Stunning! Kyosho Turbo Optima RC Car Unbox & Build.

[@bill8791]

As a Tamiya fan, there's actually nothing better than building a Kyosho re-re kit. The Beetle re-re is also fantastic and they've updated all of them so they can take brushless. Tamiya could learn a lesson from that.

[@nickvledder]

But… Tamiya is renown for not listening to their customers at all. They make beautiful cars, but… there is always a but.

[@grafikmekaniker]

What a great video. Brought me back to when I fist bought my T Optima. Still have it actually (which brought me here). My son and I are refurbishing it. Such a fun time. Cheers!!!

[@bankstube9290]

Got mine all finished up yesterday and I freaking love it!

[@ralphhowing3473]

Great video, hi Rebecca hey Chalie Brown!

[@ThatThrowAwayAccount-tz8ly]

Gotta be a new all time favourite rc car here, love the vids :)

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisc2431]

Just bought this RC and I’m very excited to build it! This will very cool sitting next to my 1988 Kyosho Javelin

[@RCKickschannel]

You are going to enjoy this build, it’s lovely

[@rcmikeklein5512]

the turbo optima was my third RC back in 1987 and then it too was also my first koyosho rc which I was very impressed by how much more quality was in the koyosho brand over the tamiya my re-read turbo is also waiting for me to get the time to build and relive my youth, you inspire me to get building thank you for sharing.

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Looks great Gavin!!!!. Back in the day when one of kids on our street shall we say!! Got a kyosho buggy it gave me the chance to see one up close obviously. As I’ve commented on Glens channel when he done a kyosho project the quality is indisputable compared to most Tamiya kits. I guess for me back in the day the prices they were put them out of my reach. Another thing for me as well was when you walked into the model shop and the shelves were stacked with all the kits the Tamiya box art was just something else!!!. It was definitely a trick that pulled me in!!!. So here I am at 48 years old still being dragged in by those. Tamiya boxes😂😂😂

[@MrBumbles2]

i have an original optima and ultra, both still going strong... this is a must have

[@Hornbyttgingernerd]

Just ordered one for Xmas can’t wait to get it

[@TheScramble8]

Iv had many rc cars over the year's but never had the cash to get a new kit like this. I've always wanted to build a tamiya or kyosho kit. My brother has many in his collection. This will be on his to get list I'm sure. Nice content thanks

[@marcushaas0]

RC Kicks is the best, i like it

[@RCRetro]

Hahaha I felt the exact same way when looking for parts. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

[@jecoboost1440]

I just came across your KZbin videos. I really enjoyed them keep up the good work.

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi and welcome to the channel. Thanks for your kind words 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@christophercoconis2575]

Cool build so far Gavin!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build :)

[@RCKickschannel]

Will be out over the weekend 👍🏻

[@gregandrus1015]

I had a javelin, essentially the same car, loved it.

[@RCKickschannel]

Other Kyosho cars will be coming 👍🏻 I’m loving my Turbo build.

[@RCBirds]

Take a comperable Tamiya-Car and add the price for the ballbearings an you come very close to the price of the Kyosho. Both are at the same quality- and price- level. But Kyosho has more tuningparts in the kit. Tamiya's kits leave the choise to the driver. If you want to build a pure shelf-queen, you may save some money with tamiya.

[@philmoffett366]

Good vid again! The turbo optima is up there with the avante for quality IMO probably in my top 5 all time favourite rc car/buggy👍 my one sits with my avante on my display wall your eyes just automatically home in on them both I sprayed it candy apple red with pearl metallic white it looks the nuts😍

[@alfredyost7972]

I can hardly wait to build mine. I got the LeMans bushlesss motor and the LeMans brushless speed control. I got those because they look like the older Lemans motors. The machine work on the Lemans brushless motor is amazing. I will also go with the belt over the chain. Also every so often, Kyosho has a sale. This usually includes free postage. I got more tires with a hard compound for pavement and more wheels too. Also the instructions on Kyosho kits can sometimes be difficult. The English they use sometimes needs help. It can also be very funny too.

