Installing Hot Racing Shocks on a Kyosho Mini-z 4x4

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

I just ordered some of your RC4WD adapters. Totally new to the Mini Z platform. I have a feeling I'll be ordering more parts from you 💪😎

[@SleekRC]

sounds great, thank you so much!

[@AT-td9td]

just got your wheels and lift kit in the mail! i’m stoked!

[@brandonv4900]

Great vid! Will be hitting up your eBay store this holiday.

[@SleekRC]

thank you! btw my ebay site is having a 10% off $20 USD or more and etsy shop is 20% off $20 USD or more now through November 30th 2020!!! oh and etsy is free shipping to US if over $35 USD.

[@brandonv4900]

Ordered up. 💸💸👍👍

[@SeamusMacMattain]

I installed my Jimny lift kit and added the hex adapters, Beast mode has begun... I am debating getting this kit or the lift blocks... either will solve my slight (under heavy power) body rub... I may even get both... Sleekun, you have awesome products imo....

[@SleekRC]

thank you sir i appreciate that! i also have some shock spacers which i used to sell but then just started including in the kit with the roof racks.......i may post them back for sell individually as i like them to help with general sag or torque twist etc....obviously they aren't needed if you go the Hot Racing shock route but there are definitely options! Can't wait to see beast mode feel free to send me a pic on my ebay or etsy account if you like i'll add to my facebook customer gallery page!

[@SeamusMacMattain]

@@SleekRC I will definitely do that! I am super pleased with the performance so far, and the proline Denali wheels/ flat iron tires are a great fit for the lil Zook... too bad they don't make them any longer

[@bernardusjones9814]

Thanks for the video and development of the parts with links. Just bought the mounts and shocks. Aside from wheel base (10 mm longer) I believe they should work on the Rubicon. I'll Iet you know.

[@SleekRC]

yes please let me know i'm trying to get my hands on a rubicon but both of my go to hobby shops can't get them yet :-(

[@bernardusjones9814]

@@SleekRC yeah I ordered mine (from A Main hobbies) along with the lights, gyro kit, axle covers and your shocks. Supposedly getting it by Dec 2nd

[@bernardusjones9814]

@@SleekRC Touching base with you, I found a cool resin upgrade kit in 1:24 for the Kyosho Rubicon from Meng (SPS-054) has both bumpers, snorkel, roof rack, and a roof lightbar. My not use the bumpers not sure yet, but gonna do it up.

[@bernardusjones9814]

@@SleekRC I got my Rubicon, finally had time to install the hot racing shocks with your mounts. I had to watch your video 3 times and get an hex key that fits the hardware. The mounts work well with the Rubicon. I would suggest using the softer black springs that come with the shocks. The steering linkage from the servo is stretched to its limit and have to trim it out to max setting. Thanks again, looks great and doesn't bounce with the new shocks.

[@SleekRC]

@@bernardusjones9814 great info! and yes i have the soft black springs now on my toyota and like them better than the stiff silver ones

[@johnguese4566]

Could this work with other scx24 shocks?

[@e90_wes77]

Can't wait to order a bunch of your upgrades for mine and my friends! Does the suspension block lift for the 4runner work with this scx conversion kit? Thanks for making these awesome upgrades!

[@SleekRC]

Hey thanks! great question on the hot racing spring kit and suspension blocks, they will fit, however, you may want to source some slightly longer screws to make sure they are long enough to hold the suspension blocks and lower mount system for the conversion kit together good. Thanks again!

[@streetsk8ter877]

Very helpful does steel links make any improvements I am about to order them.

[@SleekRC]

i haven't had any for it, in my opinion steel links adds weight down lower and prevents any bending or binding of the links during hard articulation, but I know a lot of people like metal links. I'd love to know what you think about them when you get them!!!

[@streetsk8ter877]

sleekun absolutely, by the way were did you get those shocks or can I use any other scx24 shock whit your adapter.

