Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny TS4 - Lizard,Lights,Sound,Winch

[TheBakedBeans]

So this was originally posted under a pseudonym, TheScaleCrawler. It was an account I had to create because I was locked out of my original account and couldn’t get back in. PS, thank you to 1BadJeepBruiser for helping me to reset the password!

Now that I’m back into my original account, I’ve copied this thread over and I’ll start adding in all the build notes.

One of the first test videos - https://youtu.be/g_c54W5Wr8c

Model
Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny TS4 AIPO (Khaki)
https://www.asiatees.com/display?Ky...brand=Kyosho&model=Mini Z 4X4&id=196066&pid=1

Parts List
Kyosho MX-01 Toyota 4Runner Pre-Mounted Tire & Wheels w/Weight x 2
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho...ls-w-weight-2-kyomxth001hw/p-qqqet2wqyb2nqctz

Kyosho Mini-Z 4X4 Front Universal Joint Set
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-miniz-4x4-front-universal-joint-set-kyomxw010/p-qqqeqswqyb2rqctz

Kyosho Mini-Z XSpeed 120 Brushless Motor (12000KV)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho...ess-motor-12000kv-kyomz603/p-qezzqqrq6m2xactz

Furitek Lizard 20A Brushed/Brushless ESC Combo w/Bluetooth Module
https://www.amainhobbies.com/furite...ushless-esc-combo-ftk-2022/p-qqqcqaqqymzqqctz

WPL RES v3 All In One Radio/ESC/Sound Controller
https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/radio-receiver/products/r-e-s-v3

Yeah Racing KYMX-012RD Aluminum Internal Shocks Set Red: Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 MX-01 (I started with RC4WD OMEs but they were binding, so I switched and painted the Yeah Racing shocks yellow)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133892687314

Faux Winch (connected to a real motor with fishing line to make a working RC winch)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1026489444/124-scale-winch-scx24-kyosho-mini-z

RC On/Off Switch
RC Servo Reverse Switch
LEDs from Ebay
Styrene receiver box dunked in PlastiDip

 

[TheBakedBeans]

Video short of the winch in action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8Fsmdn-w7M

 

[muggystreetz]

[mention]TheBakedBeans [/mention] Man….that is super awesome!! I was looking at the parts list you used and want to know how fast it can go with that kyosho brushless motor


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[TheBakedBeans]

[mention]TheBakedBeans [/mention] Man….that is super awesome!! I was looking at the parts list you used and want to know how fast it can go with that kyosho brushless motor

The Kyosho in-runner didn't work out too well. It technically worked, but had a lot of cogging with the stock transmission. It had really great slow FOC control, but I had to set my Iguana to only 70% power. It was fast.

I ended up switching to this https://www.ebay.com/itm/164839035658?var=464326763996 but will actually put a Micro Komodo in when they hit Asiatees.com

This is the transmission I'm using right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/373548090035

I haven't had the chance to add any of the build notes or photos... been too sick from my cancer treatments.

I still plan on giving full details of this build in future posts as I've made many more changes.

 

[muggystreetz]

The Kyosho in-runner didn't work out too well. It technically worked, but had a lot of cogging with the stock transmission. It had really great slow FOC control, but I had to set my Iguana to only 70% power. It was fast.

I ended up switching to this https://www.ebay.com/itm/164839035658?var=464326763996 but will actually put a Micro Komodo in when they hit Asiatees.com

This is the transmission I'm using right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/373548090035

I haven't had the chance to add any of the build notes or photos... been too sick from my cancer treatments.

I still plan on giving full details of this build in future posts as I've made many more changes.

Thanks for the reply as you are kicking that cancer in the nuts man. Hope you bounce back full strength and get back to enjoying life as you see fit.


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[TheBakedBeans]

Upgraded to the Furitek Akashi frame, micro Komodo, and Furitek Kyosho adapter. I also tried the Bolt Servo designed for the MiniZ 4x4s. I hate to say it, but the Akashi Frame and Bolt Servo are garbage.

Bolt Servo = ZERO difference from the stock servo, which means terrible turning radius and no power in tight places

Akashi Frame, half of the screws didn’t fit. It won’t accept eMax/Mofo Black style servos without some major fiddling. NOT WORTH $50. This should be $9.99-$15.99 and they need to adjust it to fit other servos. I was able to cram an eMax Servo into mine and it’s amazing. Tight turns and lots of power. https://youtu.be/yDtHWxUQQ_k (Jimny is on second half of video)

I also added some more scale bits to the roof. Found some 1/24 “pelican” cases on eBay.

 

[2471:24]

Thanks for the reply as you are kicking that cancer in the nuts man. Hope you bounce back full strength and get back to enjoying life as you see fit.

+1! Stay strong my fellow crawler. Checked op’s video. Cool looking rig!

 

[TheBakedBeans]

A fun little video from the dam at Batavia, IL. I really love how this Jimny looks on camera!

https://youtu.be/85vAdm3BMsQ