Kyosho Optima re-release coming!

[beefmuffin 1156]

Whatever it is.. I wonder where my ESC should go.

No idea, but it doesn't seem to be shown in the photo below once the top plate is attached:

Good catch 73robb - so maybe it really is just an assembly aid! Looks like they've really gone above and beyond in that sense... even whole new tool designs, etc.

That being said, I guess you tape the ESC upside-down under the driver and pull out that spacer when installing the radio tray.

[beefmuffin 1156]

Dug up a couple more pics I don't think Wandy had in his bunch. Shows how the driver is attached, being that there's no more MSC-plate-mounted driver post. Am really so excited about this. Am definitely gonna build and run one!

[73robb 132]

Dug up a couple more pics I don't think Wandy had in his bunch. Shows how the driver is attached, being that there's no more MSC-plate-mounted driver post. Am really so excited about this. Am definitely gonna build and run one!

Surely you mean two to run, belt and chain...

[beefmuffin 1156]

Surely you mean two to run, belt and chain...

LOL, nah... but a 2nd to keep NIB maybe! Also, whatever happened to the original Ultima re-re? If that's also coming soon I might build and run one of those too. So I'll have restored shelfers and re-re runners of both, which is my ideal setup! These are the only two Kyosho re-re's I'd really be passionate about (unless they for some ungodly reason re-re'd the Pegasus). So... I'm just happy as a clam.

But, anyone know the status of the Ultima??

[Robert5000 928]

I've been kicking myself for missing out on the Avante re release and will probably have to sell my grandma and all her knitwear to buy one off of ebay, so I'm definetely getting at least two Optimas as soon as they hit the stores.

Incidentally, if anyone is in the market for a 91 year old norwegian grandma, pm me for details.

[beefmuffin 1156]

Incidentally, if anyone is in the market for a 91 year old norwegian grandma, pm me for details.

Hmm, I had a vintage Nan BITD. How's the chassis / undercarriage?

[Robert5000 928]

Hmm, I had a vintage Nan BITD. How's the chassis / undercarriage?

I'm going to be honest with you, she used to be a ballet dancer, so there are some issues with wear. But she has a fairly new ceramic knee, and she's still nimble and quick on her feet. These days her diet consists mostly of tea and classical music, so all in all the upkeep shouldn't be to expensive.

[markbt73 5315]

I've just thought of something: my "original" Optima isn't all that original, really. It's built from two different wrecks, with repro tires and body, and modern stainless hardware. Maybe if the new driveline really is backward-compatible, I'll just update it, maybe replace the leaky old original shocks, and enjoy it that way - and wait for the Javelin re-re.

[beefmuffin 1156]

I've just thought of something: my "original" Optima isn't all that original, really. It's built from two different wrecks, withrepro tires and body, and modern stainless hardware. Maybe if the new driveline really is backward-compatible, I'll just update it, maybe replace the leaky old original shocks, and enjoy it that way - and wait for the Javelin re-re.

Sounds pretty reasonable to me! Although... I know the Optima is one of your special love-bugs, so it wouldn't be too crazy to keep your original for display and get both Optima and Javelin re-re's to run.

[markbt73 5315]

Sounds pretty reasonable to me! Although... I know the Optima is one of your special love-bugs, so it wouldn't be too crazy to keep your original for display and get both Optima and Javelin re-re's to run.

Not to me, it wouldn't... but you assume I have some fiscal say-so in the household. I do not.

[beefmuffin 1156]

Not to me, it wouldn't... but you assume I have some fiscal say-so in the household. I do not.

We're both gonna be turning tricks in 2016... may as well just face facts.

[beefmuffin 1156]

We are definitely getting the original boxart too.

Yo Wandy - where did u find this pic??

EDIT: Found it / one!

[shenlonco 1156]

Awesome! see the thick beefy chassis!

[markbt73 5315]

Honestly, even I have trouble with having more than one of something just sitting there. I still have a surplus of dead RC10s to get rid of. So a resto-mod Optima and a re-re Javelin (if/when) would be fine with me.

As far as the Ultima, I get the feeling that the rumor was actually the Optima, and someone misunderstood. An Ultima re-re wouldn't surprise me, but not for a year or so.

[beefmuffin 1156]

Kyosho America has a product page for it with a confirmed price of US$299 and a waiting list sign-up. (I signed up!)

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Optima-4WD-Buggy-Kit_p_24246.html

[beefmuffin 1156]

As far as the Ultima, I get the feeling that the rumor was actually the Optima, and someone misunderstood. An Ultima re-re wouldn't surprise me, but not for a year or so.

...or intentional subterfuge. But, I fear you may be right. Although I guess it's a good thing for Kyosho to not blow all the wadding out of their re-release cannon within so short a time!

[Wandy 1527]

Kyosho America has a product page for it with a confirmed price of US$299 and a waiting list sign-up. (I signed up!)

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Optima-4WD-Buggy-Kit_p_24246.html

So it's item #30617B now? So what is #30617A?

The plot thickens.

And if 30616 is the Turbo Scorpion, I hope that included in the kit is every single new hop up they have created for the Scorpion. Hardened rails, carbon fibre chasis components, HG shocks, Torque Splitter...the whole lot.

[Nitomor 2122]

Can 30617 'A' be the Turbo now please?!

[Wandy 1527]

Could the "B" stand for Buggy?

Did they ever make a truck or road car on the Optima chassis? And if not, then maybe they are planning to now?

[fristajlo 45]

Available for preorder at Tamico now.

[Nitomor 2122]

Nice flowchart here;

Source: Optimahouse

[Wandy 1527]

Considering that Kyosho's price is $299.99, I wonder if the HK sellers can offer it for $250? That would put an even bigger smile on my face.

[Wandy 1527]

Nice flowchart here;

Source:

If they do bring back the Salute, I dearly hope it's the blue version instead of the red. That red body is hideous.

[Klausen 1197]

Let's just get them all.

[scoobybooster 248]

Guys are even more overwelmed here than in Kyosho forum

But i share all opinions here: Kyosho is doing -once more - an immaculate job with the Optima. Tamiya has to catch up here !