Overview
Transform your RC car setup with the Traxxas Side plates, wheelie bar, Red (aluminium) (2 pcs) TRX9462R — the ultimate upgrade for serious RC enthusiasts across the UK. These premium aluminium side plates are designed to enhance the functionality and appearance of your 9460 extended wheelie bar, delivering both strength and style to your RC vehicle. Whether you're a dedicated basher, a weekend racer, or an RC car UK hobbyist looking to upgrade your setup, these bright red anodised side plates offer the perfect combination of performance-enhancing engineering and eye-catching aesthetics that will make your RC car stand out on the track or trail.
As a trusted RC retailer serving the UK market, we understand that RC car enthusiasts demand quality components that deliver real performance benefits. The Traxxas wheelie bar side plates are engineered to add strength and stability to your extended wheelie bar system, helping to improve your vehicle's handling characteristics during aggressive driving and high-speed runs. These are not cosmetic additions — they are functional components that work in tandem with your 9460 extended wheelie bar to provide enhanced traction control and weight distribution, making them an essential tune-up option for anyone serious about optimising their RC car UK setup.
Available from RC Model Shop, these brightly-anodised aluminium side plates represent genuine Traxxas quality and engineering. The vivid red finish ensures your RC car looks fantastic whilst the aluminium construction guarantees durability and lightweight performance. This is the kind of upgrade that separates serious RC enthusiasts from casual users — a small investment that delivers measurable improvements to your wheelie bar system's performance and longevity.
Key Features
- Brightly-Anodised Aluminium Construction — The side plates are manufactured from premium aluminium and finished with bright red anodising, which not only provides a stunning visual appearance but also offers superior corrosion resistance and durability compared to standard plastic components, ensuring your investment will last through countless RC car sessions.
- Compatible with 9460 Extended Wheelie Bar — These side plates are specifically designed to work seamlessly with the Traxxas 9460 extended wheelie bar, ensuring perfect fit and optimal performance when installed on compatible RC vehicles, making them a plug-and-play upgrade for existing wheelie bar setups.
- Enhanced Strength and Stability — The aluminium construction adds strength to your wheelie bar system, helping to improve structural rigidity and reduce flex during hard driving, which translates to more consistent handling characteristics and better weight distribution during acceleration and deceleration.
- Professional-Grade Anodising Finish — The bright red anodised finish is not just for aesthetics — the anodising process creates a hard, protective oxide layer that resists scratching, fading, and corrosion, ensuring your side plates maintain their vivid colour and appearance even after extensive use in outdoor RC environments.
- Pair of Two Components — The package includes two side plates, providing a complete upgrade solution for both sides of your wheelie bar system, ensuring balanced performance and symmetrical appearance on your RC vehicle.
- Genuine Traxxas Component — These are authentic Traxxas parts manufactured to the brand's exacting standards, guaranteeing compatibility with your Traxxas RC car and assurance of quality that comes with official manufacturer components.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Side plates, wheelie bar in red aluminium represent a significant step up from standard plastic alternatives found on many ready to run RC cars available in the UK market. Manufactured from premium-grade aluminium, these side plates undergo a brightly-anodised finishing process that creates a hard, durable oxide layer capable of withstanding the rigours of intense RC car driving. The aluminium construction delivers a superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to plastic equivalents, meaning you gain structural reinforcement without adding unnecessary mass to your wheelie bar system — a critical consideration for maintaining optimal handling and responsiveness in your RC vehicle. The bright red anodised finish provides excellent visual contrast, allowing you to easily identify your RC car UK setup whilst simultaneously offering protection against oxidation and corrosion that can occur during outdoor driving sessions. When integrated with the 9460 extended wheelie bar, these side plates work together to create a more rigid, stable platform that improves weight transfer characteristics during acceleration, helping your RC car maintain traction and predictable handling even during aggressive driving manoeuvres. The engineering behind these components reflects Traxxas's commitment to providing genuine performance upgrades that deliver measurable improvements to RC car handling and longevity, making them an essential addition to any serious enthusiast's tune-up arsenal.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Side plates, wheelie bar, red (aluminium) (2 pcs) — pair of left and right side plates
Frequently Asked Questions
- What vehicle do these wheelie bar side plates fit? — These side plates are specifically designed to work with the Traxxas 9460 extended wheelie bar system. They are compatible with any Traxxas RC vehicle that uses the 9460 wheelie bar as a component, providing enhanced strength and a striking red aluminium appearance to your setup.
- Why should I upgrade to aluminium side plates? — Aluminium side plates offer superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance compared to standard plastic components. They add structural rigidity to your wheelie bar system, which can improve handling characteristics and weight distribution during aggressive driving. Additionally, the bright red anodised finish looks fantastic and helps your RC car UK setup stand out visually.
- Are these genuine Traxxas parts? — Yes, these are authentic Traxxas components manufactured to the brand's quality standards. The part number TRX9462R is the official designation for these red aluminium wheelie bar side plates, and purchasing genuine parts ensures perfect compatibility and performance with your Traxxas RC vehicle.
- Will these side plates improve my RC car's performance? — By adding strength and rigidity to your wheelie bar system, these aluminium side plates can help improve your RC car's traction control and weight distribution during acceleration and braking, potentially enhancing overall handling characteristics. They also reduce flex in the wheelie bar system, contributing to more consistent and predictable behaviour during driving sessions.
- What colour options are available? — The Traxxas wheelie bar side plates are available in multiple anodised colour options including red (TRX9462R), green (TRX9462G), and orange (TRX9462A), allowing you to customise your RC car's appearance to match your preferred colour scheme.
- Do I need any tools to install these side plates? — Installation typically requires basic hand tools, though you should refer to your specific Traxxas vehicle's instruction manual for detailed assembly instructions and any model-specific requirements for mounting these components to your 9460 wheelie bar.
- How durable is the anodised finish? — The bright red anodised finish is extremely durable, created through an electrochemical process that forms a hard oxide layer on the aluminium surface. This protective coating resists scratching, fading, and corrosion from moisture and environmental exposure, ensuring your side plates maintain their vibrant appearance through extensive use in outdoor RC car sessions.
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 Traxxas Side plates, wheelie bar, Red (aluminium) (2 pcs) TRX9462R 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.
- Brand: Traxxas
- Part Number: TRX9462R
- EAN Code: 020334946287
- Product Type: Wheelie Bar Side Plates
- Material: Aluminium
- Finish: Bright Red Anodised
- Quantity: 2 pieces (pair)
- Compatibility: Traxxas 9460 extended wheelie bar
- Classification: Tune-Up / Chassis Upgrade
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