Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny TS4 RC Crawler with Furitek Lizard Goes Swimming

First field test after making a bunch of modifications...

Ok, so I got a Mini-Z. I kept away from these when the 4Runner came out. It looked weird. When the Jeep came out, I thought wow, good body but it didn't fit the chassis. It also looked weird. Then I saw the Jimny, and I thought wow! But that price! Then came the Jimny TS4. With new bumpers for better approach/depart angles, a kick-ass new tough look, and licensed APIO. So yeah, I couldn't resist. I got it 😎🤑
It is just as good as it looks too. I enjoyed every drive! Most others complain about the AAA batteries, but I thought it was great. I use Eneloop Pros and they would last for MORE than ONE HOUR of driving. And they weren't damaged if you forgot to turn off the truck like a lipo battery. My only beef with the stock Jimny was the steering servo. It was TERRIBLE. Usable, but for RC enthusiasts who like performance, it was unacceptable. Unfortunately, you can't just replace a servo in a Mini-Z. It's connected to the battery tray and has a proprietary connector. So, I decided to make a few mods...

Motor: Stock (want brushless, but not sure if any fit??)
ESC: Furitek Lizard w/Bluetooth Module
Servo: Emax 12g Digital with Metal Gears
Receiver: WPL RES-v3 (absolutely amazing for the price!!)
Lights: 3mm LEDs from eBay and the with WPL RES-v3, no need for light kit
Winch: small motor hidden in the chassis connected to the WPL RES-v3
Speaker: plugged into the WPL RES-v3
Shocks: RC4WD Micro Old Man Emu modified with original shock boots
Wheels/Tires: weighted tires made for the 4Runner (a bit bigger than stock)
Chassis: 3D printed electronics tray with servo mount
Receiver Box: styrene, and will dunk in PlastiDip once all the wiring is done

I hope you like the video. And if anyone is wondering if the Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny TS4 is worth getting if you DON'T make any modifications... my answer is yes. It's an amazing truck and worth the $$. I'll post some video from the stock setup later on.