Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)

[TheBakedBeans]

!FINISHED!

WATCH THE BUILD VIDEO HERE

PARTS LIST

Kyosho MX-01 Mini-Z 4X4 Readyset w/Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Body (Mojito)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho...angler-rubicon-body-green-kyo32528gr/p1454754

Kyosho Mini-Z 4X4 Front Universal Joint Set
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-miniz-4x4-front-universal-joint-set-kyomxw010/p1280265

Yeah Racing Kyosho MX-01 Brass Rear Weight
https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-racing-kyosho-mx01-brass-rear-weight-2-yea-kymx-002/p1358730

Yeah Racing Mini-Z MX-01 4x4 Brass Front Steering Knuckle Weight
https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-r...eering-knuckle-weight-2-yea-kymx-003/p1358531

Benedict Harry Alloy Shock Absorber Damper w/Spare Springs for 1/18 Kyosho Jimny RC Crawler
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PBNR74F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

NEXX Racing Aluminum Steering Linkage Bar (Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4) (Black)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/nexx-r...bar-kyosho-miniz-4x4-black-nx-241-bl/p1392730

NEXX Racing Aluminum Gear Box (Kyosho Mini-Z Crawler 4x4)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/nexx-racing-aluminum-gear-box-kyosho-miniz-crawler-4x4-nx-225/p1392717

Furitek AKASHI Aluminum Frame for Kyosho 4x4 crawlers - (Black)
https://www.furitekusa.com/products/furitek-akashi-aluminum-frame-for-kyosho-4x4-crawlers-black

Furitek Folivora Brushless power system for Kyosho MiniZ-4x4
https://www.furitekusa.com/products/furitek-folivora-brushless-power-system-for-kyosho-miniz-4x4

EMAX ES08MDII 13g Digital Metal Gear Servo
https://www.amainhobbies.com/emax-es08mdii-13g-digital-metal-gear-servo-emx-sv-0276/p667828

WPL RES V3
https://www.wpl-rc.com/products/r-e-s-v3

Servo Reverser
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B65DXW3W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

RC On/Off Switch for the lights
https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Contr...fix=rc+on+off+,toys-and-games,116&sr=1-5&th=1

Orlandoo Hunter 41mm Universal Lightbar
https://www.amainhobbies.com/orlandoo-hunter-41mm-universal-lightbar-olhmx0034/p1328971

eBay 3mm 9v lights
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123380636666

 

[kincer]

That looks pretty damn cool!"thumbsup"

 

[TheBakedBeans]

That looks pretty damn cool!"thumbsup"

Thanks! After the test drive last night, this might be my new favorite truck. I added a winch that looks ok. I'll print a new one once I get my Saturn 2 up and running. Tonight I'll work on the lights...

 

[DirtMerchant]

Man, this is nice. That transmission really caught my eye. The whole package looks fantastic. Nice job.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Man, this is nice. That transmission really caught my eye. The whole package looks fantastic. Nice job.

Thanks… getting the transmission clip to fit over the Furitek motor adapter was a real b*tch. Just know, that transmission isn’t a plug and play with the Furitek folivora system. It DOES works fine with the stock transmission.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Got to hide that brass!

 

[2471:24]

Wow, I gotta say this really looks amazing, perfect and.. I’m speechless8) amazing work, as always! Makes me wanna buy one. Can’t wait for the driving videos. Keep up the good work"thumbsup"

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Wow, I gotta say this really looks amazing, perfect and.. I’m speechless8) amazing work, as always! Makes me wanna buy one. Can’t wait for the driving videos. Keep up the good work"thumbsup"

Thank you, thank you. I’m almost done but the lights take forever!

 

[TheBakedBeans]

I took a few of my latest builds to a LHS to test drive the Wrangler. I finally finished last night.

 

[distress]

Awesome build!!

 

[DirtMerchant]

Absolutely awesome course setup; those rigs look right at home.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Here is what I modeled the brass brakes after

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Overall, I'm very satisfied with the Mini-Z 4x4 line of RC trucks. They LOOK amazing and with a little modification, they drive great! The Akashi frame is a RIP OFF at $50 but it's the only mini-z frame on the market right now that supports chassis mounted servos. I've built three of these now and they have ALL had missing nuts, issues with threading, and mis-matched hardware. That's just crazy. If you want to use an Emax size servo, you have to cut the frame if you want the servo to sit flush, although you don't have to. My video shows the details.

 

[TheBakedBeans]

A quick video from Batavia, IL. A little area I call Graffiti Falls...

https://youtu.be/ZnTkBSjU8mw