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Old 02-17-2004, 09:51 AM
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I just picked up a MR01 skyline @my nqlhs
and am quite impressed w/ kyosho's lil' number
still waiting for a MR02 though
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Old 02-17-2004, 10:57 AM
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im currently looking for a MR-02. IDK when im going to my LHS if i ever go again. (too far away) where can i get them cheapest online? im searching Tower Hobbies right now. im going to Hobby people next, then Stormer any others?
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Old 02-17-2004, 11:15 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Shame on me!

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jaubery....I took the plunge with ya. I found a Kyosho Mini-Z RTR Skyline (on ebay) that looked like a good starter. So I bought it.

I'm looking forward to seeing how it works.
I hope you got an authentic Mini-Z and not one of the imposters. If it came with a light kit, I'm thinking you got one of the fakes.

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im currently looking for a MR-02. IDK when im going to my LHS if i ever go again. (too far away) where can i get them cheapest online? im searching Tower Hobbies right now. im going to Hobby people next, then Stormer any others?
Actually, the best deal is right here at TRC (http://mini-zracer.com/shop/products.php?pid=8) $149 including free shipping and the ball bearing kit, $159 if you want the Diablo. Other than Ebay, I have yet to see a better deal. Add up the price of shipping to the seemingly lower price of the HK store, plus the bearings, and you will see that Mini-zracer.com really has the best deal.
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Old 02-17-2004, 01:36 PM
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I hope you got an authentic Mini-Z and not one of the imposters. If it came with a light kit, I'm thinking you got one of the fakes.
I was thinking that too, so I contacted the seller where I bought it and upgraded to an MR-02 Yellow Enzo Ferrari. This one doesn't have a light kit, and I paid more for it, but after seeing jaubery's comments on his MR-02, I wanted one.

I'm hoping I got the right thing.

Should ship today.

Fingers crossed.
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Old 02-17-2004, 02:10 PM
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money...money...money

I know the mini-z's are better, but for the scale to dollar ratio, I'll stick with the X-mod. My next venture is going to be the RS4, which is a better value to me for the $$. I can at least run it on my culdesac without it flipping over at the tiniest pebble, plus I'm going to make it into a ralleye car!!
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Old 02-17-2004, 06:11 PM
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rlc77,
Get some softer compound rear tires for your enzo. The stock rears are too hard to hook up on the rcp-track. I am using soft xmod tires on mine right now. They are a little too narrow but they work.
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Old 02-17-2004, 06:28 PM
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rlc77,
Get some softer compound rear tires for your enzo. The stock rears are too hard to hook up on the rcp-track. I am using soft xmod tires on mine right now. They are a little too narrow but they work.
Cool Man.

Thanx for the tip.
Did I tell you I have the Lap Counter working?

I can't wait to see if my times improve with this Mini-Z.

L8R Dude.
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Old 02-18-2004, 08:05 AM
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rlc77,
Get some softer compound rear tires for your enzo. The stock rears are too hard to hook up on the rcp-track. I am using soft xmod tires on mine right now. They are a little too narrow but they work.
So far, I like the 8 degree GPM treaded tires the best of what I have tried. I use the corresponding 15 degree tires on the front. You may not need to go this soft on the RCP track, though. I need them for the slick carpet that I run on.
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Old 02-18-2004, 09:09 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Shame on me!

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Actually, the best deal is right here at TRC (http://mini-zracer.com/shop/products.php?pid=8) $149 including free shipping and the ball bearing kit, $159 if you want the Diablo. Other than Ebay, I have yet to see a better deal. Add up the price of shipping to the seemingly lower price of the HK store, plus the bearings, and you will see that Mini-zracer.com really has the best deal.
Thanks neurokinetik! Just as an FYI to all, http://mini-zracer.com is a sister site to TinyRC.com (support the Forums!) and is your number one source for Mini-Z info and parts!

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Old 02-26-2004, 06:29 PM
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IT"S HERE!!!!!

My Enzo finally got here, and all I can say is........... SWEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!

jaubery....You're right about the tires. I'm using the grip side on my track, and if I knew how to drift, I think it would be perfect.

Can you say spinout?

But WOW what a nice car. I'll be doing some shopping for tires to get a grip......

It will be hard for me to drive an Xmod again. I guess the family will all have their own cars now.....lol
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Re: Shame on me!

Just a quick question. Your stock Mini-Z MR-02 is faster than your fully modded supra, which would be like 17-20 mph if you used the Stage 2 blue motor, IC-3 batteries, AWD, metal bearings, Suspension and Steering kit, and other stuff??? That's kind of hard to believe. So you are saying a stock Mini-Z can go over 17 mph?

Now I REALLY have to buy one!

Chuckster...
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Old 03-03-2004, 06:24 PM
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Re: Re: Shame on me!

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Just a quick question. Your stock Mini-Z MR-02 is faster than your fully modded supra, which would be like 17-20 mph if you used the Stage 2 blue motor, IC-3 batteries, AWD, metal bearings, Suspension and Steering kit, and other stuff??? That's kind of hard to believe. So you are saying a stock Mini-Z can go over 17 mph?

Now I REALLY have to buy one!

Chuckster...
My Stock Enzo appears to be faster than my most modded Xmod. Which is a Civic with bearings, steering and suspension, tire upgrade and a spin brush motor. Also it never rolls in the corners of my RCP Track. My Civic however flips easily.
I now have a Diablo Mini-Z on the way. I have 5 almost brand new Xmods and they are already collecting dust. There is just no comparison.
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well sadly im thinking about getting a mini z for my birthday which is the 16th, but i want a car that can go offroad like on grass and dirt, any suggestions? o yea please try and suggest one that is 150$ or lower thank you very much
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Old 03-03-2004, 09:47 PM
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Lil stag, try a team losi mini-t. It's a 1/18th scale stadium truck that sells for 149.

rlc77, glad to see your enjoying your mini-z. The enzo is very impressive isn't? The handling is amazing.
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Old 03-03-2004, 10:37 PM
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well sadly im thinking about getting a mini z for my birthday which is the 16th, but i want a car that can go offroad like on grass and dirt, any suggestions? o yea please try and suggest one that is 150$ or lower thank you very much
Hey...buy a Mini-Z Overland...they are a ton of fun to off-road with...and there is a guy on minizracer.com that sells super swamper tires and there are tutorials on how to make a lift kit for it...they can do incredible things off-road...you wont be dissapointed btw...you can get brand new ones in the original box with the manuels and everything for $102...thats what mine cost
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