Kyosho Optima First Run

So here is the run video of the Kyosho Optima that was very graciously donated to the channel. I ran this a few weeks ago and just have been jumping through hoops with other stuff and I am just now getting it posted. I had some glitching issues which I have since fixed. Turned out to be a wonky receiver. I have bought probably over 100 of these now so this being the first wonky one out of them is not too bad at all!
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[@craigwise6]

Addam the Optima looks out of this world, it look great on the bench but outside in the light the silver really pops against the blue. An amazing paint job Addam 👏👏 👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Craig! I took a big risk with the chrome and the silver side by side but it worked out very well. It is a great looking buggy to start with and I think it is really hard to paint them badly, Even in a single color they look great! This one does make me slime when I look at it though!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

What a great looking buggy love those tires

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Brent! I think the wheels and the white tire lettering really helped push it over the top! It turned out looking great all together. BTW, the Pinions will be in the mail tomorrow for you.

[@VidJunkie63]

I love that paint scheme on the body. Great work.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I was worried the chrome and the silver would end up looking the same but the chrome stands out well. It gives it a cool pop!

[@rcwreck-creation]

Love the sound of that rig bro! 👌👍 Very nice Addam! 👊🤘😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

They do have a unique sound to them! This one is a little louder than my Optima Gold but I think it is just the difference in the grease. When they built this one they went with a lighter grease in it and think the sticky green Kyosho grease makes them a little quieter. Still a great running buggy, well now that the glitch is fixed it is! It will be back for another run since this one was cut short due to the cut-outs in power.

[@lish189]

Love this vid. I had the Optima back in 86. Sold it a few years back and regret it. Would love to have rebuilt it with my son. Thanks for the vid.

[@AddamsPlayground]

I am glad you enjoyed it! I hate selling any of them as I know I will regret it! Maybe one day you can help him build his!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Looks fantastic Addam and so pleased with you for doing the tyre lettering even if running Its the cherry on top mate! Gorgeous!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks James! Once I put the chrome wheels on I had to do it! I am really glad I did if just for the pics I got of it! Once I get it back out on the track for a good run with it, now that it is not cutting out, I will get it all cleaned up and get the tire writing done back up for display.

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Addam and well done on a fantastic job on this beauty! Love the paint and those wheels! Seems nippy enough out there even with the issues, glad you got to the bottom of it and it wasn't something more serious! Take care bro! 😎😎👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Mark! I love the way it turned out and I am glad I risked it with the chrome and silver side by side. It was going to be a good look or an epic fail, thankfully it worked out well! It does drive well when it stays under power! I swore it was going to be the esc but ended up being the receiver. I hate electrical gremlins, they are always hard to locate! it will be back for another track run once it dries out some more so I can get a proper run video of it!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Hey Addam great looking buggy mate!👌. Love the paint scheme and the Starsky & Hutch style too. Even pulls wheelies. Congrats on a very nice addition to your fleet mate👍🦘🇦🇺

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I love the way it turned out and the electrical gremlins made it frustrating on the track but that is fixed. I will get it back out for another track run for some better footage of it running well! I love the buggy and with it having some story behind it makes it priceless!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@AddamsPlayground It was nice to hear you eradicated the gremlins at the end of the video, I was thinking esc which would cost more, nice fix mate. Don't you just love an rc with some history!, it was so nice of a person to give it to you. I've got to say of all the hobbies I've had this hobby has the greatest group of people looking out for & supportive of each other across the world👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@outbackrcaustralia4895 yeah,.I hate electrical issues as they are often hard to diagnose. Thankfully I had all the stuff here to swap things out until I found the culprit. I am still extremely humbled by the generosity of folks. The gifts I have been given are all greatly appreciated and I often wonder "why me, why give this to me?" But I am truly thankful and grateful for everything that has been gifted my way and I try to give back. I do think the RC community is wonderful and my only regret is not doing all this years ago but things work out the way they do for a good reason often so I don't question it I just keep going with the flow!!! Take care guys and thanks as always for the love and support!!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@AddamsPlayground We couldn't agree more Addam and thanks again for everything you have done mate, people support you for a good reason & you deserve it all. All the best for you and your family Addam from Ingrid and I 🙏

[@ThompsonRc]

Great run Addam i hope you get it figured and it looks Awesome

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Will! I am very happy wit the way it turned out and I did get the glitch sorted. It was a bad receiver and it is replaced. I will get it back out for a proper track run with all the camera angles since this one was kind of lame!

