I've got me an Optima...!
I now have a lovely Kyosho Optima. My second *proper* r/c car was a Kyosho Optima and coming a year after my Tamiya Falcon.
The car is just as I remember it - A great design but somewhat badly executed. A great kit though and the suspension is very good at all four corners.
This one is in good shape with all the fundamentals there ready for a restoration. Most importantly, the rare and bl**dy expensive pin spike tyres are as new.
***Update***
I have added a set of brand new ballraces to the car as well as brand new wheels to go with the new tyres. In addition I bougth a repro body which I trimmed but have not yet painted.
This car is for sale along with some other projects, as I just don't have the time to restore it. It's a cracking start to a restore, those wheels and tyres are worth £60 on their own...!
Now sold to Australia :(
Comments
Scorchio
I can varify it only ran on carpet in my possetion & them tyres were new as far as I know. Looking forwrd to resto pics Roop
ukclaire
I know what you will be doing this weekend. It will involve B&Q, a drill and a set of shelves.
moosey
Wow! That takes me back mate!! Used to race these with my Boomerang, Then I turned to the dark side & bought a Salute. Classic Kyosho, Got some new parts for it if ya need any
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