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Some comparisons of the beagle and optima parts
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:49 pm
by GoMachV
I stumbled across a front and rear gearbox housing at the LHS, so I decided to snag them for comparisons sake
Both look to be completely compatible, they are shaped a bit different but close enough that they will interlock into each other. The plastic is noticeably worse of course
Just thought I would document it with pics
Front:
Re: Some comparisons of the beagle and optima parts
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:50 pm
by GoMachV
Rear:
(Note the optima housing is for the belt conversion)
Re: Some comparisons of the beagle and optima parts
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:30 am
by rccars4sal
No pics from me, but I can confirm that beagle and optima side plates are interchangeable as well. They are made slightly different, softer metal, poorly finished edges, different cut outs. I dont have any arms to compare, but beagle arms are really thin. Pretty sure optima arms are quite a bit beefier. knuckles and hubs are exact fit between the 2.
Re: Some comparisons of the beagle and optima parts
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:07 pm
by Coelacanth
Ahh...that shiny look of ABS plastic instead of glass-filled nylon...
Re: Some comparisons of the beagle and optima parts
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:45 am
by rccars4sal
On my beagles they make the plastic look pretty good. Its got a texture, like the fiber reinforced plastic. I actually thought it was frp. Not sure that it isnt. LHS is clearing out pactra paints, so I should have a genuine beagle body shell done up in a little while! Just a matter of picking colors. Then,, I will put those plastics to the test!