[@andersona9]

The body looks great! Those wheels are awesome too! Nice work Addam!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am glad I risked it with the chrome next to the silver. It was either going to look great or completely ruin it. Thankfully it worked out well! I was glad the recommendation came in to put those wheels on and it was worth the wait to get them. I really like them better then the stock white ones, at least with this paint job.

[@mitsuman5555]

I’ve been liking that yellow Kyosho on the shelf over your shoulder. The color really pops and it seems like nobody collects those so it’s cool to see.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I need to do a video on that one as well! It really did turn out looking cool and I did it in the fluorescent yellow and it really pops! I have the Outrage MKII to do as well but I have not found those stickers yet. I may end up going with something completely one-off since I cannot find the originals for a price I am willing to pay.

[@Fonzierc]

Looking very good 💯 stunning job the wheels are awesome and loving the details with chrome!! Strange that it's got a mind of its own 😮 .

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I love the looks of it and yes, the glitchy receiver kind of ruined the day. It will be back for another good run with all the track angles and all that soon. I am guessing something in the receiver was allowing feedback and messing something up... I hate electrical gremlins! It is running fine now so I will need to get back out and set up the cameras and get a worthy run in!

[@Fonzierc]

@@AddamsPlayground looking forward to it could well be the RX 😔

[@herbieRCpaints53]

Wonderful job Addam , It looks superb 😎😎😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am very happy with the way it turned out and I am glad I took the rick with the silver and chrome being side by side! I thought it was either going to look good or ruin the whole thing! Thankfully it worked out!

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Looks awesome Adam.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with the way this one turned out. The chrome wheels and tire writing put it over the top!

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Addam, sorry for the late comment,I’ve been on a family holiday for a week and catching up 😂😊. That looks beautiful and absolutely the right call with the wheels. I’m still wishing so so hard for a Kyosho 😂😊😂. Enjoy the awesomeness of the Kyosho Optima 😊😊best wishes to you and the family 😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks John! I love the way it turned out and the wheels and tire lettering did put it over the top! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and got to enjoy some time away from all the normal things! One of these days my friend you will have yourself a Kyosho!

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

That sounds soooo 'Kyosho Optima'!!! 🤣 Brave man taking out on the dirt though mate, thanks for showing her in action. Was that a cheaky wheelie I saw on the grass? 🤔 😉 🤣 The generosity of people in this scene never ceases to amaze me, what a gift eh?! 👌 You done it justice Addam, loving the paint job man.... Somehow it looks very retro, but also modern at the same time if that makes any sense? 🤔 The red of the drivers seat belt and gloves nicely echoe the red shocks. Great job bud, will look great next to the turbo optima! 👍 👍 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you very much!! I am super happy with the way it turned out and the chrome wheels and the tire lettering put it over the top! The paint turned out well and I am glad I risked it with the chrome and the silver sitting side my side. I know it would either look cool or ruin it completely LOL! It did get the front wheels up there, the mossy front yard we have is like driving on carpet, lots of grip! I am still amazed this was sent in and I am constantly humbled by the generosity of the viewers and other YT folks here. I am constantly confused and bewildered by folks gifting things to the channel but I do appreciate it tremendously and I am trying to give back! BTW the next kits I am giving out will be world wide! Those will be coming up soon! Take care my friend and I hope you have a great weekend!!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Hey that is too nice to beat up like you say. You have done a top job on it so well done. Shame that you had those issues with the test run but at least you found out what it was. Great stuff Addam another fine addition to your collection 😁👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pete!! I love the looks of it and the wheels and tire lettering made it even better. I got.the glitch fixed and will get it back out for another at the track since the glitch made it super hard to drive out there. I'll make sure to get all the angles!

[@MauzyrockRC]

What a beauty! Great job look terrific! A lot of comments here!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I really am super happy with the way it turned out and the chrome wheels and tire lettering really made it pop! Yeah, this one seems to have caught the eye of many! It has kept me busy talking to everyone! I love it!

