I just ordered a mini z Civic Type R :) thanks for the video! I have a CTR, and was looking for a cool new hobby, and BAM! Now can finally afford two type R’s 😂
Awesome presentation, I've been curious about these smaller cars for a while as a contrast to my Traxxas E-Revo 2.0, Rustler VXL and Bandit VXL. This would do nicely for snowy days of which there are plenty (for us in northern Europe at least).
Thanks! Looks like you got a nice collection of offroad RCs which I may get into one day. Got my eyes on an X-Maxx. Still enjoying Mini-Z's though and going to put my time into racing Mini-Z's first before I get into anything else. Do you know of anyone running Mini-Z's near you?
Thanks for watching! I've seen posts in the past about Mini-Z's being run on slot car tracks. Are they actually running Mini-Z chassis or just mini-z bodies on slot car chassis?
Originally they run the shells but I'm attempting to use my track as a proper miniz track... The stock tyres are not wide enough so I will order wider tyres and try again
Thanks for the video. You didn't mention anything about the transmitters and the receivers channels. How many channels are there to run several cars at the same time?. Thanks.
If there's a place that has a track near you then its worth getting one. If just racing at home, you might get bored unless you have people to race with
Awesome videos, these look great. I built a carpet track in our garage (am just now seeing your tracks which are great) for a bigger RC car I have - will the mini-z’s run on ok carpet with a tire upgrade? Would love to be able to use my existing track. Thanks!
I love Mini Z and hear about the price all the time, I have my first mini z from the 90,s had many offers on it for more than I paid they last for ever look better than some display modles,,don't look like rc with no body clips ,,Da nano is also good wish for more tracks don't worry about price there giving them away!
Loving your new channel with the videos you've put out so far. Got a quick question for you, does the Red Audi RTR set come with ball bearings? I noticed it sells for a bit less than most of the other RTR sets. Thanks!
I'm sorry, I tried but I can hardly hear you. Maybe your mic? Also, these cars are listed as 1/27 scale, is there a difference between yours and what's offered online?
In Aus - Frontline Hobbies in Sydney, Hearn's Hobbies in Melbourne or Aussie Hobbies in Brisbane have a few in stock. From overseas - Rcmart.com in Hong Kong take about 1-2 weeks to arrive, that's where I got the Audi R8. Amainhobbies.com in USA took 1 month to ship, that's where I got the Nissan GT-R. Hope that helps!
The red Audi R8 is cheaper as it doesn't come with bearings inside the wheels like the other MR-03 readysets. Instead, it comes with plastic bushings. The red Audi R8 is great value, because bearings are only ~ $10 USD to purchase separately and install yourself. Back in the Mini-Z MR-01 and MR-02 days, the readysets didn't come with bearings either. Here's a video I found in Japanese that explains it (Turn on Subtitles Auto-translate to English) th-cam.com/video/kezOOYsGQKU/w-d-xo.html Also in that video at 3min55s, he shows a comparison between bearings and bushings. Hope that helps!
It handles them fine but if you record it in slow motion you actually see the car becoming airborne. Better to have a smooth surface. The floor of the chassis will also scratch over time.
From memory, I was running 20 Radial Wide rears and 30 Radial Fronts. That combo works well for me on the foam tracks.. I've also read recommendations of 20 radial front and rear or 20 radial rear, 30 slick fronts..
Hi mate, Im from from Toowoomba just west of Brisbane. I was just wondering if you know of any tracks that's race mini z's Also can you recommend any rechargeable batteries and charger? I've just bought my first mini z today and can't wait to get into the hobby
Nice! Where did you get your Mini-Z from and which one did you go with? Only club I'm aware of is in Melbourne. Aussie Hobbies in Archerfield used to do Mini-Z racing on Friday nights, at the moment they only do Friday night drift nights with 1/10th scale RCs. I recently got a proper track that I'm going to use for racing soon in North Brisbane :) Stay tuned. For a charger, I'm happy with my Panasonic Eneloops. I use an ISDT N8 charger which is great, but may be hard to find at the moment.
