Kyosho Optima Review - Velocity RC Cars Magazine

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7 жыл бұрын

Issue #22 of Velocity RC Cars Magazine will feature the full review of the Kyosho Optima 2016 Re-Release. Born in 1985, the Optima was a young racer's dream. Chain drive? Big Spikes on the tires? In 1985 that was Rad, now we see if in 2016 it's on Fleek or whatever word we will laugh at in 20 years or so.
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@chriss2149 8 ай бұрын

You are the Warren Miller of vintage rc! Love it!

@ishtiaqahmed3629 7 жыл бұрын

Man you are 1000% correct I was 11 years old when this was forsale and I couldn't afford it I always used to buy Marui kits they were much cheaper to buy now this is released I bought 2 of them and really happy just to see the box in my room and makes me go back 30+ years

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

Ah the Big Bear...

@brifixit1962 5 жыл бұрын

I purchased this exact thing in 1987, and I still have it!!

@davesmith8925 6 жыл бұрын

Gonna be getting an Optima. It was my first R/C back in '86. Loved it back then. Bashed it and never broke it once. Can't wait for it!

@aphex4000 7 жыл бұрын

I like that you guys put "ridiculous motors" in kits that some think should not. Why? Because someone out there will be tempted to try as well, and a bit part of your content's appeal for me is your opinions on the tests done with each kit. Great stuff--keep up the good work!

@stevebuchanan5773 7 жыл бұрын

just found your channel really cool, I had an optimal mid when I was younger was an awesome car and rc10t.... 2 of the best rc's ever made

@perfectsplit5515 3 жыл бұрын

Optima Mid was the most iconic 4wd of the 80’s (even though it never actually won the worlds). It was probably the best 4wd that came with a mechanical speed controller. I would have been so much better off with one of those instead of Nichimo Exceed or Tamiya Avante I got for Christmas in ‘87 and ‘88. Both cars were very fragile and could not withstand a single collision.

@TastierBackInThe80s 4 жыл бұрын

I like the paint on the body. Looks awesome AF. Thanks for sharing.

@j0nnyism 6 жыл бұрын

Most rc was way out of my price limit back then as i was a kid so its great that theyre giving us the possibilty to buy these amazing kits

@SweatyHanes 6 жыл бұрын

I was built in 83, I come with upgrades now. Subbing,cause I love the damn narrative.

@Beastnappy 3 жыл бұрын

You are still young dude😉

@howardmcvicar5969 6 жыл бұрын

Damn i am old.How did this happen so fast?I miss the good old days ,hobby shops,magazines , and Tahiti treat.Rc cars that raced on dirt and rocks. Cartoons on saterday mornings and eating whatever i want.

@teenabeeMe 6 жыл бұрын

Howard McVicar don't feel bad bro, you blissed. A lot of people ant going to make it. So when you feel bad cause you old, just thank god he's good all the time.

@richardmiller5531 7 жыл бұрын

just out of interest, what rear wing mount are you using ???

@MrNiteriders1 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video 👍

@theibault 7 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. This buggy is still in my build queue. Wish I was close to you guys to come run with you. PS, I'm old too, but I don't feel or look it. ;)

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

It's a date.

@j0nnyism 6 жыл бұрын

Great video essay

@theory1330 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, I was really surprised how stout the rere is! I was running a 4600kv on 3s in mine and wow it handled it just fine. That belt drive is super slick and although the shocks leave a lot to be desired you really can thrash this thing around a track and not worry about it breaking unlike a Nero I just had my hands on... Anyone considering this thing will be pleasantly surprised at how great it performs and looks.

@captainobvious9189 7 жыл бұрын

Although i did change to the gold shocks, the red are fine.. The kit comes with optional piston which allow for higher weight oil in the red shocks, you can also buy the optional spring kit, i did, and reds are fine now...

@donbement7747 7 жыл бұрын

Raced both Optima and Ultima back in the 80's. Feeling old with the re release. LOL...

@perfectsplit5515 3 жыл бұрын

And when I first started in BJJ, Beverly Hills 90210 was still on TV. The original one.

@ShenRC 7 жыл бұрын

Nice subbed! like the lizzard running at 3:32 O nice buggy! SUBBED!

@00godlovesus 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@Stinky_G04t 5 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the rear wing?

@angryman1001 7 жыл бұрын

I wasn't trying to be cruel here, just an honest opinion based on what you did say. Yes, I did actually listen. If the video was run in normal speed, how much run time would it have shown? It would have been nice to see the review actually show the car running at full speed and showing what it can do with its upgrades and modern tech. They were a GREAT car back in the day and still are now. My disappointment wasn't so much based on the words but based on the video itself. Really not trying to hammer you. Just being honest.

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

angryman1001 slow motion shows off RC. The actual words I say actually say we like the car. If you want to read the review the magazine review says it all.

@1911indi 7 жыл бұрын

would they re release the vanning and the burns

@alexgruber9664 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great Body Design👍😃. Is this the original Optima body and how did you mount the Wing?

