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The first one is black fiberglass (based on the same observations as mr lexan), and the second one is a combination of carbon outer layers with a fiberglass core. This is very popular from that era. The center layers of a composite offer little strength, so by using a less expensive alternative at t...

I know. But I just picked up full set of white pavidas rims, and a cool set of 2.2 inch BBS style rims. I dont know who made them, but they will look great on a runner :). Its funny you know, I used to have boxes of those white and black pavidas rims when I ran a yokomo, and so did everyone else. I ...

I second that! AS a matter of fact, since I have yet to own a set, I think I should get first dibs ! You're not going to keep them right?! -Jeff

Here is a little info from another forum. I know it may be a little off topic, but may help "clarify" things. This was a discussion that I was involved in as a manufacturer several years ago. There is more than one forum to look at, so you may want to poke around. -Jeff http://www.rctech.n...

There were a couple options available if you are interested in a slipper for an XLS. Schumacher produced several versions of slippers and layshafts for the Procat, and Bosscat. Both of these will fit in the XLS tranny, but these will necessitate a rear differential swap (the bosscat will also use di...

Yes! It IS a nitro 4x4...

I realy don't think there is any comparison. the Optima series of cars have always been better in performance, quality (for a racer anyways) and adjustability than any of the tamiyas from that era.

Holy long front shocks Batman!

It will never work!

I seem to remember an american company that offered a conversion kit for the optima series of cars. Anyone remember who it was?

I know a little about the place. It was a motorcylcle painting shop mostly. The guys there were VERY talented airbrush artists. Small time RC place though. Small hobby shop, and mediocre track. I only raced there a few times and was not impressed. To be honest, I never new they produced anything as ...

Bit of trivia. I just remembered (while checkin out the bosscat auctions) that Matt Francis ran a Bosscat for a while. I should ask him where it ended up -Jeff

Have you tried using only a servo and dry battery setup (e.g no speedo or motor)?

I use a sand blaster. It's very quick and works every time, plus no sticky residue or fumes .

Would you like the actual part numbers for the front and rear belts from Stock Drive Products here in the USA? 8) All you have to do is specify a width. These are the standard belts for the Procat, XLS and previous models (not the rounded tooth design). I used to have these manufactured (almost 20 y...