kyosho Optima Mid build in progress

[oli4ke]

Ok guys, today i've started building my optima mid.

TO BE CONTINUED;)

[HKS_TRD]

Can't wait to see the progress on this one
I see you are using ball diffs, which variant of the Optima Mid are you going to be building?

[oli4ke]

Can't wait to see the progress on this one
I see you are using ball diffs, which variant of the Optima Mid are you going to be building?

The standard Optima Mid with upgraded ball diffs.:)

[HKS_TRD]

Sounds like a plan. I'm going to try and make a bit more progress on mine this weekend

[kenios]

Hey Oli, this wil also be a great build, if you have the time send me a mail because i think you have a new emailadress, thanks mate !!!!

[oli4ke]

Damn @#%*#...... the build is blocked due to 2 missing 5 x 8 bearings :mad:

@Kenios: I noticed your email yesterday!:blush: Please use the telenet email address in the future!:thumbsup:

[HKS_TRD]

Bugger thats no good, how long will it take you to get those bearings?

[oli4ke]

Bugger thats no good, how long will it take you to get those bearings?

Ordered a complete bearing set from a ebay seller in Hong kong, lead time 1 or 2 weeks :cry::(

[mintzant]

I would like to ask you where do you find all these old spares???
I try to restore my old and one of the best kyosho car lazer zx-rr...
I Need new diffs!

[oli4ke]

I would like to ask you where do you find all these old spares???
I try to restore my old and one of the best kyosho car lazer zx-rr...
I Need new diffs!

Ebay is the main source!

LA-1 DIFF CASE SET LAZER
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/LA-1-Diff-Case-Set-Kyosho-Lazer-Pure-Ten-TF-2-TF-3-Spider-/251168769809?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item3a7ad34711

DIFF GEARS SET LAZER
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/OT-28-Diff-Gears-Kyosho-Optima-Lazer-Optima-Mid-Pure-Ten-Ultima-Rampage-F1-/400332821668?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item5d35b214a4

[j0pp3]

Thank for sharing, oli4ke. Looking forward to see more of this build.

/j0pp3

[mintzant]

Thanks my friend!
eBay for everything.
Keep working with your optima!
I want to see pictures...

[oli4ke]

Keeping this thread alive.:D Bearings arrived 2 weeks ago but unfortunately I don't have time to continue the build.:thumbdown: busy days.....:cry:

[oli4ke]

I made a small progress:thumbsup:

[oli4ke]

And more....

[oli4ke]

And more

[oli4ke]

more to come :D

[HKS_TRD]

Wow looking great!
I can't wait to see the group shot after its done

[Durango]

Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

Cheers - Daniel

[oli4ke]

Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

Cheers - Daniel

Just followed the manual.....:p:D

[Durango]

Hehe, ok :)

I asked because I can't see the tape...

[oli4ke]

Hehe, ok :)

I asked because I can't see the tape...

Don't need the tape!
Just follow the manual but without the tape;)

[sludgeguts]

Looks like a great build. Will be following this thread with interest. :)

[oli4ke]

Looks like a great build. Will be following this thread with interest. :)

Thanks for the compliment!

[oli4ke]

Made some more progress:thumbsup:

[oli4ke]

Almost finished!

[sheriff]

Looks superb, can't wait to see it finished!

Are you painting it box art??

[oli4ke]

Looks superb, can't wait to see it finished!

Are you painting it box art??

Thx, yes all my restoration are done as box art.

[oli4ke]

Almost there.....:o:)

[HKS_TRD]

looking good