[@TimeAttackRC]

I had a similar issue with a couple cars of mine with the glitch and it turned out it was the battery connector just losing contact after a knock then powering back on after a couple seconds. That paint job is stunning!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, I really love the way this turned out! I do hate a electrical gremlin as it can really drive you made trying to figure out the issue is! I thought it was something with the speed control as it seemed to never lose steering but it was the receiver. All good now!

[@stevemaster8282]

Wow! Such a beautiful car!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I really love the way this one turned out and the blue/silver/chrome all worked well together. I got the glitch fixed and nee to get it back out for another run with it working properly!

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Mate car turned out fantastic with the red shocks that looks incredible looked like intermittently it was running well nothing more frustrating than a mechanical issue on content day oddly enough my esc was glitching badly in the last vid I released it's so frustrating those wheels were a great choice they do look better great work again Addam your yard is looking amazing to nice and green 👊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Mark! It ran good at first and then the glitch set it and just kept getting worse. Thankfully it is a cheap and easy fix and it runs much better now that the power doe not randomly turn off!!! LOL! I am super pleased with the paint and the wheels and the tire lettering made it top notch! The moss loves all the shade in our yard, the grass doesn't grow well but carpets of moss all over. By the track it is much more open so the grass goes wild out there!

[@reitplace4765]

Looks like strasky and hutch i love it Addam great job... its old school cool 70's vib...😎💯👍 Thats awesome u said it right when i hit post had to edit... you nailed it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Paul! Now that I replaced the glitchy receiver and it runs properly it is perfect! That cutting in and out was driving me bonkers! I really love the body, it turned out great!

[@reitplace4765]

@@AddamsPlayground Murphy paid ya a visit, sound like

[@reitplace4765]

@@AddamsPlayground Yessir I new youd figure it out.. That thing is sexy beast man.. Should be proud of it for sure..

[@SyndicateRC]

Very cool build and I like the color sheme. 👌

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I was really happy the chrome and silver together worked out! I figured it was going to be either really cool or really awful! Thankfully it worked out!

[@rcicons4915]

Looks great! The silver wheels look awesome but nothing sets the Optima off like an original set of OT30 tires. Marwan does them. Awesome job with the paint.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Keith! I am glad I took a chance with the chrome next to the silver. I was not sure if it would work out or ruin it but it worked well! I may have to pick up a set for it for display, I didn't even think about them!

[@arkyrc]

Love the paint scheme! Too bad you had issues. Looking forward to seeing it run again sometime!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks I am very happy wit the way it turned out! The glitchy receiver was a bummer and made it super bad to drive on the track. It will get back out for a proper track run with all the angles in it!

[@lo2713]

Knocked it out the park with that paint job, looks fresh and modern, but has that vintage look. I dont know what it is, but two guys run the ultima and they all have that same sound from the gearbox, cant wait to get mine, got a full pukka parts carbon package to throw on it 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

They are terrific kits and are both wonderful to build and to drive! I have loved all the Kyosho kits I have been able to do so far. I need to nab an Ultima while there are in stock. I am super happy with the looks of this one and now it drives properly I will get it back out for a better track run.

[@lo2713]

@@AddamsPlayground yeah, i’ll be adding an ultima to run, full carbon chassis swap aswell 😁 my topcat couldnt keep up with them at the classic, so next year, well. If you cant beat them, join them 😎

[@FastFreddyRC]

That looks awesome!!!! The paint and those wheels...sweet!!! I'm going to have to do Metallic Blue on something...looks incredible! It's sounds fantastic...like there's some serious power behind it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks so much Freddy! I love the way it looks and the wheels and tire lettering made it look very top shelf! You cannot go wrong with the PS16 Metallic Blue! I have never seen it look bad on any car! It did well until I could not stand the glitch anymore. I did get the glitch sorted. It was a bad receiver and it is replaced. I will get it back out for a proper track run with all the camera angles since this one was kind of lame!

[@yellomello71]

Wonderful car. Grats. You´ve done it perfectly

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with the way it turned out. I was worried the silver and chrome would disappear into each other but it looks really cool! I have gotten the glitchy issue sorted and need to get it back out for another run.

