Rb4276 803 Posted May 8, 2019 Wish someone would have the re release gold shocks for sale. So far i have only seen the front cylinder available nothing else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted May 8, 2019 On 5/7/2019 at 2:14 AM, dave.723 said: Hi there, I was wondering if the javelin roll cage will fit? It is listed in the options parts on the kyosho site ... Thanks David 4 hours ago, dave.723 said: Well, I ordered a turbo and a cage let's find out. 😁 See no reason why it won’t fit, you will also need the alloy roof hoop, and wing mounts if you want to run the rear wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted May 12, 2019 What's a Good motor for this right before melting point? in other words power without destroying internals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 7:17 AM, Rb4276 said: Wish someone would have the re release gold shocks for sale. So far i have only seen the front cylinder available nothing else I just purchased OTW128 & OTW129 from Banzai hobby, it looks like they are still in Stock, if not , they can order in for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbimaster 190 Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/12/2019 at 1:09 PM, ACCEL said: What's a Good motor for this right before melting point? in other words power without destroying internals. I have ran a 13.5t brushless, and the Kyosho 20T black can 540 with good results, both were plenty fast for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted May 22, 2019 Just arrived from Japan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave.723 132 Posted June 6, 2019 Finished my Turbo Javelin. The Javelin cage is a direct fit with all screws included; the only thing you need additionally is the aluminum roll bar of the javelin. Cage is painted red cause the plastic color is kinda pinkish and I painted the raw aluminum parts of the cage white. I think it looks much better that way. And I have to say - I was so impressed how this kit went together. It was so much fun. Even the sound it makes when you snap out the plastic from the tree. Awesome. What a build !! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted June 6, 2019 3 hours ago, dave.723 said: Finished my Turbo Javelin. The Javelin cage is a direct fit with all screws included; the only thing you need additionally is the aluminum roll bar of the javelin. Cage is painted red cause the plastic color is kinda pinkish and I painted the raw aluminum parts of the cage white. I think it looks much better that way. And I have to say - I was so impressed how this kit went together. It was so much fun. Even the sound it makes when you snap out the plastic from the tree. Awesome. What a build !! That looks sweet! I haven’t got one (yet?) but you’re making me want to take he rear wing off my Javelin. Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted June 7, 2019 Looks great! I think I will do the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave.723 132 Posted June 7, 2019 thanks. I've got my initial inspiration from here. http://theoptimahouse.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-optima-house-factory-ix-gardy.html and yeah I think it looks great without the wing. What I really want is this louver on the back. Did not find in the net - so I guess I will do one by myself (somewhen) ... hehe or maybe someone knows a source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted June 7, 2019 20 hours ago, dave.723 said: Finished my Turbo Javelin. The Javelin cage is a direct fit with all screws included; the only thing you need additionally is the aluminum roll bar of the javelin. Cage is painted red cause the plastic color is kinda pinkish and I painted the raw aluminum parts of the cage white. I think it looks much better that way. And I have to say - I was so impressed how this kit went together. It was so much fun. Even the sound it makes when you snap out the plastic from the tree. Awesome. What a build !! Looks great, finally was able to order my gold front and rear shocks for my re re optima. I was so sick of 2 of my red ones leaking no matter what i did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Rb4276 said: Looks great, finally was able to order my gold front and rear shocks for my re re optima. I was so sick of 2 of my red ones leaking no matter what i did Is it enough to replace just the shock bodies, or do we need to replace the whole lot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted June 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, jupitertwo said: Is it enough to replace just the shock bodies, or do we need to replace the whole lot? The entire shock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d4dawg 35 Posted June 14, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 7:12 PM, madmickmalone said: Just arrived from Japan Are these gold dampers any different from the kit ones? The kit dampers are already gold, right? Nice silver wheels, sure look better then the white ones. Btw, HK is making a lot of news lately. I'm sorry to hear what the CCP is turning it into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 6:36 AM, d4dawg said: Are these gold dampers any different from the kit ones? The kit dampers are already gold, right? Nice silver wheels, sure look better then the white ones. Btw, HK is making a lot of news lately. I'm sorry to hear what the CCP is turning it into. They are exactly the same as the kit, the kit dampers are already gold too. People power atm May have won for the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted October 9, 2019 Just ordered a Turbo Optima at my LHS and realized it was the last in stock. Happy to receive it this week. Looking at the Kyosho homepage, the Turbo Optima is out of stock and “undecided“? The same for the Optima... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted October 14, 2019 I am currently assembling my Turbo Optima and am very happy that I bought it after all. Originally I had only bought body and wheels from the turbo for the optima. But with the golden chassis, the golden dampers and the stabilizers the Turbo Optima has more to offer. At the beginning I thought, optima and Turbo Optima are too similar to own both. But now I am very happy about both models! If you don't have one yet, I can only recommend to buy a turbo. It feels fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted October 14, 2019 Im currently rebuilding my re re optima. The plastic cover for the belt had an opening in it and got a ton of sand and dirt in the gearboxes. I cleaned it all out with simple green and soaked the gears in wd40 . I literally picked out the leftover grime with toothpicks and qtips. This is where im at now. Fun but not fun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted October 14, 2019 I just love it😍 its definitely giving my avante a run for its money in the quality department! it's been in the garden a few times but now winter is almost upon us its going on the shelf and I'll spend winter just looking at it👍 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 11:01 PM, moffman said: I just love it😍 its definitely giving my avante a run for its money in the quality department! it's been in the garden a few times but now winter is almost upon us its going on the shelf and I'll spend winter just looking at it👍 What colour is that painted??? It looks awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted October 19, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 2:05 PM, Superluminal said: What colour is that painted??? It looks awesome The red is tamiya translucent red backed with tamiya gun metal metallic and the white is (although you can't see it) white backed with light silver metallic sparkles really good in the sun! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted October 26, 2019 Finally finished the Turbo Optima! It is fantastic to have both Optima as well as the Turbo! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 816 Posted January 17, 2020 I have received mine + parts. I have decided to spend a fortune and buy the Kyosho brushless motor and ESC! I can’t imagine who would normally buy a kyosho ESC but this is one sexy model so I thought I’d go the whole hog. I have a lovely red alloy steering servo on the way too, so should look nice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted January 18, 2020 Have fun assembling it . I look forward to the photos when it's finished! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites