MOONEYES is a global hot-rod and custom-culture brand founded by Dean Moon in the U.S. Its iconic logo is instantly recognizable, and the brand’s lineup spans custom car parts, apparel, and lifestyle goods.

Now based in Japan, its MOONEYES Area-1 store in Yokohama is known as a must-visit destination for enthusiasts worldwide.

The MAD VAN MOONEYES Edition captures the freedom of California-inspired off-road fun with a chassis built for real performance.

So go ahead—take the roads less travelled and enjoy the best of R/C car life! 

Popular retro American full-size van styling, infused with the playful custom spirit of the iconic MOONEYES colors, comes to life in KYOSHO’s MAD VAN with MOONEYES. Built not for speed but for the pure joy of driving, it’s the ultimate fun-focused R/C model. The body features special collaborative details throughout, enhancing the pleasure of owning something truly unique.

Under the bold shell, the FZ02L-BT chassis delivers serious performance with a simplified, rigid structure that uses reinforced ribs, front/rear stiffeners, gear diffs, oil shocks, and full ball bearings.

A near-symmetrical layout improves front–rear balance across the suspension and power system, giving you smooth, predictable control with added durability and impact resistance for drivers of any level.

Large, soft-compound wide tires with inner sponges and rounded shoulders provide strong grip and confidence across off-road terrain and on-road surfaces.

As a fully assembled Readyset, all you need is a drive battery, charger, and four AA batteries for the transmitter to get rolling! 

The body features an Ultra Scale Body design with injection-molded parts used throughout. LEDs can be installed in the front, rear, and visor (six lights at the front and two at the rear).

 

● Headlights & taillights recommended: No.97054-4CR-B LED Light Unit (Ø5 / 4 LEDs / L = 400 / Clear & Red)

● Visor lights recommended: No.97054-4C LED Light Unit (Ø5 / 4 LEDs / L = 400 / Clear)

● The main chassis uses a lightweight, highly rigid glass-reinforced 66 nylon resin bathtub model.

● 66 nylon is used for the suspension arm. It achieves a good balance between flexibility to absorb impact and rigidity around the foot.

● Equipped with bevel gear-type differential gears on the front and rear, ensuring smooth turning when cornering.

● Full ball bearing specifications minimize drive loss.

● Comes with the new powerful 550 size 14T brushed motor (G14L). The long can with steel ring around the motor case and internal cooling fan provides efficient torque and high speeds.

● The front and rear suspensions are equipped with a 12mm diameter big bore oil damper. It achieves stable driving by absorbing the impact from the road surface during off-road driving.

● Ball connect type kingpins are used on the front knuckle arm up and down. The caster angle can be easily changed in 3 steps by moving the front upper suspension arm position back and forth with a spacer.

● Since the motor mount has mounting holes according to the pinion gear, troublesome backlash adjustment is unnecessary. Supports from 29T to 37T.

● Uses button screws with hexagonal holes in each part. Reliable tightening torque can be applied, and maintenance is possible with even fewer tools.