Fast Track Newsletter

Fast Track Newsletter

	Issue 16



	October 2007

The Mini-Z Overland

We have introduced the Mini-Z Overland to the Mini-Z lineup. The Overland shares a chassis with the Mini-Z Monster and while not a hardcore off-roader, it performs well on all sorts of terrain.

Just like the other Mini-Z lines, it comes in Ready Sets and you can change your look by picking up an Auto Scale body.

So without further ado...Welcome Overland, to the Mini-Z lineup. Stay tuned. We'll be adding more hop-ups and replacement parts as soon as we can!

Cristian's Corner: Adjusting your Mini-Z AD Board

My favorite hop-up for my Kyosho MR-02 definitely has to be the KO Propo AD Board conversion set.

The AD board has a better signal, smoother throttle response, and much quicker steering than the regular Mini-Z PCB. This allows for much better control around the track, which in turn leads to quicker lap times.

The problem with the AD setting kit is the fact that the instruction manual and the software interface are in Japanese. Even the English translation manual is not very clear as to what each setting does. Read More...

Build a Better Mini-Z AWD

Kyosho's Mini-Z AWD is a very capable chassis for competition, but, in contrast to the mighty Mini-Z MR-02, very few people have been capable of squeezing the proper performance out of the car. This has led to many AWDs out there being forgotten by their owners, or perhaps being turned into a "fun to play with" drift car.

Here is a short tuning guide to help you get the very most out of your Mini-Z AWD on the track. Read More...

Elsewhere on the Website...

There is now a Q&A Page for the TGR Sinister. We'll add to it periodically with any relevant information we dig up from our development or your questions. Read More...

If your questions aren't answered in the Q&A, don't forget about the Sinister Suspension Tuning Guide.

Rob, our Chief-Executive- Speedologist-turned-Video-Editor, put together a new video of the AtomicBuilt Mini-Z Element. If you haven't seen a lithium-powered Mini-Z in action, you haven't lived. Well, that may be a stretch, but you really should take a peek.

AtomicBuilt Element vs Stock Mini-Z Small 6.8MB
AtomicBuilt Element vs Stock Mini-Z Large 14.6MB

Team AtomicMods News

We now have a page on the website dedicated to Team AtomicMods. This page highlights the history of the team, and links to members' profiles.

Robert "Frank the Tank" Rocha attended the 1:18 Scale East Coast Championships in Leominster, Massachusetts on September 14-15. He took 2nd Place in Pro Modified which the team was excited about since it was his very first 1:18 carpet race. Read More...

Luis Diaz of Lowe's Racing (American LeMans Series) raced with us at one of the recent club racing nights. For a world-famous race car driver, he is very down to earth and a very talented Mini-Z driver to boot. Read what Luis had to say about his experience...

Up Next: PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup: Almada, Portugal

Team AtomicMods goes international as Rob, Frank the Tank, Cristian, Jacob and Mr. Feinstein will travel to Portugal for the 2007 Mini-Z World Cup on October 27-28.

John's Rectangle

With all the new stuff coming out, we've had to shorten our lunch breaks from three hours to just one. Don't worry about us though. Rob tosses in a bag of chips every once in awhile.

3Racing has produced a top-notch line of Micro-T parts. You'll love the chassis and REAL oil shocks!

Check out the newest 1:18 Monster Truck! This beast is an exact replica of the full-scale Dodge Raminator Monster Truck. Officially licensed by Dodge, it comes completely Ready-to-Run.

The HPI Micro RS4 is a brand new category for us. These 1:18 Scale Kits come in "sport" and "drift" packages. The Drift versions are very impressive as they come with HPI's Drift Assist System.

Also new for us...the DuraTrax Vendetta and Vendetta ST! These 1:18 off-road bad boys have won numerous honors. The best part?They come 100% Ready-to-Run!

For more new stuff, be sure to check out the cleverly named page New Stuff.

Find a Local Racing Club

We just love to race, and we know you do too. We also know how tough it can be to find other racing enthusiasts, so we created this page to give you a way to connect with other racers in your local area.

You can also submit your local racing club to help other racers find you.

AtomicMods Racing Club - Houston

AtomicMods.com maintains a state of the art test track for product development and testing as well as a practice facility for our world champion AtomicMods.com Racing Team.

We have opened up this facility to the public and hold weekly racing. Read more...

One-Way Diff Discount

Use the following code to get 30% off the Atomic Mini-Z AWD Front One-Way Differential.

Enter the code "ONEWAY30" in the box labeled "Add a Promotional Code" upon checkout and the discount will be applied automatically.
Valid until November 30, 2007

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