bertberr Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 That's really coming along very nicely 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drapes86 Posted January 16, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, bertberr said: That's really coming along very nicely 👍 Thanks a lot! It's slow progress, partly because I dont want to make a hash of it, and partly because I'm drip feeding the build financially because my wife isn't exactly bought into the idea of me spending £100's on the car... Apparently the kids need to eat too?? 😂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 You mean you actually feed the kids 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drapes86 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 I've found these shocks online, which are relatively cheap and I think look the business... question is, are all shocks compatible? I know there are different lengths which need to be considered, but are the attachments to the stay and the suspension arm universal e.g. if the length is correct, they will fit? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-aluminum-shock-absorber-complete-2-amt2-4/rc-car-products/434988 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=435659 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drapes86 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Finally, haf a day where I'm not working, and the weather has been good enough to let her off the lead for the first time!! I was nervous of the old Tx / Rx and it running full pace into the nearest wall, but it held up pretty well! The main concern was my driving skills, not the car 😂 Short video and poor quality because I'm heavily restricted on upload file size. 20210122-133301-1-1-1_1_1.mp4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag100 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Drapes86 said: Finally, haf a day where I'm not working, and the weather has been good enough to let her off the lead for the first time!! I was nervous of the old Tx / Rx and it running full pace into the nearest wall, but it held up pretty well! The main concern was my driving skills, not the car 😂 Short video and poor quality because I'm heavily restricted on upload file size. 20210122-133301-1-1-1_1_1.mp4 Goes really well👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 nice 1 mate done a good job getting it going like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 12/01/2021 at 21:47, Drapes86 said: Crikey.. That looks like it's had it's fair share of fun over the years! Looks to be in good nick though, I bet she'll come up sparkling with some hot soapy water. At the rate I've been working at, you'll have her race ready way before I get mine finished! Have you got a thread going for the build? I'd like to watch how you're getting on 👌 Sorry chap I missed this one! Yep it was second hand when I bought it from a local racer very early 90s, and it was my only off road rc until this year- I’m a basher so it’s took some stick! Don’t think it’s ran in 20 years. It’s well used pics perhaps doing it too much justice 😉 I’ve just built a grasshopper 2 so I don’t plan any work on it anytime soon- your targets are safe 😂 No thread yet but may do one if I start gathering bits 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 24/01/2021 at 19:11, Drapes86 said: Finally, haf a day where I'm not working, and the weather has been good enough to let her off the lead for the first time!! I was nervous of the old Tx / Rx and it running full pace into the nearest wall, but it held up pretty well! The main concern was my driving skills, not the car 😂 Short video and poor quality because I'm heavily restricted on upload file size. 20210122-133301-1-1-1_1_1.mp4 Fabulous progress chap thanks for sharing 👍 you e helped inspire me to do some more on my projects this afternoon 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drapes86 Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Finally the decals have arrived from MCIRacing Canada. They're not a bad match for the original, and considering the bodyshell and decals are from independent sources - the size/hape is as good as I'd hoped for! I've decided to keep the stickers to a minimum, opting for the primary block coloured sections instead of adding all the advertisement decals. Feel free to judge me on that decision 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag100 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, Drapes86 said: Finally the decals have arrived from MCIRacing Canada. They're not a bad match for the original, and considering the bodyshell and decals are from independent sources - the size/hape is as good as I'd hoped for! I've decided to keep the stickers to a minimum, opting for the primary block coloured sections instead of adding all the advertisement decals. Feel free to judge me on that decision Looks great, like it less cluttered so all good.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Sometimes less is more but its looking good mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy197 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hi Drapes86, car looks amazing, I have a Lazer ZX-R I'm looking for replacement belts for it, did you replace yours if so where did you manage to get new belts from please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leersv Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Hello, I am having a bit of a clear out and have come across my old optima mid custom special. I am not going to enjoy it any more and would like to see it go to an appreciative home. It was in good working order before it was retired. Contact me for for more info if there's any interest. Thanks Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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