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Old 2002.04.02, 08:27 PM   #1
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4WD MINI-Z. Are they coming?

Hello,

I heard something bout 4WD mini-z's on some other webpage. Are they really coming out in the near future? Anyone got a date?

Cause i'm planning to get a mini-z and i just might wait a bit longer if they are coming out=)

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Old 2002.04.02, 08:58 PM   #2
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HEY DRAC!!

This is your chance to shine!! So, what's up with the progress on the 4WD design??
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Old 2002.04.02, 08:59 PM   #3
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If everything goes my way, I get some volentary funds... or some way to fund a few prototypes........ like if some one gave me 500$ I could definatly make thema proto chassis ... hehehe.. as soon as my design is to a state that can actualy be produced... then I need prototypes, test those, redesign any needed changes, prototype the next version... and so on till its "better" then any other 4WD mini- chassis out there current design uses Mini-Z bodies and tires... as well as custom tires for this design that dont hage uggly center hubs. with big nuts and bearings in them to detract from scale apearance

its AWD FWD or RWD... its changeable. but most AWD are, by removing the front drive axles
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Old 2002.04.02, 09:09 PM   #4
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With the popularity of the HPI Micro and the simple existence of the Mini-X, I have no doubt that Kyosho or even Tamiya will be coming out with their own 4WD mini-creations.
So Draco, you better speed up your R&D to get that thing into production. Besides, we're all waiting to see it.
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Old 2002.04.02, 09:16 PM   #5
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Its all about the green stuff, and I have none......
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Old 2002.04.02, 09:53 PM   #6
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the dtm x4 made by abc hobbies is a 1/24 scale (bigger than the kyosho mini-z's 1/28th scale) 4 wheel drive r/c car... you'll have to assemble it yourself, and you'll have to purchase the electronics servo's and some extra stuff just to make it go... haven't got one yet... hehehe... but seriously considering one... mr. mini-z you got any of these in stock? a price quote would be nice... anybody review this thing? haven't done a search on it yet... maybe later...
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Old 2002.04.02, 11:26 PM   #7
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That's right. I forgot the dtm x4.
I might be getting them mixed up but i recall seeing their prototype with a belt, and now it's a shaft. or is it the other way around. I haven't seen either in a while.
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Old 2002.04.02, 11:47 PM   #8
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IC... Cool website Draconious!

So is Tamiya coming out with their version of mini-z? I saw the HPI micro's this week at the model shop. They are Kool!!!

It's funny that Tamiya couldn't think of mini-z first. Cause they had the 4WD mini's for so long!

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Old 2002.04.03, 06:19 AM   #9
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Tamiya's

Howie,

Mini-Z is a registered trademark owned by Kyosho. So, don't expect anyone but Kyosho to market a product named "Mini-Z".

Tamiya beat them all with the tiny TamTech micro racers years ago.

The Mini-X is a good concept combined with bad design!

The ABC AWD would be the one to watch out for though!

As for the Mini-Z, they are great, reliable, easy to tweak and the Auto-Scale bodyshells are great when it comes to detail.
The Mini-Z F1's are incredible too, plus no other manufacturer makes anything that can compare to the Mini-Z F1!
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mr. mini-z you got any of these in stock?
We have the SP but not the X4 in stock. We can order one for you though.
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