[@chitsoi4518]

I'm building mine with brushless motor, I'm thinking to put up the belt instead of getting the stupid expensive chain coz I don't believe the chain will handle the brushless speed well. How's your belt/result?

[@davidturner2365]

Looks awesome !

[@pinmast0r]

I know this is old and I didn't read all the comments so it's probably been covered but Kyosho named parts like this so you could simply order a unique part by it's number without having to look it up (OT = Optima Turbo / spur 6 etc). Kyosho also share parts between kits but then the part designation isn't kit specific.

[@richjames1595]

Just built mine its just kantastic it will only see the ground once then its on display just beutiful "only rc purest understand my family think i'm bonkers"

[@ishtiaqahmed3629]

You should have gone with the belt system as it's much stronger and doesn't stretch as much as the chain does and in the 80s belt system was optional as it's much stronger. Love the built video 😘😘

[@RCKickschannel]

The chain was for a bit of fun. At some point the belt will go in for me to try as well. I do like the look and it feels smooth today.

[@Bogues_88]

Rc kicks cars spend 99% of time on shelf so chain won't wear out or stretch .. more likely go rusty. 😂

[@Holtham01]

Great looking car mate 👍would love some of your stickers for my lunch box & new super hornet 🐝 that I’m getting for Christmas 🎄

[@davidchapman5694]

Very nice been looking forward to seeing this build for a while. I cannot comment on the RERE car but BITD the chain was always a pain for stretching I was forever adjusting the dam thing. When I managed to get a belt drive conversion kit that all stopped and car was way more reliable. My current 1980's runner is belt and its great I have no issue with stretching or slipping at all. its one of my favs for a bit of garden/park RC bashing. If you like this as a build any plans to add its sister car a RERE Ultima.

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

I never thought of that issue of a chain stretching sounds like a issue though your favorite RC with the belt I thought the rubber would stretch that's why you ask other people that had them what problems they had what they had to upgrade what they stuck with is it worth buying thanks buddy

[@davidchapman5694]

Hi paul Anthony. The 80s optima chains were a pain. The links used to stretch and sort of end up an oval shape . In really bad cases the chain would start to bind. The belt conversion transformed the car. The belts are pretty tough I have never had one stretch or snap. All 5 of my optima/optima mids all have belts that are 30 plus years old and they still run great. With no issues.

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

@@davidchapman5694 thirty years of rubber wow that's a antique drivetrain never would have thought it would make it this far belts are the way to go

[@RCKickschannel]

For sure I will add another Kyosho car to the collection. Really I want the Optima Mid rere so I’ll hold out for that.

[@garymurphy5133]

Many years ago I had a Kyosho Lazer ZX, not top of the range BUT I found it better quality than the same price range of Tamiya.Shocks defo better on K.

[@brimzs]

I had one as well . Totally agree

[@BlitzWorks]

YES! thanks for this watching the video now

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Awesome video as always 😎. I’ve wanted a Kyosho for myself and my Channel. The quality does match the price by the looks 😎 Big Thumbs up from. 🇦🇺 Rcactionaustralia 🇦🇺

[@tomkirbygreen]

Great video. Looking forward the follow ups. Very curious to see if it did lead to your becoming less Tamiya centric (which I’m sure can only broaden the audience for your already excellent show). Fingers crossed I should start building my Kyosho Inferno MP10 Buggy on Saturday. Still researching engines...

[@RCKickschannel]

I love some of the tamiya cars but the channel isn’t dedicated to just them. I’m offering on a vintage Kyosho Mid today in fact 👍🏻 I’ve just enjoyed picking up Tamiya cars that I always wanted. 👍🏻 Loads more content coming and it will move away from being so focused on Tamiya as I now have a large amount of the cars I’ve always wanted.

[@mrmoran0077]

I don't suppose anyone knows what the paint code for the green one second closest to the camera at 13:13 is? It's gorgeous

[@RCKickschannel]

Tamiya PS28, or PS8?

[@fc3sboy1]

I'm pissed I got my turbo optima about a month ago to build it as a chain drive but to my surprise there was everything in the kit to build it chain drive and a spot in the blister pack that said chain and after building the diffs I go to take the chain out and there was no chain. Turns out the second round of kits don't come with chains

[@amaninaroom8678]

nice car, nice video.....i believe i want one of these now xD

[@richardcorfield9926]

Do you put diff oil in the diffs?