@@jarvzRC I got my mini z from hobbytech toys in Myaree, W.A I ended up going with the red Audi R8 like the one you have but I'm going to buy another body for racing/mucking around because I really like the Audi. I'm trying to find out if it comes with bushing bearings or proper bearings Oh, nice I'm definitely following your your TH-cam channel for updates on the track. It's good that I've found an Australian channel to follow. I've used those eneloop batteries in the past and was going to get some of those AAA batteries but I've also got a set of kyosho speed house batteries from frontline hobbies, they're also a high voltage Battery too. So I'll see how they go
@@huntermcpherson6590 Great choice with the Audi R8. They only come with bushings. Depending on the surface you're running, you may need to upgrade the tyres first up. I'm keen to know if you see a difference between batteries. Let me know! Cheers and thanks for following!
@@jarvzRC I ended up going a nitecore d4 charger as I can't find isdt chargers in Aus but I did make my first RC mart purchase. I got some bearings. It ended up being $20 posted. How long did it take for you to get your RC mart order?
The info is not all there in the manual, however you can figure it out by looking on the Kyosho website or asking on some Mini-Z community Facebook groups who'll help you out
thanks for the helpful video! at the beginning of this year, I decided to create my own channel on this topic for the Russian-speaking audience. but I just can't get enough views and new subscribers. very few people are willing to go to 1/28 scale for this price.
Thanks for watching! Just keep at it and enjoy the video making process. The Mini-Z scene is quite similar in Australia, there are only 2 clubs that I know of racing them here. Meanwhile, it seems to be quite popular in other parts of the world.
There’s a few aftermarket parts for the bodies, such as spoilers, but there’s not much really. There are over 200 different autoscale bodies available though, and you can also buy the bodies unpainted and paint them yourself.
Thank you! I wouldn't recommend running it outdoors too much as you'll get too many scratches on the chassis. They are definitely most suited to running indoors on a soft track such as foam or carpet.
Going by the instruction manuals, the AWD and FWD have the same stock motor part #: MD009P, the RWD uses part #: MZ9P stock motor. Not sure what the difference is though.
I used to have Mini Z, Chrysler 300C in silver. It broke pretty soon unfortunately. I think i was 10 or 12 and i bought it with money i got on my birthday. Couldnt afford fix and didnt know how to
Why are mini z so expensive? Like a 1/10 drift car is the same price. I got a YD-2s and with the electronics it was more expensive but not much more. I wish they sold mini z's without the body or transmitter.
Mini zs are awesome but too expensive. $200 for the car and $50-$100 for just a new body/wheel set. Ridiculous prices to me for such a small car. You can get some decent 1/10 cars for that much. If they were more like $100 and $50 at the top end for new body/wheel sets that’d be better. I mean, they’re great quality and fun but I just can’t justify buying one for the price.
It is great and I agree a bit pricey. Look at some cheaper alternatives like the WL Toys one or Mini-Q but you’ll probably find they don’t run as well as Mini-Z’s.
tbh, better get Tamiya if you can afford it, you build it yourself, and its bigger and faster. but if you have a big living room, Kyosho might be cool too. or if you live in a city.
Check out my other Mini-Z related videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLigTuGt9QWfct9JzxKHSQNGVpuKDqyi_n.html
Just bought my first Kyosho Mini-Z - your videos have been very informative - Thank You for taking the time to record & publish.
Glad I could help!
something so hilarious about the controller being larger than the car itself
yeah
Is that what you call technology
Great video! Seen ads for these cars of course, but never looked more closely to see what they're all about. Looks fun! Cheers mate from Sweden.
Thanks for watching!
I've been back in the 1/10 scale rc hobby for 2 months, might check these out too.
Thanks, I didn’t know there was a training mode and I just switched it and it’s so much more fun 👍👍
I just ordered a mini z Civic Type R :) thanks for the video! I have a CTR, and was looking for a cool new hobby, and BAM! Now can finally afford two type R’s 😂
Your home track is amazing.
Awesome presentation, I've been curious about these smaller cars for a while as a contrast to my Traxxas E-Revo 2.0, Rustler VXL and Bandit VXL. This would do nicely for snowy days of which there are plenty (for us in northern Europe at least).
Thanks! Looks like you got a nice collection of offroad RCs which I may get into one day. Got my eyes on an X-Maxx. Still enjoying Mini-Z's though and going to put my time into racing Mini-Z's first before I get into anything else. Do you know of anyone running Mini-Z's near you?