[@FortyGumble]

Rad, dude. Love the build and the paint. Just finished my Top Force Evo (had sent you pics via email last week) and I might upload a run of that thing.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! Yeah, the TF is a beautiful kit! I have not gotten one because I don't know if I could go run it and get the chassis scratched up! LOL!

[@scubaccasteve1902]

She's a beauty!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with how it turned out looking! The glitchy receiver kind of messed up the run part of the video so I will get it back out for another run soon to get some better footage of it driving a bit better.

[@kashmurray1199]

Yes pretty buggy. I built an Optima gold buggy and can't get myself to run it. Tires aren't even glued. Lol. It's vary smooth. Fun to watch yours run.

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have driven my Optima Gold once and I have the undertray on it from Revive RC to keep it from getting messed up. I did get a few minor scratches on the motor guard so I should order a new one to have once I decide to not run it again. These buggies are so very nice and a joy to build and run. I got the glitch fixed so I will get it back on the track shortly to get a proper run with out all the cut-outs!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Looks awesome! The 2 silver/chrome paint colors definitely does look sweet with the wheels. I have a Turbo Optima rere, and its a runner... its got an Optima body and Javelin wing on it... its on my bench right now having some new tires glued up for a trip to the racetrack... The Ultima rere kit is also an awesome buggy! Cheers...

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you, I am super happy with the looks of it! The wheels and tire lettering definitely made it look top shelf! I have seen a couple Optima with the wing on them and it almost blends the Optima line and the Ultima line together! I love all the Kyosho line of re-re kits. There are great kits to build and drive super well! I do need to pick up an Ultima and also a Javelin once they show back up in stock.

[@All_RC_Fun]

It looks great. The first thing I noticed at the reveal was the wheels. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 The car was making sure you didn’t run it too hard … or a bad receiver. 🤷🏼‍♂️ The red accents with the shocks, stickers, and seat belts 👍🏼

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Trey! I was very happy with the way it turned out and it all came together perfectly. The wheels were a great suggestion I got and the tire lettering was a must once I put those on there. The wonky receiver was a bummer and ended the running early but I did get it fixed and I will get it back out for a proper track run with all the camera angles and stuff!

[@ShenRC]

Looks sharp! Out in the sun it really looked nice! To bad on the glitch but lucky you got it sorted out sometimes a little part can be bad inside on the board and cause all sorts of crazy stuff to happen.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Steve! I really love the looks of it and it really pops in the sun! It was a really weird one and I could swear it was the ESC as the power would quit but it seemed to still have steering, or at least it felt like it. It was a head scratcher for a minute but it is all good now.

[@rcinhand9671]

I saw that wheelie! I missed what motor you put in it. It's always great seeing vintage and rere cars getting run!

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL, lots of grip on that mossy front yard we have! It has the Holmes Hobbies 19t Retro Sport motor in it. I have become a big fan of their retro sport series motors! I will get it back out for another run since the last one was spoiled by the glitchy receiver!

[@markconnor269]

Wow that looks amazing mate great job!! Hope you get the electric gremlins sorted 🙏

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you Mark! I am very happy wit the way it turned out and I did get the glitch sorted. It was a bad receiver and it is replaced. I will get it back out for a proper track run with all the camera angles since this one was kind of lame!

[@RDsRCReviews]

Wow is this Optima gorgeous! Great work! That's very weird with the glitching. Feels like the ESC to me. Those ESC can be bad that way though the brushed ESC's are a lot simpler than the Brushless ones. I have a 33 yr old Futaba ESC somewhere that still works :)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Ryan, I really love the look of it!!! The electrical gremlins are the worst! I really thought it was the esc as well as it never felt like it lost steering, just drive. I re-bound the receiver first and it was still doing it. I then swapped out the esc for a new one and it was still doing it. i finally swapped out the receiver and it is all good. It was a weird one but it is all good now and ready for another run!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Looks awesome and cool first run

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks brother! I am stoked with the looks of it and I did get it running right now. That goofy receiver really made it had to drive on the track. I will get it back out for another run and get some better footage with all the angles of the track!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Wow that’s a sexy Opty! Great work buddy

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Luke! I am super happy with the way this one turned out. It was a shame the receiver was glitchy but I got that sorted and will get back out with it again and do a proper run with it!

