Mini-z AutoScale Body Guide MR-03 MA-020 MA-030EVO

[@Mr21rush12]

Well done. I'm just getting into the mini z and you're videos saved me time, money, and hair pulling. Thanks 👍

[@BMR3]

Beautiful! I love to see comments like this 😸 good luck with your build & let me know if you run into any issues!

[@Number-6]

Easy to overlook but I think it's worth mentioning for Mini-Z newcomers (like me), but the rims and nuts on the dummy frame that come with Auto Scale Collection models are removed by pulling, not by unscrewing with the wrench. Just watch out to not lose the tiny parts!

[@christopherwilliams9418]

I got an autoscale and I couldn't get the wheels off of the dummy chassis and ended up hacking the plastic wheel nuts apart with a box cutter lol. Scratched up one of my rims pretty bad. ;w; It's rough 'cause I'd really like to re-use the dummy chassis and display box. I kind of wish Kyosho sold empty display boxes and unpopulated dummy chassis because that would make storing and displaying autoscale bodies so much easier. I have 3 bodies but only 1 display box, lol.

[@Number-6]

@@christopherwilliams9418 It took more force than I would've expected, but you're supposed to just pull the wheels right off the dummy. I thought I was going to break something and lose the nuts at first! Definitely hear you about the cases and chassis. Sometimes you can find them on ebay, at least. There's a seller who has MR-03 and AWD cases to sell -- no body shell mounting chassis, though.

[@BeaversHobby]

Well presented! I have nothing much to add here except for a body that's advertised as "narrow" and has deep offset like Subaru hatchback (the 94mm offset one) you can use wide front chassis with 0mm offset wheels to eliminate scrub radius when turning. You can only do this with narrow body with at least 2.5mm front wheels because wide front is 5mm wider than standard or narrow. So do the math and you get 0mm offset with wide chassis.

[@BMR3]

Thank you Beaver, your always coming through with insightful tips! Apologies but what is scrub radius? This sounds very interesting since I’m planing on building a R8 chassis that has +4.5mm off set in the front so I can use this.

[@BeaversHobby]

@@BMR3 It's when you turn the wheel with deep offset and the contact point of the tyre is further away from the pivot point. Let's imagine a clock face, the minute hand travels further than the hour hand, right? The same thing happens with different offset too and you can think of it as different length of hands. Handling characteristic changes too but I don't remember which is which. I just remember drifting needs the least scrub radius you can manage.

[@BMR3]

Beaver's Hobby WOW holy crap man, see you always have the most insightful comments. That was a great explanation, you should be a teacher! It makes a sense now that you have explained it, I will have to keep this in mind for future builds :)

[@BeaversHobby]

@@BMR3 Always a pleasure.

[@OswaldBeef]

Are the wide body models only wider in the front?

[@INFINITIVco]

Thank you so much for making this video. It means a lot, and thank you for providing full responses to everyone! You’re a gem, Cheers!

[@BMR3]

I made this one special for you ;) let me know if you have any other questions, never know, it could turn into another video.

[@billboyer1025]

with just buying my first mini z yesterday this video is exactly what i needed to find! thank you!

[@BMR3]

Happy to help brother!

[@billboyer1025]

@@BMR3 well videos like this are appreciated. Especially being a off road guy all my time in the hobby and now learning on road this helps🤘🏻

[@BMR3]

@@billboyer1025 yeah these little mini-Zs can be tricky to get the hang of & all the info being in Japanese does not help lol But let me know if you have any questions or hit a snag with your build & I’ll be happy to help! I love seeing new people get into this wonderful hobby

[@vermontdoggs]

Love your video's glad to see your channel growing.

[@BMR3]

Slowly but surly we are growing, it would be amazing to hit the 1k mark! It’s kinda crazy for me to think about how much the channel has grown despite me having zero prior editing experience & this all being shot on my iPhone 😹

[@vermontdoggs]

@@BMR3 hell yea good job id say you the go to guy for mini z on KZbin

[@BMR3]

jeff russell thank you for saying that! I don’t take stuff like that lightly & I promise I won’t sit on my heels because of it! I need to work even harder to produce more quality, informative videos without rambling. Hopefully I can get another camera & some better video editing software by the end of the year. I would love to shoot some videos with multiple angles of the same line & sprinkle some special effects in there. I have a whole bunch of ideas in my heads, I just need the tools to make it.

[@SmartFool24]

Its too bad I didn't have these videos when I started buying MIni-z's. I bought so much stuff that wasn't compatible with what I wanted at the time but at least now I've been able to use all that stuff for different cars.

