Just gettin back in after 20 yrs...Have an original Mini Z all hopped up I got in like 2001. Barely driven... Just ordered me a MR03 chassis and Ill let my girl take over the OG. Thanks for taking the time to 'distinguish' the rabbit hole lol. Back then there was only ONE Mini Z. Love it. Next stop is a 40ft by 20ft track in my garage. Cheers from deep in the Mtns of NY!
Nice video walk through. When I used to run an xmods club, we had Stock (no upgrades), Modified (anything but motor upgrade), open (any upgrade, including motor), pro, pro stock, pro mod, pro open. That seemed to be enough to keep everyone happy.
Been into RC for decades. Looking into getting a mini-z now with the 2.0 releases. This video answered all the ?'s I had about bodies and chassis. TY Great video
I certainly agree that Kyosho make great gear as Their RC Yachts are super cool and well built. I'm yet to own an RC Kyosho car though. I have at last count 9 various desert racers, road cars and buggies. Now the question I have is that I have a couple of Carisma GT24's in rally spec. They are really good fun to say the least. I was hoping on an honest comparison between the Fazers and the GT24 Carisma series? Thanks very much for such a great video, Subbed.
I'm just starting to get into Mini-Z RCs, my first one should be arriving in the next couple of days. Your track looks really sweet, looking forward to seeing some races. You've earned a new subscriber :)
i'd put my Atomic, GL Racing and X-Power against any Kyosho at any trim any day of the week. i've owned and sold off most of my Kyosho cars except 2. my go to is the GLA very solid, very well built car. no broken plastic, no high priced upgrades, i built to my specifications and it wins races. I know the Kyosho fans won't agree but the GLA is a far more superior car, Carbon Fiber and Aluminum. a solid choice, also for us 1 10th scale racers its far more familiar when setting these up.
@@OswaldBeef You can use Mini Z bodies, I personally use the Mclaren P1 GT3 for my GLR-GT 98mm and a Sauber Mercedes C9 body for my GLR 104mm. Steering isn't an issue, especially with the GL Titanium servo and aluminum steering hubs, shock tower. Simple, inexpensive upgrades. I run circles around the Mini Z's, especially when using my GLR with a Ensotech Swave W2 ESC, Ensotech Swave-ZM V3 6500KV Motor,
great video love the track an the cars brother you did a hell of a job on the build, i just started getting into it and i love it so far, and if posable if you can get me a s13 nissan 240sx 89 to 93 body hatchback would be amazing
Thanks for the comment. We are working on a second one that will use rcp foam. But Ill try to make a video about the framing process during construction, then talk about what was used on the surface of this one
sweetness...I added all on FB! I own almost every brand mostly 1/5 these days but I'm looking at this more n more and it'll be an easy sell when I (re)try to start a small group for racing in these cold Canadian nights ty! I've e been trying for years to get community members into it , they see me n my grandkids out driving or flying and everyone says man i'd love to try that.... and I never see them again lol
@@SCARHARDT3 its ok man.....we are all canadian and stuck in our houses playing mini z wait wtf!!?!? lol are we all from winnipeg? you? haha did everyone make a EVA foam course in E VERY city?
@@OswaldBeef lol for real? I'm just ordering some gear from Laurie at ELIMINATOR HOBBIES right now lol, I should never go "YouTubing" with dollars in the pocket....lol, need to think "indoors", ordering a new Spektrum radio and thinking about getting one of the new AXIAL mini crawlers.... (I've had the losi one for about a year and love it) just looking at the pics at the bottom of the losi page, I have all 3 lol www.losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0236
@@OswaldBeef im 4 hours out.... almost between TBay n Winnipeg, (Fort Frances kinda), and very often my only reason for the city was to see laurie n crew, been a long time tho since I've seen anyone face to face, lol
Honestly, I don't think the surface is good if you plan to ever race off your own track. The tire set up and the way the track handles is very different from rcp track. But the surface was a type of thin partical board that is smooth on one side and rough on the other side, it was called Eduboard at Lowes. It was on top 1/2" plywood, which was on a framed out platform. The Eduboard was rough side up, then primed
Would the R34 limited edition shell fit the r35 gtr kit?For the r34 it saws it’s for awd that is Narrow/L. I’m not sure what the L stands for but I just wanted to see if the R34 shell would fit even though the R35 is rwd.
It should but u would probably need to make some adjustments. When it says awd L, it is referring to the awd chassis it would fit on. But it should also fit rwd rm with some adjustment to motor mount placement and you will need rwd wheels with a good offset to fit the body (comes with awd wheels)
For the most part no, they are too low to the ground. They do make buggies and they even had a comic rally car for a few years which used the buggy chassis. You might be able to lift an awd and put some hard tires on it. But also remember at 1/28 scale a grain of sand or glass can do a lot of damage to moving plastic parts
Millennium Hobbies & The Gundam Kitchen don’t have the funds to buy the higher end model but planning to buy the lower cost one for entry level. Just wanted to know if they can be upgraded to be equal to the higher end models
I’m looking for the video,on the build and materials of this course. Looks like that surface wouldn’t hold up well. What was used? Fiber board? Link to your video please?
