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Coelacanth, I agree totally. I have always much preferred Kyoshos. To me they make Tamiya cars look like toys. But, something about the Fox puts it into the racer category in my mind. I like them with a few hop-ups. I'm slowly restoring a Fox right now, it's a fun build.

So, what would you all recommend for a motor for a Fox runner? It has stock gearing except for a steel pinion.

That 2.4 stick radio is really nice, any reviews anywhere? Thanks for the link.

This thread and the last picture helped me distinguish two Duratrax golds that I had in with a a bunch of Kyosho ones. Now, I need to put two of the Kyosho golds back together. What is the best way to get that little clip back on? It's the last thing to put on over the o-rings. Thanks for the help.

That makes sense. I never saw a Gold Optima in the box for sale, but the gold kit was available from Tower for several years.

So, any progress on the mystery? I'm restoring an Optima and I have these parts that I took off a runner. I have the extra parts discussed (see picture). So, do the extra parts mean the parts didn't come from the add-on gold kit, but from the Gold Optima?

I think it was 100,000 Optimas sold.

This thread is a fun read, keep us posted.

So, how many of you can still fit into your shirts? I know my mid-80s shirts would be a tad small .

Much of the fun of this hobby comes in restoring. It's fun to figure out what pieces you have, and then whether you should keep it or go for something better: usually vintage stock, vintage upgrade, or a modern part that fits. Basket cases are the best, but you will NOT make money and a near shelf q...

Yes, that answers my question, thanks! That's what I thought, but I then I thought maybe the long was one for a Lazer. Take care.

I have two belts that say 240XL and one that is longer that says 260XL. They are all in great shape, so I want to use them. Are the 240XLs for the Optima Mid? Would they fit an Optima converted to belt? What is the 260XL for? Thanks

Thanks guys. I have some platinum shocks that I want to clean up and switch on it. I think they will look great with the silver, black, and green.

Update: I ran it for awhile and now it's a shelf queen. New wing, body, and a few newer parts. See pics.

The top plate is a JG fiberglass one that I dyed black, I like the way it turned out.

Those look great Colecanth! I like when they fit the stock wheels.

I know this is an older thread, but how do you access the pics?