[@BMR3]

Aye man look on the bright side, it gave you an excuse to get a bunch of different cars lol. But thank you for the comment, my goal is to help newbies avoid these type of mistakes. Stay safe & have a great day man!

[@NeoIsrafil]

Oooh you have the pretty black LM, I got my second choice, blue and white LM, But that black one there in the center is so pretty and rare.

[@BMR3]

Its my bat mobile :)

[@BlueDrift]

Poor rx-7 had a sirious beating huh? :D Nice video again, spreading more and more info about stuff there's barely any videos on. keep them going! Btw i bought myself a kyosho dnano home circuit the other day, if you're ever looking for a track to drift on and can buy them for a decent price i would go for it!! There super easy to put together and take apart aswell, a bit narrow but makes it fun for drifting. I uploaded a video just now driving around on it for the first time, if you wanna check it out what's about :)

[@BMR3]

Lol I was drifting the RX7 on the countertop & it feel 3 feet & landed straight on its roof. I got lucky the body took all the damage & the chassis was fine. But the body was smashed 😹

[@pjgreenleaf]

I think something that maybe be a bit confusing me in the video is that it's my understanding on the MA020 you have to swap the pinion gear whenever you lengthen the chassis. I just got an Initial D readyset kit with the RX7 FC3(?) which is 90mm and wanted to be able to put on the blue suburu Impreza body (not wrc) ASC which is 98mm. Unfortunately the hobby shop I went to was no sufficiently knowledgeable and told me it would fit using the parts included in the readyset kit. As you mentioned 90mm can only be extended to 94mm per the manual but I was recommended a set of extension blocks and a DWS gear as a cheaper solution to get to 98mm compared to buying the whole DWS rear end like you mention. Hoping this works but haven't gotten the parts in yet.

[@BMR3]

Hey PJ, no worries I understand where your coming from & I can help. So the stock ma-020 chassis only has mounting brackets for the 90mm-94mm wheel base, to reach 98mm you will need this extension bracket: rc.kyosho.com/en/mdw205.html This is the cheapest option since you can keep using your current rear end. If you want to upgrade to the DWS, I highly recommend it, but they cost about $70.00 so they aren’t cheep. As far as the spur gear, yes you will need to buy a set separately but luckily they are cheep. Here is a link: www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-DWS-Spur-Gear-Set-LL_p_44782.html Let me know if you have any further questions, have a happy Hump DAYYYY!

[@pjgreenleaf]

@@BMR3 Thanks for the reply! Sorry I was late night KZbin surfing and decided to comment so probably wasn't very clear. Fortunately these are the parts I had bought but was looking for confirmation from you, since in the video you only indicated the whole rear end needed to be replaced. Out of curiosity what benifit do you see from the DWS? Personally I was considering a front one way diff and rear locked as my first big upgrades based on what I saw in your other videos.

[@BMR3]

PJ Green lol yeah right after I posted my reply, I realized we were saying the same thing 😂 well I guess that confirms it if nothing else lol The DWS is great, it’s a much smooth transfer of energy through the whole system. The stock rear winds are ok, but the DWS is leaps & bounds better (if you are having stocking issues)

[@BMR3]

PJ Green start with just the locked diff, the front one way is not for everyone. I have a stock front differential in my 020 & a one way on my 030 & they are two different cars.

[@pjgreenleaf]

@@BMR3 do you think the locking the rear differential is helpful and worth it for casual drifting on smooth hard floors? After watching your video on the diy method I was debating just doing something similar to mine. My biggest hesitation is I don't know if the car will become undrivable on rubber tires after that.

[@mecantric7025]

Hi BMR GREAT VIDEO! I’m looking into getting a few bodies for a ma-020N chassis. I’m curious if ma-010 bodies will fit on the chassis cheers 😊

[@BMR3]

Yep they will fit, no problem. 😁

[@Woodyyes--]

I find it so difficult to get infos about what fit where and so on this video is helping me right now a lot. thx !

[@BMR3]

Happy to help! Good luck with your build.

[@drifthobby6523]

Nice guide, keep up the great work!

[@BMR3]

Thanks! Hope those helps someone out there :)

[@alexandrade1839]

I want to get mini-z with a separate ae86 body, which chassis and/or car to get?

[@BMR3]

Ma-020, ma-030 won’t work at 90mm (AE86 length) & MR-03 are RWD

[@Auranapse]

Great video as always :P

[@anotherstar8125]

How can I tell what wheelbase I'm starting off with? I have the MA-020 Subaru Impreza WRC 2008... all I know is on the box it says narrow and long.

