Optima Mid RERE

[GoMachV]

I bet they did it like the old stinger gearbox. No support just a flanged post to hold the bearing.

[XLR8]

I bet they did it like the old stinger gearbox. No support just a flanged post to hold the bearing.

You're probably right but I hope they've come up with something better than that.
Hanging the gear off the side of a plastic case doesn't seem very secure - says the guy who rides a bike with a single sided swing-arm.

[XLR8]

From AMain:

"Hi Douglas,
Hope all is well and you are staying safe out there. Sadly as of right now we are not taking preorders for this item. We just did add the item to our backend, so I'm sure this will be available soon, I just don't have an exact date.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you.
Best Regards,

Jay D.
Customer Service Specialist

www.AMainHobbies.com"

Well, that sounds a little more hopeful.
Anyway, at least it wasn't:
"Duh, what's an Optima Mid?
Oh wait, wasn't he one of The Transformers?".

[USAPaulo]

Given that the Mid's not appearing on US sites yet I'm guessing no one has any real idea of how much it's going to be selling for over here yet?

I just finished building my Turbo Optima re-re so I've definitely got the Kyosho bug now and want one of these for the collection!

Paul

[BattleTrak]

Given that the Mid's not appearing on US sites yet I'm guessing no one has any real idea of how much it's going to be selling for over here yet?

I just finished building my Turbo Optima re-re so I've definitely got the Kyosho bug now and want one of these for the collection!

Paul

The Japanese website shows 54,780 yen which is about $475..not sure if that is list price or what..

[USAPaulo]

The Japanese website shows 54,780 yen which is about $475..not sure if that is list price or what..

If that turns out to be the case it'll be fairly sporty pricing compared to the $369 for the Turbo Optima but I'm sure it'll sell fast anyway...certainly to me for one!!

Cheers, Paul

[mikea96]

Amain has it for pre-order now.

[USAPaulo]

Amain has it for pre-order now.

Thanks Mike, $389 - (pre) ordered

[GoMachV]

Don’t forget feb3022 for $30 off!

[XLR8]

Don’t forget feb3022 for $30 off!

Awesome, thank you Jeff!

[Sprocket]

Pre-ordered mine too. Should be a great build

[coxbros1]

I got one comin

[BattleTrak]

My order is in too. The first time that I have preordered a RC..don’t want to miss out on this one.

[Frankentruck]

If an Optima Mid Re Re is coming out, does that mean a Turbo Optima Mid SE Re Re might be following it?

[GoMachV]

Following what they did with the scorpion and optima I’m sure they will- but I suspect it will be a year or better. They seem to stay faithful on the standard kit, then on the turbo they veer away from the original upgrades ie they don’t have platinum shocks or ball diffs etc.