Optima Mid bumper options
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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
There's also this one, I've seen the same brand of bumper for the Optima and Optima Mid. I personally think it's too wide in its original form so I've cut the ends down a tad.

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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
Not heard or seen either of those versions either! Seems there were quite a few!
I have just emailed the guy who ran the model shop i purchased the car (and bumper) from bitd..... maybe he can recall which particular brands they stocked...?
I have just emailed the guy who ran the model shop i purchased the car (and bumper) from bitd..... maybe he can recall which particular brands they stocked...?
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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
Ok i found a picture of what i am after. Sadly this one sold on the Bay in February. No make given, but this is definitely the one i had.
See what i mean about the curved cut-outs at the ends? 3/4 width.
See what i mean about the curved cut-outs at the ends? 3/4 width.
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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
It looks like it'd be quite easy to fabricate that design yourself with a piece of 4 or 5mm thick Kydex. Cut out the shape flat, then hit it with a heat gun along the edge and bend it up. Here's one I made for my Barney car, the design you're after would be quite a bit easier:

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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
That might be the 'Plan B' if i can't locate an original....
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Re: Optima Mid bumper options
Lazer Alpha, I think.
There's also a general purpose Kyosho bumper that can fit the Optima Mid, Lazer, and GP-10 cars and that mounts to the bottom of the chassis under the front gearbox.
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