[@BMR3]

94mm for your Subaru. The packaging that the autoscale comes with will list the wheel base. If you bought it as a ready to run set that paperwork might be left out.

[@anotherstar8125]

@@BMR3 thanks. And just to be clear, each wheelbase also has wide and narrow options?… and to top it off offset for tuning?

[@BMR3]

@@anotherstar8125 yep, that’s correct. Wheel offset is more to make the body’s look flush with the rims but you have to be careful that you don’t push the wheel offset out too much since the tires can rub on the body/fenders. Also, larger wheel offset = larger scrub radius so that’s why there is a narrow & a wide chassis to help reduce scrub radius on wide body’s. Hope this helps.

[@travisharrisphotography]

Great info! Thank you. My question is this.. I have the AWD model (new Supra) and its great. I want to also look at getting a Ferrari or McLaren body for it as well. I know I need the extension kit and new spur to get to 98mm. But, do I need to use only bodies that say "narrow" on them, or can I still use ones that say wide?

[@BMR3]

You can use wide or narrow bodies, all you have to do is purchase the wide conversion kit, it will come with the Diff cover & bottom plate but you might need to buy the long swing arms separate. I’m not 100% on the swing arms so double check the conversion kit when you get it.

[@titodendentv]

Thanks for making this video. I’m somehow still confused if i can use a 94mm body on a 90mm wheelbase without extending the wheelbase?

[@BMR3]

Assuming you’re talking about the 020, the RTR kit comes with all the parts you need. All you do is unscrew the rear end, change the spur gear to the longer style & reinstall the rear end using the rear most mounting holes. It’s very straight forward and simple.

[@titodendentv]

@@BMR3 i mean i want to keep the 90mm wheelbase but want to use a body that is stock on a 94mm wheelbase. Do i need to make changes or simply put it on?

[@BMR3]

@@titodendentv if you don’t adjust the wheel bases the back tires will rub. You can trim the body if you really want to make it work like you said.

[@titodendentv]

@@BMR3 got it, thanks!

[@falco642]

Hey bmr i was wondering if it would be possible to fit a lm body on a ma020 chassis with extention kit of sort i have a awd wide front 98mm challenger and would like other option of body for a awd race build Do you think the the hood and roof portion would fit the chassis itself ? I dont mind having to cut the fender a little bit but would like to know if the chassis is too high or is that not an issue ?

[@OswaldBeef]

Wow! So am I hearing correctly the wide body W in some model names refers only to the front end? The rear end stays narrow?

[@BMR3]

Yep, rear ended is adjusted by rim size (narrow or wide) & then offset can further push the rear wheels out.

[@OswaldBeef]

@@BMR3 ahhhhhh thx@!!! So autoscale bodies come with the proper offset wheels and front nose clip? So do some bodies require wide front and also large offset ?

[@BMR3]

@@OswaldBeef yep exactly

[@OswaldBeef]

@@BMR3 wish I could find cool.body for ma03 chassis

[@M4rkmcc21]

Could I ask, I'm looking at a few cars in the range. They are all listed as MA020. Does this mean they are all identical fitting wise? Does the KT531P serial number they all have anything to do with their compatibility too? There's mo mention to whether they are narrow or wide bodied. Thanks

[@blueser23]

Is there a way to get the MR-03 to fit the MA020 Toyota SPRINTER TRUENO AE86 body?

[@BMR3]

Yep, since it’s 90mm I believe you will need a RM style motor mount. Just search up 90mm MR-03 and you will find what you need. Good luck

[@robertopreynolds957]

I have 2 vintage Kyosho Auto Scale bodies Dodge Viper Shelby Daytona do you happen to know what chassis They fit?

[@oneoffcars2682]

I have the r34 awd body and want to fit the corvette Zr1 rwd body . What would I have to do to make the switch?

[@BMR3]

Switch to the wide front end, extend the wheel base to 98mm & purchase the corresponding offset rims in AWD. You will also need a set of wide swing arms for the front end.

[@EMDRONES]

How about if you have a LM 102 and want to go down to 98 can you ?? And will it still work in a box stock class ??

[@mzondi1970]

I'm sure you're asked this question a lot but I'm looking to get in the mini z the all-wheel drive version. I had a rear wheel drive a couple years back and didn't care for it. Is the 020 the only all wheel drive chassis besides the evo.l version? I can get a decent deal on a brand new all-wheel drive Nissan Cal Sonic version of the 020 is this a good starting point or do I need to go with something else? I will go brushless eventually this chassis except brushless motors?

