Running the Turbo Optima Shelf Queen...

[DanB4]

As some of you may know I've decided to briefly stretch the legs of most, if not all of my shelf queens - I built a simple astro track, soft surface so I can't see how I can scratch the chassis unless I smack into a wall which I don't plan to do!

The new OT-66's still look exactly the same after running a couple of laps - it's really nice to feel the differences in how the cars run.

So tonight was the turn of my 1986 Box Art Turbo Optima, it has the LeMans 240S motor fitted, an OLD Futaba MC8 ESC (brick!) and original RX and servo too....the buggy is still chain drive, no belt drive conversion here although my Optima Pro does have the conversion - that will be run as soon as I've finished mounting the body + install running gear.

I was actually really surprised with how well this near 30 year old buggy performed on the track, good pick-up, nice balance when gently jumping and responsive steering. I also used the original Futaba Magnum Junior pistol radio - I'm a sticks man personally sorry if that's apparent when I'm driving her round

I'm just uploading the video to YouTube now for you all to see, as soon as it's ready I'll add the linky

Dan

[DanB4]

It's 1986, not 1985 as I incorrectly say! Must have been the excitement

http://youtu.be/bmo2xjgNfM4

[j0pp3]

Very cool to see this oldie get used. Driving her gently are we not

[DanB4]

Thanks Joel - yeah I'd hate for the chain to snap!

Now, what to run next.....hmm.....maybe a Cat?