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by jeepme79
Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Found my dad's old Ultima
Replies: 14
Views: 1843

Re: Found my dad's old Ultima

Here are the shocks
by jeepme79
Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Found my dad's old Ultima
Replies: 14
Views: 1843

Re: Found my dad's old Ultima

I'll post some pics shortly. I would agree that it has "fronts" on the rear of the car. All 4 shocks are 50mm compressed and 65mm extended. At some point along the line someone covered the coils with what appears to be a rubber band, so there's dried up goo on them and the springs are rust...
by jeepme79
Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Found my dad's old Ultima
Replies: 14
Views: 1843

Re: Found my dad's old Ultima

I decided to do a light restore on the car and drive it (not like I drive my slash or e-revo). Here's what I think I need so far: Wheels and tires, possibly different axles if necessary Body - the old one is in multiple pieces. Any original decals or close replicas Tx/rx - I think the originals are ...
by jeepme79
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Found my dad's old Ultima
Replies: 14
Views: 1843

Re: Found my dad's old Ultima

I already have a VXL Slash 4x4, an E-Revo, and my boys each have a basic Slash on the way in the next week, so we have plenty to drive around. Still would be nice to get this one out and drive it once in a while without beating on it.
by jeepme79
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Found my dad's old Ultima
Replies: 14
Views: 1843

Found my dad's old Ultima

While scouring Craigslist looking for an RC for my boys, I stumbled upon my dads old Ultima from the mid 80's. After tracking it down and bringing it home last week, I decided it's time to bring it back to life. Back then my dad let my 10yo self stay up till 2am to help him build it. The body is sho...

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