[@BMR3]

There is a brushed version of the ma-030 AWD as well, you just convert a FWD chassis to AWD by adding a center drive shaft. This is the cheapest way to get a AWD since the FWD chassis is not popular & can be found on sale for around $130ish. Regarding the brushless setups, you can convert a ma-020 to brushless but you have to swap the whole board & it cost around $90 for the board alone. Then you have to buy the brushless motor separate so it gets expensive to convert a 020. But I would say go for that Nissan if it’s a decent deal. The ma-020 is the perfect place to start with this hobby, & you can always convert it to brushless later.

[@mzondi1970]

@@BMR3 thank you for answering both my questions. I asked one on another video as well kind of the same question. I can get the zero to zero brand new in the box for 169. They look like they move okay with the brushed motor. I know the hobby cost a little money I used to race this scale so I'm well aware LOL. Mini z doesn't even come close and price. So what you're saying is basically by a front wheel drive model and converting over? What makes the front wheel drive better than the 0-20 is it easier to go brushless sorry for all the questions but with my rear-wheel drive mini z I used to have I bought all the wrong stuff part of the reason I got out of the hobby

[@mzondi1970]

@@BMR3 thank you for the answers. That definitely deserves a sub

[@legoparkour727]

Great video just a question, if you buy the subaru impreza that is 94mm wheelbase can you have a nissan s13 autoscale (90mm wheelbase) on that chassi?

[@BMR3]

yes, all you need to do is adjust the wheel base & change the spur gear 😁

[@evanwood6122]

I bought the wrc celica rtr kit its a MA020-N. Could you tell me what body's can fit on that I looked up some but I'm not sure what I'm looking at. If it isn't obvious this is my first mini z looking for a indoor winter hobby. Thank you

[@martinwheat2018]

On a mr020 can you go from 98 to 90mm

[@christianascencio336]

I have the new gr Supra ma020. What are some body’s that you would recommend? Also just got into mini z, and your my favorite channel so far!!

[@BMR3]

Thank you for the kind words! The beauty of the ma-020 is it can fit 99% of bodies on the market so it really comes down to personal preference. However, since you have a Supra chassis its already configured to 94mm so you probably know what ill recommend 😛 SKYLINE R32 BABY!!! but only if you like that style 😉 there are tons of options in 94mm

[@MelvinFung]

Where do u buy the motor cage

[@chuckwalters4759]

AWESOME! Thank you! So damn confusing trying to figure all this out! Thanks!

[@BMR3]

Lol happy to be of assistance brother! Hope your having a good weekend Chuck!!

[@chuckwalters4759]

Besides working...I am thank you. :)

[@BMR3]

@@chuckwalters4759 Get that hustle on brother!! More props & power to you, I truly respect that grind! You gotta go out & get it since it won’t be giving to you!

[@walmart_cereal]

Hi I’m kinda confused I’m making my 94mm awd to a 98 with the blocks to fit the hellcat body do I need anything other than the spur gear and the blocks? Since mine is narrow and the hellcat is wide does that matter?

[@BMR3]

Ok so yes you will need the blocks & spur gear to extend the rear end to 98mm. Since the hellcat has a wide front you will need to purchase the wide front conversion kit (top & bottom differential plates & long swing arms). I’m not sure if the hellcat comes with AWD rims so you might have to buy the corresponding rims.

[@walmart_cereal]

@@BMR3 Awesome thanks man i appreciate the quick response

[@BMR3]

@@walmart_cereal happy to help brother! Good luck with your build

[@andrewyork8513]

Is it the same situation with the ma030 compared to the ma020 that, one would need a very rare extension to make it work with a 102mm? Do you know if anyone has tried to remake them yet? I’ll have to do some further research, if plastic is just needed, I know a proficient 3D printer guy, and if metal or CF is needed I know a CNC and a lazer cutter guy.

[@BMR3]

You you will need a special extension regardless of the ma model to get out to 102mm, as well as a matching spur gear. Search around and you will find some 3d version you can order. They work just fine from what I’ve seen. No need to go full overkill with laser cutting, but that would be dope.