[@TeamJunkYardDog]

What a zippy guy and it looks Awesome!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It really turned out good looking! I got the glitch fixed now so next time it should go around the track a lot better. Those random cut offs really made it hard to drive on the track!

[@alexwenzel6932]

Paint lines look great the way they flow over the cockpit! Can never go wrong with a shade of blue !

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Alex! Yu are right, that metallic blue is an awesome color, I think I have 7or 8 now painted in that color (maybe more)! I am very happy of the paint job on this one and the small amount of sticker on it doesn't take away from the paint but it does give it that tiny bit of race buggy feel!

[@RCBirds]

Nice car and run Addam

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Dirk! I am super happy with the way this one turned out! now that it is working properly I will get it back out for another run!

[@HaydadRC]

It turned out beautifully! Great touch with the chrome wheels and tire lettering!👍😊 Glad you got the issue sorted out!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Jeremey! I am really happy with the way it turned out! The recommendation I got for the wheels was a great one and the tire lettering just needed to happen on it was on those wheels! I never like trying to hunt down electrical gremlins and I really thought it was going to be the esc but it ended up being the receiver! It is back running well and I will get it back out for a better track video one it dries out some more!

[@J1Z06]

I have one. It's been collecting dust since the late 80's. I'm on the fence on what to do with it. Your car is so damn quick!!! Wow!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

The re-releases of them Kyosho did a really good job of beefing up the gear train to handle modern electronics and brushless systems. I just went brushed in all of mine but it is still quick! Batteries and motors are better than they used to be for sure! The old ones hold up pretty well and it probably would not take too much to get it up to snuff for some running around again. It still adds up quickly just like back in the day! LOL! If you need any suggestions for budget friend stuff drop me an email and I will be more than happy to help point you in the right direction! If you go to my main channel page you can find it in the about section. YT likes blocking comments with email addresses in them!

[@J1Z06]

@@AddamsPlayground Thank You very much for Your kind reply! 😎😬

[@rc-dom-uk]

Looks awesome mate . They are simply awesome rc cars. Mines now a javelin though now due to mucking the body up 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you Dom! I do love the look of it a lot! Yeah the bodies on these often broke very quickly due to the design but they do look awesome. The Javelin is next up on the list of Kyosho kits to get!

[@rolandlabriejr690]

That paint job is incredible love the wheels and the tire writing definitely a great addition to the collection I’m so glad you run your cars even if it’s just a short run

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am very happy with the way it turned out and the wheels and tire lettering really made it look top shelf! It will get back out for a better run now that it is working properly! I will get a better track run video done with all the good angles!

[@gigglehurtz3167]

just bought this bad boy. Ive never built or even own a kyosho before. Im lookin forward to it, Ive built tons of Tamiyas, will be interesting to see how they compare.

[@AddamsPlayground]

The instructions are a bit different but easy to follow. The go together very precisely and kind of click together like legos. From my experience if something it not lining up or fitting just right then something else is wrong, they are machine and molded very well! You should enjoy it and the only recommendation I can give is get one of the blue Loctite sticks, it is so much nicer to use than the liquid stuff. You can find it on Amazon and most auto parts stores. one stick should last a lifetime! Enjoy it!

[@gigglehurtz3167]

@@AddamsPlayground do you recommend using the chain or belt?

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@gigglehurtz3167 The chain is nostalgic but the belt is much nicer. Super smooth and very quite. If I remember right they give you the gear in the kit for both the belt and the chain but only give you the belt, you have the buy the chain separately . I think the Javelin may be the only one that comes with the chain included, I think...

[@BargainBashersRc]

That looks awesome! Really like the chrome. Hopefully the power cuts are squared away

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I love the way it tuned out and I am glad I risked it with the chrome and silver together! I did get it fixed and it was running well the other day when I was working on it. It turned out to be the receiver. I re-bound it first and that didn't work. then I swapped the ESC as it seemed that was the most likely culprit, that didn't work. Finally replaced the receiver and now it runs well with no cut-outs. It was an odd one for sure.

