rods!
Slow but steady progress. Bought a new built Ferrari F40 as donor car. Now I have a bumper that will soon be transfered to the rally car
A picture showing how the donor car arrived. The motor is a Mega Outlaw 22x1. I might steel some more parts like the belt protection as no glue or tape was used by the unknown builder. I have now a second set of onroad tires!
keithrc wrote:That looks too nice to be used as a donor car, did you get a body with it as well?
Keith
Two reasons: The body was crap and I'm more into custom builds right now. Bought it to get more new mid parts All my builds have a history in donor cars. I almost never buy parts separately.
Nah, the shock tower itself, I already have the plastic body mount. The only difference is it has the lower holes to mount the front shocks lower down. Otherwise they're exactly the same as normal Mid shock towers (as far as I'm aware).
keithrc wrote:Nah, the shock tower itself, I already have the plastic body mount. The only difference is it has the lower holes to mount the front shocks lower down. Otherwise they're exactly the same as normal Mid shock towers (as far as I'm aware).
I am new on the forum hi everyone
I got an old Special Custom with the gold flat aluminum or steel chassis.
I have no upper deck.
Chassis could maybe be run this way but has a bit of flex.
Can a Lazer zxr upper deck work?
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This FactoryWorks upper chassis plate is awesome! Thanks so much!
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On the 8th of February, which is today, I raced my LWB mid in the 4WD class. as you all know the vintage class is non existent here, so I had to pit my Mid against all the modern cars. In total we had 15 guys racing today.
The competition consisted...
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ohh..so thats you on youtube. Your cars look amazing and you have great driving skills. I am just worried about damaging the scorpion on sbs..which is a much more difficult track than the one in your video..besides the XXXXXX traction too and...
Trinity Yokomo wheels with Schumacher tires
Carbon shocks towers, hingepin mounts, camber link mount and transmission brace.
Lazer suspension.
Steering is shaved T2 Fasttrax ballraced bellcranks with ZX ballraced link.
AE 1. gen. slipper modified to...
Does anybody out there know where to source LWB belts for the Optima mid? I do not have BST status yet, and have even tried the original manufacturer MBL. 254XL014 are the markings on the belt. Any help would be great!!!
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Yes I have been told that as well! Along with the Hyperdrive belts coming from the cash register industry! They are just timing belts after all.
I am building an Optima Mid LWB. It is an SWB to LWB conversion.
I apparently have an Optima Mid Custom Special graphite chassis and an LWB belt.
I checked that the belt has 127 teeth and is apparently the correct length (one groove is...
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Yes, later! Unfortunately I don't have a PC with a card reader here so I cannot post photos before I get back home :)
Also I'll open a new thread for this Optima Mid project.
Ok after about 2 years of R & D, which included the testing and eventual ruling out of the twin belt system on the Optima Mid, I am glad to announce the success of my 48P conversion. Special thanks to Linus from Sweden who worked with me to suggest...
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I have a Turbo Optima mid. I believe it’s the SWB version. Would you be able to tell me what other accessories I would need to get to adapt the 48P conversion? Is it only a question of getting the LWB baseplate?
I found this chassis lurking in my pile of optima parts. I can't seem to find good source of what optima mid model it came with or if it was some kind of after market chassis.
First I thought it belonged to the Optima Mid Custom Special but when...
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Tanks for your input.
I restored my OMCS with the graphite version as it was more rare. I would also replace the alloy chassis on my OMC if I could.
For runners I prefer to craft my own chassis so that I'm not dependent on original- or expensive...
Ok - so i'm not particularly familiar with the Kyosho range of cars - but I always admired the 4wd off road buggies - and really hankered after an Optima Mid during my early days of racing.... the end of line Optima Mid Custom Special (in my eyes)...
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Hey Dan,
No problem, glad I was of some help. You're right in thinking that there's not a lot of interchangeable parts between the two. I don't have both bodies nor do I have my LWB Mid with my in Cologne so I can't answer your question about the...