[@prophetate]

Haha I absolutely love your side cameo videos like where you check your wallet 😂😂😂 👍 you are the best Gav 😊😊

[@RCKickschannel]

Glad you like them!

[@RCKickschannel]

Nice to see someone actually watching older videos. Most people only watch the latest video.

[@prophetate]

@@RCKickschannel I love your old playlists, not only is it great content but they are also quite long which I really like. I honestly can watch for hours 😊😊

[@keithrx3c]

Looking good so far Gavin, I'll definitely be running the belt in mine when I get around to the build. Incase you weren't aware, there's a LeMans 360 Gold motor as well.

[@RCKickschannel]

Can’t find any gold motors in the UK :(

[@Wildcatjames1]

Great video, I remember this car being on the front cover of my first Model Cars magazine when I was about fourteen. General question though, what drive train would be most efficient, shaft, belt or chain?

[@jaybee6695]

"Belt driven gives you less friction, better rollin and is more stable. But it is more problematic with dirt. So for the parking lot the shaft drive is definitive preferable. For competition choose belt drive." "Shaft is definitely more efficient. Belt is smoother and a bit easier to drive, especially with high powered motors. Shaft is pretty buletproof." "One of the RC mags did a head to head of shaft and belt -- Yokomos, I think. Results were inconclusive and lap times were almost identical." "It was Kyosho TF5 carbon. They have a belt & shaft version of the same car. Results werent collated very well, but overall feeling was not that much difference, belt being a bit better in corners (no torque steer)" good question, i found this

[@whome5810]

You made a massive mistake at the beginning!!! You opened the box and didn't sniff the tires!!! Hahaha.

[@cristinafochesato1385]

ciao grazie mille volevo chiedere se si trovano ancora pezzi di ricambio di optima e optima med buona giornata da fochesato olivier italy

[@MichaelLee-fr3wp]

How do you compare Optima to Egress? Which has better build quality? Which one is more fun to build?

[@RCKickschannel]

Optima is built better and more fun to build.

[@MichaelLee-fr3wp]

@@RCKickschannel thanks! I just ordered this. It looks so pretty!!

[@freewill51]

Hi. I know this is an older video but I have a question. You said you bought the optional chain? Mine was missing the the chain so I bought one thinking Kyosho just left it out by accident. There was a place on the blister pack for the chain but it was empty. So yours did not come with a chain either? If so, I don't feel like I got ripped off. I know it might say in the instructions, but I have not built mine yet. Thanks.

[@davidboyd4026]

😛😁👍. Great video

[@anthonyevans9718]

My son builds these all the time he's 9 yrs old can't go wrong with step by step instructions nothing easier

[@pascalroudaut5222]

Thank you for your videos, I'm always pleased to see the quality of your footage. It seems to be quite difficult to purchase one of these beauty. Do you know where I can buy a Turbo Optima in Europe ? And also some options such as sides protections? (The same as you put afterward) I asked the dealer next to my place in Switzerland, he told me that Kyosho was not deliver anymore in my country and the official Kyosho site is not very helpful. Thank you.

[@mattluszczak8095]

Hi rc kicks. I have the original kyosho optima mid. Do you know if the gearbox parts are the same as the kyosho optima?

[@RCKickschannel]

The rere version has upgraded gearbox for brushless power, so I’m not sure if it’s a direct swap into a vintage one off the top of my head, sorry.

[@mattluszczak8095]

@@RCKickschannel maybe someone else can confirm. I think the parts are inter changeable. I think the gears are nylon where the old ones apperently degrade with time...maybe somone can confirm? Guys what do you think?

[@dave691974]

I always wanted a kyosho vanning I think is was . Good thing we can't read lips 😂.

[@brianargo9306]

R u going to do a run video with this car? It's definitely time to get some of those cars off the shelf and give us some run videos. But good job with this build. Keep the videos coming

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi Brian, it’s winter in the UK so the weather sucks balls. I will run this car a little as I want to know what it’s like as well as a running video.

