Mini Z is my new thing for sure after I figured out the whole time I’ve been playing with it in training mode. Yeah, I thought it was fun the way it was but thought it was a little slow. After watching a YouTube video and reading the instructions I figured out how to put it in normal mode. Let’s say this thing is truly alive now.
Going to try and take it up to High Voltage Garage tomorrow morning and test it on their carpet track. I’m really stoked about this car because it seems so simple. Since it’s small there’s not a lot of fidgeting you have to do. Turn it on and it’s ready to go. It does have options to change out parts but they don’t really seem necessary.
The instruction booklet was very easy to understand. It’s probably one of the first booklets that I’ve read from front to back. Usually I just throw them to the side because either they are difficult to read or have too many pages.
Looking on the Kyosho site there are plenty of models available. At the moment I’m into the Kyosho Mini-Z RWD vehicles, not so much AWD because drifting currently isn’t my thing. Maybe that will change eventually.
If you missed out on the car that started it all for me in this class, check out my post on slot car or Mini Z. Another positive besides this car being quick is the cost. You can get into this class for about $179 at the time of this writing. Those are the prices currently on Kyosho and Amazon. If you go on eBay it’s a whole different ball game.
Ebay is starting to be the place for real collectors. These little RC cars are listed out there in the $200 range because some of the models are no longer available. If you are a big Lamborghini fan like I am it will cost you. The Lamborghini bodies alone are going for $100 with no chassis or radio. So in other words these little cars are rising in value. They are worth taking a look from an investment standpoint.
