Overview
The Losi Machined Aluminium Motor Mount for the Tenacity represents a premium upgrade option for RC enthusiasts looking to enhance their vehicle's performance and durability. As a dedicated tune-up component, this motor mount is engineered to provide superior rigidity and precision compared to standard plastic alternatives, making it an ideal choice for serious RC car UK hobbyists who demand the best from their equipment. Whether you're running a ready to run RC model or a custom build, this machined aluminium component offers the kind of engineering excellence that separates competitive setups from casual builds.
Losi has established itself as a recognised leader in the RC hobby, delivering components that combine precision manufacturing with practical functionality. This motor mount is specifically designed for the Tenacity platform, ensuring perfect compatibility and fitment with no modifications required. The transition from standard to aluminium components represents a significant upgrade pathway that many dedicated RC enthusiasts follow to improve their vehicle's chassis performance and longevity. For anyone serious about maintaining and upgrading their RC model, genuine manufacturer parts like this motor mount are essential investments.
RC Model Shop stocks authentic Losi components, ensuring you receive genuine parts with proper warranty support and compatibility guarantees. This motor mount is available for next-working-day delivery across mainland UK on orders over £99, making it simple to upgrade your setup without unnecessary delays or complications.
Key Features
- Precision Machined Aluminium Construction — This motor mount is manufactured from high-quality machined aluminium rather than injection-moulded plastic, which provides significantly greater rigidity and durability during intensive RC driving. The precision engineering ensures perfect mounting tolerances, allowing your motor to sit exactly where it should for optimal performance and reliability.
- Dedicated Tenacity Compatibility — This component is specifically engineered for the Losi Tenacity platform, guaranteeing seamless fitment and functionality without requiring any modifications, drilling, or adaptation work. This precision engineering approach means you can install it with confidence that it will perform exactly as intended.
- Enhanced Durability — Aluminium's superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to plastic means this motor mount can withstand greater stress and impact forces during aggressive driving, high-speed running, and competitive racing scenarios. This translates to longer component lifespan and fewer replacements over time.
- Improved Thermal Properties — Aluminium conducts heat more effectively than plastic, helping to dissipate motor heat away from critical components and potentially contributing to improved motor performance and longevity during extended running sessions.
- Professional Upgrade Path — As a tune-up component, this motor mount represents one of the key upgrade options available to RC enthusiasts looking to progress from standard setups to competition-grade configurations. It's a recognised performance enhancement among dedicated RC car UK communities.
Technical Performance
The machined aluminium construction of this motor mount delivers measurable improvements over standard plastic alternatives in terms of dimensional stability, vibration dampening, and overall chassis rigidity. Aluminium's inherent strength allows for thinner wall sections than would be possible with plastic, reducing weight whilst maintaining superior rigidity. The precision machining process ensures that mounting points are perfectly aligned and finished to tight tolerances, eliminating the play and flex that can develop in plastic components over time. For RC enthusiasts running brushless motors and pushing their vehicles to higher speeds and aggressive driving styles, this kind of precision engineering becomes increasingly important. The component's durability means it will maintain its performance characteristics through countless charge cycles and driving sessions, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone serious about their RC hobby. The thermal conductivity of aluminium also helps manage heat dissipation from the motor and surrounding components, potentially contributing to improved reliability during extended runs or competitive events.
What's in the Box
- Losi Machined Aluminium Motor Mount for Tenacity
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this motor mount suitable for all Losi Tenacity models? — This motor mount is specifically engineered for the Losi Tenacity platform, ensuring perfect compatibility with your vehicle. Confirm your exact model number matches the Z-LOS331012 specification before ordering to guarantee correct fitment.
- What are the advantages of aluminium over plastic motor mounts? — Aluminium motor mounts offer superior rigidity, better heat dissipation, greater durability under stress, and more consistent performance over extended use compared to injection-moulded plastic alternatives. For competitive RC enthusiasts and those running high-performance brushless setups, these advantages can translate to more stable handling, improved reliability, and longer component lifespan.
- Do I need any special tools to install this motor mount? — Installation requirements depend on your specific Tenacity model and current setup. Consult your vehicle's manual or contact our expert RC team at RC Model Shop for detailed installation guidance specific to your model.
- Is this considered a performance upgrade? — Yes, upgrading from a standard plastic motor mount to a precision-machined aluminium component is recognised as a legitimate performance and durability upgrade within the RC hobby. It's part of the natural progression from ready to run RC setups toward competition-grade configurations.
- Can I upgrade my existing Tenacity with this part? — This is a genuine Losi component designed as a direct replacement or upgrade for Tenacity motor mounts. It's particularly valuable if you're looking to improve your vehicle's durability and performance during heavy use or competitive driving.
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. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. 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 Machined Aluminium Motor Mount: Tenacity Z-LOS331012 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
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- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
