Off-Road Ready Tiny RC Jeep! Kyosho MX-01 Mini-Z 4x4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review | RC Driver
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2020
- Kyosho is extending it’s Mini-Z 4x4 line-up with the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4 scale RTR. This exciting new rig has some amazing detail in it’s licensed body. Beyond the near die-cast quality body, the chassis is a well designed 1/18 scale crawler frame with optimized suspension and a durable driveline. What really makes the Mini-Z line so special is it’s ready to run electronics. Although small, they do a great job in giving the driver control and a performance feel. In this review video, Greg goes over some of the details of the Kyosho MX-01 Mini-Z 4x4 Jeep Wrangler and takes it for a drive at the local trails. Are you a huge Jeep fan? Then this tiny RC crawler could be big fun for you both indoor and outdoors. Enjoy the video!
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MX-01 Mini-Z 4x4 Jeep Wrangler
By: Kyosho
Part No.: KYO32521GM
Price: $199.99
Kit Type: 1/18-Scale Ready To Run Electric Off-Road Scale Truck
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Really nice details on the jeep perfect for indoors and outdoors
I hope they make a 1/12 version in the future of RC Jeep Rubicons, kyosho makes an outstanding balance of the mini Z truck, nice job testing it on incline surfaces.😎😉👍
Super impressive realism!
Many details. Looks very nice.
I bought the White Mini-Z Jeep last Wednesday, and its awesome. I bought a real Jeep Rubicon 4 Door this past Sunday, and now I need to get the Mini Z Jeep in the Granite Crystal color (as shown in this video), so it matches my real Jeep's colors.
I just ordered mine (in white), along with the LED option, 4 AAA rechargeable batteries (for the vehicle) and the Kyosho USB charger. I'm a 65 year old, but still enjoy being a kid too.
That’s AWESOME 😎 👍
Thanks , got mine , I b old lol remember when u had two choices ruff rider an sand scorcher an they just came out then futaba raido yep
nice 👍 👍 👍 👍
Don’t see many upgrades available yet. Wondering on the servo durability, have you seen replacements around? 5 pin.
These Mini Z 4x4s are expensive but man they look great. I'm eyeing the Suzuki but waiting to see what else they come out with.
The Suzuki has smaller tires and less ground clearance so it scale drives more....
Great review. I don't own one, but not a fan of the 8 triple a batteries. I own 5 scx24 and they are amazing! Don't care much for the scale aspect, more performance oriented (as I drive them with my 4 year old and he could care less about the scale and all about what they can do).
They’re slowly coming out with stuff to make this perform better... I actually like the triple a batteries... I use rechargeable ones from kyosho on my mini z vehicles
any idea when these will actually be available? I preordered mine back in september and still heard nothing about it
any idea when they will be available?
Thanks for the Review, I was torn between the SCX24 or a Mini Z MX-01. I ended up with the Kyosho due to stock levels, the only SCX24 I could find was the deadbolt and Im not a fan.
The Jeep (I always wanted a Jeep) has been fantastic. Ive been crawling over my daughters Duplo and making courses with that, went past the local office supplies store and low and behold they had Plaster Cloth and Model Train Tree's and grass etc.... so guess what Im building now.
Should be finished by tonight.
Your Wrangler tilts to the left in front view.
I had a similar problem with mine in the other direction.
I fixed it by streching the spring on the lower end.
Well basicly i tortured it.
What is yor solution ?
Sorry for bad english i am german and do my very best.
Do a review of an on-road mini z
hi guys
i ordered an ftx one simillar to this and when i unboxed it and took it out it hit a stone not even half an inch and it rolled and it was bouncing around like mad any ideas why thanks.
does the 4runner body fit on the wrangler chassis?
is it possible to place my old dead hummer h2 kioshio body on that? it looks quite similar. i want to buy 2 new 4x4 for kids to race em, but i like only new wrangler body, so i could buy 2 and replace one with h2 😊
I definitely like the detail of this truck. However the downfalls for me is that it sits way to high and it should come with a lipo. Other than that I like it!
I can see that, it is a touch too high. I’m actually ok with the batteries. Makes running quick and easy, but can see how some would want a LiPo.
I use rechargeable triple a batteries on my mini z vehicles they work great and kyosho has some specialty designed for mini z
@@rcdriver i compromised and went for 2x AAA lipos and 2 spacer batteries. reduces the weight and puts it slightly lower but its easy enough to solder a lipo connector n parallel and have the best of both worlds
on which website did you buy it the croller?
can you make a vs video of the axial scx24 and this truck please
The scx24 out performs this but this is way more scale
@@7philly5 I know
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Just bought scx24👍
Seems like the way to go. I hadn't heard of this one before, I watched this video thinking this would be a little bit cheaper than the SCX. I'm kind of blown away that it's almost twice the price. Now I know I'm buying the SCX24!
@@trailrunnah8886 winters coming here in NJ. This should pass the time😎
@@bigdavesoutdoors9761 that was my thinking too! I'm in RI. I've been wanting to get into RC Crawlers, and just recently realize they made these 24th scales. Half the fun will be building little indoor crawling courses, haha. Which body did you get?
@@trailrunnah8886 the blue greenish old chevy p/u. Would like to see how a model or die-cast body would mount? 1:24 scale
@@bigdavesoutdoors9761 nice! That's the one I was thinking of getting too, I love classic Chevy trucks.
Looks great, but my God is this thing expensive. I can buy two SCX24's for the price of one of these (in Canada).
If they ever make a Tesla mini z they must put panel gaps and missing paint!
Hahaha lol
The disappointing point is that the bumper’s are just made up. But the body is so cool. But I already have Jimny from the same maker. Will it be a reasonable decision to buy it?
