Kyosho Optima - Legendary 4WD Buggy

The Kyosho Optima . From Kyosho’s legendary series of RC kits.
Fitted with a sports tuned Tamiya Motor it rips up the sand .
Hope you enjoy!

[@andrewkeir2047]

Fantastic video and sound track, too. I've just purchased an Optima yesterday. I've never had one. I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas day. 🚗

[@rc-dom-uk]

fantastic machine . i think you will enjoy 😊👍 thanks for watching 😊👍

[@RCBirds]

Great running video and awesome shots Dom

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks my friend 😊👍

[@theoagrc]

Looks bostin’ dude! Another to the list of future RCs

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks Craig 👍

[@jernejfunkl8300]

This reminds me of my Robbe Pantera 4WD that I had in the mid 90s. It wasn't as nice as the Optima but it was fun to enjoy off-road like that :)

[@rc-dom-uk]

It sounds like you that buggy gave you some good memories? 😊👍thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@jernejfunkl8300]

@@rc-dom-uk Yes, it was my best RC model ever. Robust, fast and agile. Those are really good memories.

[@robbrennanrc]

Very nice Dom. Loved the action and as usual especially the slomo 😁ATB matey

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks Rob . Cheers mate 😊👍👍👍

[@rodneychalker715]

Kyosho Optima was such an awesome rc car back then. Still a relevant vintage. Very good video I must say. Thank You.

[@rc-dom-uk]

glad you enjoyed it and i agree . it’s a lovely machine . thanks for watching 😊👍

[@Titus-q5b]

Love it. I purchased one last year. Couldn't resist it as a retirement project.

[@rc-dom-uk]

they are awesome mate , enjoy 😊👍

[@HaydadRC]

It sure slings the sand!😮 Beautiful shots of an awesome looking buggy!👍😊

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks mate . 😊👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

Glorious footage of the Legendary Optima, Dom! This is one very special RC buggy. One day I'll have one, too! Cheers, mate! :o)

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks mate . Yes I hope you get one as they are terrific. Thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

What great looking and running buggy! I love the Optima and the low, sleek look it and those chunky tires just make it rip!! It looked great out shredding the sand!!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks mate. I’m really pleased and impressed by it and I’ve always loved the spoiler less looks . Had a right nightmare with this body . Not that pleased with the final finish . Thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@Toystheyrenot]

What a beauty! Great action footage as always Dom!👍😊

[@rc-dom-uk]

Cheers buddy 😊👍

[@KaiCityRC]

Optima looks GREAT! 😎👍The pin spikes do pretty well in the deeper sand.

[@rc-dom-uk]

Yes I generally favour the spikes purely because they handle the terrain here better . And I just love the looks of this buggy . Thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@CarolusRex1346]

Awesome! The Optima looks really cool jumping around Dom!😀👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

Cheers buddy 😊👍

[@lawrencewinter]

Great clip, such a good bash spot

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks for watching 😊👍👍👍👍

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Very cool running footage Dom, wish I could get mine like that ;) the optima looked so cool jumping and ploughing through the dusty and sandy ground

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks Andy. It’s a fantastic buggy . Far better than I expected. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 😊👍

[@PeteWylieRC]

Wow epic video of this fantastic buggy. You got some great shots and did a cool edit as ever. Top work Dom 👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thankyou for watching mate . Much obliged 😊👍

[@mad-beerc3818]

Awesome vid Dom! The Optima and the Hotshot are the Iconic 4wd daddies!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Definitely agree. I just need to upgrade my hot shot motor to match this so they are on a more even footing . I’d be hard pressed to pick either as a favourite. They are both great buggies. Thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@JDPurvis]

Somewhere in the basement is my old Hotshot, this makes me want to dig it out.

[@rc-dom-uk]

@@JDPurvis you should mate 😊👍I love the hotshot 😊👍

[@ralfdebrauwer1392]

Nice run with a great looking buggy! 👏

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thankyou for watching 😊👍

[@MauzyrockRC]

Sooo nice mate! I really love this one. Rides low, no spoiler and what looks to be superb suspension... Cheers!!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks mate. It’s good and I love the spoiler free design to 😊👍

[@DustyFingersRC]

One of the best.looking buggies imo 👊🏻

[@rc-dom-uk]

Yeah I really like it’s low profile . Had a night mare with the body . Thanks buddy 😊👍

[@rj.ch.]

Kyosho Optima It's a very nice machine I can't get the real thing, so I'm playing with the DT02 with the Kyosho Optima body attached.

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks buddy. That would be very cool 😊👍 I hope you get the real one soon 😊👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Awesome footage as usual matey! This is what RC buggies were designed for, non of this indoor carpet track malarkey! Do you find the sand penetrates inside the mechanics of the car? Drive cups, belt/chain, gearbox, shocks etc? Also, do you strip down your motors regularly..... Its amazing how much crap gets inside the can and around the bearings and commutator?! I would love to take my Turbo optima, top force, egress etc out on these type of terrains but have always been apprehensive! 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks mate. The biggest problem is sand in tires and overheating. But generally I don’t have many problems caused by the sand . It does jam the fans on brushless mind. It also depends on the car. I’ve always found tt02 style chassis to get drowned in sand and it overheats the electrics . Most problems are typically the odd breakage or things coming loose . But the sand has the benefit of providing soft landings . I don’t apply grease to anything external either . Some of these cars have been doing this terrain for over two years and bar a bit of wear snd tear they are ok. This was one of the reasons I did those sand trials as I’ve found different chassis better than others . Like the monster beetle for example . Thanks for watching mate 😊👍

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@rc-dom-uk Interesting.... cheers for the advice mate. 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@とよ-s1t]

かっこいいですね!😉👍京商のバギーは持っていないのでそろそろ欲しいです😉

[@rc-dom-uk]

Thanks buddy. I hope you get one 😊👍👍👍