Optima mid custom special

[Crashtest33]

Hi Guys

After the ZX-S is complete, I fancy a OMCS. Are there any NIP parts that you simply can't get??
Outside the Lazer range I think this buggy is gorgeous!

Cheers

p.s. thanks for the pinion solution. Vintage pinions and TM-7 Spur ordered for my ZX-R shelfer and MkII runner.

[ralphee]

Ill second that, its a stunning looking buggy, don't see many either, but then i dont follow Kyosho too closely.....the brand, at least in vintage terms, makes my wallet ache

[Crashtest33]

OT-69 (wishbones)
OT-95 (plate set)
OTW-8 (plastic belt covers)
OT-103 (random plastic thingy)
OT-122 (chassis)
OTW-6 (upper deck)

I'll ignore the usual wheel, tyre & shock issues.

These are the parts that I can't find after a quick look.
Let us know if anyone has this stuff.

Nick :-)

[HKS_TRD]

If OT-122 is the fibreglass chassis and NOT the metal chassis, I do have one here I could sell.
Might have an upper deck too actually just need to go through all my stuff
I forget what the OT-103 is, is that the piece that goes over the motor and attaches to the belt cover, if so I reckon I may have one of these too, I need to organise all my parts ....

For belt covers just go with the Marwan repros, the chance of finding the originals is very slim and really not necessary as the LWB belt covers are actually clear anyway unlike the SWB cars which had the tinted belt covers

[Crashtest33]

Cool! Let me know when you've had a mooch. FG chassis is fine, unless Fiberlyte's carbon LWB optima mid will work?

[percymon]

OT-103 is the 'tape set', which effectively is the tape strips that hold the belt guide to the lower chassis plate, the foam/rubber tape that sits either side of the rear wishbone pin holder and the rubber section at the rear of the upper belt.

OTW-1 - the option stabiliser set is also pretty rare these days

Teambluegroove also sell bodies, belt guides and pinion/spur covers in clear lexan.

[HKS_TRD]

Fibrelytes chassis will work but if you are trying to build an authentic replica you need either the metal chassis or the fibreglass one.

I have two here, one has some writing on it and a couple stains, that I only want ten pounds for it if you are going to run a painted undertray then it probably will be fine

The other is in great condition, close to mint and I want thirty pounds for that though I may want to keep it as I have a custom special here and I want to check that its not better than the chassis on the built car

I have an upper deck for ten pound but I really only want to sell that with the chassis as a set

These prices are what I paid for the parts, if you think its too much I wont get offended

Dan

[Crashtest33]

Cheers Dan

Sadly without the plate set I'm off on the wrong foot already.
I'm wondering whether the one on eBay AU for £250 might be a better bet

Nick

[oli4ke]

Originally Posted by Crashtest33

Cheers Dan

Sadly without the plate set I'm off on the wrong foot already.
I'm wondering whether the one on eBay AU for £250 might be a better bet

Nick

Probably I can fix a new plate set OT-95 for you.....
I can check if you want?

[terry.sc]

Originally Posted by Crashtest33

Cheers Dan

Sadly without the plate set I'm off on the wrong foot already.
I'm wondering whether the one on eBay AU for £250 might be a better bet

Nick

If you are planning on building one from only NIP parts, quite often a complete kit is cheaper. Add up the prices of all the parts you've already found and take a guess at the others, and don't forget the kit will have original tyres, body and stickers in there as well.

[Crashtest33]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

If you are planning on building one from only NIP parts, quite often a complete kit is cheaper. Add up the prices of all the parts you've already found and take a guess at the others, and don't forget the kit will have original tyres, body and stickers in there as well.

I'm thinking you're probably right.
Asking the Aussie for an offer price atm.

[Crashtest33]

Can anyone explain how the rear ball diff works on the optima mid?
I've found the gear and it just occured to me that the gear and belt sprocket are right next to each other.
So how does the thrust balls touch both end friction plates???
Or am I being dumb?

This is what I've found for my OMCS.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W-0108-Opt...item3a7f995dd2

Can I make a rear diff with this and a W0107 front ball diff set?

Nick

[terry.sc]

Originally Posted by Crashtest33

Or am I being dumb?

Yes you are
The ball diff works like any other, the only difference between the front and rear diffs is that the rear diff has the pulley moulded on the other side of the drive gear, kinda stuck on the side as a ring at the outer edge.

Can I make a rear diff with this and a W0107 front ball diff set?

Yes, the only difference between them is the gear/pulley, everything else is identical.

[Crashtest33]

Hi Peeps.

I have taken the plunge and ordered everything I need to make a Custom Special (cos I think it's gorgeous!).
And I bet It'll be finished before the ZX-S! Bloody LAW-12!!

As soon as I take delivery on parts, I'll take some pics.

Bo!

[Naushad]

Surely you can get on with the zx-s now?

[Crashtest33]

My OCD won't let me! Now come on chaps, we restore vintage RC models. Don't pretend nobody else on here is not a little OCD?
Tbh, I can't follow the manual cos LAW-12 is one of the earlier parts required.

[Naushad]

What exactly is law -12 again?

[Crashtest33]

Originally Posted by Naushad

What exactly is law -12 again?

The main shaft, the splined pulley drive and the spur slipper plate.

[Crashtest33]

Front Optima ball diff. W-0107.
Nice.

[Crashtest33]

W-0107