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Upgrade guides and mod breakdowns for every Kyosho Mini-Z platform.
Mini-Z Tire Compound Tuning by Surface (RCP, Carpet, Concrete)
A practical tire compound system for Mini-Z racers. Baselines for RCP, carpet, and hard surfaces with symptom-based adjustments that actually work.
Best Tires by Surface and Driving Style
Compound, width, and offset selection for RCP, carpet, and hardwood. Stop guessing and start gripping.
MR-04 Platform Upgrade Guide
Kyosho's narrow GT chassis brings a different footprint to Mini-Z racing. Here's the upgrade path from stock to competitive.
Mini-Z Gyro Installation and Setup Guide
A gyro transforms RWD Mini-Z handling. Here's how to install it correctly, set the direction, and tune the gain for your track.
Mini-Z Brushless Conversion: Motors, ESCs, and LiPo
Everything you need to go brushless on the MR-03 or MA-020. Motor sizing, ESC compatibility, LiPo integration, and what to expect on the other side.
Mini-Z T-Plate Setup: How Stiffness Shapes Handling
The T-plate is the primary tuning lever on RWD Mini-Z platforms. Here's how to read what your car is doing and choose the right flex rating for your surface.
Mini-Z Battery Guide: NiMH, LiPo, and What to Run
Consistent voltage means consistent lap times. The full breakdown on NiMH vs LiPo for Mini-Z, which cells to buy, and how to charge them correctly.
Your First 5 Mini-Z Upgrades (And What Order to Do Them)
Every Mini-Z owner ends up at the same place: the stock car is fun, but you know it can be better. The question is always where to start. We rank the first five mods by impact-per-dollar, starting with the one upgrade every single Mini-Z should have.
Mini-Z Transmitter Upgrade Guide
The stock transmitter is your biggest limitation that isn't on the car. Here's what to upgrade to and which features actually matter for Mini-Z.
MA-020 AWD Platform Upgrade Guide
The MA-020 is Mini-Z's all-wheel-drive chassis. Here's how AWD changes setup priorities and what upgrades matter most on this platform.
MR-03 Platform Upgrade Guide
The MR-03 is Kyosho's flagship 1/28 rear-wheel-drive platform. Here's how to build one that actually performs.
Mini-Z Body Compatibility Guide
Wheelbase, offset, and width explained. Know before you buy so the body you want actually fits your chassis.
MX-01 Crawler Hop-Up Guide
The MX-01 is Kyosho's 1/27 micro crawler. Here's how to make it crawl better, look better, and survive longer.