Matt, there's some things that are exactly the same, and some are completely different (that's what I've learned going from my normal racing to doing mini-z last year, still haven't managed to make a Stafford meeting this year!)
First off, don't worry about what off-set wheels might cause a problem, as you're either running a buggy shell, or you can trim your truggy shell.
You're also going from on-road to off-road, and thinking about it, there shouldn't be any major differences, and there aren't for the most part, but you do have to re-learn some driving techniques where jumps are concerned (I'm still trying after 3 or so years).
Not sure which "slot" car my shark fits into now either, but i think it's the bigger of the two, so I'd guess 1/16th, so, I might even get my Blaze back up and running, and run it in 18th too, although that means finding 1/18th wheels and tyres for it.
You've got my email address if you want owt, and most people here will offer their 2 cents and helps and advice.
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