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Hello. I hope all are having a great holiday season. For one of my acquired gifts, I was given a belt/chain driven RC. I have attached pics. I know absolutely nothing about this truck and I am being told the buggy has been in the family for over 20 years. It doesnt run and I wouldnt know where to start. Help please? I can answer any questions to the best of my knowledge and post pics. Also with the truck, I acquired a Pro-tech Super Charger 700 AC/DC. It works surprisingly but what year would this be from? I have included pic of it and the box.

Thanks!
Brandy

Kyosho something--Hey have you heard if they kicked Lowry out of basic yet?

You have an Optima (or a member of it's family-LOL!). This car was released with a chain drive system linking the rear gearbox to the front. You have some Losi shocks on the rear which may have been fitted the same time as the JRX pro bodyshell. This was my first r/c car back in the late 80's.

Correct.. That is a Kyosho Optima with some transplant surgery..

So is this a find that is worth fixing up? Any history?

From what I heard last week, he's still there. I guess he's been really busy bc he hasnt written anyone lol

Woth fixing? I guess it depends on your taste. Are you into the old Kyosho's and do you have the time and resources to spend on it? These are the questions I ask myself.

Looks like you need a motor and radio to get it going. Looks like it's in OK shape from the pics. Can't tell what might be broken in the drive train. If you turn can turn all 4 wheels at the same time and the spur gear moves that's good. If it binds, or the gear doesn't turn, or the gear turns but only with the rear wheels, then it will need some work. If you are missing any parts or need to replace parts most can be found on eBay.

hello,

I think the optima is definately worth the restoration. There are currently plenty pf parts for these cars including reproduction bodies. Based on the pictures you provided, your car has the following parts installed:

proline front wheels
optima wheels
turbo optima arms
hot trick front brace (red part)
beagle motor guard
jrx2 rear shocks (and mounting hardware)
kyosho front gold shocks (hard to tell from the pic...could be duratrax)

Overall, an excellent base for a restoration. You'll need a gear cover, but those are pretty easy to find. The gear cover is the same one used on the ultima.

Regards,
highwayracer

your optima is well worth fixing up hear is a 40.00 ebay optima I picked up that I brought back to life most parts are originaly from the junker the only new parts I used on this refurbished optima was the nerf bars, deck, wheels /tires and a new chain almost forgot new front arms and nose check out the before and after picks. Good luck on your build

Thanks! I will be searching ebay for parts. I will post questions if needed and pics when its done!

Get to posting then go here http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=909 and ask the forum for parts. We can be a helpful bunch. Happy Hunting.