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Chris' Optima rebuild
Well, the postman delivereth my Optima. I believe that this is an Optima turbo, but I will ultimately build it as an original Optima, but am not intending to rigidly stick to only Opti parts (ie, I am happy to use the turbo shocks etc).
It doesn't look in too bad nick, but the tyres are a bit perished and the usual things like shock collars are broken. I also note the top deck is quite badly warped as is the rear shock tower
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I've got Araldite and a Swiss Army Knife - what more do I need? Yokomo YZ-2 No 4WD because nothing lives up to my original Optima. Until now maybe?... 
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10-08-2014
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Still in the box - does this count?
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The chain looks a bit ropey so I may have to look at whether I can do something about that
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Drive train doesn't run smoothly at all. Not too worry thought as I plan to fully strip the gears and diffs down anyhow
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I've got Araldite and a Swiss Army Knife - what more do I need? Yokomo YZ-2 No 4WD because nothing lives up to my original Optima. Until now maybe?... Last edited by Ashlandchris; 10-08-2014 at 09:11 PM. Reason: If my ipad would pay attention it would see I want to strip my diffs, not my doffs
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That chain can give one some headaches, I remember the time it took to straighten the bent links on my Turbo Optima, which also came with a battered chain. Take you time, what worked for me was to keep the wheels mounted, pinion removed, so there is the least resistance from the transmission, so it's easy to feel any hiccups in the drive when you slowly push the car forward.
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11-08-2014
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Screw kits
Does anyone have experience of
http://www.rcscrewz.com/product_info...roducts_id/482 The screws are not in great shape with some stripped heads and a few missing so wondered about a full new set. I can't see what is in this kit and wondered if anyone knew? Other suggestions gratefully received Chris
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I've got Araldite and a Swiss Army Knife - what more do I need? Yokomo YZ-2 No 4WD because nothing lives up to my original Optima. Until now maybe?...
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