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Mini-Z Body Compatibility Guide

Wheelbase, offset, and width explained. Know before you buy so the body you want actually fits your chassis.

MR-03 · MA-020 · MX-01

Buying a Mini-Z body without checking compatibility is how you end up with a gorgeous licensed scale body that won’t fit your car. This guide explains the key measurements.

Wheelbase

Wheelbase is the distance between front and rear axles. Mini-Z bodies are designed for specific wheelbase settings. The most common are:

Your chassis has an adjustable wheelbase. Check your manual for the available settings.

Body Width and Offset

Body width is the overall width of the shell. Offset is how far the body sits inward or outward from the chassis centerline. Getting this wrong causes the body to rub on the tires or leave gaps.

Most bodies specify the wheel offset required. Match this to your wheel hex offset.

MR-03 vs MA-020

The MR-03 is rear-wheel drive; the MA-020 is all-wheel drive. They share many body shells but have different motor positions, which affects which bodies look correct on each.

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