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Hi too all
Just a quick question about how to repair a cracked body and also what other body can i adapt for this car.

I have used shoe goo on the inside before as it stays flexible. As for a replacement body there are several reproductions on ebay with and without decals.

I'd probably go for a new body too...it won't break the bank.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KYOSHO-TURBO-OPTIMA-MID-SE-BODY-AND-WING-/150404283697?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2304cb3d31

This body also works, I chose this one for my OptiMutt build.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KYOSHO-JG-OPTIMA-MID-SE-BODY-AND-WING-VINTAGE-RARE-/150999689003?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item232848672b

This guy has really nice bodies....and he is actually a really nice guy...got me some info that i needed without even asking ...thought it was really cool, i am buying my optima body from him

http://www.marwanrc.com/

Most of my bodies are TBG so don't get me wrong, but the holes will be off, and the fitment will be off from stock by a bit. The bodies are a tad smaller, and although it isn't a huge deal-DONT use the dimples to drill your holes! Ask me how I know

I agree, Marwan's bodies are noticeably more detailed (you can see the body lines & cut lines more clearly) and will trim & fit almost perfectly. TBG bodies are all a slight bit undersized as his are bodies-molded-from-bodies, not made from actual molds. They'll work but require a bit more effort to trim them properly. On the downside, a shipped Marwan body is darn near a $60 body after all is said and done. It's worthwhile if you buy multiple bodies and have them shipped together, or if you're doing a shelf-queen; but for a runner, a little work and saving some money is also a good thing. Those are your pros & cons.

I thought the Marwan bodies were also undersize?
I know the LWB Optima Mid under tray definitely is
I have a couple genuine Optima Mid bodies I will have to compare to the Marwan one sitting on my SE-X

My marwan lwb opt mid body and tray fit fine. I messed up by using a lazer type rear shock tower which made the rear clearance funky,, but other than that,, the tray lined up fine with the holes on chassis, and body fit fine.