[@SleekRC]

@@streetsk8ter877 i got the hot racing shocks at my local hobby shop, RC Hobby Nook in smithfield NC, I believe he as some in stock and he'll usually ship anywhere in the US. I'm honestly not sure if the stock scx24 shocks will fit, i've never tried it, i just went straight for the hot racing ones. the adapters i built around the screw size for the hot racing, so i'll have to see if the scx24 stock ones fit that's a good question!

[@streetsk8ter877]

sleekun thanks I’ll check on eBay

[@christopherneal2132]

Where does the lower shock screws come from. There is no hardware in the kit?

[@SleekRC]

i think i just responded to you on ebay. the hot racing shocks that are recommended in the listing come with the long screws used to mount top and bottom. if those shocks aren't used you may need to source some long "thin" screws to use.

[@MichaelCaptures]

Been watching your videos good job! May I ask what brand electric screwdriver is that?

[@SleekRC]

i got one of the cheapest ones i could find on amazon, it says Bressanon on it? it charges by USB, came with a bunch of bits, and holds a charge for probably about a week or more of pretty regular use. hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@danielfaamausili4393]

Hi great video, does this setup give it any extra lift or does it stay stock height?

[@SleekRC]

if you leave the stiff silver springs on it may give it a little extra height, but i started running the softer black springs that came with the shocks and it actually lets it "droop" a little and has a really soft feel to the suspension which i think i like better than super stiff.

[@danielfaamausili4393]

@@SleekRC thank you for getting back to me, I saw another video with adapters so you can scx24 exc temper wheels and tires, where can I get those at ?

[@danielfaamausili4393]

I meant ecx temper wheels and tires

[@BrianSwayney]

@@danielfaamausili4393 you talking about the Hex Adapters? i have 3 different kinds of hex adapters on my etsy and ebay shops, they let you use any standard 7mm hex wheel like used on the scx24, just keep in mind the offset (shallow or wide) may determine how well they fit on the kyosho.

[@danielfaamausili4393]

@@BrianSwayney I'm not sure on which the adapters you used on that short video on KZbin to run those wheels and tires

[@BullgearRCvideos]

How does the articulation compare?

[@SleekRC]

the amount of available travel is about the same as stock, however, i currently have the stiffer springs that come with the HT set on it and they are nearly too stiff even with the adjuster all the way up so it doesn't let the chassis flex as much as stock.....i had the softer springs on it shortly in the beginning and they seemed too soft, but i think i'm going to put the softer springs back on and maybe some heavier weight diff oil and adjust the spring limiter some to see if that helps let it flex better but keep a decent ride height.

[@momomotorsports]

What electric driver are you using?

[@SleekRC]

so funny that's got to be my number one question in my videos, too bad i don't make screw drivers lol...it's a relatively cheap one i found on amazon, they have better ones available now with adjustable torque and stuff, search for "precision electric screw driver" that should get you a list long enough to occupy a few hours of scrolling lol Thanks!

[@momomotorsports]

@@SleekRC Thank you!

[@tommyls5292]

is there a way i can purchase the printing file ?

[@SleekRC]

not right now, i've had bad experiences with both free and purchased designs of mine. i sell the premade parts on ebay and etsy to support continuing the development of the parts. thanks for the question and your understanding.

[@MichaelB-vc5oj]

@@SleekRC Hi There, is there an update on whether we can purchase the files for our own 3d printing use?

[@BrianSwayney]

@@MichaelB-vc5oj I'm still selling them in my ebay and etsy shops. i likely won't post the files for sale until i stop carrying them in my shop. thanks.

[@raaidabdel-ghani4373]

Hey LOOK!!!! you’re famous.

[@SleekRC]

ha ha, if this is what you call famous, i'll have to tell you at some point about me being extra in movies LOL

[@tasteless_5915]

Modify the Jeep so it’s super speedy and as low to the ground as possible, I think it would be funny and cool.

[@SleekRC]

Its funny, i just had some ask about mounting the body to a mini-z race chassis lol

[@tasteless_5915]

@@SleekRC that’s be hilarious to take to a track and watch people’s reactions