Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:06 pm
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Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:30 pm
You just don't get the optima feel without the clacking chain. I will be disappointed but I will fully understand why if they take away the chain. Ill still buy one.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:45 pm
Yes! I knew it was only a matter of time. And you know they won't stop there. They have to maximize profits off that design and release the Turbo, Salute, or maybe even the Javelin...
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:31 pm
Very cool. Im sure it will get similar upgrades as the scorpion. Should be a great runner. That could seriously replace my xx4 as a holiday car.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:19 am
I'm hoping they go with a chain. But not the original style chain. I'm thinking it would be great if they
went with the chain from the Kyosho motorcycle. That would be an improvement over the belt as well IMO.
went with the chain from the Kyosho motorcycle. That would be an improvement over the belt as well IMO.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:34 am
judging by what they did to the driveline on the Scorpion - I wouldn´t put my money on a chain.
Instead the ESC will feature a rattling chain sound.
Instead the ESC will feature a rattling chain sound.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:22 am
Might have to pick two up, one for a box art example, and one to replicate RCCA's 'Project Optima' which I used to drool over when I was younger http://www.rccaraction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-24-2014-1-00-33-PM.jpg
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:29 am
Great news 
looking forward to build a vintage racing machine and beat up some hot shots, i really think Kyosho did a good job on their re-release Scorpion so this is going to be interesting and expensive. I am hoping for beltdrive and fine pitch gears because i want a silent car 
and a lot of option house stuff. A Javelin would be nice to.. And Ultima mid Lazer zxr. Keep up the good work Kyosho 
looking forward to build a vintage racing machine and beat up some hot shots, i really think Kyosho did a good job on their re-release Scorpion so this is going to be interesting and expensive. I am hoping for beltdrive and fine pitch gears because i want a silent car and a lot of option house stuff. A Javelin would be nice to.. And Ultima mid Lazer zxr. Keep up the good work Kyosho Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:32 am
Awesome! Maybe finally I'll be able to afford one!
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:09 am
Not interested in buying a re-release, after all it will be considerably more expensive than the three runner Optimas I already have. I just hope they stick a slipper in the gearbox so I can update my vintage racing Ultima to stop it pulling wheelies every time I apply just a little too much power.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:52 am
Lmao at the esc. Sounds like something Traxxas would do.DennisM wrote:judging by what they did to the driveline on the Scorpion - I wouldn´t put my money on a chain.
Instead the ESC will feature a rattling chain sound.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:26 pm
...or BMWGrunger73 wrote:Lmao at the esc. Sounds like something Traxxas would do.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:27 pm
I never had any problems with my belt, ever.tamiyadan wrote:not at all the chain was better.Coelacanth wrote:Chain or belt? I'm betting it'll be a chain, even though the belt was a huge benefit to performance & reliability.
performance/ reliability:
the belt skipped worse and the tensionar would cause epic jams when it fell apart.
if you got dirt in the rear gearbox it basically ate the belt(it was impossible to keep dirt out when you did the belt conversion)
the little lexan cover that was part of the tensonar was a nightmare as well.
Chains are more efficient I.E battery lasted longer, everything counted with 800-1200Mah batts.
The problem with kyosho was they never used hardened aluminum which is why the shock towers and chassis used to bend all the time.
i raced a turbo optima back in 1986-87. when i restored it i put the belt conversion in the chassis, if i ran it on the track again i would convert back to chain.
I would totally run this at the track.
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:28 pm
A little better pic
Re: Optima is back!!
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:48 pm
Hmm.......... An optima, a root canal. An optima, a root canal. What to do. 
I really don't need a root canal, but..............
I really don't need a root canal, but..............