Micro-Z - Which Hop Ups ?

[Spy]

Hi all ,

Fairly new here.

I have just picked up a second hand mini-Z

It is a stock MR02 and I am now ready for some hop-ups

In the order of most important (i.e. which one I should do first) can you tell me what I should be changing on the car.

Thanks guys,
Spy

[Gayo]

Hi,

I must warn you, customizing Mini-Zs is addictive and becomes quickly rather expensive
Anywayz...

Must-have :
- Carbon H-bar : tunable and much stronger
- Damper plate system : avoids vibrations, improves handling
- Front springs : tuning part
- Some small washers to lower the front end
- Tyres : I like GRP foams at the rear and PN racing slicks at the front (on a Kyosho-style track)

Good-to-have :
- Ball differential
- Steering knuckes with built-in camber
- Alloy motor mount

Not necessary :
- Center shock
- All the expensive and heavy aluminium bits

If you're looking for more HP, the Atomic Stock-R is quite amazing and works well with the stock ESC.
The ASF system (2.4GHz) has better electronics, specially at the steering : better centering, no glitches... Expensive though if you don't already own a Ko radio.

HTH

[Spy]

Thanks for a very comprehensive response.

I will look into the items mentioned (any recommended UK vendors ?)

Also, given they are not listed, do you not think upgraded ball bearings (eg Atomic) offer any improvement ?

Thanks,
Spy

[Gayo]

Originally Posted by Spy

Thanks for a very comprehensive response.

I will look into the items mentioned (any recommended UK vendors ?)

Also, given they are not listed, do you not think upgraded ball bearings (eg Atomic) offer any improvement ?

Thanks,
Spy

Sorry, I don't live in UK, so I can't help you for UK vendors. I buy my stuff mostly on-line (Dinball, Atomicmods, TRP... are good ones).

I bought my car second-hand and it was fitted with ball bearings. If your car comes with bearings too, I don't see the need to change them; but if it has bushings, well that's a good option for sure.

[Spy]

Mine is a stock/standard car - I don't suppose you know what they come with out of the factory - bushings or bearings ?

[Gayo]

Well I don't know.

I forgot to mention good tools, you only need the correct screwdriver and the 4.5 hex driver. Buy also some metal nuts for the wheels, the stock plastic ones are crap

[MrNanoTrax]

check the tutorials and faq's at atomicmods.com, they specialize in mini-z hop-ups & modifications

[Neil Skull]

Some good points made.

I just won a 12 hour endurance with an MR02 on a Kyosho track.

my team ran one car between us non stop not one single problem, motor was still pulling after 12 hours continuos use.

the car comes with bushes as standard.

I used all genuine kyosho bearings and hop ups maybe not the cheapest but in my opnion the best.

Fully Ball raced.
Ball diff
Carbon H plate
Alu 2 degree uprights
x speed motor.
Kyosho radial tyres.

hope links work!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCkRSJEx_rM

[mk2kompressor]

wish i was able to make it so you had some competition neil
i would go for the same setup as neil has quoted but with 1-1.5 deg knuckles

[qatmix]

ve recently picked up a mr01 mini-z but the top motor cover has broken. What is a good replacement and a cheap speedy motor (it has the turbo fet board, but the hot motor included has hte tendancy to cog up)

Cheers
C