Racing Mini 4WD at 40: The 2026 Anniversary Releases
Racing Mini 4WD turned 40 in 2026. What Tamiya actually released for it: the Zenperor 3 body special, the Dash-1 Emperor Type 3, and two anniversary motors.
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Browse available alternativesTen spare hex-section wheel shafts, 2mm in diameter and 72mm long. These mate with the hex bore of Mini 4WD wheels to carry drive from the gearbox to the tires; a bent or worn shaft causes wobble and lost power, so this pack lets a shaft be swapped out on its own rather than replacing the whole axle assembly.
Tamiya lists this shaft as fitting specifically the Super X and Super XX chassis, rather than as a universal-fit item the way some Mini 4WD hardware is sold, so it's worth checking chassis before ordering. The hex cross-section keys directly into the hex bore moulded into Tamiya's wheels, transmitting drive without needing a separate pin or set-screw, while the 72mm length spans the axle mounts with enough shaft exposed at both ends for the wheels and any spacers used to set track width. A shaft bent even slightly shows up on track as a wobble at speed, which is why replacing rather than straightening one is the usual fix.
Racing Mini 4WD turned 40 in 2026. What Tamiya actually released for it: the Zenperor 3 body special, the Dash-1 Emperor Type 3, and two anniversary motors.
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