I love mini z. We have the #1 indoor track in NY
Yeah they're awesome! I found your channel a few weeks back and have been watching your videos! Keep posting more!
Thanks for the detailed overview.
looks like a ton of fun. great work Jarvin! 👌
Cheers!
Great review mate and as a fellow Aussie good seeing some RC content from downunder
Thanks for watching! I've seen posts in the past about Mini-Z's being run on slot car tracks. Are they actually running Mini-Z chassis or just mini-z bodies on slot car chassis?
Originally they run the shells but I'm attempting to use my track as a proper miniz track... The stock tyres are not wide enough so I will order wider tyres and try again
Thanks for the video. You didn't mention anything about the transmitters and the receivers channels. How many channels are there to run several cars at the same time?. Thanks.
Welcome back!
Thanks! Enjoying it a lot!
Let’s see more of the track you built.
Sure! I'll make a video about it soon.
Yes more track info please
Great video! I’ve been checking these out for a while. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet cause I just don’t have to space to run one.
If there's a place that has a track near you then its worth getting one. If just racing at home, you might get bored unless you have people to race with
I like that model.am happy to to see it.will get one for myself.will be one of your fans
Thanks for your support! Yes, get one if you don't have one already! They are so much fun :)
Going to use these to bring life back to my ANKI track.
ANKI track is a bit too small for them. But I have seen a video of a Mini-Z AWD drifting on one which looked fun!
@@jarvzRC It's true! Too small of a track lol, drifting would be awesome though! Initial D here I Come
Great videos!
Awesome videos, these look great. I built a carpet track in our garage (am just now seeing your tracks which are great) for a bigger RC car I have - will the mini-z’s run on ok carpet with a tire upgrade? Would love to be able to use my existing track. Thanks!
I love Mini Z and hear about the price all the time, I have my first mini z from the 90,s had many offers on it for more than I paid they last for ever look better than some display modles,,don't look like rc with no body clips ,,Da nano is also good wish for more tracks don't worry about price there giving them away!
Cool, some of the rare bodies have definitely gone up in value! Wish I kept the Mini-z's I first had in the early 2000's
Awesome video 👍 best hobby ever and thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
What material is the track made from that you show at 8:44 into the video.. and where did you get the plastic rails from to define the track path?
I have the Mazda 787b model. Great fun!
Very nice!
Nice ive only seeb the 787b body on ebay for 100
Very informative! 💯👍🏻 That totally sparks my interest on the Mini-Z, might just lay my hands on one of these in the future 😂 Thanks for the great vid!
Cheers! They can be really fun!
Thanks Jarvin, great upload!
Thanks!
Thanks , good show .
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have the same cars Nissan and ordering the r8 love them excellant video
Great choice! I really love the R8!
Where can I buy one ?
I just got into this... i have the same Audi bought the light kit for it also
Does dude have an elevator straight into his living room, have his set up in a hallway or did he just have star wars doors installed?
i dont have a track will they run on tile?
Cool! Please make more videos.
More to come!
Loving your new channel with the videos you've put out so far. Got a quick question for you, does the Red Audi RTR set come with ball bearings? I noticed it sells for a bit less than most of the other RTR sets. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! The red Audi R8 doesn’t come with bearings but it’s still the best one to buy I think as bearings are only an extra $10 USD
I'm sorry, I tried but I can hardly hear you. Maybe your mic? Also, these cars are listed as 1/27 scale, is there a difference between yours and what's offered online?
Oh mg finally smone from au
Good video mate! Looking to get into the hobby too. Where in Oz locally or overseas online can you get them? Doesn't look like many places sell them
In Aus - Frontline Hobbies in Sydney, Hearn's Hobbies in Melbourne or Aussie Hobbies in Brisbane have a few in stock.
From overseas - Rcmart.com in Hong Kong take about 1-2 weeks to arrive, that's where I got the Audi R8.
Amainhobbies.com in USA took 1 month to ship, that's where I got the Nissan GT-R.
Hope that helps!
Really nice video
Thanks a lot
Can I ask, is there a reason why the red audi is cheaper than other readysets?
The red Audi R8 is cheaper as it doesn't come with bearings inside the wheels like the other MR-03 readysets. Instead, it comes with plastic bushings. The red Audi R8 is great value, because bearings are only ~ $10 USD to purchase separately and install yourself. Back in the Mini-Z MR-01 and MR-02 days, the readysets didn't come with bearings either.
