MX-01
Indoor crawling, scale terrain
Micro crawler platform with portal axles and high ground clearance. A completely different kind of Mini-Z.
The MX-01 sits apart from the racing-focused Mini-Z lineup. Its portal axle AWD drivetrain, high ground clearance, and crawler-specific geometry make it designed for slow, technical terrain navigation rather than lap times. Mods focus on articulation, traction, and durability.
Guides for the MX-01 18 guides
Mini-Z Chassis Weight Tuning: Where to Add Grams and What Changes
Adding a few grams in the right place buys rear traction no tire compound can. Where weight goes on a Mini-Z, how much, and what it costs you.
Mini-Z Glitching and Signal Loss: How to Find the Real Cause
Twitchy steering and half-second dropouts are almost never a bad receiver. The cheapest-first diagnostic that actually finds Mini-Z glitching.
Mini-Z Transmitter Settings: Dual Rate, EPA, Expo, and Trim
What every Mini-Z transmitter setting actually does, a baseline you can start from, and how radio setup interacts with your gyro and servo.
How to Buy Your First Mini-Z: ReadySet, Sports, or Chassis Set?
Mini-Z ReadySet, Sports, or bare chassis set? How to pick your first car and the cells, charger, and transmitter you actually need to run it.
Mini-Z Bearing Maintenance: Clean, Re-Oil, and Know When They're Done
Dirty bearings quietly steal lap time. How to spin-test, clean, and re-oil Mini-Z bearings, and how to know when one is too far gone to save.
MX-01 Mod Path: From Box Stock to Technical Trail Rig
A three-stage upgrade sequence for the Kyosho MX-01 micro crawler, from first $30 of mods through a serious technical trail build.
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.
Mini-Z Bearing Upgrades: Ceramic vs Steel
Not all Mini-Z bearings are worth upgrading. Here's which positions actually change handling, ceramic vs steel trade-offs, and what to buy at every budget.
Mini-Z Racing vs Bashing: Setup Guide
Racing and bashing demand different setups. Here's how to configure your Mini-Z for competitive laps or backyard fun.
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.
MX-01 Hop-Up Guide: Best Crawler Upgrades
The best MX-01 upgrades for articulation, traction, and durability. What actually improves crawling performance and what's just cosmetic.
Best Mini-Z Transmitters in 2026: Ranked
Mini-Z transmitters ranked: stock KT-531P vs Futaba 4PM Plus vs KO Propo EX-NeXT, compared by features, price, and real track performance.
Best Mini-Z Upgrades Under $50: Every Platform
Compare the best $50 Mini-Z upgrade path across MR-03, MR-04, MA-020, MX-01. Ranked by impact with prices and platform-specific notes.
Best First Mini-Z Upgrades: 5 Mods That Matter
New Mini-Z owner? Start with these 5 upgrades. Ranked by impact per dollar. The first mod transforms how your car drives for under $15.
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 Race Day Checklist: What to Bring
Everything you need in your pit bag for a Mini-Z race night. Batteries, tools, spares, and the pre-race routine that keeps you off the DNS list.
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.