Sorry, I never did a build video. I believe the surface is called "Hardboard Tempered Panel" it was laid textured side up on top plywood and was primed. We just took it down a month ago, and other than having to add a few screws because of humidity making it want to curl up, it lasted very well. I don't really recommend it, I would find out what the tournament standard is in your country and practice on that. In the US it is rcp track, so that is what we now use since we have more space available to set up a track. If you plan to race outside of your house/local store it is best to practice on the surface most commonly found
so what is the best to start with. I assume stock as Ill get my son a ready set and get one for myself as well to come out of Ret from racing ebuggy and wheeler. I assume the MM wide is thr best to go in Stock Rwd class? any help would be greatful
U are correct, mm wide is a great start... lots of body's, stable but still agile. The main thing is getting your tires right for the surface you are racing on. If you're at home, a racing surface you can get good traction on is important. Start stock, worry about tires. Once that is locked in, u can play with upgrades. If the track is technical, worry more about handling than top speed.
Just gettin back in after 20 yrs...Have an original Mini Z all hopped up I got in like 2001. Barely driven... Just ordered me a MR03 chassis and Ill let my girl take over the OG. Thanks for taking the time to 'distinguish' the rabbit hole lol. Back then there was only ONE Mini Z. Love it. Next stop is a 40ft by 20ft track in my garage. Cheers from deep in the Mtns of NY!
Nice video walk through.
When I used to run an xmods club, we had Stock (no upgrades), Modified (anything but motor upgrade), open (any upgrade, including motor), pro, pro stock, pro mod, pro open. That seemed to be enough to keep everyone happy.
this is my favourite unboxing video, i can watch it over and over again, thx
Appreciate the video was thinking about getting the mini z now i know a little bit more about them keep the videos coming!
Been into RC for decades. Looking into getting a mini-z now with the 2.0 releases. This video answered all the ?'s I had about bodies and chassis.
TY
Great video
Thanks
Awesome setup! I can't wait to see you host some races.
Thank you for this video super informative
I certainly agree that Kyosho make great gear as Their RC Yachts are super cool and well built. I'm yet to own an RC Kyosho car though. I have at last count 9 various desert racers, road cars and buggies. Now the question I have is that I have a couple of Carisma GT24's in rally spec. They are really good fun to say the least. I was hoping on an honest comparison between the Fazers and the GT24 Carisma series?
Thanks very much for such a great video, Subbed.
I'm just starting to get into Mini-Z RCs, my first one should be arriving in the next couple of days. Your track looks really sweet, looking forward to seeing some races. You've earned a new subscriber :)
💕 it still loving it
Merry Christmas
Great video mate and the racing track is sick
i'd put my Atomic, GL Racing and X-Power against any Kyosho at any trim any day of the week. i've owned and sold off most of my Kyosho cars except 2. my go to is the GLA very solid, very well built car. no broken plastic, no high priced upgrades, i built to my specifications and it wins races. I know the Kyosho fans won't agree but the GLA is a far more superior car, Carbon Fiber and Aluminum. a solid choice, also for us 1 10th scale racers its far more familiar when setting these up.
except for the steering and the fact they have no decent bodies
It's all about the driver. Don't say stupid shit
@@OswaldBeef You can use Mini Z bodies, I personally use the Mclaren P1 GT3 for my GLR-GT 98mm and a Sauber Mercedes C9 body for my GLR 104mm. Steering isn't an issue, especially with the GL Titanium servo and aluminum steering hubs, shock tower. Simple, inexpensive upgrades.
I run circles around the Mini Z's, especially when using my GLR with a Ensotech Swave W2 ESC, Ensotech Swave-ZM V3 6500KV Motor,
great video love the track an the cars brother you did a hell of a job on the build, i just started getting into it and i love it so far, and if posable if you can get me a s13 nissan 240sx 89 to 93 body hatchback would be amazing
Please do a video on the timing system. I am having a lot of issues with mine missing laps.
Great Video. Thank you for making it
Thank you for the information.
Please do show us how you made the track!
Thanks for the comment. We are working on a second one that will use rcp foam. But Ill try to make a video about the framing process during construction, then talk about what was used on the surface of this one
Hey I got a shout out haha.
sweetness...I added all on FB! I own almost every brand mostly 1/5 these days but I'm looking at this more n more and it'll be an easy sell when I (re)try to start a small group for racing in these cold Canadian nights ty! I've e been trying for years to get community members into it , they see me n my grandkids out driving or flying and everyone says man i'd love to try that.... and I never see them again lol
im going to use this video as well if that's ok
@@SCARHARDT3 its ok man.....we are all canadian and stuck in our houses playing mini z wait wtf!!?!? lol are we all from winnipeg? you? haha did everyone make a EVA foam course in E VERY city?
