Kyosho Mini-Z Radio control MINI. - MINI Cooper Forum

cmt · #1 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2002, 09:54 AM

Kyosho now do a MINI bodyshell in a range of colours for its Mini-Z 5" long racing R/C cars. Not cheap, but allegedly quite fast (and upgradable to be even faster) time to start saving up

link to bodyshell

I've spoke to the people at Modelsport and at the moment the only way to get a MINI Mini-z Racer is to buy a car with a different bodyshell and wheels and them buy the MINI bodyshell + different wheels/tyres if you like.

P.S. these run out of the box (no building/setup) and you can race upto 6 at once according to the info.

KarmanS · #2 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2002, 11:20 AM

I was planning to get one of these for a while. These are widely popular in HK so many parts and accesories are available for it, but I'll have to wait until next time I go back to get one. That EB look alike shell in the second column second roll looks quite good

they recently came out with a 360 Modena Mini-Z car too which comes in yellow, silver, or red. I will most likely get a red one and purchase a MINI shell along with it.

Damo · #3 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2002, 12:40 PM

Gotta be the Black and White at the bottom of the First Colum then hasn't it

Unless those at the top of the second column are Cooper S's!

groovy_jr · #4 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2002, 01:35 PM

...well if it were me I would have a model of each make...black and white for MINI ofcourse (too true Damo)!

However in the MINI I would put a 2 stroke engine

and in the other models I would insert a cra**y electric (battery) motor!!!!

...hehehe....MINI MINI Adenture....MINI WINS!

Ady · #5 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2002, 05:20 PM

I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works?

Ady (R50)

KarmanS · #6 (**permalink**) May 11th, 2002, 01:33 AM

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Originally posted by R50
I am waiting for Tamiya to do one as i already have the classic one they did, anyone know if one is in the works?

Ady (R50)

hey Ady, which one is the classic on you speak of? If so, I would want do consider that too since Tamiya shells are usually higher in quality and detail.

Andypayne · #7 (**permalink**) May 11th, 2002, 02:26 AM

There is another radio controlled car available, that is very cheap at only £15. I,ve seen it at modelzone and some toy shops.Not sure of the make though.

Ady · #8 (**permalink**) May 11th, 2002, 12:40 PM

Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car.

Ady (R50)

KarmanS · #9 (**permalink**) May 11th, 2002, 03:14 PM

Thanks for your reply, Ady. Just went through the Tamiya '02 catalog and noticed that the electric (#58211) and a glow engine classic Mini (#44021) kits are still available. It would be nice if they have the new MINI shell available to clamp on the same chasis. Painting to the exact color combination of your MINI is a good idea!

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Originally posted by R50
Karman S, They did and i think still do a classic mini kit which is 10th scale and frontwheel drive. The one i have is battery powered but i believe that they now also do one with a Glo Engine. I do hope that they will be doing a new MINI kit as i enjoyed building the first one and will paint it to match my future car.

Ady (R50)

gromit · #10 (**permalink**) May 12th, 2002, 10:57 AM

and it's a blast!!! I haven't had an R/C car for at least 15 years and had forgotten how much fun they are. I painted my Mini red to match my new "S" but will definitely rebody it if a MINI becomes available. I'm thinking about getting another so my daughter and I can race them against each other.

Got mine from ehobbies.com for $89 plus shipping.

mad4models · #11 (**permalink**) May 13th, 2002, 05:45 PM

Dear All,

Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis.
I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability.

Black Bodyshell

Silver Bodyshell

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

Basil · #12 (**permalink**) May 13th, 2002, 06:15 PM

Nice shells ........ did the glass have to be removed for tinting....... ha ha ha ha

ELISEBOY · #13 (**permalink**) Jun 30th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad4models
Dear All,

Heres a couple of good quality images of the Mini Z bodyshells for you to have a look at. They are very well detailed, and look great on the chassis.
I am currently trying to source the Mini Z range of products and hopefully will be able to offer these for sale soon. I will post again as soon as I have a confirmed price and availability.

Black Bodyshell

Silver Bodyshell

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

Tim, any joy on gettnig these in as yet?

MrMow · #14 (**permalink**) Jul 1st, 2002, 12:00 AM

I have a Kyosho Mini-Z with a Toyota Echo 1.5 body (My old car) (Yaris Tsport or Vitz RS for other countries).

The MiniZs are very cool, upgradable suspension, motors, gears, tyres etc. But are expensive..

The New mini body kit is not made by Kyosho though, aftermarket.

As for Tamiya, they have a 1/10th scale 'New Mini' coming out this month (RC car that is). I saw a pic, it didn't look great.

clarus · #15 (**permalink**) Jul 1st, 2002, 03:43 AM

Kyosho Mini-z's rock!!!

I've had one for about 8 months or so, and can attest to the fact that they are an enormous amount of fun. Mine is used a lot around the office, where we race in and out of desks and generally terrorise other people in the office.

I'll definitely be ordering the Mini shell, to replace my current VW Beetle shell.