[@fwfefrtefdv4719]

Hi, I m new in both Kyosho and rc. A long descriptions for car shell as "For MR-03 Narrow RM For MR-015RM" toyota 86, can this fit on my stock AWD Honda civic type r 020 chassis without modification? Thanks

[@fwfefrtefdv4719]

Hi, I have a 020 rtr AWD honda civic type r. I bought a new body shell Subaru Impreza 22B-STi body shell. May advise how to put it onto my Civic type R RTR? Any video to guide and what additional parts to buy or just extend the chasis length by screwing? Thanks

[@BMR3]

I believe both bodies have narrow front ends so all you will need to do is change the wheel base & rims to match the body.

[@BMR3]

Don’t forget the longer/shorter spur gear

[@fwfefrtefdv4719]

@@BMR3 Thank you

[@fwfefrtefdv4719]

Hi, I am gonna to purchase the upper swing arms and other parts for my 3 mini z. There are narrow and wide parts for selection. For MA-020 RWD may I know for Subaru 22B STI & Honda Civic Type R shells are narrow or wide type? And MA-03 RWD Mercedes AMG Gt3 is wide? Thanks

[@jaimemedina2183]

I know it’s been a while but since you posted this video but I have body and chassis question

[@BMR3]

Ask the question. I don’t see every comment but I try to respond to most of them.

[@joshuab8633]

I have a question.. to go from 94mm to 90mm I know I need to adjust the rear end and also switch the spur gear to the medium sized one instead of large, but do I need to change the front clip also?? And where can I get a front clip for a 90mm compatible body?

[@hondagerm24]

What about fast n furious skyline n lancer n s2000 which one will that wortk with

[@scouttroopergaming]

I am trying to fit a Autoscale Porsche 934 body, is the rear wider than the front? And is it 90mm? The box says it fits the MR-015RM

[@BMR3]

Should be 90mm to my knowledge. Yeah the rims will have different offsets making the rear wider than the front

[@scouttroopergaming]

@@BMR3 thank you so much

[@BMR3]

@@scouttroopergaming no problem man I’m happy to help. Good luck with your build!

[@scouttroopergaming]

@@BMR3 one last thing, would it fit on a MR-03 chassis

[@BMR3]

@@scouttroopergaming yep you just need the correct motor pod and it will work without issues.

[@killericelollies7974]

What car/model is the top right black/gold number?

[@BMR3]

That’s a special/limited edition GL Racing Audi R8 with the golden Bape livery. They are discontinued now but you can occasionally find them on EBay. If your serious I would be willing to part with mine for $100

[@Ishmaeldlc25]

Will a 350z body fit on the stock chassis off the Ferrari 575?

[@BMR3]

i believe the 350z is 90mm & the 575 is 94mm. You just need to adjust the wheel base

[@cyrilhuang8489]

hello, I am sorry to bother you again, recently I got a La Ferrari Body and does it fit Ma030 Evo??

[@milo8091]

I'm looking for a body for my Wltoys k989. Can you recommend me some kyosho bodies that fit that chassis? Thanks.

[@drinkingsoap]

Where can I get the mini z cars cause I want to have fun

[@piinkydakiing6236]

My 94 mr-010 body don’t fit my awd 94 EVO 03.Can you help me?

[@BMR3]

is the shock mount making contact with the rear window or roofline? Do you know what parts are preventing the install?

[@piinkydakiing6236]

@@BMR3 it’s the DWS. There is 3 holes. I wanted to move it towards the last one closer to the middle. It’s sitting in the middle one right now.

[@piinkydakiing6236]

@@BMR3 it’s a old 94mm rm skyline body. I wanted to put it on my awd evo 03. The dws wont slide in even tho they made 3 holes. Not sure if I have to customize it by cutting, spur gear, or what. I used a 90mm center shaft but it won’t be awd anymore.

[@BMR3]

The MA-030 Evo is not compatible with the DWS in the 94mm configuration, it has to be set to 98MM. If you want to run a 94MM MA-030 Evo then you will need to put the stock rear end back on. If you look up my MA-0303EVO build videos you will notice I have the stock king pin style rear end (upgraded to PN racing components).

[@piinkydakiing6236]

@@BMR3 Thankyou BMR.! I’ll look into it and see what I find.! 🙏

[@goingcrazy00]

How do the hub adapters work for the rwd autoscale wheels to be able to use them with AWD swingarms?

[@BMR3]

They have 3D printable inserts that make it so the AWD swing arms can grab onto the rims. I’m not sure where to get them, but if you ask in the Facebook group someone will link you.

[@goingcrazy00]

@@BMR3 I am gonna print some but the nut to hold it on is far bigger than the rwd wheel center hole. How would they stay on?