[@dk-bw4gk]

Wow. I had the Optima Mid back when it was new. I loved that thing but man was that chain a pita. I still have a Lazer ZX-R in a closet somewhere.

[@AddamsPlayground]

The new ones have the belt drive but you can run the chain if you wish but the belt it so much easier and man is it buttery smooth! You need to dig that Lazer out and get it back in fighting shape!

[@Toystheyrenot]

Great running video!👍😊 That’s a really sweet build and a fantastic paint job on the body. Love the 2 tone silver wheels and tyre lettering too. I’m always hesitant about doing the lettering cos they wear away after a run.😅

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with the way it turned out and the chrome wheels really added to it. Once I got them on I had to go ahead and do the tire lettering, it needed it! I will give it another run now that it works right and then get it all cleaned up and the lettering redone. I am sure I will ruin it again later one but it looks so good with it done on display!

[@n22pdf]

Wow great build and look Addam very nice dude.. looks brill ripping along and on track 😊😃Pete

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pete! I love the looks of it and I am really happy with the paint job on it, I risked it putting the chrome next to the silver but it worked out well! When it was not glitching it did well but the weird cut outs made it hard to drive. It is all fixed now and should get back out there soon!

[@michaeldorich4485]

Thecar looks great and seem to perform Weill when it was running properly. II think it's a project you should feel proud of. You found that you have a glitchy receiver. At times with a digital servo I have had to plug In a glitch buster capacitor into the receiver.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Michael! I am very happy with the way it turned out and the wheels and the tire lettering put it over the top! This one is a first time I have had a glitch issue like this one. I thought there may have been a bind issue as I overwrote one of the other profiles on my radio for this one. I re-bound it first and that didn't work. then I swapped the ESC as it seemed that was the most likely culprit, that didn't work. Finally replaced the receiver and now it runs well with no cut-outs. It was an odd one for sure. Thanks for the tip as well, I really hate electrical gremlins!!

[@SuppleBun]

heck yeah brother 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a looker for sure. Now that it doesn't cut on and off all the time it runs well too! Once the track dries out some I will get it back out for some better footage!

[@theoagrc]

Amazing Addam! Love how this has turned out and a real stunner for the collection pal 🙌🏻 That tyre writing is boss 🤙🏻 I have always struggled with that

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Craig! I love this one and I am really glad I risked it with the chrome and silver. The wheels and tire lettering really helped out too! The tire lettering is a pain to do but for being on display it looks amazing! If you are going to drive it regularly it is not worth it! I am glad I did it if nothing more for the pictures I was able to get with it!

[@rcarty419]

Wow really amazing work!! Looks amazing running! You give a great story with your videos! 🍻

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I love the way it turned out and I am glad I risked it a little with the chrome and silver sitting side by side. It runs better now that it is not cutting out so I will get it back out for a proper track run once the track is not muddy. The story that goes along with this makes it priceless to me! All of my favorite cars and trucks are the ones that have some story to them.

[@rexrcs]

jeez it wheelies!

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Yeah that moss in our front yard is high grip stuff! Some all natural carpet track!

[@rivierarc]

I haven't run any Kyosho other than the Dortmaster... this certainly has a different sound as it takes off.. love the way it looks, & those wheels! Definitely a great shout whoever said about them. Shame it had a few gremlins during the run but sounds like it was an easy fix though 😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Glenn! I do love the look of it and the wheels were a perfect touch! This is a little louder than the other as the gearbox was built with a thinner grease so a little bit more of the gear noise comes through. Normally it has the really thick green sticky grease from Kyosho in it and that stuff really makes them quiet. Yeah, the glitchy thing was really driving me bonkers and I only drove it that long as I was trying to determine what part was shutting down. I really thought it was the esc but it ended up being the receiver. All fixed up now though!

[@rivierarc]

@@AddamsPlayground at least it was an easy fix for you though, so thats a bonus 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@rivierarc yeah, just some trail and error replacing parts. Swapped out the ESC and it was still doing it and swapped out the receiver and it works perfectly. One benefit to having parts on hand!

[@rivierarc]

@@AddamsPlayground very true. I am finding allsorts now I am tidying. Very useful parts too lol

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

That thing looks phenomenal

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Thad! I really do love the look and I am glad I risked it with the chrome next to the silver. It was either going to look cool or completely ruin it! Thankfully it worked out well!

