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I'm in the U.S. and my recent order took about 3-4 weeks. Never ordered from them pre-covid.
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"then push the shaft up through the shock through the hole using a toothpick and the shaft w/piston will come out the top" That's the part that's stuck. I will try a toothpick or something similar. I tried using a small screwdriver but I was afraid to damage it. Maybe I need to use more force and hope for the best I will post a pic if I strike out again
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I have original Kyosho Optima Mid (Gold) shocks that I would like to rebuild. I am not able to remove the shock shaft. It is stuck and I don't want to force it. I have built shocks before and it seems fairly straight forward to reverse the process. I am sure I am making a noob mistake but I can't figure it out. Any recommendations?
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Work in progress
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Rear Wheel Offset/Wheel extender or spacer
benitom replied to benitom's topic in General discussions
I picked up some long axles - Tamiya USA actually had them in stock. For some reason my kit did not come with them. I didn't want to overpay on Ebay or wait a month ordering from Asia. Hopefully that's the last of it. Ordering parts piecemail starts adding up I guess it's the nature of the hobby. -
Rear Wheel Offset/Wheel extender or spacer
benitom replied to benitom's topic in General discussions
Thanks for sharing the link. Your build came out great. I don't want to put more money into it, but if I can't get it the way I want it I may pick up more wheels. -
Rear Wheel Offset/Wheel extender or spacer
benitom replied to benitom's topic in General discussions
Great thanks! I appreciate the suggestions. This looks like a much better solution. The wheel extenders I see online don't get very many positive reviews. -
Rear Wheel Offset/Wheel extender or spacer
benitom replied to benitom's topic in General discussions
Not 100% sure. The stock wheel is 26mm and the wheel that comes with the Porsche RSR 1/10 kit is 32mm https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/110-4wd-shaft-drive-road-tt/rc-porsche-911-carrera-rsr/ So I guess 6mm -
Excuse my ignorance on this topic but I have been having a hard time finding rear wheels for 1/10 Porsche RSR. I am converting an existing TT02 kit and will be using stock size wheels 26mm. Does anyone use wheel extenders? Do they work? Can you recommend a size? I've done some research but can't find a simple answer or pics online.
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Nice problem to have - like others said make the decision based on the Chassis. You can always get a body of your choice later.
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The first set came out ok - looks like I missed some spots but it's the glare from the pic. This is three coats.
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For my project instead of buying a new set of black wheels I am going to paint what I have. I'm going to paint the chrome matte black and leave the plastic stock black. If I don't like it I will paint over the matte and use standard or gloss black. I picked up a Porsche Carrera RSR body and I'm going to attempt to follow the same paint scheme as Magnus Walkers 78 911 SC https://stanceworks.com/2014/05/magnus-walker-78schr/
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That was too easy - thanks!
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I have some Tamiya 54854 Two-Piece 5-Spoke wheels that I want to paint the chrome black. I came across some random online forums that have many suggestions. i.e. put them in the dishwasher and it will remove the chrome, sand them, brillo pad, clean and paint directly over the chrome, etc... I was wondering if anyone has successfully painted chrome rims on a rc car they run. I expect scratches and dings but I want to avoid chipping/peeling if possible.
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My next project - waiting for wheels to arrive. I will swap between Subaru Rally and Porsche RSR
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COVID gave me more time to build a kit. Some time ago I picked up a Traxxas Rally LaTraxx RTR and my son killed the motor using the wrong battery. I had never seen a LaTraxx Rally run so fast then it started to smoke haha. (I sold it for parts on Ebay) We put some hop ups in it. Pre-Covid I found a Kyosho Optima Mid at an estate sale and I was slowing rebuilding it. Last time I built a Kit it was the Tamiya Lotus Honda 99T I think I was in JR High. During shelter in place I picked up a TT02 Subaru Monte Carlo which led me to finding this forum.
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I recently purchased some for Kyosho Optima Mid - the quality "feels" good and seem well made. https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-Front-Rear-Shock-Absorbers-For-RC-Hobby-Car-1-10-Kyosho-Optima-4WD-New/113489962638?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=413690583834&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 My only gripe is that they stick. After the first run they worked as they should once you get running and did not leak. When you push down on the car/chassis there is a slite stick/stutter hope that makes sense. I'm hoping over time it will resolve itself.
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+1
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Why doesn't Tamiya make...a high quality Buggy Kit. We pay for upgrades anyway I think a high quality kit would sell. Kyosho kits are not cheap and sell well.
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Nice!
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To me RC cars are like real cars and are meant to be driven. I have an optima mid that I break and fix all the time. Fun Hobby. My daily driver is a 98 Boxster if I ever can upgrade to a 911 I will drive the heck out of it.
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Has anyone ever burned out a Torque Tuned Motor?
benitom replied to 67CamaroSS's topic in General discussions
I've never burned out a torque motor, but since I went old school and started wrapping my motors in bandage wrap I haven't killed one yet. -
Check out the Kyosho Optima 2016 parts. I am finding most parts are interchangeable with the Optima Mid. I was going to replicate the rear gears but doesn't look like it would work. I recently ordered some cheap aftermarket shocks, but may attempt to rebuild the original shocks as well. On a side note...I am using Optima wheels and tires so I can conserve the original wheels and tires.
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Kyosho Optima Mid - temporary solution for using longer rear shocks until proper size shocks arrive
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Good to know - I ordered Jazrider aluminum swing shaft for TT02. I'm pretty rough with my kits so I expect to break them.