Spitfire_84

Any ideas how old? Is it easily upgraded? Looks like a stock 540 motor, wit ha Futaba MC112B ESC - any ideas what limit this has?

kidDynomite

I used to race it back in 91. It's a classic now. So I assume parts will be hard to get.

mcsquish

iTrader: (1)

I think the Optama came out maybe ~10 to 15 years ago. I had one, it was cool for the time. I don't think you would be able to find parts fot it, but who knows.

Spitfire_84

Sorry im new to all this, is it quite a fast car?

Spitfire_84

does it gain value as its a classic? I bough it for £20 (im British) on ebay...wondering if i should keep it or sell it on?

sosidge

It's no faster or slower than any other electric car, just depends on the motor in it.

It is vintage now, so you'll struggle to get parts.

Optima Mids are relatively collectable, although that one is not in original condition, but it looks in fair condition so someone may want it for parts.

If you put a good description on it, you may get more for it than the £20 you paid - but not a lot more.

Spitfire_84

I also got these batteries and charger with it....

k_bojar

iTrader: (30)

wow....old stuff

I'd be very careful using them...that charger on the right isn't for R/C - it looks like a charger for standard batteries, not the kind we use

Spitfire_84

I was told it was for the TX batteries? The TX is an old Futaba Attack R...

vi3tishduy

OMFG, sorry no offense but thats gotta be one of the most ugliest cars i've seen in my life

Spitfire_84

Its a good job i didnt pay a lot for it then. and its a good job looks arnt everything

Aries326

iTrader: (19)

If the batteries are as old as the car, they won't hold a charge. You can keep looking on ebay for spare parts. Or you can carefully run your car and make sure you don't break it.

Barry_Hughes

The car definetly looks the Kyosho Optima Mid,
As for the chargers the one on the left is for charging the 7.2v cells, but is very old and is a clockwork constant current charger. Crank the knob and it will continue to charge until it comes back to the starting point. You have to be careful when charging because it is so easy to overcharghe the cells.