Thank you for this video sammy. I'm definitely going to have to do this to my mini-z as well. The increased turning radius makes it worth it! Plus I like the fact that we can use a modern ESC for better speed control, especially at slow speeds.
Thank you Kevin. This is the first time I'm running kyosho awd ball diffs. To be honest for just messing around, I'm not taking advantage of the ball diff's adjustability for different traction levels. FYI this carbon chassis doesn't not allow gear diffs because of the width of the cut out, so I had to get these blue ball diffs, or the cheaper black ones, or maybe Atomic ball diffs. However, Sai is making available an updated version of the chassis to allow for gear diffs. I think that's a great change because gear diffs don't need much maintenance and are much cheaper.
Hi Sammy, thanks for these vids, helps me a lot. Do you know if there is an easy instruction how to convert the readsyet version to brushless? I already have the brushless system but I did not know you have to solder some wires to make it work? that sucks if you can't solder.🤣
Thank you! Assuming you are referring to upgrading a brushed mb-010 to a brushless mb-010 with the same chassis (i.e: not this carbon chassis), then Kyosho sells a brushless electronics kit that makes it easy, but it is expensive. Look for MBW2019B. No soldering required.
Actually my bad, it seems like you will need to solder the two power wires to the battery terminals. Also, be careful when disconnecting and connecting the flat cable between the two boards; I once broke a solder joint there.
graut video!, thank you! I just bought the brushless VA. One of the issues I have right out of the box is that the tires come loose. They basically jump off the little groove on the wheel. any ideas how to fix that? couldn't find anything online.
Thank you. It's common for people to glue the tires onto the rims with CA glue. I also read that it's possible to use double sided tape in the groove to keep the tire secure.
@@sammybaka thanks for your input! you seem one of the view people on RU-vid making videos about the miniz buggy. have you found a solution to get better low end control on the brushless version? I know about the app and also read about a motor swap. not sure if either of these options are worth it
@@smartexportthanks again. with the kyosho brushless esc in the buggy, i don't think it's possible to gain better low end throttle control unfortunately.
I had the same problem with the tyres coming off the rim with my brushless buggy. I bought foam tyre inserts made by PN racing for the buggy and it stopped this, the foam just gives a little support to the sidewalls of the tyres and keeps them from rolling over and coming off the rim. They make a pair to fit the front and a pair to fit the rear wheel sizes. I can't tell if they improve or worsen grip levels but it saves me refitting the tyres every 5 minutes.
Yup the carsima rally pin tires fit on kyosho buggy rims. My favorite tires that generate good traction are carisma-shop.com/products/gt24-mini-pins-rally-tyres
I bought a Mini Z evo a few weeks ago and now I am realizing that at 1/28 or 1/24 scale the mini z rwd are basically like slot cars they have no suspension and struggle indoors with just random bumps etc. I think I prefer rally car style now but Im stuck with the evo... I am considering buying a mini z 4x4 and putting small wheels and a fast motor
What surface are you driving on? In general, it's quite challenging to generate enough traction with RWD outside of a track or office carpet. It's possible to improve tractions for mr-03/mr-04, using super soft and extra wide tires, and sometimes adding weight. The surface also must be super clean. AWD gets more intrinsic traction and it's easier. Mini-Z 4x4 is a crawler with fixed diffs. It's not a good general driver.
Not yet! I will need to unlower the buggy, and make a better ramp than what I have right now. I'm a bit weary because there's no servo saver at all and jumps feel like a bad idea :)
Yeah for a buggy this size it's very capable. I don't have access to places to drive larger RCs so I'm glad we have smaller platforms that can provide a fix.
