KYOSHO Optima 2016 Front Carbon Reinforcement Plate - JR-OT09 by Jazrider  [JR-OT09]

Kyosho Optima 2016 Carbon Front Plate Set
Price:
NZD$15.97
Brand:
JAZRIDER
Model:
JR-OT09
Condition:
Brand New
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Optima 2016 front plate carbon upgrade

This carbon front plate set is an aftermarket upgrade designed for the Kyosho Optima 2016 chassis. It substitutes the stock front plate with a firmer carbon piece to influence front stiffness and tuning characteristics while keeping the model's scale and drive layout unchanged.

Fitment is restricted to the Optima 2016 range and depends on the existing front mounting points. Installation requires common RC workshop tools and some experience removing the original plate and re-securing the replacement to the chassis' mounting positions.

When tuning, the carbon plate increases front-end rigidity which can deliver sharper turn-in and steadier suspension geometry under load. Expect altered steering weight transfer and adjust camber, toe and damping accordingly during track testing.

Will this change my steering balance?

Yes. Adding front stiffness typically sharpens turn-in and can reduce understeer; expect to retune toe and shock settings to restore balance.

What should I check after fitting?

Check that all mounting points line up, that screws are secure but not over-tightened, and perform short test runs to observe steering response before final setup changes.

Is this suitable for competitive tuning?

Yes, drivers seeking crisper front response use carbon reinforcement as a tuning tool; pair adjustments to shocks and roll centre to get predictable results.

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