I have both and the jimny still sticks out as being out of scale. i much prefer to drive the jeep as stock and dress up the jimny with accesories.
that said the jeep is a 120mm wheel base so if you buy the body you can change the bumpers and side mounting plates and put it on the new body. a much easier and cheaper way than buying a new one if you just want the body
@@BlitzWorks Thank you for your comment. Actually I mounted the Led on Jimny so I was thinking about buying a Rubicon Readyset. And Like you, I was thinking leaving Jimny for soft driving and do the real off-road with Rubicon. But the readyset costs so expensive as you know... do you think is it worthy to buy another one?
@@pinacolada1719 No i would keep just the one. i picked up a second chassis as my jimny is now brushless. i would instead install the jeep bumpers and leave them on there as if they are like the toyota then they are compatible with the jimny body and look quite good (as well as make the jimny crawl much better)
the only thing you would need to change then is the side plates which is a much easier and quicker job
basically i think the mini 4x4 is a bit overpriced due to demand at the moment, i would wait for it to come down before buying one and just go with a body instead
@@BlitzWorks I fully agree with you that 4x4 is really overpriced. So... I guess I have to buy the body instead of full set. Or... wait for the new body to be released.
Anyway, sincerely, Thank you for your advice.
That Jeep is 🍌🍌🍌 😎.. Question, can you make crawlers fast? I mean just asking..
Not the mini ones really but 1/10 ones yes but they flip over a lot then... not designed to take corners at speed
You can change a Pinion gear to make it faster. If the gear gets bigger, the speed will be faster. However, the power to crawl will be decreased.
Color me annoyed. I just bought the 4Runner a month ago, and would way rather to have gotten this. My bad for not researching, I guess.
It happens. I bought a GoPro Hero 8 and three weeks later they came out with the 9. I feel for ya.
I'm sure you can buy the body only in a month.
@@Diamondbac I don't think the wheelbase is adjustable, so I'm not sure this is true. It would be a nice option, though!
@@IgnusFast it says it can on the website. 'The wheelbase can be changed to 110 or 120mm by changing the length of the spacer on the upper A-link. '
@@Diamondbac Sweet, thanks for that!!! I'll have to keep an eye out.
The lift is a little much in my opinion
Same
Wheel weights solves a lot of its issues
At almost 2x the cost of an scx24... Why this over the scx? I don't see why makes it better.
The bodies are much different. The Kyosho hard body is way more detailed than an Axial body. Hard bodies cost much more than Lexan to produce and detail. For some enthusiasts scale detail is very important and that a reason this rig will appeal to a certain audience. People focus too much trying to determine the “best”. Options are great for the hobby. It allows there to be something for everyone and competition always good for the end user.
@@jeepnty8559 the scx24 comes with battery, controller and charger. What do you mean?
@@jeepnty8559 I get the scale aspect, but saying that you have to replace the charger and batteries for the scx24 is not needed. The battery charges quickly and lasts a very long time. In contrast, the Kyosho requires NEW triple a batteries every time you run it. I did buy a second battery for $9.99 for my fleet of scx24s, but haven't even had to use it since the batteries last about 30-45 minutes when crawling. Not trying to be argumentative, but that logic is flawed. For $119 the scx24 jeep is far cheaper...now as for the value of the "scale look" that part, is indeed subjective.
Haven't really seen anyone comment on the electronics yet, trying to decide between the two myself, and leaning a little more towards the kyosho. From what I've seen the motor is twice as large as the scx24, and it looks like the servo is more powerful as well. Plus dont forget the metal links also, yeah, you can get them for the scx, but drives the price up (servo+links+ scale detail accessories probably gets close to the kyosho $200 tag) . I personally like the AAA idea. Got tons of em around, and dont have to worry about all the lipo BS. Just pop em in and go!
@@leetjohnson It’s a matter of preference. The mini z wins for aesthetics and the scx24 wins for performance. I love my Scx24, but Anyone with an Scx24 should get an aftermarket charger though. They are well known to have issues.
The price on these is totally insane...
Should I get a x max?
No
Why
Yea I want a yoused one
Get an Scx24 first. Lol ... They are a blast
Cool car. Too expensive.
For some.
@@rcdriver does this have dogbones?
It’s Kyosho, what do you expect?
I think if your used to the whole mini z lineup,it’s actually a decent price for the detail you get. You pay for the detail really
Some would say the same about a Ducati........
Does this have dogbones?
Slider driveshafts in the center. Universals in the front axle.
@@rcdriver are universals the same as CV?
First
Dont buy these lol you can get two or three ecx 1/24 and those are wayyy better. I had a barrage 1/24 the thing literally could handle the 1/10 rocks i crawl on. Only downfall is they aren't geared low so its touchy but doable.
$200😱😱 for a tiny crawler that fits in the palm of my hand
Not worth it in my opinion. For an extra $150, you can get a TRX4 Sport and can have a lot more fun and upgradable in the long run. But if your rich...🤷🏻♂️
You’re right but when it’s freezing outside you can’t drive the trx4 on your workbench or desk or kitchen table....
Case in point, my Wife doesnt crack the shits when I crawl over the couch cushions with this.
Others of the same are Just over 100.00 $ to much
Yes but this one has way more details and realism and is actually a little smaller
Its cool, but the fact that it uses AAA batteries in the car, is the reason i will stay away from it.
Barely hobby grade slow crawler with price of license...
Which Mini-Z have you owned?
You must not know about Kyosho...someone got some homework to do lol
Love Kyosho mini z 4x4, but way overpriced IMO. Jeep does not look scale for some reason. Something is off...prefer toyota body package.
Waay overpriced POS...I wouldnt touch that with ten foot pole.