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This is where we share what’s happening in the Mini-Z world: new products, local track coverage, guides, and everything shaping the SoCal Mini-Z community.
Kyosho MR04 Quick Release Battery Remover Tool
Kyosho MR04 Quick Release Battery Remover Tool
|SoCal Mini-Z
Battery changes on the Kyosho Mini-Z MR04 and MR-04 EVO2 can be tight and frustrating, especially during race days. Our MR04 Quick Release Battery Tray Remover is a simple, chassis-specific tool... Read more...
PN Racing V5 Anima 2500KV Sensored Brushless Motor
PN Racing V5 Anima 2500KV Sensored Brushless Motor
|SoCal Mini-Z
PN Racing continues to raise the bar in 1/28 scale performance with the release of the V5 Anima 2500KV Sensored Brushless Motor. Designed specifically for racers who demand smooth power delivery,... Read more...
AAA to LiPo: Your Next Upgrade in 1/28 Racing
AAA to LiPo: Your Next Upgrade in 1/28 Racing
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You’re fully rooted in Mini-Z racing. You’ve put in the laps, spent nights dialing setups, and weekends at the track battling for that #1 position. While you’re running your usual... Read more...
Radbody Piranha Body Set. We’ve All Been Waiting for this!
Radbody Piranha Body Set. We’ve All Been Waiting for this!
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If there’s one unreleased product that has the entire 1/28-scale scene talking right now, it’s the RAD012 Radbody Piranha Body Set. Radbody doesn’t hype lightly, and calling this “one of the most... Read more...
Kyosho Mini-Z MR-04 Readyset drops the Jaguar XJR-14 LM
Kyosho Mini-Z MR-04 Readyset drops the Jaguar XJR-14 LM
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Kyosho has officially brought the MR-04 chassis to the Readyset lineup with the release of the Mini-Z MR-04 RWD Jaguar XJR-14 LM 1991 No.4, making next-generation Mini-Z performance easier to access... Read more...
New to Mini-Z Racing? Here’s Where to Start
New to Mini-Z Racing? Here’s Where to Start
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So you just discovered Mini-Z racing and thought: “This looks awesome… how do I get started?” First off, welcome. You just found one of the most fun, competitive, and welcoming... Read more...
Happy New Year & Welcome to SoCal Mini-Z
Happy New Year & Welcome to SoCal Mini-Z
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We’re excited to officially welcome you to our website and kick off the new year with a space built entirely for the Mini-Z community. Our goal with SoCal Mini-Z is... Read more...
Team Associated’s RC28R Is Everywhere - Are You Adding One to Your Fleet?
Team Associated’s RC28R Is Everywhere - Are You Adding One to Your Fleet?
|SoCal Mini-Z
The Team Associated RC28R Team Kit with Body and Tires is officially landing at hobby shops, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about 1/28-scale on-road kits right now. Designed... Read more...
Why the HobbyWing Mini28 Combo Became the Go-To 1/28 Setup
Why the HobbyWing Mini28 Combo Became the Go-To 1/28 Setup
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For enthusiasts in the 1/28 scale MiniZ world, performance upgrades can be one of the most fun parts of the hobby, but it can also feel overwhelming with so many... Read more...
New GT Decal Sets from Raceway RC
New GT Decal Sets from Raceway RC
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Reflex Racing and Raceway RC just teased a new product that Mini-Z racers are going to love. New GT decal sets are on the way, designed specifically for the Radbody Mako bodies,... Read more...
Reflex Racing Tool Kit V4 (RX537V4)
Reflex Racing Tool Kit V4 (RX537V4)
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Reflex Racing is back with an update to one of the most important items in any Mini-Z pit bag, their RX537V4 Tool Kit V4. While the previous V3 set focused... Read more...
iSDT C4 Evo vs iSDT N8 : Which Charger Is Right for You?
iSDT C4 Evo vs iSDT N8 : Which Charger Is Right for You?
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Having a reliable charger matters in Mini-Z racing because you want consistent, healthy battery performance every time you hit the track. Two excellent options from iSDT are the C4 Evo... Read more...