This the current setup used by Team AtomicMods in local club and national racing. The MR-02 is a great platform and, with the right upgrades, is capable of running faster than anything else on the track.
Mini-Z MR-02 2.4GHz Chassis Set
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Kyosho 30450ASF Mini-Z MR-02 2.4GHz Chassis Set
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We start off with an MR-02 ASF 2.4Ghz Chassis Set. Mini-Z 2.4GHz technology is unsurpassed in steering and throttle control. This will be the base platform we will use for the car.
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Bearings
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Mini-Z Car Ceramic Bearing Set
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This car has few rotating parts and even though the bushings are smooth, they wear out quickly and provide unnecessary drag. We like running our own Ceramic Bearing Set. They are the smoothest and have the least rolling resistance of any bearings on the market. Bearings will increase your run time, give you a higher top speed, and allow for your motor to remain cooler throughout the run.
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Wheels
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Atomic Mini-Z White Dish Wheel Front +1 Offset
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Atomic Mini-Z White Dish Wheel Rear +1 Offset
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We are serious about racing, that's why we use Atomic's dish wheels. These wheels are lighter and stronger than their stock counterparts, and at the same time give you that "Racing look".
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Tires
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Kyosho MZW37-30 Mini-Z Radial Tire #30
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Kyosho MZW38-20 Mini-Z Radial Wide Tire #20
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We started using the Kyosho treaded tires because of their superior grip on RCP. They seem to be very consistent and even when well worn they still perform under most conditions.
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Ball Differential
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 43T Version II Ball Differential
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AtomicMods Ceramic 3/32 Diff Balls
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The differential is essential to keep the rear end planted under hard rear end load. The Atomic Version 2 Mini-Z Ball Differential with Titanium Shaft is our weapon of choice. The ease of adjustability of this Diff, in combination with our very own Ceramic Diff Balls makes the smoothness and consistency very tough to beat!
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Knuckles
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PN Racing Mini-Z Alum. Steering Knuckles 2.5 Deg
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The newest PN Racing knuckles are great for racing as they allow the camber in half degree increments allowing for fine tuning. Also, they are light weight compared to most aluminum knuckles due to delrin inserts and a small frame which is stripped of unneeded material.
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Springs
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Atomic Mini-Z Low Ride Height Springs (for RCP)
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These springs lower the ride height and, therefore, the center of gravity.
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Motor Mount
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PN Racing Mini-Z MR-02 94-98mm LCG Motor Mount
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This is one of our personal favorites, the PN motor mount. It has a very low center of gravity and is very light weight. What we like most about this pod is that it makes changing the motor very easy and can be done in a matter of seconds with just two screws.
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Damper Plate System
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 MM 94mm SSG Damper Plate System
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 MM 2.8mm DPS Mount
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This is the ultimate hop-up for the suspension. With the additional stability provided by the Atomic DPS, the car can handle much more power and corner at much higher speeds without loosing rear end grip. The 2.8mm mount slightly raises your DPS, giving you more clearance thus more movement fore and aft.
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Tie Rod
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 Aluminum Tie Rod 0°
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If you want your car to track straight, aluminum is a must. 0 degree provides for good initial steering and high speed stability. Atomic is our choice here.
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Motor
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Atomic Stock R Evolution Motor
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Obviously, during Cup Races we run the provided hand out motors. But for practice and club racing, we like the faster Atomic Stock R. It has loads of bottom-end punch and screams on the top end.
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Titanium Screws
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 Titanium Screw Set
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The Titanium screws shave a few grams off the car, will never strip, and they look great.
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Stainless King Pins
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 Stainless King Pins
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These are harder and smoother than their stock counterparts. This translates into smoother and more consistent suspension action in the front of the car.
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T Plate
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Atomic Mini-Z MR-02 MM SSG T-Plate Soft
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If you want consistent suspension action, carbon fiber is the way to go. This plate allows the rear suspension to return effectively to their "center" point allowing for the car to turn consistently the same left to right. The softer T-Plate allows the rear end to flex more, keeping it planted on the track.
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Assembly and Blueprinting
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Misc. Labor - Assembly and Blue Printing of Car
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This is a racing machine, so it needs to be assembled like one. With this blueprinting service we make sure that all parts are working smoothly, as well as do the additional "tricks”" to maximize the performance of your car. Amongst these tricks is the ultimate diff assembly and polishing of the front kingpins and disk damper.
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