In the winter time we would raced Mini-Z’s and come spring, we race 10th scale on road and off road. If you can get good at racing Mini-Z’s, you will kill it, when you go up in scale. It showed too, all the guys that were good at Mini-Z, always podium either on road or off road. TRUST ME!
I love those little Rc cars.I got my son into the Rc world and he loves it so now I have to get him all the Rc cars I can afford.I made him an Rc Gokart.
The dog just wants a little RUclips fame! Beautiful dogs mark! The cars look like fun, especially for indoors! Gonna check into them! Thanks for another great video! 👍👍🤙😎👽
Don’t we all usually get buyers remorse after buying things we didn’t absolutely need , but all that matters is that your having fun with them, plus you can actually competitive race them and a lot of the others just don’t have that platform, I think their not crazy priced and at least they aren’t going to break the bank and if they did , lol well obviously you should have buyers remorse ! Keep up the Great Work and Vids !! 👍✌️
First thing I did when I got my 4x4 mini z was order a rechargeable aaa batteries I have a similar version of that charger I got on Amazon with 12 1000mah batteries. I absolutely love it I get over an hour easy on the batteries and having 12 I can go drive for 4+ hours.
I actually recently bought one of the japanese mini-z. They are from a really cool anime/show called Initial D. I got the hatchback Corolla and I’m waiting for it to be shipped so I can have fun with the Mini-z too. Got it got $80. I don’t know if there are any tracks near me but I want to drift the car :). Congrats on your new subscriber, me
Joseph S I believe it’s cheaper because it’s an Initial D exclusive and the show is old now so only a handful of people know it and still buy related merchandise. Also I believe the initial D mini z’s are older then the current modern mini z by kyosho. There’s probably a lot more economic reasons to it like retail mark up, english demand, etc. Also, a lot of these initial D mini z are coming over seas from Japan.
Ya I think I caught the Z Bug. It’s like hotwheels and RC in one-looks and you can really play with them. Arrrrrgh ya I guess I can justify it as my birthday gift to myself and I’ve been working tons of overtime 🙃🤪😀
Love teh isdt kit for mini-zs, the 8 slot is my portable charger while the 16 slt is for home but for home racing going lipo AAAs makes a huge difference as they last longer and you can charge 2x the amount as you only need 2 to run the mini-z's. if you are just looking to have fun or drift this is a good option as even the cheap ones still last forever when you have 2x as many batteries avlible to run with
Mine destroyed my antenna, esc wires, servo wires, motor wires, and needless to say I was not very happy with her. It amazes me how a little Yorkie can do that much damage
Got a sturmkind Dr!ft car? or even heard of them? Super expensive for what you get, even compared to a mini-z, but they're so much fun....they're supposed to be simulated as opposed to standard RC so it's a really unique experience.
@@MarkSantaMaria All good if you and your sons play together. They are young only once. You have the space to make that modular track made specifically for the Mini-Z. I always wanted one with a lap timer but just never had the space. I am sure you have seen the mod potential and AWD variants. They also have a scale crawler now that is pretty capable. Kyosho makes some great stuff including the Inferno buggies and 1/8th scale GT cars.
The MiniZ is made for 1,5V batteries. I'd consider it a disadvantage to run on 1,2V rechargables, or not? Do you put down the money for a pack of 1,5V batteries when you race and use 1,2V for practice?
I make tunnels and jumps out of small boxes I got tabletops and other cool jumps. idk how else to explain it but i made a jump out of a box by cut the bottom out and folding it around and it just looks like a monster truck jump. I fpv my small cars. i have to tell the truth my little car is the cats. he can't leave it alone and know it's his now. lol he even knows the camera on top in me and attacks it while holding the car down. I've been working on a video of it. feels like Jurassic park lol but small boxes are great for those small cars. idk how the mini z would do on jumps but tunnels would be fun.
Hey Mark! GREAT video. I just bought this charger because of your video, lol. Question.. what is the best battery I can get for my new Mini z's? I got both the AWD drift cars and the buggy?
I wanted to ask. Between the rwd cars, and the awd cars, with grip tires, what do you think would handle best in a living room track like yours? I have the awd supra now and love it for drift. It's also a great car with radial soft tires for racing. So I'm wondering if there is any real advantage of spending more and getting a dedicated rwd car, or if I'm better off sticking with awd.
Did you figure this out? Are those rwds in the video? Any idea what tires, looks like they handle excellent on those polished floors. I'm curious, if a red mr03 handles like that on hardwood I'm sold!
Does anyone here have anything good to say about the Losi Ten MT? I picked one up used, for cheap, in neglected shape, but I threw electronics in it and got it going with stuff I already had. Is it worth fixing it up?
