You are right...the belt drive is the nicer option especially for running. The chain is a bugger to get right and skips. Rare to find the belt conversion kit and if you do goes for a lot of wonga.
Your HPI UNO sounds interesting! Forget about the 600E Le mans...not a good motor for the optima..an endurance motor found with some 1/12 setups. Get a one of the 240/360 Lemans for 4wd instead.
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Originally Posted by colreid
Hi Joel,
Thanks for the scans, you're right they do give some inspiration for the re-build. I had a feeling that the belt drive was an option, so I seem to have fallen lucky there.
When you mentioned the arms being reinforced, do you mean with ribs or the material itself?
Keith, will gladly keep you updated. I've not raced for a couple of seasons now, and wanted to do this as a way to keep interested in the hobby. The Optima does seem in pretty good condition (if a little grubby), the only part that seems to be missing is the front bumper.
I did have an old Le Mans 600E motor, but I think i gave it away! But I do have an old HPI UNO motor that may get fitted.
I may be back on to question you guys regarding part numbers and issues I may have if that's ok?
Colin
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