@michaelupton1503 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 58. So I guess I'm old. Did you try the chain setup? With some mods this was the poor man's Custom Works car. I have an Kyosho Slingshot which was a last gasp attempt to keep the Optima relevant. It's belt driven and it did not take long for a rock to get into the rear diff housing and destroy the belt. Now there are new Optimas and new belts. I still have two of the older chain drive Optima's and eventually will get around to bringing one of these up to modern electronics.

@vrcmag 6 жыл бұрын

Michael Upton we used the belt. Tracks have changed. No more rocks!

@12345Flipside 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. I like the pink color on the body? Where can i buy this spray...?

@TheGary816 7 жыл бұрын

can you guy tell me, where is the rear wing come from ?

@captainobvious9189 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what wing kit that is, but it sits too far back. T-Work's has a wing kit for these, i got one on my Optima, IMO, it looks better than this one...

@ChristopheChardon 5 жыл бұрын

Optima's transmission was perfectly engineered, silky smooth, even with the chain. The Gold shocks (Those which set the reputation of Kyosho having the best shocks) was a great improvement over the leaky red's, same for the belt drive. Reliable, fast and easy to drive. She was the track.queen until the CAT appeared... I had an original Javelin and a Turbo Optima

@perfectsplit5515 3 жыл бұрын

But unlike the Schumacher Cat, the Optima (and all its variants) included a mechanical speed controller. So in a way, it was a better deal.

@1971bucky 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone remember the Javelin? That's what I had,same thing but had a rollcage.Both GREAT!!

@wingnutcarl 7 жыл бұрын

duuuuuude music was way better back then!! :-)

@EvolVillainRC 7 жыл бұрын

There was a lot that was better back then. No skinny jeans and hipster beards!

@sgtsimplycrispy7749 7 жыл бұрын

No internet either!

@fencer39 7 жыл бұрын

Women had bush too !!

@later_daze_4080 7 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Real women have fur!

@verdman54 7 жыл бұрын

Dude I almost peed my pants listening to the commentary. can we see some pictures of this car with that paint job?

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

The review is in our Issue #22 with great pics...and words. Www.vrcmag.com

@hammerhome7879 6 жыл бұрын

Kyosho was always to expensive for us Tamiya budget boys back in the day , Kyosho really was ahead of its time , very polished with a smooth drive train that makes some modern rc kits look crude.

@vrcmag 6 жыл бұрын

Hammer Home you don’t remember the price of the Avante? Also the OG kit of this car was chain drive and didn’t look as pretty.

@hammerhome7879 6 жыл бұрын

The Avante was out of this world cool , but 3x the price of a Fox or Frog and just as fragile, all I remember is Tamiya's being broken most of the time , ABS plastic parts made Tamiya rich.

@perfectsplit5515 3 жыл бұрын

@@hammerhome7879 Avante with the Technigold motor included - first 1/10 rc car to break the $300 barrier. Ironically, it couldn’t even finish a race because of its fragility.

@perfectsplit5515 3 жыл бұрын

Most Tamiyas back then were closer to being toys. Tamiya wasn’t on the cutting edge of technology and innovation like Team Associated and Kyosho.

@deusexaethera 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why you thought it would be weak. Look at the way it's assembled. It's practically an Erector Set. There's not much cheap plastic in that kit.

@vrcmag 6 жыл бұрын

Shawn Elliott things broke back in the day way more than now. Schumacher used rubber o-rings.

@rcmikeklein5512 6 жыл бұрын

8.5 motor really,,, unless belts are made out of "unbreakeum" a10.5 would be plenty and maybe the car and belt will last more than 5 runs, but having had the original it was awesome then and the new one I have now is just as cool as it was back in the day.

@vrcmag 6 жыл бұрын

RC Mike Klein yeah we sometimes use too much motor 😃

@rcmikeklein5512 6 жыл бұрын

too much power driven with some finesse and experience can be done, but to recommend it to the general rc masses, well probably not. love your channel, info is no hold back spot on and narrating is awesome, keep up the great work.

@davidhilton5414 2 жыл бұрын

I love RC cars but I do get frustrated watching them being run on BMX tracks and Jumps. Those jumps are hand built and packed. They get swept as well. Loose dirt for BMX is no bueno. Nothing more frustrating than seeing RC car marks on jumps I’ve put the work into.

@vrcmag 2 жыл бұрын

And bmx bikes on RC tracks.

@liamsteele4982 7 жыл бұрын

2nd

@wolverinebear5357 6 жыл бұрын

Oakley dirt lab Mike Huckers bmx jumps

@vrcmag 6 жыл бұрын

Brandon McKinney that it was. And yes we got kicked out.

@angryman1001 7 жыл бұрын

It would have been great to see the car move in anything but slow mo and maybe here you talk about the car as it is now and not in some retrospective. Curious how old you are. Just wondering because you talk like the 80's were a million years ago and all the technology that was around was already all beat up and ready to break. Honestly, let down by this video.

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

angryman1001 my guess by your screen name nothing will matter 😉

@vrcmag 7 жыл бұрын

angryman1001 and did you actually listen to what I said? My guess is no.