In the winter time we would raced Mini-Z’s and come spring, we race 10th scale on road and off road. If you can get good at racing Mini-Z’s, you will kill it, when you go up in scale. It showed too, all the guys that were good at Mini-Z, always podium either on road or off road. TRUST ME!
I love those little Rc cars.I got my son into the Rc world and he loves it so now I have to get him all the Rc cars I can afford.I made him an Rc Gokart.
So much fun with the kids a life long memory for them!
I like the nitecore smart charger. Itll charge just about anything rechargeable you can fit in it and does a great job.
Don't you just hate it when you enjoy something to the point that you need more ? It's a great hobby to share with family and friends.
The dog just wants a little RUclips fame! Beautiful dogs mark! The cars look like fun, especially for indoors! Gonna check into them! Thanks for another great video! 👍👍🤙😎👽
So cool you're spending time @marksantamaria with your sons cause they don't stay young very long! Good info on battery charger.
Dang! Trying to take out those dog's paws! Cool video!
Keep the boys happy
Thanks Mark, pick up the charger and it is awsome
They look fun !
Now ik what I want next these things look fun
Who remembers xmods that where it all started for me lol
I had a scoped up Toyota with all the bells an whistle
Still got my yellow nsx
I remember seeing a bunch of people running them at my local tennis court way back in the day... those were awesome
@@MarkSantaMaria i remember my corvette xmod was 100$ in 2005... i wonder if they were on the same level as these mini Zs. they had gear diffs.
Loved my xmods. I wish I would've kept ahold of them.
Love it.Made me smile.
for better traction with the mini Z's and the MT28,
sauce the tires with simple green.
Any other tips for traction on hardwood? Are these rwd in the video?
Looks like I need an indoor COVID hobby...🤔😬👍
Don’t we all usually get buyers remorse after buying things we didn’t absolutely need , but all that matters is that your having fun with them, plus you can actually competitive race them and a lot of the others just don’t have that platform, I think their not crazy priced and at least they aren’t going to break the bank and if they did , lol well obviously you should have buyers remorse ! Keep up the Great Work and Vids !! 👍✌️
Funny on your post and your son kicked you at it so funny you need to Sabotage his car lol 😂
First thing I did when I got my 4x4 mini z was order a rechargeable aaa batteries I have a similar version of that charger I got on Amazon with 12 1000mah batteries. I absolutely love it I get over an hour easy on the batteries and having 12 I can go drive for 4+ hours.
When you buy another buy the vett bc I heard you ask about lights and the vett had headlights and taillights brake lights. That are fun
Lovin the content, the mini zs r sooooo cool keep it up
Iran mine twice. I just got mine and there is a lot of dust and I think the house and now. It's incredible and it's true what you say.
Oh jeebus, he's hooked...
Love your vlogs!
I put some modelling clay in the bottom of the pylons to give them a bit more weight and stick to the floor a bit more. Great content!
I actually recently bought one of the japanese mini-z. They are from a really cool anime/show called Initial D. I got the hatchback Corolla and I’m waiting for it to be shipped so I can have fun with the Mini-z too. Got it got $80. I don’t know if there are any tracks near me but I want to drift the car :). Congrats on your new subscriber, me
I saw that version on amazon. Why is that version so cheap?
Joseph S I believe it’s cheaper because it’s an Initial D exclusive and the show is old now so only a handful of people know it and still buy related merchandise. Also I believe the initial D mini z’s are older then the current modern mini z by kyosho. There’s probably a lot more economic reasons to it like retail mark up, english demand, etc. Also, a lot of these initial D mini z are coming over seas from Japan.
I just got the 4×4 mini z . Its pretty cool.
Your in it now, you know your going to have more then three
Before you said it was dorky I said oh man that looks like a cool battery charger! 😂
LMAO! I wish i went even dorkier and got the 16 battery charger... hahaha!
Mark u always pumping out great content , keep up the great work. This is Dallas
Sup Dallas! Nice meeting you at the other day!
I just saw these at the hobby store get it in with the fellas great stay safe✌🏽👊🏾
I love your videos
Ya I think I caught the Z Bug. It’s like hotwheels and RC in one-looks and you can really play with them. Arrrrrgh ya I guess I can justify it as my birthday gift to myself and I’ve been working tons of overtime 🙃🤪😀
Love teh isdt kit for mini-zs, the 8 slot is my portable charger while the 16 slt is for home but for home racing going lipo AAAs makes a huge difference as they last longer and you can charge 2x the amount as you only need 2 to run the mini-z's. if you are just looking to have fun or drift this is a good option as even the cheap ones still last forever when you have 2x as many batteries avlible to run with
Lol the doggos
Hey Mark nice meeting you at TRAXXAS yesterday
It was good meeting you today Mark at Lonestar.(red shirt with my son)
Great meeting you too! see you soon!