[@BMR3]

I think they have to tweak the offset to make it work but I’m not 100% sure since I don’t have experience doing this conversion.

[@goingcrazy00]

@@BMR3 I'll have to figure it out.

[@BMR3]

Please let me know how you get it to work, it would be good to better understand this conversion. Good luck man!

[@nicholaskim8750]

So if I have the rwd r35 gtr mr-03 chassis,would the r34 shell fit on the mr-03 chassis?The wheelbase is the same it’s just the r34 says it’s for the awd chassis so I wanted to make sure the shell fit the chassis without any issues.

[@nicholaskim8750]

Sorry I’m new to the whole mini z cars but does the wheel offset affect what bodies you can run?

[@BMR3]

Sorry man, I saw this comment the other day but forgot to respond. The R34 & R35 should fit without issue, I believe they are both 94mm wheel bases. Yes wheel offset is a major consideration for choosing a body. As a general rule of thumb, you can’t use higher off sets since it will cause the wheels to hit the body, you can use a lower wheel off set but it will look funny. When possible it’s best to use the matching offset for a given body.

[@nicholaskim8750]

Oh ok cool thanks man really appreciate it!The Mini z RC cars are so sick but SUPER confusing for beginners.Anyway thanks again!

[@0102murphy]

can i use a 98mm shell into a 94mm chasis?

[@BMR3]

Yea, but you will need to adjust the wheel base up to 98mm or cut out the wheel wells.

[@Firststateracingclub]

Does the front adapter come with auto scale bodys

[@BMR3]

Yep & a matching set of rims.

[@Firststateracingclub]

Cool thanks

[@bakedpotato4345]

can you use the mro3 with a mao2o autoscale

[@BMR3]

Yes

[@leeseaver8365]

This is so helpful. Thanks

[@BMR3]

Happy to help brother! I love seeing our hobby community grow 😸

[@LinusWan1231]

I have a awd ready set kit, i wanted to get the s2000 body thats says its for either MR-03 or MR-015RM, will it fit AWD series?

[@BMR3]

Yep it will work no problem. Just make sure you have the correct wheel base & matching offset AWD rims

[@LinusWan1231]

@@BMR3 thanks for the fast reply

[@BMR3]

@@LinusWan1231 happy to help brother!

[@alexandrosmargo552]

Hi, long story short. When i first found out mini-z awd, i really want that Subaru Rally WRC 2008, and because everywhere is out of stock, i ended up buying Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Metallic Blue. However, recently i managed to get brand new the Subaru WRC 2008 autoscale body. It came with the rims (rear wheels are wider than my Mitsubishi Lancer). My question is, if we look at this chart: kyosho.com/mini-z-info/products/auto-scale-collection-for-mini-z-awd/ The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Metallic (MZP439MB) rear wheel offset said R:1 (N) but the Subaru's MZP429WR is R: 0 (W). What is that means? Do i need to buy any new parts for the rear systems? So far i just swap the body (perfectly fit) but not the wheels yet because i haven't bought the drifting tyres to fit the Subaru's rims. I also need your help to buy the correct size for the Subaru tyres. Thank you so much for your help.

[@BlueDrift]

Heey, You probably don't need to buy any additional parts. the offset is in the wheels it self. it has to do with the distance that the rims sit from the chassis. since all bodies have different dimentions. some wheels sit further from the chassis then others. to make them go flush with the body, but mainly so the wheels don't rub against the body. If you have the rims that come with the body the offset should always be matching. The R stands for rear tire, the F stands for the front tires. the number is the amount of offset the rims have so in this case 1mm for the rear tire off the lancer, and 0mm on the subaru. The N and W stand for narrow(8.5mm) and wide(11mm) tires. if you're buying tires for the new car/rims make sure you get a pair of narrow ones for the front, and wide for the rear. most street bodies use narrow rear tires like the lancer. if you prefer having narrow rims in on the back in the future. then you should look for a narrow rim with 2.5mm offset. to compensate for the width of the rim(8.5mm N tire + 2.5mm ofset in the rim = 11 mm R: 0 W tire/rim) this is the math behind it. but in practice it can still be a bit off sometimes, so don't pin me down on it. If you look for Drifthobby channel, he rencently uploaded a video where he did a S13 body swap. and you can see excactly why you need the correct offset rims. and how it looks and what happends if you don't. I hope this helps out with finding what you need.

[@alexandrosmargo552]

Scan 070 Thank you so much. That’s explained a lot. Really helped me.

