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Old 02-11-2012
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Thumbs up kyosho Optima Mid build in progress

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

TO BE CONTINUED
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Old 03-11-2012
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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?
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Old 03-11-2012
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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.
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Sounds like a plan. I'm going to try and make a bit more progress on mine this weekend
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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 !!!!
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Old 03-11-2012
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Damn @#%*#...... the build is blocked due to 2 missing 5 x 8 bearings

@Kenios: I noticed your email yesterday! Please use the telenet email address in the future!
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Bugger thats no good, how long will it take you to get those bearings?
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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
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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!
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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-Dif...item3a7ad34711

DIFF GEARS SET LAZER
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/OT-28-Di...item5d35b214a4
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Thank for sharing, oli4ke. Looking forward to see more of this build.

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Thanks my friend!
eBay for everything.
Keep working with your optima!
I want to see pictures...
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Keeping this thread alive. Bearings arrived 2 weeks ago but unfortunately I don't have time to continue the build. busy days.....
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Old 21-12-2012
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I made a small progress
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And more....
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And more
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Wow looking great!
I can't wait to see the group shot after its done
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Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

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Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

Cheers - Daniel
Just followed the manual.....
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