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oli4ke

02-11-2012 11:25 PM

kyosho Optima Mid build in progress

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Ok guys, today i've started building my optima mid.

TO BE CONTINUED;)

HKS_TRD

03-11-2012 01:40 AM

Can't wait to see the progress on this one
I see you are using ball diffs, which variant of the Optima Mid are you going to be building?

oli4ke

03-11-2012 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HKS_TRD (Post 709981)

Can't wait to see the progress on this one
I see you are using ball diffs, which variant of the Optima Mid are you going to be building?

The standard Optima Mid with upgraded ball diffs.:)

HKS_TRD

03-11-2012 07:52 AM

Sounds like a plan. I'm going to try and make a bit more progress on mine this weekend

kenios

03-11-2012 08:32 PM

Hey Oli, this wil also be a great build, if you have the time send me a mail because i think you have a new emailadress, thanks mate !!!!

oli4ke

03-11-2012 09:01 PM

Damn @#%*#...... the build is blocked due to 2 missing 5 x 8 bearings :mad:

@Kenios: I noticed your email yesterday!:blush: Please use the telenet email address in the future!:thumbsup:

HKS_TRD

04-11-2012 02:13 PM

Bugger thats no good, how long will it take you to get those bearings?

oli4ke

04-11-2012 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HKS_TRD (Post 710345)

Bugger thats no good, how long will it take you to get those bearings?

Ordered a complete bearing set from a ebay seller in Hong kong, lead time 1 or 2 weeks :cry::(

mintzant

04-11-2012 09:20 PM

Info

I would like to ask you where do you find all these old spares???
I try to restore my old and one of the best kyosho car lazer zx-rr...
I Need new diffs!

oli4ke

04-11-2012 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mintzant (Post 710484)

I would like to ask you where do you find all these old spares???
I try to restore my old and one of the best kyosho car lazer zx-rr...
I Need new diffs!

Ebay is the main source!

LA-1 DIFF CASE SET LAZER
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/LA-1-Dif...item3a7ad34711

DIFF GEARS SET LAZER
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/OT-28-Di...item5d35b214a4

j0pp3

05-11-2012 12:38 PM

Thank for sharing, oli4ke. Looking forward to see more of this build.

/j0pp3

mintzant

05-11-2012 10:31 PM

Thanks my friend!
eBay for everything.
Keep working with your optima!
I want to see pictures...

oli4ke

10-12-2012 10:13 AM

Keeping this thread alive.:D Bearings arrived 2 weeks ago but unfortunately I don't have time to continue the build.:thumbdown: busy days.....:cry:

oli4ke

21-12-2012 08:39 AM

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I made a small progress:thumbsup:

oli4ke

21-12-2012 08:40 AM

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And more....

oli4ke

23-12-2012 01:25 PM

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And more

oli4ke

23-12-2012 01:27 PM

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more to come :D

HKS_TRD

23-12-2012 01:45 PM

Wow looking great!
I can't wait to see the group shot after its done

Durango

23-12-2012 01:48 PM

Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

Cheers - Daniel

oli4ke

29-12-2012 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango (Post 724906)

Looking great!

How did you fix the belt cover?

Cheers - Daniel

Just followed the manual.....:p:D

Durango

29-12-2012 01:05 PM

Hehe, ok :)

I asked because I can't see the tape...

oli4ke

07-01-2013 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango (Post 726546)

Hehe, ok :)

I asked because I can't see the tape...

Don't need the tape!
Just follow the manual but without the tape;)

sludgeguts

07-01-2013 04:45 PM

Looks like a great build. Will be following this thread with interest. :)

oli4ke

08-01-2013 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sludgeguts (Post 730049)

Looks like a great build. Will be following this thread with interest. :)

Thanks for the compliment!

oli4ke

08-01-2013 08:23 AM

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Made some more progress:thumbsup:

oli4ke

08-01-2013 08:27 AM

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Almost finished!

sheriff

08-01-2013 02:38 PM

Looks superb, can't wait to see it finished!

Are you painting it box art??

oli4ke

08-01-2013 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheriff (Post 730477)

Looks superb, can't wait to see it finished!

Are you painting it box art??

Thx, yes all my restoration are done as box art.

oli4ke

08-01-2013 06:51 PM

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Almost there.....:o:)

HKS_TRD

08-01-2013 11:20 PM

looking good

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