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Next build is a Mid Optima with the JG (John Gudvangen) LWB conversion kit. The kit was available in both Fibreglass and Graphite. In 1989 the Fibreglass kit was $65 USD, the graphite kit was $129. The chassis is 25.4mm (1 inch) longer than the SWB chassis, with the regular Kyosho LWB chassis being ...

Mocked up gearboxes, belt and modified MK11 Stinger alloy bellcranks.

I've ordered some 5x10x4mm flanged bearings for the bellcranks.

Midi body. Ordered a TBG replacement.

bajajeremy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:29 am You find any great trick to cutting the belt to width?

Just used some calipers and a X-acto knife. I ran the calipers along the belt and scored a slight groove for the knife to follow.

I'm thinking about getting a newer AE buggy (like an RC10B74.1 or similar) but I just can't stand the 'cab-forward' look of modern buggies. I'm all for the old-school look and used to think the same about the modern bodyshells. However, after running the modern stuff for a while, I think the shells...

USAPaulo wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:01 pmWhich chassis is that...Yokomo I assume?!

YZ-4 SF2.

DE Racing also do them.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/search?cID=&s=de+racing+wheel+sticker

All done.

Didn't get the JG rear shock tower, got ripped off on Ebay.

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47138

Around 8.0:1

Has anyone tried these parts?


https://mciracing.ca/collections/associated-rc10-parts?sort_by=manual

Never again!

89 replica conversion kit.

https://grandprix3d.store/pages/rc10gx-stealth-masami-1989-world-champ-replica