Dis guy is an amazing dad, swear to god i wud take rc racin serious to the goddam teeth if i had a dad like that
Super nice 👊🏾✌🏽
My dog wouldn’t be anywhere near my RCs, she’s terrified of them
Mine destroyed my antenna, esc wires, servo wires, motor wires, and needless to say I was not very happy with her. It amazes me how a little Yorkie can do that much damage
My larger pit bull is scared of any car bigger than mini z's. So much that we put RC cars by the doors of the rooms we dont want her in.. hahaha
Mark Santa Maria I also utilize the magical RC dog barrier to keep the dog away from areas
Got a sturmkind Dr!ft car? or even heard of them? Super expensive for what you get, even compared to a mini-z, but they're so much fun....they're supposed to be simulated as opposed to standard RC so it's a really unique experience.
ISDT make the best chargers. You are going down the Mini-Z rabbit hole :)
It gets worse... hahaha
@@MarkSantaMaria All good if you and your sons play together. They are young only once. You have the space to make that modular track made specifically for the Mini-Z. I always wanted one with a lap timer but just never had the space. I am sure you have seen the mod potential and AWD variants. They also have a scale crawler now that is pretty capable. Kyosho makes some great stuff including the Inferno buggies and 1/8th scale GT cars.
Remember to flip the front kingpins it will free up the suspension and the car will handle a lot better
The MiniZ is made for 1,5V batteries. I'd consider it a disadvantage to run on 1,2V rechargables, or not? Do you put down the money for a pack of 1,5V batteries when you race and use 1,2V for practice?
I make tunnels and jumps out of small boxes I got tabletops and other cool jumps. idk how else to explain it but i made a jump out of a box by cut the bottom out and folding it around and it just looks like a monster truck jump. I fpv my small cars. i have to tell the truth my little car is the cats. he can't leave it alone and know it's his now. lol he even knows the camera on top in me and attacks it while holding the car down. I've been working on a video of it. feels like Jurassic park lol but small boxes are great for those small cars. idk how the mini z would do on jumps but tunnels would be fun.
What are your favorite rechargeable AA and AAA batteries?
I want that mt28!!!
Can you change the MV of what they charge at? Most chargers stop at 5mv. My toolkit m6 can go up to 20 mv
I have the Subaru for wheel drive. I just got a weird driven one today waiting for the charger to come in from Amazon.
Hey Mark! GREAT video. I just bought this charger because of your video, lol. Question.. what is the best battery I can get for my new Mini z's? I got both the AWD drift cars and the buggy?
haha summer!! +1
They look like loads of fun but with to large furry dogs, there are gonna be a lot of dog hair in em
How’s the charger holding up? Just got my first mini z and this looks like a pocket saver in the long run
I wanted to ask. Between the rwd cars, and the awd cars, with grip tires, what do you think would handle best in a living room track like yours? I have the awd supra now and love it for drift. It's also a great car with radial soft tires for racing. So I'm wondering if there is any real advantage of spending more and getting a dedicated rwd car, or if I'm better off sticking with awd.
Did you figure this out? Are those rwds in the video? Any idea what tires, looks like they handle excellent on those polished floors. I'm curious, if a red mr03 handles like that on hardwood I'm sold!
You should get an RCP track for your home
Awesome vid!!
🤘🏼🤘🏼
These are great, but for the money and performance I think the Carisma GT24's are better in every category.
What kind of adapter can you use if you don’t have a laptop to turn on charger? Can I use a 25w adapter from an Android phone?
Are the mini RC cars good or not
You'll reclaim your Mini Z.....when you pull your new one out of 👍the box....lol
Do a lipo battery upgrade
LOL, poor Summer.
You know you had to get 3 when you bought the 2 😆
The mt28 is good on carpet
Only way you are getting one back is by buying another!!! 🤣
What’s that little red and blue truck
Does anyone here have anything good to say about the Losi Ten MT? I picked one up used, for cheap, in neglected shape, but I threw electronics in it and got it going with stuff I already had. Is it worth fixing it up?
Are they any 1/18 kits still in the market?
i dont think so... the latrax cars are pretty close.
I think the micro rs4 drift is still around. Also, xray still sells the m18 I believe...
Where did you get the roc cars from?
Check out my description.... lots of good links in there.
Duct tape pool noodles to make the track
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aaa batteries turn me off and I love my k989 on 2s lipo
Sinohobby miniQ are superior. Run off lipo and carbon fiber. Cheaper. I love mine. Still use miniZ bodies..
3:29 “this guy” is your son, treasurer your son, address him as you son your precious child.
Get the toyota gt1 race car
Miniz r expensive
ikr
You need to be nicer to your dogs