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Nice bit of Checkpoint rarity here, in as-found condition. I believe these were HPI Uno (Masami) based builds with the slot modular endbell conversion, subsequently leading to the more common Platinum Series Checkpoints which also had the trademark slot brushes. Very pleased to be adding this to my ...

I just replaced the rear shafts in my Raider with a set a buddy gave me and my Ultima's are almost as toasted and need to be replaced too. It looks like OT-18 is the correct vintage rear shaft but I was wondering if there is a Re Re part that will fit/a cheaper option? They OT-18s are not crazy expe...

Ive been using Xtra Speed CV shafts in all my new , and resto work. Check RC Mart.
Nice quality pieces at a reasonable price. The rere's will fit too

https://www.rcmart.com/xtra-speed-spring-steel-universal-drive-shaft-set-for-kyosho-1-10-ultima-optima-2016-javelin-xs-om27011-00100843
They sell for about $19
I use them in my new and old Ultimas, My Rampage GP10 , and my Optima.

Just finished the paint on my drag bug.

R6Cowboy - im pretty much convinced already so don’t worry about posting those pictures unless you want to! I’d still appreciate them to help learn more about the 240SB. Thanks again everyone for the quick and helpful feedback ! No prob, I was already working on it. And in case you need any other f...

I think it is a EX-1 Pro from 83.

I absolutly love these radios, so I got them all
Many greetings from Germany

You can see some differences at the DualRate Wheel ('82 had none) and off course at the adjusments.

Happened across an old auction for an Oct. 86 issue of some Japanese RC magazine with what looks like two "prototype" 2wd buggies based off an Optima rear end: hotboxproto1086.jpg https://aucview.aucfan.com/yahoo/w1074389000/ Can anyone read the article and give a summary of what it says? ...