[@KaiCityRC]

I really like the paint job you did on the Optima. 👍👍 Looks fantastic. Wheels and tire writing finish it off nicely.😎 I’m always tempted to do tire writing on my buggies, but I know it will probably just get scraped off in short order when I run them! 😅

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks David! Once I got the wheels for it I felt like I had to go ahead and do the tire writing as well. It did get all messed up when running it but it was totally worth it to have the pictures with it on there! Not worth it for a runner but for display it looks amazing!

[@LRCR]

Very Nice Kyosho Addam 🎉 RCF4L 🤩👉 That Paint Looks SUPER 💯🏁 ✌🤠👍 HFLPRCing =Having Fun Laughing Playing and RCing 👍😎👍 AOAH =Association of Addicted Hobbiest 🙏 SSPH =Stay Safe and Play Healthy 🎉🎊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎊🎉

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Larry, I am super happy with this one and the wheels and tire lettering put it over the top! I will get back out for a better run with it soon now that the glitchy receiver has been replaced!

[@powersmodelgarage]

Nice!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I am very happy with the paint job and overall look of it. Now that is fixed it may run as well as it looks. It will be back for a proper track run .

[@MichaelKath-b7v]

Hey Adam, Very interesting glitch, back in the day I had a similar issue with my Turbo Optima cutting out due to radio interference. Turned out I needed to move my receiver away from the rotating chain. I would think with 2.4 radios this would no longer be an issue but may be something to consider if you are running the chain drive. Otherwise great looking Optima...

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with the way it turned out! This was the first time with a glitchy receiver but I should not be too surprised. I have been buying the $15-18 knockoff Spektrum receivers for a long time and was bound to get on eventually that was not quite right! I am pretty sure I have close to if not more than 100 of them now! This one is belt drive but I could see where that chain drive could make enough interference with the signal. I think this was one that snuck by a QC check!

[@NANNIRC]

Top body paint work. Super attached to the soil. May be you have to drive in an other position of the track, it seems that the jump hides the inner central curve.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you Nanni! I love the looks of this one and it drives well, well it does now that I have gotten the glitch to go away! The big jump is coming out of there this fall once it cools off some. I like it but I want to both see the whole track and to be able to run the rally cars around it too. I am taking the jump out and building some smaller ones I can move around to different places on the track to change it up from time to time. Where I stand I can see the inner curve, it is just the difference of turning on the dirt and turning on the carpet often makes me turn into the center section a little too early. The flips were caused by the unglued tires rolling off the wheel and making it tumble. That was my fault for forgetting to glue them!

[@NANNIRC]

A@@AddamsPlaygroundAnd the glitch was... I use not to glue tires until it's necessary. Good work on the track ant have nice time. Ciao!

[@Geo_art_RC]

It's a shame that it didn't run well but it's a great looking buggy!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah the glitch made it very hard to drive especially on the track. I do have it fixed now and I am sure it will be back in another video in not too long. I need to get a better run in with where it isn't acting up!

[@stevegolds2551]

Definitely looks a hell of a lot better than it runs Addam 😅 maybe it slows down so you can admire it.. or maybe it's a self preservation thing 😂

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! "I'm too pretty to drive too fast!" LOL! Maybe you are right... I got it fixed and now it runs much better and I can actually drive it on the track now. Once it dries up some I will get back out there and give it another go.

[@scottsrcshop]

I do not normally comment but I would suggest simply redoing the binding process before buying a new RX. Then I’d try to wire up a small capacitor and plug it into the Rx before buying a new one. Cool car. Check my builds out sometime

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hey there! I did try going through the bind process again and it was still wonky. It honestly felt like more of an ESC issue as it seemed to be just the motor power cutting out. I replaced the ESC and it was still doing it, I then replaced the receiver and it is all good now. To be fair these are cheap knock-off ones and not legit Spektrum ones. I have bought around 100 of them and this is the first failure so not bad! Thanks for the tip and I did subscribe so I will see you videos!

