Reference Guides
10 guides
Mini-Z Spring Rate Reference Chart: Front and Rear by Chassis and Surface
Mini-Z spring rate reference for MR-03, MR-04, MA-020: front and rear picks by chassis and surface, plus a diagnosis guide for handling problems.
Mini-Z Setup Sheet by Surface: Carpet, Asphalt, RCP, and Drift
Mini-Z setup baselines by surface in chart format: tire compound, spring rate, diff oil, and gyro settings for carpet, RCP foam, asphalt, and drift.
Mini-Z Pinion Gear Ratios: 6T-9T for MR-03 and MR-04
Gear ratio table for the 6T through 9T pinions Kyosho makes for the MR-03 and MR-04 (44T spur), plus what changes on MA-020 and MX-01, with motor type context.
RCP Track Setup: Layout, Surface, and Gear
Home RCP layout: 24-60 tiles. Club-size: 70-120. Covers tile counts, layout design, barriers, EasyLap timing setup, and surface prep for Mini-Z racing.
Mini-Z Battery Guide: Which Cells to Buy and How to Charge Them
Skip the alkaline trap. Which NiMH cells club racers actually run, when LiPo is worth the switch, and how to charge both without wrecking a pack.
Mini-Z Body Compatibility: MR-03, MR-04, MA-020
Don't buy a body that won't fit. Wheelbase, offset, and width specs for MR-03, MR-04, MA-020, and MX-01, with the fitment rules that trip up new buyers.
Mini-Z Maintenance Schedule
A session-by-session Mini-Z maintenance schedule. What to check after every run, every 5 sessions, and every 20, so nothing fails on race day.
Mini-Z Wheel Offset and Width: What Fits
Wheel offset and width explained for every Mini-Z platform. What the numbers mean, what fits without rubbing, and how offset affects handling.
The Mini-Z Tools Guide: What You Actually Need
Most Mini-Z owners have the wrong tools or are missing one critical size. Here's exactly what to buy, in what order, and what you can skip.
Best Mini-Z Tires for RCP Tracks (2026)
The definitive tire compounds to buy for high-grip RCP foam tracks. Stop guessing and start turning laps.