Installation guide & tips: Optima belt conversion

[Coelacanth]

Hi guys, I need some of your expertise. I received a belt setup for my Project CYANide Optima. It looks like I have the 2 diffs with belt sprockets, a couple belts and the rear gearbox halves, and a little plastic roller gear. I have no instructions on how to install the belt drive. I could probably figure it out, but an installation guide or pictures of someone's setup would be very helpful. Thanks in advance!

[ROH73]

Check out this thread from a couple months ago:

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=17279

Regards,

Robert

[Coelacanth]

Thanks, ROH73...I knew I'd seen that guide somewhere on here before--imagine my surprise to learn it was in response to my own topic!

[Lowgear]

Someone just bought a used conversion off of eBay for 132.99. I had it on my watch list. They're really pricey! Though that seems to be the price they go for new...

[rangerg]

Can't you just use standard Optima Mid gears and belt?

The response here on this Optima blogs talks about it:

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1702504335386067627&postID=7328820067000823771

You are leaving out the pulley.

[Jay Dub]

Yeah, but if you intend to use the stock upper tray, belt guides, etc. the belt will rub excessively. Now if you were using a aftermarket chassis for saddle pack batteries and no guides or upper plate for example, then just a little trimming on the rear gearbox, and you are ready to go. -Jeff