The MS Chassis (Japanese: MSシャーシ, Emuesu Shāshi) is a Mini 4WD chassis introduced by Tamiya in November 2005. It was the first double-shaft motor-driven chassis, and it was marketed exclusively under the Mini 4WD PRO car line-up.

The direct drive, double-shaft motor MS Chassis features a 3-piece set up split into nose, center and tail units for easy attachment and detachment. This tough chassis' form features an 80mm wheelbase to provide an advantage through corners.

Get the lowdown on the different Mini 4WD chassis! From compatible parts to a list of which cars use which chassis, this page has plenty of information to help you choose your next car - and how to tune it. ※Some of the specifications listed on this page will change if different rollers, tires or other parts are used.

This MS chassis kit considerably raises the potential for expert Mini 4WD drivers. It includes many reinforced chassis parts, which make for a rigid and lightweight machine.

I've been thinking of getting my first MS Chassis car (Manta Ray Mk II to be specific) and I was wondering what are the typical set-ups people use? I've heard of MS flex and MS suspension but I'm not quite sure about the pros and cons of each set up.

Mar 19, 2025 · MS Chassis: The direct drive, double-shaft motor MS Chassis features a 3-piece set up split into nose, center and tail sections for easy attachment and detachment.

Apr 20, 2021 · Regular MS chassis is supposed to have a slightly better transmission and it's better for MS flex. MS-L is a bit lighter weight and it's easier to find interesting colors for the chassis. Both can work well. For tuned, MS-L with bumperless rear unit would be my choice.

Feb 26, 2010 · This MS chassis kit considerably raises the potential for expert Mini 4WD drivers. It includes many reinforced chassis parts, which make for a rigid and lightweight machine. Also included are lightweight carbon fiber nylon wheels and white hard barreled tires.

Jul 1, 2019 · We will introduce in detail each type of mini 4WD chassis that can participate in the Mini 4WD official competition. You can check the information of the corresponding upgrade parts and which chassis is used for which kit. Please help find your new machine and consider your machine settings.

MS Chassis: The MS Chassis has its double-shaft motor and batteries mounted at the center of the chassis for optimum weight distribution and superb stability at high speeds. The nose, center, and tail units are designed for easy attachment/detachment, allowing quick setting adjustments.