[@brianargo9306]

@@RCKickschannel it's winter in the states also. I was just saying. U got some nice cars. Run them when u get a chance

[@RCKickschannel]

Brian Argo The only cars I run daily are my Traxxas TRX4 and my Schumacher K1 Aero. I did film a running video of that a while back and it’s on the channel. Unfortunately running videos don’t do that well on KZbin. It could be mine are rubbish mind lol.

[@jacobalten]

i would clean this vehicle with an aerosol dust remover, the kind people use for cleaning off the keyboards

[@Pablo668]

You're making me want one of these buggies, stop it!

[@RCKickschannel]

Go for it, you won’t be disappointed.

[@IronT0Steel]

I am unloading my Kyosho Optima Pro with the 480 Gold motor if you know anyone who is interested. I posted it on the TamiyaClub forums.

[@AB-80X]

Tamiya does the best instructions in the industry - BY FAR!!! Building a Kyosho is just different, and instructions are not as good. Just how it is.

[@tahustvedt]

OT*** parts are Optima parts. I wish Kyosho would remake OT-66 tires.

[@keithrx3c]

You can get OT-66 reproduction tyres from Marwan RC.

[@mutosanrc1933]

man not everyone has todo things like tamiya.

[@steveblah4045]

why do you keep calling the parts sprues, spurs?

[@RCKickschannel]

Because I’m special 😂

[@jossgower]

Chain is a mistake lol... the belt was to replace the chain.. chain stretches gives problems ..

[@RCKickschannel]

This car will see little use and when it does it won’t be in anger so it’s nice to experience and have one chain car in the collection. I will try belt as well at some point but for now I’m happy.

[@claptoned0]

Beautiful but too expensive, i don't want to sell my second kidney to get it ^^

[@RCKickschannel]

Unfortunately RC prices have become more and more expensive. Vintage stuff has become eye watering

[@Manicmanuel]

Vintage? I still have my 25 year old Kyosho turbo raider pro ;-)

[@RCKickschannel]

Cool, does it still drive?

[@Manicmanuel]

It is almost in Perfect condition. Only one Part in the gearbox shows a little wear. But I took out the servos and reciever.... ist just sits there, reminding me of my childhood.

[@robertward5047]

I wish that girl would just get a bloody name tag!!

[@artieaudio77]

Haha kyosho instructions are the worst 😂 Goodtimes I had building my javelin. And they still suck with the rere Ultima 😞

[@whome7004]

Ok I got a feeling this will show my stupidity but I must ask Tamiya Expert aka U ,I come across a Tamiya Datson 280 ZX Turbo Tbar scale kit and it said motorized or something to that effect. Is this a model kit or Rc model kit, I would love it if I could find That 280 ZX Rc My Father's Midlife crisis introduces this Real life car at a time when Devours was a word unheard and life was Good, but Things changed quickly, but the 280 ZX stayed in mind Unfortunately it ended up eating a build ,But enough of a history lesson what did I find and Its there a Rc Like what I found or is it a Model not a mover. Are they made as RC , Hope my question is understood did I find my Tamiya Project or a Tamiya pipe Dream for Rc part!! Thank you the RC you are working on looking Great made from space age metal and Gold rim ah yes

[@GTMatukka]

Where's Manuel? Manuel!!!

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

I'm Jose but I'm still with you

[@darthnagus5457]

Chain

[@markbruton-young9228]

you will change to belt in the end...lol

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

That was funny u going through ur wallet and no money was that a LV lol stick with the white tires gold gonna over do it Charlie brown he's gonna get caught just u wait a see I like the packaging I never did a chain that's why u should read instead of just hopping on it face balls moving smoothly drive train is moving freely body is going to be a little difficult those colors have to dry well totally opposite colors red and white just be careful on body are you going to tent windows or driver or clear windows lots of fine lines didn't know chain was optional I thought it was standard I like the green and white color u don't have a all green car I wonder what euro's smell like dos it smell like American money ⚫⚪💂‍♂️🐕🗽✝️🤪 use the coasters Daddy-O close the clam