Tamiya 18088 Mini 4WD Owl Racer Super-II Race Ready Kit  [18088]

Tamiya 18088 - Mini 4WD Owl Racer (Super-II Chassis)
Price:
AUD$21.01
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
18088
GTIN:
4950344180882
Condition:
Brand New
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Meet the Mini 4WD Owl Racer

The Tamiya 18088 Mini 4WD Owl Racer blends a bold body with a capable chassis, made for hobbyists who enjoy setup work. The Top Force style shell mounts to the Super-II chassis to provide a solid base for modifications.

Visual theme and body purpose

The Owl Racer borrows off-road buggy motifs and rally styling to create a memorable look. Its contours offer simple aerodynamic help while keeping a distinctive on-track presence.

Super-II chassis advantages

The Super-II chassis is built for flexibility and endurance, with reinforcements that handle regular competitive use. It supports single-shaft motors and is designed for easy part swaps and performance trials.

Performance tuning opportunities

Owners can refine speed and handling by sampling different motors, gears and tyre setups. The chassis also accepts small weights and basic damping mods to help tame fast corners.

Optimising for different circuits

The Super-II conforms to standard track layouts and simplifies mid-session tuning. Its user-friendly access to components makes it easy to adjust setups between practice runs.

Specifications

  • Chassis Type: Super-II
  • Body Style: Off-Road Buggy
  • Motor Compatibility: Single Shaft
  • Gear Ratio: Customizable

The Tamiya Mini 4WD Owl Racer is a flexible kit for both display and club racing, offering a forgiving platform for builders to learn tuning and upgrades.

Stronger motors work but may require gearing and tyre changes to keep control. Test on a safe straight before racing to check temperature and driveline stress.
Clean gears and axles, check for loose screws and inspect tyres for wear. Regular checks prevent small issues becoming race-ending failures.
Simple upgrades include higher quality bearings, tuned tyres and improved gear sets. These give reliable gains without complex fitting work.
Yes, its adaptable Super-II chassis and easy tuning make it suitable for club-level races where small setup changes matter.

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