Kyosho America's 20th Anniversary car is the Mini-Z RWD MR-04 readyset Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Chrome / Yellow. This special limited edition runs on the Mini-Z RWD platform with the MR-04 chassis. The box contains one Ready-To-Run car. You get the full experience of high-performance R/C car racing right out of the box.
It is an authentic small-scale R/C car: electric, on-road, mini-size and 1/28 scale. Driving indoors suits it well. It also suits people just becoming familiar with R/C cars.
Chevrolet based this racing model on its high-performance road car. The racing version has a midship mounted 5.5 liter V8 engine producing 500 horsepower, reduced weight and aero parts. It delivered performance far in excess of the commercial road car.
The car is built around a renewed 2-wheel drive chassis, the 4th generation MR-04, first released in 2023. Previous Readyset packages used the 3rd generation MR-03 chassis. The chassis is the latest high-performance MR-04, and it is now the standard Mini-Z RWD model. It is the MR-04W-MM chassis, the same standard MR-04 chassis used in other high-end MR-04 models. The car also runs a user-friendly 130-class brushed motor.
The MR-04 is a major evolution from the previous MR-03. It retains some basic elements of the MR-03 design, along with the best aspects of the MR-03. The MR-04 has a lower center of gravity and a remodeled steering design. In the top-of-the-line EVO2 debut model, they showed blistering speed and excellent handling. The lower center of gravity also delivers significant performance improvements. Easier control on the MR-04 makes it an ideal introduction to R/C cars.
The R/C system is mounted on the MR-04 chassis. A geared differential delivers smooth cornering. Mounted lower than on the MR-03, the batteries lower the center of gravity of the entire chassis. The result is improved cornering stability and straight-line handling. Drive type is Forward/Brake/Reverse.
Front knuckles with integrated kingpins reduce scrub by 1.5mm on each side compared to the MR-03. Control becomes sharper and more linear. The change to 3mm inner diameter ball bearings also reduces rotational resistance.
Front suspension dynamically aligns the camber angle with movement of the upper arm to maintain optimal tire contact during cornering. Revised caster angle also delivers improved steering response. The suspension is independent.
The rear suspension uses a coil spring damper to cushion shocks from the road surface and improve driving stability. A T-bar rear suspension plate holds the entire rear pod, including the motor and rear axle. Its flexibility produces excellent suspension effect.
All axles are equipped with low rotational resistance ball bearings as standard. The same size ball bearings are used for both front and rear for spare parts efficiency.
The R/C system is Syncro KT-531P. Its transmitter is ultra reliable and multi-function. A steering wheel on the transmitter mimics the steering wheel of a real car. The throttle (speed control) is a pistol grip.
The transmitter lets you adjust the neutral position of steering and throttle with trims. Dual rate adjustment sets the steering angle. The transmitter can also operate in training mode with a reduced vehicle speed. Training mode is the default setting.
High-performance comes straight from the standard setup. The car can also be tuned up for elite-level performance. It is compatible with a wide range of Mini-Z Racer optional parts. With these parts you can enjoy tuning and enhancing your car.
You can fit an optional gyro unit for even easier control. Gyro sensitivity is adjusted using the volume on the chassis. The rear suspension can be upgraded to an optional oil-filled shock absorber. Optional parts for the T-bar rear suspension plate are also available in FRP and carbon. Rear tread can be changed by changing the wheel offset.
The car measures:
The chassis is factory assembled, and the body is pre-painted, complete with markings. Decals are applied to the body, which is high-quality painted and finished to display model standard. The car is equipped with a radio receiver, servos and a speed control.
The box also holds these separate items:
The car requires 4 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, which are not included in the box. Another 4 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries are needed for the transmitter, also not included in the box. A charger is sold separately.
All bodies for the Mini-Z racer series are compatible with the car. The motor case and differential gear assembly suitable for the body are required separately.
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