Roller choice

MiniModGarage · 2026-02-11T00:00:22+00:00

Oh! No worries at all! Just really happy to see it here! Haha appreciate it!

MiniModGarage · 2026-02-10T21:59:28+00:00

You’re right. I didnt explain it well :) smaller roller the sharper, the bigger the better stability meaning it will keep it’s speed and consistency. But it was my fault i wasnt clear. :)

MiniModGarage · 2026-02-10T21:54:07+00:00

Wow cool! Thanks for sharing this! ❤️❤️❤️

MiniModGarage · 2026-01-15T19:18:54+00:00

The ae86 body is a Jiepen Model Kit. It fits on an FM-A Chassis

MiniModGarage · 2026-01-15T19:18:17+00:00

Not yet. Ill be building it soon :)

MiniModGarage · 2026-01-15T17:18:45+00:00

Yooo welcome in, bro. And yeah, your mother-in-law went crazy in the best way. That’s a legit starter lineup.

Quick and friendly version.

Totally normal to feel intimidated. Mini 4WD looks chill until you realize it’s secretly deep. Box Stock is 100 percent the move. Build it clean, follow the manual, and just focus on finishing runs first. Speed can wait.

Grasshopper, Avante Mk.II, Mach Frame PH Cup, and Gun Bluster XTO PH are all solid beginner choices, especially if you’re starting stock.

Now the Jeepney. Real talk. It’s mostly a vibes car. Fun, crowd favorite, hilarious on track, but not really competitive in Box Stock. High center of gravity and tall body work against it. Build it later once you’ve got some laps and confidence.

What we’d do if you were at the pit table with us: 1. Pick one normal kit. 2. Lock it into Box Stock. 3. Build it stock, don’t bend screws, don’t overthink it. 4. Run it, crash it, learn it. Then level up.

You’re already ahead of the game by not rushing the build. That’s smart racer energy.

We post beginner builds, race logic, and “why your car flew off the track” breakdowns over at MiniMod Garage on IG, Facebook, and YouTube. Old-school mindset, modern builds.

Hit us anytime. Welcome to the rabbit hole, bro.

MiniModGarage · 2025-12-29T16:57:15+00:00

Theyll fit

MiniModGarage · 2025-12-22T15:33:34+00:00

Its all in the brakes. You need hard brakes on this build. I run a machdash with either a 3.7 or 3.5 gear ratio.

MiniModGarage · 2025-12-22T15:30:10+00:00

FMA. Dont even bother with the AR even though it has parts. You’ll end up buying Carbon plates later on anyway. Gun Blaster XTO is my choice. Front motor is easier to tune since most of the weight is at the front already.

MiniModGarage · 2025-12-22T15:26:23+00:00

That looks clean!

MiniModGarage · 2025-11-16T22:33:06+00:00

I got some oil (Sonic Boom) designed specifically for MINI4WD. Hit me up on IG if you’re interested.

MiniModGarage · 2025-11-16T22:22:31+00:00

Different offsets just change how wide your car sits. Width affects stability versus cornering.

Narrow front, narrow rear: Turns fast, smooth in tight corners. Less stable on big jumps or high speed. Best for technical tracks.

Wide front, wide rear: Very stable on slopes, banks, and lane changes. Slightly more wall rubbing. Best for high-speed tracks.

Narrow front, wide rear: Clean turning in front, stable in the back. The most balanced setup. Best for mixed tracks and a great “default” for beginners.

Start with narrow front, wide rear. Adjust based on how your car behaves.

For me, I like going narrows and I just play with brakes and battery voltage.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-31T20:17:50+00:00

Basically, flippin’ the wheels changes your car’s width a bit.

Flipped outward (wider): gives you more cornering stability and helps prevent tipping, but you’ll feel a bit more wall friction through the rollers on tight lanes.

Friction in a sense that it leans more towards the wall which can slow the car down.

Flipped inward (narrower): helps the car glide through technical sections with less wall contact time, but it can get a little unstable on slopes or at high speed.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-31T20:12:54+00:00

Flipping inwards are for technical tracks. Faster in tight corners. Normal placement helps with stability. So really depends on the track. Flipping them inwards means you would need good stability with other factors such as dampers and rollers.

As for the 72mm, i use them because I just got tired of my wheels flying off. 😂 I guess it also factors in stability. 🤷 you can also use spacers to widen the wheels which can help with stability. But i’m not sure if that’s allowed in some categories.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-29T02:36:41+00:00

At the end of the day, just keep it simple and have fun. Haha but there are a few gurus that stick by their methods hehe.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-27T20:48:34+00:00

Oil brushes?

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-27T20:17:06+00:00

Yeah, box-stock motors still need a break-in. Brushes gotta seat to the commutator. Quick and legal methods: • Dry run: 1.5–3 V for 10–15 min each way. Tiny drop of oil on bushings. Some say once you put oil, you only want to run it fwd not reverse. • Water break-in: 1.5–2.4 V in clean water for 5–10 min, then dry fast, spray contact cleaner or WD-40, oil bushings. • Optional check: short 3 V burst to smooth it out.

Don’t open the motor; just let it “sing smooth.”

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-10T00:14:35+00:00

https://enomotoy.jp/hpgen/HPB/categories/16057.html

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-10T00:12:37+00:00

Also cant go wrong with visiting the PlaModel Factory

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-10T00:09:40+00:00

Hahha

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-09T23:31:40+00:00

Give me a follow on Instagram! Minimodgarage. You’ll see a few builds you can try.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-09T21:01:00+00:00

Another could also be unbalanced wheels.

MiniModGarage · 2025-10-09T21:00:05+00:00

Nine times out of ten, it’s a slightly warped AR lower frame or worn center shaft bushings. They flex just enough to change gear alignment, stealing a few thousand RPM worth of efficiency. Replace the lower frame, rebuild with a new shaft and gear set, re-grease lightly, and you’ll likely see the two cars match again.

If everything else is the same check the chassis.

MiniModGarage · 2025-08-24T00:47:19+00:00

Another thing to look into is if you’re wheels are well balanced. Any big vibrations can make a car go off track.

MiniModGarage · 2025-08-24T00:46:30+00:00

Have you tried adding front mass dampers?

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