Gold Shocks

[sgirouard]

I'm currently working on some vintage kyosho projects. The Optima was my second car I ever had and I'm recently back into RC and want to "recapture" some of that magic LOL.

Does anyone have any good ideas where to get gold shocks.

On a side note, looking for some advise. I have a lazer alpha on its way to me. It had the black plastic shocks...does that make sense? I always thought they all had gold shocks. IF stock was with black plastic shocks, should I leave it "stock" or should I put some gold shocks on it.

I do have a pair of front gold shocks. Just need some 4" rears.

Thanks for the help

[badattitude]

Watch ebay for the kyosho golds. they pop up from time to time but you have to be patient. Set expectations to wait month. I really the golds a lot!

Actually, here is a set of rears on ebay uk...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Kyosho-Optima-Rear-Gold-Shocks-Tamiya-too-/230529794476?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item35aca581ac

Be careful about distinquishing between the duratracs vs. the kyoshos if shopping on ebay. they look very simalar but the kyoshos are much better IMO

[Jay Dub]

The Lazer Alpha was a budget version of the Lazer series. You can expect (in stock form) allot of plastic parts. -Jeff

[Coelacanth]

Dude---you're gonna HATE me for this, but I just went on eBay to see if I could help you out, and searched for "Kyosho Gold". And I saw these:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390243401081&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

At that price, I snapped 'em up! Sorry--but that's what YOU gotta do.

To help with your search, I learned that the Turbo Optima & Ultima gold shocks are the same part numbers, W-5001 and W-5002. Include those in your search criteria. Expect to pay perhaps $40 to $50 a pair, that's what I've been seeing them selling for.

[sgirouard]

Dude---you're gonna HATE me for this, but I just went on eBay to see if I could help you out, and searched for "Kyosho Gold". And I saw these:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390243401081&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

At that price, I snapped 'em up! Sorry--but that's what YOU gotta do.

To help with your search, I learned that the Turbo Optima & Ultima gold shocks are the same part numbers, W-5001 and W-5002. Include those in your search criteria. Expect to pay perhaps $40 to $50 a pair, that's what I've been seeing them selling for.

GAHH!! I've been searching for weeks LMAO. I missed those and don't know how. I even tried to win an older Kyosho Stadium truck that had them on it.

PS I know about the old duratrax. The difference was the duratrax were "brighter" and they only had 1 o ring, not 2.

[sgirouard]

The Lazer Alpha was a budget version of the Lazer series. You can expect (in stock form) allot of plastic parts. -Jeff

Thanks Badattitude. I'm gonna see if I can land those. I have fronts so that works.

Jay, would you suggest leaving the Lazer in "stock" form or upgrade it? I'm looking to appeal to the vintage market.

[Coelacanth]

I've dealt with fireboy, he's knowledgeable...but his prices on some stuff is pretty high--but these are probably brand new almost.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/W-5001-Gold-Shocks-Optima-Maxxum-Ultima-Lazer-Rocky-/260666140607?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb0e9a7bf

And...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/W-5002-Gold-Shocks-Optima-Maxxum-Ultima-Lazer-ZX-/250698768061?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5ecf9ebd

(Hope that doesn't hurt...)

[sgirouard]

I've dealt with fireboy, he's knowledgeable...but his prices on some stuff is pretty high--but these are probably brand new almost.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/W-5001-Gold-Shocks-Optima-Maxxum-Ultima-Lazer-Rocky-/260666140607?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb0e9a7bf

And...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/W-5002-Gold-Shocks-Optima-Maxxum-Ultima-Lazer-ZX-/250698768061?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5ecf9ebd

(Hope that doesn't hurt...)

Wow, I'll probably stay "vintage" for that one. Considering I landed the car for $41 shipped to my door. LOL

[Coelacanth]

Well, you practically stole that Optima! Like you, the Optima was my second RC car (the first being a very disappointing Tamiya Frog that never performed to my expectations).

[sgirouard]

Well, you practically stole that Optima! Like you, the Optima was my second RC car (the first being a very disappointing Tamiya Frog that never performed to my expectations).

Sounds like we're brothers from another mother. LOL.

1st. Tamiya Lunch Box
2nd Optima "Turbo-ized" that I got from a friend who didn't know what he had. $75 for the turbo optima, xl2p radio and spare parts (I still have some of those red shocks)
3rd Jrx2 - the buggy I owned with at our local race schene.

[sgirouard]

Well, you practically stole that Optima! Like you, the Optima was my second RC car (the first being a very disappointing Tamiya Frog that never performed to my expectations).

Oh and yeah, if the pictures are accurate....I'm a happy man. This thing looks mint. I'll post some pics when it gets here.

[Coelacanth]

Looking forward to your restoration! I bought mine as an original Optima too, and "Turbofied" it, adding the Celebration Gold chassis back when it was a pretty cheap Tower Hobbies purchase. Now, there's a dude selling a Gold chassis on eBay for close to $200 bucks.

I'm glad I kept my car and lots of parts!

[sgirouard]

Yeah. I WISH I had kept my optima. I also dumped my JRX2, another mistake LOL anyway. Working on trying to build up my fleet.

One of my vintages I am going to move is my Kyosho Big Brute. As soon as I find 1 shock for it.

[dandaman]

i have a set of gold shocks that came with a jrx2 i purchased on ebay that i will part with if their what yuo need.

[sgirouard]

Sent you a PM