Chassis are the main carriage systems of a vehicle. The type determines
the gearing configuration, flex and the type of modifications that can
be accommodated. During the experimental stage of Tamiya, these were
patterned after the R/C
chassis of the 1/10 scale. The shaft type drives were also a
result of this patterning. In effect, the Juniors as the Mini
4wd was known then were to be exact small replicas of the 1/10 scale
R/C.
Having had problems with the Series Type Chassis due to its limited
options and speed, Tamiya introduced the first FM
and TZ Chassis. This opened up a whole new dimension - racing
the Juniors. Most recently, the chassis line has evolved
to a higher level with new longer ones having been developed, the VS
and X being the newest.
On this page, I compiled photos on the different types of chassis. LETs
GO!!!!
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| Type 1 Chassis | Type 2 Chassis | Type 3 Chassis |
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| Type 4 Chassis | Type 5 Chassis | ZERO Chassis |
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| FM Chassis | Super 1 B Chassis | Super 1 S Chassis |
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| TZ Chassis | Super Front Motor (SFM) Chassis | MORE!!!! |
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| Super TZ-X Chassis | Super X Chassis | VS Chassis |