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Mini-z Chassis Data

*Length = 130mm

*Width = 65mm

*Track(F/R) = 56.5mm

*Tyre Size = 25x 8.5mm

*Wheelbase = 90mm

*Gear Radio = 7:1 (pinion 6-9T, spur 42T)


Ball Diff-improves the stability of the car in the corner, it enables almost all the power to the ground, i.e if one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the ball diff would act as a solid axle (depending on how loose you set the diff) and transfers the driving power to the other wheel.

A ball diff can also aid the setup of your car. If your car has too much oversteer, that means the ball diff is set too stiff, loosen the ball diff to gain more stability and traction.


Tie rod set 0, +1, -1 gives you different steering responses.

0 - neturel response.

+1 ( toe-in ) - slower response when getting in turns but faster getting out from turns. It'll make your car running more stable & straight on straight road.

-1 ( toe-out )- like rally car set up, faster response when getting in turns but slower getting out of turns.


Tires

The lower compound number of the tire, the softer compoud which means better traction and vice versa for higher numbers

*Note lower number tires wear down faster.

Foam tires maximize traction on most surfaces. However, they can be too much and cause your car to roll if the surface is already pretty grippy.

Radial rubber tires which look really cool, tend to have a little less traction than slick tires due to the reduced amount of rubber actually touching the ground


Motor Heatsink/Motor Mount-Keep your motor cool and look cool at the same time.


Ball Bearing-Give your Mini-Z higher top speeds and longer running times with this precision bearing set

*Note I have a set of Kyosho bearings and they are excellent. I also have a set of no name brand bearing(made in Hong Kong) for my other car, they are crap!


Side Dampers Sets/Roll Shock Kits- provides dampening when a "twisting" force is appied to the H plate in a high speed turn when the weight shifts/rolls to one side.

These puppies are a must have: GP 700MAH NIMH Batteries!

* No memory effect - The non-cadmium-based nature of the battery cell ensures no undesirable memory effect is present.

*Higher capacity and Energy Density - smaller size! 50-100% increase in capacity over NLife Span- 500-1,000 charge / discharge cycles can be expected

*These NiMH batteries will retain their full voltage during 80% of the usage cycle.


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