Opinions on the OTA-R31?

Can someone give me a quick review of their OTA-R31? More specifically, I wanted to know how the standard shocks are and if it has parts compatibility with any of the other, more common kits out there?

I've heard that it can run a TA05 FOW and spool, how true is this? Oh, and what pulleys are you guys running?

^ I sound excited because I'm buying one.

This might help you out.. OTA-R31
Some of the guys are already sliding with this..
Jovenshadow is one of them.. but he's in Manila right now.

Thanks Jay! That answers most of it.

No prob.. you should share your own review of the chassis ones you got it ok

Jay wrote:

No prob.. you should share your own review of the chassis ones you got it ok

R&D want $74 just for shipping. I don't think I want it anymore.

Does someone know where else it's available apart from R&D?

only in japan site is selling OTA

You can try @ Banzai Hobby Or Genkidori

I can't find it on Banzai, got a link? Also, everytime I click on it on Genki, it says "product not found".

Help?

there is a site in japan where sir bong bought his OTA-R31

But i dont remember which site

many japan stores were selling OTA-R31, try:-

race drift japan
futaba proshop
hobbystore tamtam
etc

GDD also had in the past but not showing stock now

got jovens OTA in one of the site but as you know. i dont restor in my memory which site it is as. all i care is to order them. i know its more cheaper than R&D. if you are interested to buy one, make sure you want one and can pay me in advance then i'll let you know which site. they also offer GLORIA OTA

@ Sir Ian, are you reffering to Rakuten?

@ Willy, thanks, will look at those.

@ OTA-R owners, would you say it's as good in it's stock form as the other high end kits out there? Such as the VDF and stuff? Only thing I don't like about the OTA-R and what gives me second thoughts is all the plastic.

Obviously CF is better, but is the OTA-R not good the way it is? Do the plastic tub and the lack of alloy stuff pose a big disadvantage?

i believe jovenshadow got his from super-rc.com for 222$ plus shipping (which would still come up cheaper than R&D)

http://www.super-rc.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_144&products_id=2558

and for 12$ more you get the Gloria 330 SGLE Shell. . . kicka$$ shell!

http://www.super-rc.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=3054&osCsid=212ed49a6d84e0d5f94840626fc72989

As you said. . . . OTA-R is all plastic. . .Its an entry level kit. . . but it slides really well out of the box. . .and the OD adjustability is just awesome. . . but there will still be a lot work on it to make it durable like a CF/Aluminum kit. . . . so better keep extra cash in your pockets if you buy it. . . .

imho

Thanks for the input Chard! And wow, it's a lot cheaper on that website.

Does the Gloria come with the diffuser?

Only thing I'm wondering right now is if a TA05 with a drift conversion a better alternative to this.

Abdul Basit wrote:

Thanks for the input Chard! And wow, it's a lot cheaper on that website.

Does the Gloria come with the diffuser?

Only thing I'm wondering right now is if a TA05 with a drift conversion a better alternative to this.

i think it will still have the diffuser, just read thru the Gloria specs. . . . .

will it be better than a TA05 drift conv.? that i don't know. . . . . but a TA05 drift conv. will surely LOOK better. . an OTA-R is one fugly motherduckling (no offense to owners ). . . . . but adjustability and performance wise. . . it will compete with any High End drift kits out there. . . but at the end of the day. . . . again. . . it's still the driving

Sorry, the page wouldn't load right on my phone. Yep, it says the diffuser is there.

Yeah, it isn't the prettiest car out there.

Just waiting to hear from the OTA-R31 owners out there and I'll click the "checkout" button.

i'm sure they won't give inputs. . . . as they don't want a lot of OTA's coming to dubai. . .

exclusivity is the word. . . . . .

peace out. . . .

Just my 10fills review...

Plastic VS CF
- we're not into touring so we dont really hit hard, on performance between the 2 material i can't give any feedback because i dont own CF kit, i have TB03, all plastic but drifts well.


Looks
- i have two identical shells puts on OTA and any kit, can you compare which is OTA and other kit by looking outside with the shell on it?


Performance
- again its personal preference, and driving skills, even you own the expensive kit and setup by best rc drifter but you dont have talent then you're failed, better to have starter plastic kit and TALENT...

As Stock Kit
- biggest steering angle but i didnt maximise my steering angle or my shaft will give in, you need to upgrade OD shaft. Stock shock, i dont have TRF dampers but compare to stock shock of my TB03 the OTA dampers is far better even made of plastic .


Price
- its far cheaper than cheapest CF kit as far as i know, if you can afford CF kit, i think OTA will be peanut to you....

Thanks for the input Jovenshadow.

Still in two minds about this kit though.

Been a month & half... what's news??