[@Demon_6788]

What would I need to get to run a s15 body or is there one already sold with the chassis and body

[@BMR3]

I believe the s15 is a 90mm body, so all you will need is the rims & body clip that come with the Autoscale (if you buy it new it comes with everything needed). Just be careful if you buy it used since some parts might not be included.

[@Demon_6788]

@@BMR3 thanks

[@BMR3]

@@Demon_6788 happy to help buddy!

[@jeffrytirta]

Hi, if I want to put wide body such as P1 to ma020, what upgrade do I need?

[@ringod123]

Watch the video, it's literally all explained.

[@jeffrytirta]

@ringod123 I know but I have never come across longer swing arm and long bottom plate for ma020 for using wide body. I want to know actually which part he was referring to.

[@BMR3]

wyvern74 I’ll link the parts below so you can take a look, they will be marked “w” for wide. www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-MA020-Front-Suspension-Arm-Set_p_45161.html www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-MA020-Long-Universal-Swing_p_45155.html www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-MA020-Front-Upper-Bulk-Cover_p_45153.html For the rear end you would need to be running the DWS with long swing arms & long suspension arms.

[@jeffrytirta]

Thanks so much

[@BMR3]

wyvern74 happy to help buddy, let me know if you have any other questions.

[@LunarBlues02]

can you put ma01 on 02?

[@BMR3]

Bodies? Yes.

[@Slavfot]

Is it possible to put a mclaren f1 no51 body on a MA-020 or MA-030 chassi?

[@BMR3]

Ma-020 yes no problem, just need to get the 98mm wheel base extension kit. Ma-030 I’m not sure, it might hit the motor mount.

[@Slavfot]

@@BMR3 thanks for the answer! Is it safe to say that all mid mount motor chassis for rwd will also fit ma-020?

[@BMR3]

@@Slavfot yes. The only bodies that do not fit the ma-020 are LM & the 86mm RM bodies. Everything else will fit. The ma-030 is a different story since it has the motor high motor mount.

[@demetriussolomon9162]

Still a little confused, I’m looking into getting an MR03EVO only comes as a chasis, would a ma-20 body fit? On the evo?

[@BMR3]

Yeah the ma-020 bodies will fit but you need to be mindful of the wheel bases & sometimes the style of rear motor mount as the rear shock can hit the roofline of some shells.

[@demetriussolomon9162]

I’m looking at the awd chasis kit for the MR03EVO, it says online wheel base is either 94 or 98 mm, would it being the all wheel drive affect which bodies I can get?

[@BMR3]

@@demetriussolomon9162 There is no AWD MR03EVO, do you mean the MA-030EVO? The MR-03 is RWD not AWD

[@demetriussolomon9162]

Sorry for so many questions these mini zs are pretty confusing lol, I have the ma 020 but I’m looking to upgrade.

[@demetriussolomon9162]

Yes I’m talking about the MA030EVO, sorry for the miscommunication there, but that’s the one I’m talking about, so would I still be looking for ma-020 bodies?

[@WheelieRider4Life]

What parts would I need to put a type R body on a AWD 020 chassis? I know the type r is 98mm

[@BMR3]

The body will come with the front clip, so you would just need to get a set of AWD rims in the matching offset If it’s 98mm you would also need the wheel base extension kit, I can link it if needed

[@WheelieRider4Life]

Ya if you have a link to it I’ll take it thank you

[@BMR3]

@@WheelieRider4Life Here you go bro, this is everything you need gears & all: www.rcm8.net/collections/parts/products/pn-racing-ma010-wheel-base-extension-set-orange-ma0117?sca_ref=312304.oK4xOMQWY0

[@WheelieRider4Life]

You the man thanks bro 💯

[@BMR3]

@@WheelieRider4Life happy to help my friend! Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[@mr.spacely6503]

Could a person use a amt model car body on these?

[@BMR3]

What scale is AMT? As long as the wheel base is 90mm, 94mm or 98mm it should be fine, just a matter of getting the body mounted up with magnets

[@mr.spacely6503]

@@BMR3 ok thanks a ton

[@narinderfreddy7099]

Does Mini-Z MR03 98mm wheelbasis fit on Mini-Z MR02 MM 98mm wheelbasis?

[@BMR3]

The autoscale bodies will work on both, but the upgrade parts will be different.

[@Number-6]

Consider that subscribe button smashed, brother. Thanks for the help!

