Tamiya 18648 Mad Laser MA Chassis Mini 4WD Racer Kit  [18648]

Mad Laser overview for circuit racing fans

The Tamiya 18648 Mad Laser stands out in the Mini 4WD line for builders who value both styling and track performance. Its race-derived bodywork, pronounced fenders and rear wing combine a purposeful look with design elements meant to aid stability at speed.

Shell styling and aerodynamic touches

The body echoes aerodynamic cues from full-size racers, with a raised canopy, flowing sculpted lines and a rear wing layout that helps keep the car planted. Included decal sheets let you add headlight, bonnet and door graphics plus a carbon fibre roof motif to give a more authentic race-car finish.

MA layout and practical chassis benefits

The heart of this kit is the MA (Midship AERO) Chassis, which places the motor centrally to improve balance and aerodynamic efficiency. The chassis kit includes six low-friction rollers and a rear skid bar, and uses a monocoque frame that simplifies assembly while supporting competitive handling characteristics.

Tuning paths and upgrade advice

Builders can start with the supplied double-shaft motor and move to higher torque or speed units as needed. The platform accepts different tyres and precision gears, and the stock 3.5:1 gear ratio is tuned to deliver a balanced tradeoff between acceleration and top speed for typical race layouts.

The Tamiya Mad Laser gives Mini 4WD racers a good mix of style and tunability, with an MA chassis that is straightforward to build and set up for club-level competition.