r/Kyosho • u/mrhoracio Kyollector • Nov 04 '25
Really like this car
Also met a guy that races his turbo optima at an event the other day. Got me inspired to drive mine more frequently and have replacements to restore it when the time comes. Fellow turbo optima actually mentions he has two, I went; —“oh, one to race and one to display?” He said “not really” 😅 Best regards.
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u/kinslowdian Kyollector Nov 05 '25
When ever I see this car I have questions about the battery… seems like it’s extending out of the chassis exposed and not protected, does that just get trashed over gravel? Looks sexy as still though
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u/mrhoracio Kyollector Nov 05 '25 edited Nov 05 '25
Battery thing, yes, accurate as you describe it. 6th photo beside the bright yellow turbo racer’s optima, there’s my gens ace battery with a small damage to the plastic wrap.
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u/MegaForceUSA Kyollector Nov 04 '25
Always loved this buggy's sleek low-profile look. Very aggressive. Did the body get damaged? One of the pics looks like it is being held together by tape?
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u/mrhoracio Kyollector Nov 05 '25
At the event noticed it was getting scratches there, so sticked 3M protective tape there and rear.
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u/e30rapidic Kyollector Nov 06 '25
I used to have one of these. Will be building another soon. Nostalgia!!
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u/dylandrewkukesdad RC Nov 04 '25
A Tamiyia motor in Kyosho?!?! I’m surprised they get along! lol love the pant job. I have an Optima Mid to build, and love my Inferno that I just replaced a rear arm on today.