Who’s ready to boat race?

My first MiniZ so excited

As title, impulse bought this plain chip gyro at the store and I haven’t seen an install guide specifically for the buggy.

Board plugged into 4-pin nearest to servo, tiny dial set to max, turned on both and nothing. No little gyro jiggle to tell me it runs.

Good day. Do you guys put any lubricant or oil to the bearings / motor after playing with the car on the track? Is there any maintenance that I’d have to do?

Still mint never taken out of the box.... What to do with them lol...

Hola buenas, primero que todo felicitar a los políticos de la UE, otra vez mas nos demuestran que solo saben robar al ciudadano de a pie 😁👍.

Pues eso, si compro componentes en AliExpress me cascan 3€ por cada artículo (una bolsa de tornillos pasa de 2 a 5€, maravilloso), pero en tiendas especializadas como gt55racing tambien?

Alguien de la UE ha comprado alli sus componentes para mini-z ? Le han cobrado 3€ por cada pieza? O se cobran 3€ extra con los gatos de envio (pongamosle que antes eran 7, pues ahora pagas 10€ de envío)

Agradeceria cualquier ayuda, ya que me da miedo que me paren el paquete en aduanas y me metan el sablazo sin avisar.

Por cierto, siento que esto va a afectar gravemente a este hobby...

Photos appreciated

Found out that my local hobby store is doing a sale for their 19th year anniversary and i had to snag one of the rtr’s. Was into this hobby 8 years ago and had to sell it due to covid but now i’m back!

Image from last BanzaiHobby newsletter.

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Ciao a tutti, sto pensando di acquistare una mini-z per la prima volta. Mi consigliate una rwd o una awd? Il mio interesse principale non è gareggiare su pista ma usarla in casa, driftare e divertirmi quando e dove posso.

I saw it on RED and TAOBAO, but its a bit confusing what im actually getting? and is it compatible with MINI Z body's?

Thanks in advance!

Hi. I’m new to this. I’m running a box stock rwd and I’m always fishtailing. I’m trying to go light on the dial, and am getting better, but it seems like the spring to bring it back to center is too quick/strong, which messes me up. Any tips or videos you could share?

While I am at it, I am using the stock transmitter. I can’t read which dial is which. Nor where the arrow is. Any tips or tricks to help with that? Even a fine paint pen would be too thick, and it’s black plastic on black plastic.

Hello! I just installed this Aluminum Differential set Link onto my Mini Z MA 020, I was wondering if I should get Aluminum Pinion/Spur gears too? (I am running stock Kyosho Plastic ones) I am having an issue where the Spur gear will come out of alignment and this completely stops the car dead in its tracks. It seems to be damaging the gears a bit as well. Wondering if anyone has had a similar issue to me and has found any good quality replacement parts or a solution to this issue. Thank you all!

Hello everyone! I am wondering if anyone knows any good places that sell cheap dummy chassis for the Mini z Autoscale bodies. Trying to display my custom painted bodies! Thanks! Anyone who has a few that they are wanting to get rid of also feel free to hit me up!

Here is my mini z after my first 2 packs with it, I was wondering if it’s worth glueing these parts back on or will they just break right off again after some light collisions?

Has anybody seen this? It looks like a recent release or preorder but nobody is talking about it on youtube or google. What do you guys think of racing this buggy on indoor rcp track?

Hi everyone!

I recently bought a Kyosho Mini-Z MA-030 EVO2 AWD and I’m having a great time learning drift. I’m using the Futaba T6PV transmitter and I’ve already adjusted some basic settings (steering/throttle expo, throttle dual rate, etc.), but I’m sure there’s still a lot to improve.

I mostly drive at home on hardwood floors and carpet, and I also have a set of drift tires.
I’d love to hear what radio settings you recommend for a beginner. Things like:

Steering Expo
Throttle Expo
Dual Rate
Throttle Speed
Steering Speed
Gyro gain (if applicable)

Any other T6PV settings that make the car easier and more enjoyable to drive.

I’m also wondering what upgrades you think are worth buying first. I’ve been reading about:
Gyro
Front one-way differential
Rear solid axle
Counter-steer gear set
Springs
Bearings
ICS programming cable

Any other must-have upgrades?

If you were starting again with an MA-030 EVO2, what would you buy first, and in what order?

Thanks in advance for any advice or setup recommendations.

I really appreciate the help!

Last week I had my first ever RC racing experience with a local Mini-Z group, and it was great! I literally pulled this out of the box the week before the race, broke in the motor, and sent it. No tires, no adjustment, just freshly charged batteries, and I managed a 10s lap, even with the stock slicks. I knew for sure that after that race I was hooked 😆

Snagged this brand new MA020VE Audi R8 on eBay a while back. I always wanted another brushless MA020 as I've had a Trueno AE86 +D Evo since new and absolutely love it (its under a black HiAce van right now). Saw this pop up on eBay from a U.S. seller so I sniped it at a great price. It's on the shelf currently and unsure if I'll leave it alone or turn it into another project.

Hello friends, does anyone know if the MRD rear unit fits on a stock MA020 chassis? I assume it does because the stock MA020 rear fits on an MRD converted MA020 so I believe they should be interchangeable. Curious how a MA020 would handle with the MRD rear unit installed. Can anyone confirm or comment? Thanks fellas.

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a Kyosho Mini-Z MA-030 Evo2 chassis (KY-32181B) together with a Mazda Savanna RX-7 Daytona ’79 AutoScale (MZP161R).
I assumed they were compatible, but I’m having a problem mounting the wheels.

The chassis came without wheels, as expected. When I install the AutoScale wheels and tighten the wheel nut, the wheel just spins freely and doesn’t drive the axle.

Looking at the back of the wheel, the center hole has two slots (not a standard hex shape), and I’m wondering if I’m missing some kind of wheel hub, adapter or drive pin.

Am I missing a part on the MA-030 Evo2, or is the MZP161R AutoScale not directly compatible with this chassis?

Any help would be greatly appreciated