Optima Mid Runner (Almost Done, New Arms installed)

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Hi all, first post here. I figured I would post some pics of the Optima Mid project I am currently working on. I started with a rough Optima Mid for a really great price locally. As i started digging into the car I realized even though the car looked rough, it was actually in pretty decent shape.

My plan with this car is to run it so there were some things I needed to do. First was to add a slipper clutch to the car. I machined a new top shaft for the car with allowed me to run a slipper assembly from an AE B4. I also used the B4 gear cover by drilling and tapping a new hole for the top 3mm screw.

I ordered new universal swing shafts, 68mm for the front and 62.5mm for the rear. A friend of mine gave me a set or Lazer ZX-R arms to get measurements from and I will be machining new arms for the car, the same length as the ZX-R arms.

I ordered ZX-5 rear hubs, front carriers, steering arms and wheels. After mocking up the car, I will end up with the proper track width between the front and rear tires using the new wheels with different offsets.

I added a LWB chassis and machined a new upper brace, lipos cradles, wing mounts, and wing buttons. Once I get my arms machined, I should be able to get the final assembly done. I hope to finish the car in about two weeks.

Enjoy the pics.

Jake