Performance Guides
10 guides
Mini-Z FET Mod: MOSFET Replacement and Stacking
What a FET mod actually is, which Mini-Z platforms need it, how to do it safely, and when it's worth doing at all. The complete reference for club racers.
Kyosho MR-03 Platform Guide: Setup and Upgrades
MR-03 stock specs, upgrade order, motor options, T-plate tuning, and RCP setup in one place. The complete reference for MR-03 owners.
Mini-Z Tire Guide: Which Compound for Your Track Surface
Mini-Z tire compound guide by surface: RCP, carpet, tile, and concrete. Stop guessing—match the right tire to your track and fix push/snap handling instantly.
Mini-Z Ball Diff vs Gear Diff: Which One to Run and When
Ball diff wins on RCP if you maintain it. Gear diff wins if you don't want maintenance overhead. Exact decision by surface, platform, and driving level.
Mini-Z ESC Tuning: Punch, Brake, Drag Brake
What ESC tuning parameters actually do on track: punch control, brake strength, and drag brake settings explained practically for Mini-Z RWD and AWD.
Mini-Z Tire Compounds by Surface
A practical tire compound system for Mini-Z racers. Baselines for RCP, carpet, and hard surfaces with symptom-based adjustments that actually work.
MR-04 Upgrade Guide: Kyosho Mini-Z Narrow GT
MR-04 upgrade path from stock to competitive: what's different from the MR-03, what parts don't cross over, and what to buy first.
Mini-Z Brushless Conversion: Motor, ESC & LiPo
Step-by-step brushless conversion for Mini-Z MR-03 and MA-020. Motor KV selection, ESC compatibility, LiPo wiring, and what actually changes on the track.
Mini-Z T-Plate Setup Guide: Flex Ratings, Materials, and When to Change
Carbon over plastic, medium flex to start, and one specific symptom that tells you to go stiffer. The complete T-plate decision guide for MR-03 and MR-04.
Kyosho MA-020 Platform Guide: AWD Mini-Z Overview and Upgrade Priorities
What makes the MA-020 different from the MR-03, how AWD changes your setup approach, and the upgrade order that moves lap times fastest on the AWD platform.