Here's a video I found in Japanese that explains it (Turn on Subtitles Auto-translate to English)
th-cam.com/video/kezOOYsGQKU/w-d-xo.html
Also in that video at 3min55s, he shows a comparison between bearings and bushings.
Hope that helps!
@@jarvzRC yep that was great, thanks
My first rc was a nitro kyosho buggy. It was great until I broke it and couldn't find parts
I was worried about the cracks in my driveway being too large to run over but it looks to handle it with ease.
It handles them fine but if you record it in slow motion you actually see the car becoming airborne. Better to have a smooth surface. The floor of the chassis will also scratch over time.
@@jarvzRC yup looking into diy’ing a little track or pulling the trigger on one of those rcp tracks.
hello I have a question what batteries can I use for the control? They have to be rechargeable like the ones in the car
4 x AAA. Regular batteries are fine, they don't have to be rechargeable
Hope did you set up the start / finish line with the lights that flash? That looks pretty slick.
Thats the EZlaps timing system that I use to record lap times. It's really cool!
What tires are you running exactly on the foam track there? I heard radial but what degree? Also are you using the same for the front?
From memory, I was running 20 Radial Wide rears and 30 Radial Fronts. That combo works well for me on the foam tracks.. I've also read recommendations of 20 radial front and rear or 20 radial rear, 30 slick fronts..
Hi mate, Im from from Toowoomba just west of Brisbane. I was just wondering if you know of any tracks that's race mini z's
Also can you recommend any rechargeable batteries and charger? I've just bought my first mini z today and can't wait to get into the hobby
Nice! Where did you get your Mini-Z from and which one did you go with?
Only club I'm aware of is in Melbourne. Aussie Hobbies in Archerfield used to do Mini-Z racing on Friday nights, at the moment they only do Friday night drift nights with 1/10th scale RCs.
I recently got a proper track that I'm going to use for racing soon in North Brisbane :) Stay tuned.
For a charger, I'm happy with my Panasonic Eneloops. I use an ISDT N8 charger which is great, but may be hard to find at the moment.
@@jarvzRC I got my mini z from hobbytech toys in Myaree, W.A I ended up going with the red Audi R8 like the one you have but I'm going to buy another body for racing/mucking around because I really like the Audi.
I'm trying to find out if it comes with bushing bearings or proper bearings
Oh, nice I'm definitely following your your TH-cam channel for updates on the track. It's good that I've found an Australian channel to follow.
I've used those eneloop batteries in the past and was going to get some of those AAA batteries but I've also got a set of kyosho speed house batteries from frontline hobbies, they're also a high voltage Battery too. So I'll see how they go
@@huntermcpherson6590 Great choice with the Audi R8. They only come with bushings. Depending on the surface you're running, you may need to upgrade the tyres first up.
I'm keen to know if you see a difference between batteries. Let me know! Cheers and thanks for following!
@@jarvzRC will do mate. Just got the notification it's been shipped
@@jarvzRC I ended up going a nitecore d4 charger as I can't find isdt chargers in Aus but I did make my first RC mart purchase. I got some bearings. It ended up being $20 posted. How long did it take for you to get your RC mart order?
Does it tell you on the box or in the manual what other body options will fit on the car you buy?
The info is not all there in the manual, however you can figure it out by looking on the Kyosho website or asking on some Mini-Z community Facebook groups who'll help you out
hey, can you provide me with a trusted website link so I can get in Australia Melb?
U can't use a rechargeable battery pack with it? AAA only??
rechargable AAAs should work.
thanks for the helpful video! at the beginning of this year, I decided to create my own channel on this topic for the Russian-speaking audience. but I just can't get enough views and new subscribers. very few people are willing to go to 1/28 scale for this price.
Thanks for watching! Just keep at it and enjoy the video making process. The Mini-Z scene is quite similar in Australia, there are only 2 clubs that I know of racing them here. Meanwhile, it seems to be quite popular in other parts of the world.
Are you able to purchase body parts for these cars
There’s a few aftermarket parts for the bodies, such as spoilers, but there’s not much really. There are over 200 different autoscale bodies available though, and you can also buy the bodies unpainted and paint them yourself.
Can u compare it to 1/24?