[@BMR3]

Yoooooooo thank you Sir! You just made my Friday with this comment ;)

[@Number-6]

@@BMR3 And your videos are going to make my... well, whenever it is my order gets in! I'll get my NIMH AAAs and charger today locally, and just doing a bit more research before placing my order. Managed to find an online store that still has the blue AWD Skyline with drift tires in stock! That, an AE86 body, and the light kit, and I'm ready to touge around my furniture.

[@BMR3]

Oh man if you found a skyline still in stock you need to buy it right now! I have had about a dozen people ask me to help find an AWD in stock over the past couple weeks. Let me know what you end up getting ;) the AE86 is legendary

[@Number-6]

@@BMR3 I got the AWD readyset with the blue Skyline with drift tires, as well as the LED kit, and an AE86 body. Gotta get my dorifuto on. I've been looking real hard to try find these bad boys still in stock and managed to find some at asiatees.com. No idea if they're a worthwhile site or not, but if anything goes bad, I imagine PayPal might cover my ass. Check their remaining stock here: www.asiatees.com/rc-micro-mini-kit-rtr?cat_name=Micro/Mini%20KIT/RTR&type_name=&scale_name=&rank=2&rc=1&type=brand&company=&brand=Kyosho&model=&price=&color=&stat=

[@BMR3]

Noice! Congratulations on the purchase & welcome to the club! Those are great picks for the bodies, the skyline is beautiful & I have heard the AE86 has terrific balance. Thank you for the link, how did the purchase go? Did their communication since seem normal? Worst case I’m sure PayPal will cover you but let’s hope it dosent come to that.

[@moss7803]

at what scale is the model?

[@BMR3]

1:28th

[@moss7803]

@@BMR3 Thank you

[@nolanjarrell8799]

where do i get the front clips from

[@BMR3]

When you buy an Autoscale they will come with the clip & matching rim set

[@nolanjarrell8799]

BMR 3 ok thank you

[@nolanjarrell8799]

BMR 3 is the body set the same as the auto scale

[@BMR3]

Axxiys yep, some websites just list them differently. Just make sure it’s an unopened case & you will be fine.

[@HelpFeedAnimals]

Good videos

[@BMR3]

Thanks!

[@BlitzWorks]

After watching garage rc's video on chassis fitment i dont know if i can trust someone with so few mini-z bodies ;)

[@BMR3]

Bahahah I know, I’m slacking!

[@Hannsom7]

did you hang up the youtube hat?

[@BMR3]

Hey Bro, thank you for all the support. I see the comments across the different video's & I apricate you checking in on me. I'm sad to confirm, but yes, the hat is hung up & I have no intensions what so ever to return. I had a huge falling out with the facebook community, people lied & drug my name through the mud & then the community band wagon jumped in and killed my passion for the community. To be honest my interest in micros has been waning over the past year & the community attacking me over complete lies & false hoods was the final nail in the coffin. I wish things would have went differently but here we are. Thank you again for the support Colby, I truly apricate people like you.

[@Hannsom7]

@@BMR3 man your videos are inspiring, informative, and held so much passion even if mini rc isnt your thing i hope you find where your true passion is. if you dont believe in yourself then who will? much love hope to see ya around my friend

[@mcmuffler1147]

Does MA-020S r32 skyline body fit on an MR03W body?

[@BMR3]

No it won’t fit a wide chassis, it’s a narrow body so you would need to change over the front end

[@mcmuffler1147]

@@BMR3 would you kindly make a video on how? If possible?

[@BMR3]

On how to convert the Wide MR-03 to Narrow?

[@mcmuffler1147]

@@BMR3 yes, please)

[@leifsigfusson2242]

I'm trying to get into mini z's and I bought a body that is narrow and said it requires a MA-020s-N chassis, could I use that body on a normal MA-020 chassis

[@BMR3]

Yep it will work just fine, the ma-020 & ma-020s are identical chassis. The only difference is the electronics, but all parts & bodies for both chassis

[@leifsigfusson2242]

@@BMR3 thanks

[@BMR3]

@@leifsigfusson2242 happy to help brother!

[@organiccleanfoodconnection]

Where do you get auto scale cases and blank chassis?

[@BMR3]

Used is the only way, Kyosho doesn’t sell display kits separately.

[@tcturtle89]

Can you put awd bodies onto a rwd chassis?

[@BMR3]

Yep the RWD chassis will fit ANY body if you put it in the corresponding configuration

[@BMR3]

I.e. wheel base, & motor pod

[@NHop2025]

What do I have to do to go from the wrx Impreza 2008 to the s13 body, is that just the clip on the body?