Kyosho Optima Mid SE....help

[junkman]

I kinda agree with the others, I have 2 of them, and wouldn't really consider putting too hot of a setup in it, 40mph, yikes. I just don't think it would last long at that. They do have repop belts for them now, but diffs, and whatnot I'm not too sure of. Unless you have found a different source, just some a-arms are 25 or 30 bucks. I would just go with a mild sensored setup like a gtb with a 10.5 on 2s. How fast are the other cars running in the vintage class?

[jzemaxx]

Originally Posted by junkman

I kinda agree with the others, I have 2 of them, and wouldn't really consider putting too hot of a setup in it, 40mph, yikes. I just don't think it would last long at that. They do have repop belts for them now, but diffs, and whatnot I'm not too sure of. Unless you have found a different source, just some a-arms are 25 or 30 bucks. I would just go with a mild sensored setup like a gtb with a 10.5 on 2s. How fast are the other cars running in the vintage class?

Most are running 36-38mph. 4600KV CC setups or 5700KV setups.

[_paralyzed_]

like I said, a cc esc w/ lots of punch control. the cc 4600 motor would also have less torque than the velineon 3500, so that may be a good choice. IMO the 5700 will just run hotter.

I ran a tamiya boomerang w/ a cc 4600 setup and the diffs lasted about 2 minutes. I miss my boomerang:(

[jzemaxx]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

like I said, a cc esc w/ lots of punch control. the cc 4600 motor would also have less torque than the velineon 3500, so that may be a good choice. IMO the 5700 will just run hotter.

I ran a tamiya boomerang w/ a cc 4600 setup and the diffs lasted about 2 minutes. I miss my boomerang:(

Hmm guess I will look at the CC4600 then. Looks like that may be the ticket.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by jzemaxx

Hey guys I plan to race a vintage Optima mid SE. Just have no idea what size batt and what system to run on it. I thought a Velineon was a good system to start with on 2S possibly. Does this sound good?? I have no idea the gearing, so I have no idea what pinion to use to see what mph it will fall at. I am shooting more 37-39mph which is what I need on the open style track we run on. Any thoughts??? Should I go higher KV or lower KV or just higher voltage...maybe 3S?

If its ball diffs and belts, the drivetrain should be good. I think novak or similar motors will be good, mamba's or a VXL might be too much.

Originally Posted by Mikak

I have the Turbo optimia mid SE and love it look foward to seeing what you put together... mine is nitro so i cant help you though just wanted to say you have a great car 8-)

Are you sure it isn't a 1/8 burns, Kyosho never made a nitro version of the optima to my knowledge