Kai City RC 145 Posted February 1, 2022 Optima Mid has been revealed at the KYOSHO Fair. I’m very excited for this release. 😃 Raced against them back in the day. Always wanted one, but way to expensive then. Finally! 😁 16 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 495 Posted February 1, 2022 Been trying to pre-order one here in the U.S.. Nobody seems to be taking orders. Very frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yalson 514 Posted February 3, 2022 If those are the launch shots, then it all looks pretty familiar. Nice that they are brining the gold shocks back, although they do not look like direct reproductions of the originals. Not sure if those "Peugeot" wheels are direct copies either. Kyosho continue to make their box art liveries look terrible with excessive quantities of unnecessary text. And does this thing come equipped with 64dp gears, as it looks like it. Weird, as I don't think any Kyosho model came equipped with 64dp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 495 Posted February 3, 2022 The existing Kyosho reres have 48p gears. This probably also will. Agreed that Kyosho box art makes their cars look "Much Fast! Many Speed! So Race!". But since I have never built a box art car, I could not care less. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted February 3, 2022 I want one. I know for a fact, I'll be purchasing a body set and the belt covers so I can complete my Turbo SE build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 5:04 PM, Mrowka said: "Much Fast! Many Speed! So Race!" I think you just coined the next popular wing slogan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagebackyardrc 135 Posted February 5, 2022 Going to pick up one of these for the channel for sure. Never had the pleasure of driving one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelknapCrater 179 Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, vintagebackyardrc said: Going to pick up one of these for the channel for sure. Never had the pleasure of driving one. I raced one in the late 80s. NiCads made for five thrilling minutes with that car. Big LiPOs and brushless are going to be exhausting, but totally worth it. Don’t think about it, just buy this car. EDIT: Thermal management is going to be challenging if this car is used with brushless. No room for an ESC fan if the suggested location is used. Don’t let that stop you from buying it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Pin 33 Posted March 15, 2022 Would someone mind telling a NOOB like me the difference between the Mid and the Turbo Optima Gold 30619? Is it mostly aesthetic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted March 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, King_Pin said: Would someone mind telling a NOOB like me the difference between the Mid and the Turbo Optima Gold 30619? Is it mostly aesthetic? Nope, completely different designs. The original Optima/Turbo Optima used a multi-piece ladder frame amd had its motor behind the rear axle. The Mid, as the name suggests, is mid-motor, with the motor just ahead of the rear axle. It also uses a one-piece aluminum pan chassis. The suspension arms/hubs/axles are the same, but nothing else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Pin 33 Posted March 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, markbt73 said: Nope, completely different designs. The original Optima/Turbo Optima used a multi-piece ladder frame amd had its motor behind the rear axle. The Mid, as the name suggests, is mid-motor, with the motor just ahead of the rear axle. It also uses a one-piece aluminum pan chassis. The suspension arms/hubs/axles are the same, but nothing else. Thank you. I fell in love with the looks of the Optima Gold which is odd because as far as colors go Gold is one of my least favorites. I see a difference in the suspension setup especially the front shock system. I'm assuming the Mid is updated and more capable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted March 15, 2022 Not updated, just set up differently. All the parts are basically the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 495 Posted March 16, 2022 I keep getting messages that shipment of mine is delayed. 😞 I am in the US, FWIW. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Pin 33 Posted March 21, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 10:10 PM, King_Pin said: Thank you. I fell in love with the looks of the Optima Gold which is odd because as far as colors go Gold is one of my least favorites. I see a difference in the suspension setup especially the front shock system. I'm assuming the Mid is updated and more capable? I thought the Optima was a 1/8 scale. I don't need or want another 1/10. Then I saw the javelin on my local shops website and they have it listed as 1/8 and I was happy again until after research and seeing the box it's also 1/10. Looks like I have to find something else for my next build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromageTheDog 65 Posted March 23, 2022 Does anyone know when Tower is going to list these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted March 24, 2022 Not sure about Tower but you can preorder at Amain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 12:59 PM, King_Pin said: I thought the Optima was a 1/8 scale. I don't need or want another 1/10. Then I saw the javelin on my local shops website and they have it listed as 1/8 and I was happy again until after research and seeing the box it's also 1/10. Looks like I have to find something else for my next build. The kyosho optima range and all the legendary models are 1/10th apart from the fantom which is 1/12th, 1/8th was always originally for rally x nitro but then later because of environmental reasons (probably) brushless electric has made an appearance!👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dtn8. 6 Posted March 30, 2022 Detailed unboxing posted on YouTube So excited! https://youtu.be/XsMzh18MLOI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbi 476 Posted April 1, 2022 Hello guys just as many as you guys I just preordered one! Can‘t wait to unbox this legend! question: do you know, if some Parts from the Optimum would fit? Eg swing arms, knuckles, etc? There are some nice alloy parts for the Optimum… thanks for your answers/imputs! thomas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai City RC 145 Posted April 4, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 6:52 AM, Tumbi said: Hello guys just as many as you guys I just preordered one! Can‘t wait to unbox this legend! question: do you know, if some Parts from the Optimum would fit? Eg swing arms, knuckles, etc? There are some nice alloy parts for the Optimum… thanks for your answers/imputs! thomas The Mid shares many parts with the re-released Optima/Turbo Optima and Javelin. There are however some subtle differences, swing arms being one of them! I recommend you check out the detailed article recently posted on https://theoptimahouse.blogspot.com. The interview with Akira Kogawa on Feb 14th has the info you need. Hope that helps! Oh, and check out my YouTube channel - I have already posted a couple of running videos with the newly built Mid. 😁👍 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites