- Brand: Losi
- Part Number: Z-LOS242053
- EAN: 0605482717868
- Product Type: Drivetrain Spares
- Hex Adapter Size: 17mm
- Fastening Type: Screwpin
- Quantity in Pack: 4 units
- RRP: £10.99
Overview
The Losi 17mm Hex Adapter with Screwpin is an essential drivetrain spare part designed for serious RC enthusiasts and hobbyists who demand reliable, professional-grade components for their RC models. Whether you're a weekend basher, a competitive racer, or an experienced RC car UK enthusiast, having quality replacement hex adapters on hand ensures your vehicle stays on the track or field without interruption. This genuine Losi spare part is manufactured to exacting standards and represents the same quality engineering found in Losi's renowned RC buggies, trucks, and crawlers.
Hex adapters are critical drivetrain components that connect your wheel hubs to the drive shafts, transferring power from your transmission to your tyres. The 17mm size is a standard specification across many Losi models, making this a versatile spare that serious RC car UK hobbyists keep in their toolkits. When a hex adapter wears out or breaks during intense driving sessions, having a genuine replacement ensures your RC vehicle performs exactly as the manufacturer intended, maintaining the precision fit and durability that Losi is known for throughout the RC industry.
This pack contains four hex adapters with screwpins, giving you enough spares for multiple repairs or to kit out an entire set of wheels. The screwpin design provides secure fastening and reliable engagement with your driveline components. RC enthusiasts who understand the importance of quality spares recognise that investing in genuine Losi parts like these hex adapters extends the lifespan of their RC models and reduces downtime caused by component failure.
Key Features
- Genuine Losi Manufacturing — These hex adapters are produced by Losi, ensuring they meet the exact specifications and tolerances required for perfect fitment with your Losi RC model, whether it's a buggy, truck, or crawler platform.
- 17mm Hex Size — The 17mm specification is a standard across many Losi models, making these adapters a compatible spare for a wide range of RC vehicles in the Losi product lineup.
- Screwpin Design — The integrated screwpin fastening system provides a secure connection between the hex adapter and your driveline components, preventing slippage and ensuring reliable power delivery to your wheels.
- Pack of Four Units — With four hex adapters included in this set, you have enough spares to replace all four wheel hubs or keep extras for future repairs, minimising downtime during your RC sessions.
- Drivetrain Reliability — As a critical drivetrain component, quality hex adapters are essential for maintaining the precision engineering of your Losi RC model and preventing power loss through the drive system.
- Essential Spare Part — Every serious RC car UK enthusiast knows that drivetrain spares wear out with regular use, making this pack an important addition to your spare parts inventory for buggy, truck, and crawler platforms.
Technical Performance
The Losi 17mm Hex Adapter with Screwpin represents precision engineering at the component level, designed and manufactured to the strict tolerances that Losi demands across its entire product range. Hex adapters are fundamental drivetrain components that experience significant stress during acceleration, deceleration, and cornering, particularly in competitive racing environments or aggressive bashing sessions. The 17mm hex size is engineered to provide optimal engagement with Losi wheel hubs and drive shafts, ensuring zero play or slippage in the drivetrain. The screwpin design element adds mechanical security to the connection, preventing the adapter from separating under the lateral forces experienced during high-speed manoeuvres or rough terrain driving. As part of Losi's comprehensive spare parts ecosystem, these hex adapters maintain the same material properties and durability characteristics as the original components fitted to new Losi models. Regular inspection and replacement of worn hex adapters is standard maintenance practice among RC competitors and serious hobbyists, as degraded adapters can lead to imprecise handling characteristics and eventual drivetrain failure. The pack of four allows you to maintain a complete set of spares or to refresh all four corners of your RC model's drivetrain in a single service interval, ensuring consistent performance across the entire vehicle.
What's in the Box
- Losi 17mm Hex Adapter with Screwpin (4 units)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a 17mm hex adapter and why do I need it? — A hex adapter is a drivetrain component that connects your RC model's wheel hub to the drive shaft, transferring rotational power from your transmission to your tyres. The 17mm measurement refers to the hex socket size that engages with your driveline. You need hex adapters because they wear out over time through normal use, especially in racing or aggressive bashing, and eventually require replacement to maintain proper drivetrain function and precise handling characteristics.
- How many hex adapters does my RC model need? — Most RC cars require four hex adapters total, one for each wheel position. This Losi pack contains exactly four units, giving you a complete replacement set or spare inventory for all four corners of your RC vehicle.
- Are these genuine Losi parts? — Yes, these are genuine Losi manufactured spares, confirmed by the official part number Z-LOS242053 and the Losi branding. Genuine parts ensure perfect fitment and reliability compared to aftermarket alternatives.
- Which Losi models are these compatible with? — The 17mm hex size is a standard specification across many Losi RC models including buggies, trucks, and crawlers that use this drivetrain configuration. Check your vehicle's manual or parts diagram to confirm 17mm hex compatibility before purchasing.
- How often should I replace my hex adapters? — Hex adapter lifespan depends on your driving intensity and terrain. Weekend bashers might replace them every 12-24 months, whilst competitive racers may need replacements more frequently. Inspect them regularly for wear, wobbling, or visible damage, and replace them as soon as you notice degradation.
- What is the screwpin feature? — The screwpin is an integrated fastening mechanism that securely locks the hex adapter to your driveline components, preventing separation and ensuring reliable power delivery under acceleration and cornering forces.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Losi 17mm Hex Adapter with Screwpin (4): LMT Z-LOS242053 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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