| Title: | Welcome To The Radio Control Conference |
| Notice: | dir's in 11, who's who in 4, sales in 6, auctions 19 |
| Moderator: | VMSSG::FRIEDRICHS |
| Created: | Tue Jan 13 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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Does anybody have any comments regarding Kyosho's
Optima Mid 4wd cars? After seeing one run in a local hobby
store I am convinced of the car's capability to perform, but
how bad is the assembly? Also, I've heard that Kyosho's
instructions are notoriously badly written -- is there any
truth to the rumor? In addition, Tower Hobbies sells this car
in a combo with their "Pulsar Pro" radio. I've only worked
with Futaba before and I wonder if these radios are any good.
If anybody has any other 4wd cars that they think are as good
or better, feel free to respond. Thanks.
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| 1015.2 | Check out the CAT! | PARVAX::SCHUSTAK | Going Down Under, Mates! | Fri Jun 02 1989 13:59 | 21 |
lthough I only run 2WD, Several friends are running Optima Mids VERY
successfully. Kyosho instructions are not bad, although I'd recommend
finding (if possible) someone who owns one for "tips". Another
car to consider is probably the Schumacher CAT XLS, which offers
better handling/performance but is more difficult to maintain and
assemble.
Regarding the Pulsar...look carefully at the package, and see if
it really makes economic sense to buy the package with the Pulsar.
Tower is definately competitive on Futaba's also, check out the
new Magnum Jr. with either 2 (132 or 148) servos or 1 servo and
the MC112 ESC (this ESC only for stock use!))
If you go Optima Mid, check the cost on the new version...are you
ready...Turbo Optima Mid Custom Special Edition!. Features new
longer graphite chassis.
Regards,
Steve...sticking with my RC10 and Raider
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| 1015.3 | I Love My Used Optima Mid! | DNEAST::BADERSHALL_R | Sat Mar 04 1995 06:24 | 10 | |
Just bought a used one from the notes....VERY HAPPY! This thing
RIPPS!..can't wait to experiment with the diff. gear ratios.
I bought it already assembled but looking at the directions
i can tell you it looks easier to build than my CLODBUSTER!
PHEW....that truck gave me gray hair building it..anyway..Im
happy with my Optima Mid.....anyone else have some comments on the
Optima..please please ..lets hear them!
Re/Roger
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