[@scottsrcshop]

@@AddamsPlayground awesome! I'd still slap some capacitors on the esc to battery plug. Thanks for subbing. I have a FPV crawler update coming soon it's quite silly lol

[@JoevsRc]

I can't believe it wanted to do wheelies lol

[@AddamsPlayground]

It gets a lot of grip on our moss covered yard! The carpet racing lol!!

[@RcNickster709]

Well brother. I aint no expert. lol But to me? It sounded a little tight out there. Now I may be dreaming. But is it running smooth? Sounds stupid I know, You would check that. But Taking both back wheels and revolving them forward at the same time... I feel silly even saying it... lmao I know you know your rigs. But I get it in my mind and I got to offer the advice. lol LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of this rig. GReat job

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hey there Nick! Don't ever worry about making suggestions or pointing something out. It is a bit louder than my other Optima. It was built with different grease so I think there may be some added gearbox noise from it. I will double check everything before heading back out for another run with it now that it is running properly. That glitchy receiver really messed up the maiden trip out but I will get back out with it and capture a good run with multiple angles! I am super happy with the looks of it and the risk of putting the chrome and silver together paid off! The wheels and tire lettering made it that much more top shelf!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

A few minor tweaks and should be good

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I got the glitchy issue fixed! I thought for sure it was a bad esc. I re-bound the receiver first and it was still doing it. I then swapped out the esc for a new one and it was still doing it. I finally swapped out the receiver and now it is all good. It was a weird one but it is all good now and ready for another run!

[@kevinbreaker2683]

Nice car,, I thought home's hobby motors were basically crawler motors., Well, Anyway👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! The majority of his line is for the crawler scene but he did a series of Retro Sport motors in 15t, 17t, 19t and 21t for your regular cars and trucks. They are very affordable as well, they are only $15 each on their website! There are also a few brushless motors he does for regular cars and trucks as well.

[@jukkaovaskainen]

👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks for stopping by and checking in!

[@timhise9004]

What are you using under each of your cars to rest on while sitting on the shelf?

[@AddamsPlayground]

The are foam yoga blocks that I cut in 1/2 (sometimes into 3rds) on my bandsaw. They are made of EVA foam and conform slightly to the chassis but are more than frim enough to hold them up nicely. Here is an Amazon link of ones I have gotten a lot of - amzn.to/3Z3jtDh

[@bradkalman2353]

Track run. 😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Put a slower motor in your car Brad! Stop always commenting this, it as annoying as people telling you what to do with yours.

[@NoNoRc]

Been trying to find an optima 4wd to complete my series 😪

[@AddamsPlayground]

From what I have heard the next wave of kits from Kyosho is to be expected around October. They are very slow to get things restocked. I am not sure which one is worse about being able to keep cool kits in stock, Tamiya or Kyosho it seems like it is a terrible race they are both trying to win! LOL!

[@NoNoRc]

@@AddamsPlaygroundthanks for that info and yes I agree 100%

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Must be a spektrum issue. I’m not a fan of spektrum stuff. All but 1 of the ones I have cuts out while driving

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have always had good luck with them. I have 3 radios of various radios and probably 100 cars with these receivers in them and this is the first wonky one. Sorry you have had bad luck with them!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@AddamsPlayground in all fairness they’re the cheapest ones they offer

[@bradkalman2353]

Why is the gearbox sound so funny and I'm having similar problems with my kyosho beetle?

[@AddamsPlayground]

When they built it they did not use the thicker green Kyosho grease and put a thinner grease in there so the gearbox is a bit louder. I think the thick grease makes them much quieter. Check to make sure the the idler gear shaft is not coming loose. take the gear cover off and try and wiggle that small idler gear shaft. If that is not the problem than I am not sure.

[@EMPTYPOCKETSRC]

To bad, never had a bad reciever. Cheap fix though.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah this was a first for me. It would do fine if you stayed on the throttle but any type of coasting and it was about 50/50 if it would respond to throttle input or not. I thought it was something with the speed control as it seemed to never lose steering but it was the receiver. All good now!

[@M14armorer]

Nice looking build bro!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am super happy with the way it turned out! The chrome wheels and the tire lettering really made it look top shelf! I got the glitch fixed so I will get it back out soon for some better laps around the track! It was really hard to do anything with it with the cut-outs that kept happening. It is all good now.