The New Mini-z [Archive]

usagi

10-21-2002, 01:19 AM

Yes tiny. I have a few more pics to show. The show was wild! The options are going ot be out of this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

usagi

10-21-2002, 02:45 AM

more pictures

usagi

10-21-2002, 02:45 AM

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usagi

10-21-2002, 02:47 AM

GiantScale

10-28-2002, 06:23 PM

Nice Pictures Usagi! Thanks!

sure looks 4/w drive to me:D

How does it drive???

Thanks

Mike

bherrin

10-28-2002, 09:01 PM

The trucks are pretty cool. I always loved watching them in the Paris to Drakar rally.

usagi

10-28-2002, 09:20 PM

From the show they drive nice!

GiantScale

10-29-2002, 07:53 AM

Please keep us informed when it becomes available to Japan Usagi..

Thanks

Mike

usagi

10-29-2002, 09:08 AM

Around Dec.................:D

RCtinkerman

11-02-2002, 12:16 AM

Nice pics! But I'd like to see a Monster Mini some day. Any idea when that may happen? What company do you think will be first?

usagi

11-02-2002, 12:26 AM

Darn Tinker its great to see you chromy!!!!!!!!! how you been!
Well you never know if kyosho well be coming out with one :D

RCtinkerman

11-02-2002, 12:29 AM

It's good to be back with you Usagi, really good!:D :D :D

usagi

11-02-2002, 12:32 AM

I miss you here in Tokyo chromy! Its just not the same without you:D The show was good, these mini-z offroad guys are so cool! You coimg back for a vist some time?

RCtinkerman

11-02-2002, 12:40 AM

Of course! probably in May or June. I have a Japanese friend who's joining the living dead....I mean getting married:rolleyes:

usagi

11-02-2002, 12:41 AM

poor dum guy:)
Great! I can`t wait to see you again!.................
If you want anything from Japan I can get you let me know!

GiantScale

11-02-2002, 09:34 AM

Usagi:I need three of these new off-road mini-z's. One of each..

Who will be the first to get them? Will you sell them? I could pay up front (before) so that when they come out, they could be sent out..

Thanks

Mike

usagi

11-02-2002, 11:26 AM

We here in Japan will get them first.............Let you know about getting for you.

tinyrc

11-03-2002, 11:36 AM

http://mini-zracer.com will also be getting them the moment they are out in Japan. ;)

usagi

11-03-2002, 11:38 AM

Wow they are going to be a Hot seller!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RCtinkerman

11-04-2002, 10:03 AM

Yes, they are cool. Let me get my Christmas list ready:D

usagi

11-04-2002, 10:24 AM

Hehehhehe Ok tinker:D

akura2

11-05-2002, 03:39 PM

Are they 4WD or 2WD?

usagi

11-05-2002, 06:43 PM

They our saying the are 4wd, but thats becasue their are 4 shocks and two pivot triangle plates on the bottom of the mini-z.

Dux

11-08-2002, 07:54 PM

I nearly peed my pants at those pictures!

OKANG

11-14-2002, 09:03 AM

The Overland is not 4WD. It does have 4W independant suspension and some wicked articulation though. From the pictures I've seen it looks like it has a locked rear differential.

usagi

11-14-2002, 09:22 AM

yes I know, its uses two povit point braces under tthe chassy to give it a flexable ride. Its impossible to make it a 4wd With some sort of shaft or gear system.

GiantScale

11-15-2002, 01:37 PM

I see a few mail order outlets are taking pre-orders! Who can get me 3?

Mike

usagi

11-15-2002, 08:13 PM

very very soon.@They are not in stock at stores. whithin 10 days they hit the market here in Japan.

GiantScale

11-16-2002, 08:51 AM

Can you sell me three of them Usagi? All different on different channels.. Can I give you my Visa # ?

I also need batteries for all three & a charger or two. Whats the fastest way to charge the car 4 cells? And should I go with nicads for repeated daily charges & abuse or NIMH AA's? I have two good variable rate chargers, but might need a third. But they are designed for Battery packs, not single cells. Can I make or use a 4 cell AA holder to charge all 4?

Please email me..:D

mikek13@netzero.net

Mike Kolder

usagi

11-16-2002, 10:03 PM

well let me see them on the market here first then I will contact you.

GiantScale

11-20-2002, 11:12 AM

Since the overland isnt 4 w/d , Iv been thinking about other options which I can get under the X-mass tree:D

Having a hardwood floor makes it hard for the overland , or any 2 w/d cars to perform, especially since it has rubber (not foam) wheels. But I also have thick carpet area's..

Wonder if the mini-x could use bigger wheels to make it off-road?

decisions decisions..:confused:

Mike

usagi

11-20-2002, 11:08 PM

I bet you could! Some company will release them:)
The time of their release is coming on fast:)

GiantScale

11-22-2002, 07:20 PM

Whats the story on these? are they proportional?

http://www.toyeast.com/subcatlist2.asp?catid=540

Thanks

Mike

usagi

11-23-2002, 06:15 AM

Yes I think so, but i stick to the mini-z types instead.

GiantScale

12-03-2002, 10:24 PM

Iv been trying to get my hands on one of these kyosho overlands since I saw them & now have a chance to get one before X-mass.
I know a fellow with connections (has website etc) who can make a order RIGHT NOW.

If you have paypal & $130 bucks you should jump in on this deal if you want one of these cool micro off-roads.

I expect others to pre-order soon. This is the first letter I have sent. So dont miss-out.

Im not making any money on this.. I just want to be one of the 10 who has one by X-mass.

mikek13@netzero.net

Mike

arch2b

02-14-2003, 08:17 PM

for those still looking, check with tiny. see what he can do for you as they are sold when available in the mzr shop.

you won't be sorry, these are great.

http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album55/mz46.sized.jpg

http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album54/mz89.sized.jpg