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11-27-2022, 04:15 AM | #1 |
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| Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set) !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-...528gr/p1454754 Kyosho Mini-Z 4X4 Front Universal Joint Set https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-...xw010/p1280265 Yeah Racing Kyosho MX-01 Brass Rear Weight https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-ra...x-002/p1358730 Yeah Racing Mini-Z MX-01 4x4 Brass Front Steering Knuckle Weight https://www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-ra...x-003/p1358531 Benedict Harry Alloy Shock Absorber Damper w/Spare Springs for 1/18 Kyosho Jimny RC Crawler https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 NEXX Racing Aluminum Steering Linkage Bar (Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4) (Black) https://www.amainhobbies.com/nexx-ra...41-bl/p1392730 NEXX Racing Aluminum Gear Box (Kyosho Mini-Z Crawler 4x4) https://www.amainhobbies.com/nexx-ra...x-225/p1392717 Furitek AKASHI Aluminum Frame for Kyosho 4x4 crawlers - (Black) https://www.furitekusa.com/products/...crawlers-black Furitek Folivora Brushless power system for Kyosho MiniZ-4x4 https://www.furitekusa.com/products/...osho-miniz-4x4 EMAX ES08MDII 13g Digital Metal Gear Servo https://www.amainhobbies.com/emax-es...v-0276/p667828 WPL RES V3 https://www.wpl-rc.com/products/r-e-s-v3 Servo Reverser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B65DXW3W...roduct_details RC On/Off Switch for the lights https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Contro...16&sr=1-5&th=1 Orlandoo Hunter 41mm Universal Lightbar https://www.amainhobbies.com/orlando...x0034/p1328971 eBay 3mm 9v lights https://www.ebay.com/itm/123380636666 Last edited by TheBakedBeans; 12-16-2022 at 09:46 PM. |
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11-27-2022, 06:31 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
That looks pretty damn cool! |
11-27-2022, 05:31 PM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set) 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...
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11-27-2022, 09:08 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: East Tennessee
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Man, this is nice. That transmission really caught my eye. The whole package looks fantastic. Nice job.
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11-28-2022, 03:49 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set) 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.
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11-28-2022, 07:27 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Got to hide that brass!
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11-30-2022, 10:59 AM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Finland
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Wow, I gotta say this really looks amazing, perfect and.. I’m speechless amazing work, as always! Makes me wanna buy one. Can’t wait for the driving videos. Keep up the good work |
11-30-2022, 01:40 PM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set) |
12-01-2022, 07:39 PM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
I took a few of my latest builds to a LHS to test drive the Wrangler. I finally finished last night.
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12-01-2022, 08:38 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Awesome build!!
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12-02-2022, 08:08 AM | #11 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: East Tennessee
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Absolutely awesome course setup; those rigs look right at home.
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12-16-2022, 09:41 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
Here is what I modeled the brass brakes after
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12-16-2022, 09:41 PM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago Area
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set)
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.
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04-22-2023, 01:07 PM | #14 |
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| Re: Builder’s Notes: Mini-Z 4x4 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (w/Accessory Set) Last edited by TheBakedBeans; 04-22-2023 at 01:09 PM. |
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