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The '''MA Chassis''' (MAシャーシ) is a Mini 4WD Chassis released by Tamiya in 2013. It was first used with [[Blast Arrow]].
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The '''MA Chassis''' {{Translation|MAシャーシ|Emuē Shāshi}} is a Mini 4WD Chassis released by Tamiya in June 2013. It was first released with [[Blast Arrow]]. The 'MA' stands for 'Midship Aero'.
   
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== General info ==
The MA Chassis is essentially a [[MS Chassis]] with many aero-dynamic designs of [[AR Chassis]]. The chassis is now in one piece instead of 3-pieces like the MS Chassis was, and like AR Chassis, the secondary parts were molded in low-friction POM plastic, and this eliminate the brass bearing parts. These improves the chassis's speed and acceleration performances.
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The MA Chassis carries over the same basic mid-motor layout of the [[MS Chassis]], but inherits the aerodynamic design of the [[AR Chassis]]. Tamiya also eliminated the three-piece modular design in favour of a one-piece unit construction. Like the AR Chassis, the secondary parts were moulded in low-friction POM (Polyoxymethylene) plastic, making brass bearing eyelets unnecessary. These improves the chassis' speed and acceleration performance.
   
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Also borrowed from the AR Chassis is the rear skid bar, providing braking on sloping sections of a racetrack. Unlike AR Chassis, the underbody of the chassis were smooth as there's no parts (except the turn-type battery switch) under them, and there's also a air-duct for dissipate heat from the motor, which then expels through the battery switch's holes.
Also borrowed from the AR Chassis is the rear skid bar.
 
   
The side guards, which absences from previous chassis since MS Chassis, has also returned, allows users to installs stability poles or mass dampers on them. The front bumper and rear roller stays has been extended, allows smoother cornering and its stability is improved.
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The side guards, which were absent from previous chassis since MS Chassis, has also returned, allowing users to install stability poles or mass dampers on them. The front bumper and rear roller stays has been extended, which results in smoother cornering and better stability.
   
The gear/motor cover parts use the slide-lock mechanism, so it is easy to maintenances the machine. The gears and pinion gears remains the same as MS Chassis.
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Whereas the MS Chassis used the clip lock mechanism for the gear/motor cover parts, which requires twisting the whole chassis to remove it, the MA Chassis has a slide-lock mechanism for that parts, allowing easy maintenance. The gears and pinion gears remain the same with the MS Chassis.
   
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Since most of the features are borrowed from AR Chassis, parts for the latter chassis do fit on the MA Chassis with the exception of motors, gears and terminals. However, most if not all parts for mid-motor chassis are not mutually compatible.<ref>[http://www.tamiya.com/english/info/machassis_0530.htm Mini 4WD MA Chassis Parts Compatibility Notice]</ref>
It performs much better than the MS Chassis. and is better than the AR Chassis in stability performance thanks to its midship-motor layout.
 
   
 
It performs much better than the MS Chassis in overall performance, and is better than the AR Chassis in terms of stability performance despite being the heaviest chassis to date.
It should be note that some bodyshells made for MS Chassis are not compatible without modification.[[Category:Mini 4WD chassis]]
 
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== Colors ==
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=== Chassis frame ===
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* Gray - Common color for all new minicars. First equipped with [[Blast Arrow]].
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* White - First released as Grade-up Parts
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* Fluorescent green - First released as Grade-up Parts
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* Black - First equipped with [[Blast Arrow|Blast Arrow Black Special]].
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* Light gun metal - First equipped with [[Heat Edge|Heat Edge Green Special]].
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* Blue - First released as Grade-up Parts
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* Clear red - First released as Grade-up Parts
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* Red - First equipped with [[Neo Falcon|Neo Falcon MA-15 Red Special]].
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* Dark Blue - First equipped with [[Avante Mk.III|Avante Mk.III Japan Cup 2015 Limited]].
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* Silver - First equipped with [[Abilista|Abilista Clear Purple Special]].
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* Yellow - First equipped with [[Rayvolf|Rayvolf Yellow Special]].
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* Violet - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Lupine Racer GT]].
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* Fluorescent pink - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Dog Racer GT]].
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* Light gray - First equipped with [[DCR-01|DCR-01 Purple Special]].
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* Sky blue - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Hawk Racer GT]].
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* Metallic gray - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Owl Racer GT]].
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* Olive gray - First equipped with [[Dancing Divine Doll]].
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* Smoke - First equipped with [[Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC]].
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=== A parts ===
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* Blue - First equipped with [[Blast Arrow]].
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* Light gray - First equipped with [[Festa Jaune]].
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* White - First equipped with [[Blast Arrow|Blast Arrow Black Special]].
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* Fluorescent green - First released as Grade-up Parts
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* Red - First equipped with [[Avante Mk.III|Avante Mk.III Nero STARGEK 10th Anniversary Special]].
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* Black - First equipped with [[Heat Edge|Heat Edge Green Special]].
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* Yellow - First equipped with [[Neo Falcon|Neo Falcon MA-15 Red Special]].
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* Black - First equipped with [[Heat Edge|Heat Edge Green Special]].
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* Violet - First equipped with [[Avante Mk.III|Avante Mk.III Japan Cup 2015 Limited]].
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* Light blue - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Shirokumakko GT]].
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* Purple - First equipped with [[DCR-01|DCR-01 Purple Special]].
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* Orange - First equipped with [[Mini 4WD Owl Racer GT]].
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* Light green - First equipped with [[Hexagonite]].
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== Chassis info ==
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{{Chassis data|Length = 156 mm|Width = 97 mm|Wheelbase = 80 mm|Ground Clearance = 4.8 mm (With large-diameter wheels)<br>2.2 mm (With low-profile small-diameter wheels)|Driveshaft Length = 60 mm|Gear Set = 4:1<br>3.7:1<br>3.5:1|Terminal Type = MS-type|Weight = '''With batteries:'''<br>{{tt|125.9 g|With low-profile small-diameter wheels}}<br>'''Without batteries:'''<br>{{tt|78 g|With low-profile small-diameter wheels}}|Down Thrust Angle = 5}}
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{{Chassis stats|Toughness = 4.5|Images = [[File:MAChassisStats.jpg|150 px]]|Acceleration = 4.5|Cornering = 5|Stability = 4.5|Adaptability = 4.4|Ease of Maintenance = 3.5}}
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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MAChassisConstructionview.jpg|Chassis construction view ([[Shooting Proud Star]])
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MAChassisUnderview.jpg|Under view ([[Heat Edge]])
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</gallery>
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== Trivia ==
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* With the main frame's weight of 77.7g, it is the heaviest chassis ever released.
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* As with [[MS Chassis]], some large-diameter wheels are not compatible because of the chassis's midship layout.
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** In contrast to MS Chassis, the first MA Chassis car ([[Blast Arrow]]) was released with the low-profile small-diameter wheels, where the first MS Chassis car released ([[Nitro Thunder]]) was equipped with large-diameter wheels instead. The first standard MA Chassis car with large-diameter wheels would later released in the form of [[Shooting Proud Star]].
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* With the exceptions of limited edition cars, Hyper Dash machines from [[Hyper Dash! Yonkuro|''Hyper Dash! Yonkuro'']] and the DCR series cars, all MA Chassis car's bodyshells were inspired by real-life sports cars and race cars.
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== References ==
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<references />
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{{Navbox Chassis}}
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[[Category:Chassis]]
 