Hi I have the same one it’s the red Audi mini z RWD
Awesome choice!
Can you get me one
Great video ! how is the durability running the Mini Z outdoors ?
Thank you! I wouldn't recommend running it outdoors too much as you'll get too many scratches on the chassis. They are definitely most suited to running indoors on a soft track such as foam or carpet.
@@jarvzRC or vinyl floors because there arent any rocks or stones! Also I recommend using your cat for more fun hahahahaha
Where can i order these.
Check out my other video - Where to buy Mini-Z’s. Hope that helps!
They are out of stock everywhere.
check the website of the company that makes them
@@samuelcook9403 They don’t ship to Chinada
If you're willing to wait a bit for delivery, you can get them from rcmart.com based in Hong Kong
Make more videos!!
Is there any difference between in engine of:
Awd
Fwd
Rwd.
I thought fwd meant front wheel drive?
@@alie5146 no you are correct i just researched
Going by the instruction manuals, the AWD and FWD have the same stock motor part #: MD009P, the RWD uses part #: MZ9P stock motor. Not sure what the difference is though.
Is there a difference between MA-020s and MA-020
Sorry, I have not yet purchased a Mini-Z AWD so I'm not sure what the difference is
I bought my first one
Sir where can they be found in Australia
Check my other video on where to buy: th-cam.com/video/BPCFLinOO_w/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps!
And it’s brand new
I used to have Mini Z, Chrysler 300C in silver. It broke pretty soon unfortunately. I think i was 10 or 12 and i bought it with money i got on my birthday. Couldnt afford fix and didnt know how to
Time to buy one again now that you can afford it maybe?
@@jarvzRC did you ever gets a scratch off the paint on the body when you playing outside like in your driveway?😅 also what about the chassis?
What's the price of Mini Zs here in the Philippines?
Sorry I'm not sure about buying in Philippines
I watched the funny and informative video well. You have a good hobby. Want to be a close friend.
우리 친구해요 🤩🤩🤩
Cheers! Sure!
I have a rwd mini z
Nice! How do you like it?
The only thing i want is someone makes a truck and trailer as small as this one. I d buy instantly... Rc trucks are really big
You didn’t mention the Mini Z lit
Sorry I never had any experience with the Mini-Z Lit... Reading about it now! Hehe
Runtime approximately?
I get approx. 45 min - 1 hour using NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries
How do we buy them?
Check my other video on Where to Buy Mini-Zs... Very hard to find at the moment if you're in U.S.A as they are in very high demand
Why are mini z so expensive? Like a 1/10 drift car is the same price. I got a YD-2s and with the electronics it was more expensive but not much more. I wish they sold mini z's without the body or transmitter.
They do on eBay for like 200$
No sound
You may be able to get them cheaper from overseas but by the time you’ve payed taxes it will likely be more expensive.
This is what happened to me
Nice!! subscribe! good!! Click!
Why the fuck do they use aaa batteries instead of a lipo?
Mini zs are awesome but too expensive. $200 for the car and $50-$100 for just a new body/wheel set. Ridiculous prices to me for such a small car. You can get some decent 1/10 cars for that much. If they were more like $100 and $50 at the top end for new body/wheel sets that’d be better. I mean, they’re great quality and fun but I just can’t justify buying one for the price.
I think your sounds too small to hear it clearly on outside environtment
Thanks for the feedback!
great little rc car, bit too expensive to my economy. perhaps there is some ripoffs for this
There might be ripoffs. But, you get what you pay for. They're expensive 'cause they're good quality. :)
It is great and I agree a bit pricey. Look at some cheaper alternatives like the WL Toys one or Mini-Q but you’ll probably find they don’t run as well as Mini-Z’s.
@@jarvzRC thanks mate, think i'll go for wltoys
tbh, better get Tamiya if you can afford it, you build it yourself, and its bigger and faster. but if you have a big living room, Kyosho might be cool too. or if you live in a city.
Need to make it louder
bit high for what they are must be made in japan if not no way ill buy that
Could not evaluate the size. Please use a Banana for scale comparison next time.
A banana? I usually use a piece of toast for my scale comparisons. :P
Haha so sorry! I didn’t have a banana at home, I got you next time ;)
Подарите мне одну модельку
看起来好像中国人
So its almost 300 dollars but it used fucking AA batteries 🤦♂️