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From Box Stock
to Podium

The complete Mini-Z racing progression guide

5 stages. From your first RTR unboxing to competitive modified class. Setup tables, tire compound charts, comparison breakdowns, tool checklists, and the exact upgrade order that gets the most speed per dollar.

1

Box Stock

Your first race day. What to buy, track etiquette, driving fundamentals.

2

Smart Upgrades

The first 5 upgrades in order. Tire compounds. Setup basics. Still stock class.

3

Setup Tuning

T-plate tuning, gyro gain, ball diff vs gear diff. Dialling the car in.

4

Modified Class

Brushless conversion, ESC tuning, battery selection. Serious speed.

5

Competitive

Race craft, practice structure, platform mastery, track-specific setup.

Also Inside

Upgrade priority table ranked by impact-per-dollar
Ball diff vs gear diff comparison chart
MR-03 / MR-04 / MA-020 platform comparison
Essential tools checklist by stage
Tire compound recommendations by surface
Structured practice routine for race nights
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Who This Is For

Just bought an RTR set

Start at Stage 1. You'll know exactly what to do before your first race night and what upgrades to make first.

Racing stock class

Stages 2–3 cover the setup variables that separate mid-pack from front-runners without leaving stock rules.

Eyeing modified class

Stages 4–5 walk through brushless, ESC tuning, battery choices, and the race craft that actually wins.