[[Category:Midship-motor chassis]]
 
[[Category:Midship-motor chassis]]
 
[[Category:Aero type chassis]]
 
[[Category:Aero type chassis]]

Revision as of 22:04, 4 May 2020

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MA Chassis

The MA Chassis (Japanese: MAシャーシ, Emuē Shāshi) is a Mini 4WD Chassis released by Tamiya in June 2013. It was first released with Blast Arrow. The 'MA' stands for 'Midship Aero'.

General info

The MA Chassis carries over the same basic mid-motor layout of the MS Chassis, but inherits the aerodynamic design of the AR Chassis. Tamiya also eliminated the three-piece modular design in favour of a one-piece unit construction. Like the AR Chassis, the secondary parts were moulded in low-friction POM (Polyoxymethylene) plastic, making brass bearing eyelets unnecessary. These improves the chassis' speed and acceleration performance.

Also borrowed from the AR Chassis is the rear skid bar, providing braking on sloping sections of a racetrack. Unlike AR Chassis, the underbody of the chassis were smooth as there's no parts (except the turn-type battery switch) under them, and there's also a air-duct for dissipate heat from the motor, which then expels through the battery switch's holes.

The side guards, which were absent from previous chassis since MS Chassis, has also returned, allowing users to install stability poles or mass dampers on them. The front bumper and rear roller stays has been extended, which results in smoother cornering and better stability.

Whereas the MS Chassis used the clip lock mechanism for the gear/motor cover parts, which requires twisting the whole chassis to remove it, the MA Chassis has a slide-lock mechanism for that parts, allowing easy maintenance. The gears and pinion gears remain the same with the MS Chassis.

Since most of the features are borrowed from AR Chassis, parts for the latter chassis do fit on the MA Chassis with the exception of motors, gears and terminals. However, most if not all parts for mid-motor chassis are not mutually compatible.[1]

It performs much better than the MS Chassis in overall performance, and is better than the AR Chassis in terms of stability performance despite being the heaviest chassis to date.

Colors

Chassis frame

A parts

Chassis info

Chassis Data
Length 156 mm
Width 97 mm
Wheelbase 80 mm
Ground Clearance 4.8 mm (With large-diameter wheels)
2.2 mm (With low-profile small-diameter wheels)
Driveshaft Length 60 mm
Compatible Gear Set(s) 4:1
3.7:1
3.5:1
Roller Down Thrust Angle 5
Terminal Type MS-type
Weight With batteries:
125.9 g
Without batteries:
78 g
Chassis Stats
Toughness 4.5 MAChassisStats
Acceleration 4.5
Cornering 5
Stability 4.5
Adaptability 4.4
Ease of Maintenance 3.5

Gallery

Trivia

  • With the main frame's weight of 77.7g, it is the heaviest chassis ever released.
  • As with MS Chassis, some large-diameter wheels are not compatible because of the chassis's midship layout.
    • In contrast to MS Chassis, the first MA Chassis car (Blast Arrow) was released with the low-profile small-diameter wheels, where the first MS Chassis car released (Nitro Thunder) was equipped with large-diameter wheels instead. The first standard MA Chassis car with large-diameter wheels would later released in the form of Shooting Proud Star.
  • With the exceptions of limited edition cars, Hyper Dash machines from Hyper Dash! Yonkuro and the DCR series cars, all MA Chassis car's bodyshells were inspired by real-life sports cars and race cars.

References

Chassis
Original series Origin · Comical · Wild · Cruiser · RV
Type series
(Racing/Truckin')
Type-1 · Type-2 · Type-3 · Type-4 · Zero · FM · Truckin' · Type-5
Super series
(Super/Mighty, Fully Cowled/Aero)
Super-1 · Super-FM · Super TZ · Super X · VS · Super TZ-X · Super XX · Super-II
Mini-F series Mini-F
R/C Mini 4WD TR-1
PRO/REV/Laser MS · AR · MA · FM-A · VZ