@@OswaldBeef lol for real? I'm just ordering some gear from Laurie at ELIMINATOR HOBBIES right now lol, I should never go "YouTubing" with dollars in the pocket....lol, need to think "indoors", ordering a new Spektrum radio and thinking about getting one of the new AXIAL mini crawlers.... (I've had the losi one for about a year and love it)
just looking at the pics at the bottom of the losi page, I have all 3 lol
www.losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0236
@@SCARHARDT3 haha I know a group of us diving in pretty hard yup. Laurie is great
@@OswaldBeef im 4 hours out.... almost between TBay n Winnipeg, (Fort Frances kinda), and very often my only reason for the city was to see laurie n crew, been a long time tho since I've seen anyone face to face, lol
Hi. Would like to see if you can get any Rx-7 FBs please.
Nice track and video Btw.
Antony.
Sorry, have not seen them available for a while
i'll get one when the s13 silvia comes back
Hi, thanks for the great information. BTW, the brand is pronounced as Kee-yo-sho. Japanese.😅
Cool man
Great video , thank you!!!!
Thank you for the feedback
Great prices! Where are u located? Great video, have myself an rcp track, an love it! Good info!
SOUTH JERSEY
can you do a breakdown on how to build a track?
Honestly, I don't think the surface is good if you plan to ever race off your own track. The tire set up and the way the track handles is very different from rcp track. But the surface was a type of thin partical board that is smooth on one side and rough on the other side, it was called Eduboard at Lowes. It was on top 1/2" plywood, which was on a framed out platform. The Eduboard was rough side up, then primed
Chalkboard paint is excellent for a 'home' surface. Plenty of grip for your rubber tyres and also great for drift spec.
Do you have any 98 or 102 wb rwd ready sets in stock?
Would the R34 limited edition shell fit the r35 gtr kit?For the r34 it saws it’s for awd that is Narrow/L. I’m not sure what the L stands for but I just wanted to see if the R34 shell would fit even though the R35 is rwd.
Usually the awd shells will fit narrow rm. Might have to adjust motor mount but should fit
It should but u would probably need to make some adjustments. When it says awd L, it is referring to the awd chassis it would fit on. But it should also fit rwd rm with some adjustment to motor mount placement and you will need rwd wheels with a good offset to fit the body (comes with awd wheels)
Is the track painted 1/8th " press board? I am thinking of making a track in my shop in Fairbanks Alaska.
exactly
Gtr great I wish I had one...
is this still popular today?
@@CarCrazyGhost very small following in the US
Cool
Late comment but hope you can answer. Are Mini Z's capable of running outside on pavement or dirt (rally style)?
For the most part no, they are too low to the ground. They do make buggies and they even had a comic rally car for a few years which used the buggy chassis. You might be able to lift an awd and put some hard tires on it. But also remember at 1/28 scale a grain of sand or glass can do a lot of damage to moving plastic parts
Kyosho needs to make the ford Shelby 500 cobra
Wonder why some peoples call the brand in the wrong way . Really don’t get it
Just ask simply to a japonese around you. It’s not a kayak IT’s KYOSHO
What is the track made of??
NJ is a little too far from IL. Keep making videos of your track and racing.
atm I got 15 mini-Zs in my closet.
want to sell a ready set. would like to get my 9 year in. any money i would save buying used would be great
Where are you located???
Blackwood, NJ
👍🏽👍🏽😎
For the gtr can you upgrade it to Ball bearings later on?
Definitely, many parts can be upgraded and all can be replaced, similar to 1/10 scale
Millennium Hobbies & The Gundam Kitchen don’t have the funds to buy the higher end model but planning to buy the lower cost one for entry level. Just wanted to know if they can be upgraded to be equal to the higher end models
Nice rack!!👌🏼🔥🔥🔥🏁
I’m looking for the video,on the build and materials of this course. Looks like that surface wouldn’t hold up well. What was used? Fiber board? Link to your video please?
Sorry, I never did a build video. I believe the surface is called "Hardboard Tempered Panel" it was laid textured side up on top plywood and was primed. We just took it down a month ago, and other than having to add a few screws because of humidity making it want to curl up, it lasted very well. I don't really recommend it, I would find out what the tournament standard is in your country and practice on that. In the US it is rcp track, so that is what we now use since we have more space available to set up a track. If you plan to race outside of your house/local store it is best to practice on the surface most commonly found
so what is the best to start with. I assume stock as Ill get my son a ready set and get one for myself as well to come out of Ret from racing ebuggy and wheeler. I assume the MM wide is thr best to go in Stock Rwd class? any help would be greatful
U are correct, mm wide is a great start... lots of body's, stable but still agile. The main thing is getting your tires right for the surface you are racing on. If you're at home, a racing surface you can get good traction on is important. Start stock, worry about tires. Once that is locked in, u can play with upgrades. If the track is technical, worry more about handling than top speed.
Great video!! Thank you