Reference Guides
10 guides
Mini-Z Spring Rate Reference Chart: Front and Rear by Chassis and Surface
Mini-Z spring rate quick reference for MR-03, MR-04, and MA-020. Front and rear spring recommendations by chassis and surface with a diagnosis guide for common handling problems.
Mini-Z Setup Sheet by Surface: Carpet, Asphalt, RCP, and Drift
Surface-specific Mini-Z setup baselines in chart format. Tire compound, spring rate, differential oil, and gyro settings for carpet, RCP foam, asphalt, and drift.
Mini-Z Pinion Gear Ratios: 6T-11T by Chassis
Gear ratio table for Mini-Z pinion sizes 6T through 11T across MR-03, MR-04, MA-020, and MX-01 chassis, with motor type context and surface recommendations.
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: NiMH vs LiPo
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.
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.