Overview
The Fastrax 48DP 14T Aluminium 7075 Pinion Gear is a precision-engineered component designed for RC enthusiasts who demand reliability and performance from their drivetrain. Whether you're running an RC car in the UK or competing at your local track, this pinion gear represents the quality engineering that Fastrax is renowned for. Built from premium 7075 aluminium alloy, this gear is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure smooth meshing, consistent power delivery, and longevity even under the most demanding driving conditions. The 48-pitch, 14-tooth specification makes this a versatile choice for a wide range of RC vehicles, and it's an essential upgrade or replacement component for anyone serious about maintaining peak performance from their RC model.
This pinion gear is ideal for RC car enthusiasts who understand that drivetrain components are the backbone of reliable, high-performance driving. Whether you're replacing a worn gear, upgrading your existing setup, or building a new RC model from scratch, the Fastrax 48DP 14T offers the durability and precision that serious hobbyists expect. The aluminium construction provides the perfect balance between weight savings and structural integrity, whilst the 7075 alloy specification ensures exceptional hardness and resistance to wear. If you're running any RC car UK-wide, from casual weekend bashers to competition-grade setups, investing in quality pinion gears like this one will pay dividends in terms of reliability and driving experience.
Fastrax has earned a trusted reputation within the RC community for delivering components that perform consistently across diverse conditions. This 14-tooth pinion gear is no exception, offering the precision fit and finish that discerning RC enthusiasts demand. The 48-pitch standard ensures compatibility with a broad range of spur gears, making it a practical choice for upgrading or maintaining your existing RC drivetrain setup.
Key Features
- 48DP Pitch Specification — The 48-diametral pitch ensures compatibility with standard RC car drivetrains, making this gear a practical choice for most electric RC vehicles and allowing you to integrate it seamlessly into your existing setup without complications.
- 14-Tooth Configuration — The 14-tooth count provides a carefully balanced gear ratio that delivers responsive acceleration and smooth power delivery across a range of motor KV ratings, making it versatile enough for both speed-focused and torque-oriented builds.
- Premium 7075 Aluminium Alloy — This is aircraft-grade aluminium known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and superior hardness, which means your pinion gear resists tooth wear, maintains precise meshing with your spur gear over many hours of driving, and delivers consistent performance without degradation.
- Precision Engineering — Fastrax manufactures this gear to tight tolerances, ensuring that teeth are perfectly formed, the bore is accurately sized, and the overall balance is flawless, which translates into smoother engagement, quieter operation, and reduced drivetrain vibration.
- Extended Lifespan — The combination of premium materials and precision manufacturing means this pinion gear will outlast cheaper alternatives, reducing the frequency of replacements and delivering better value over the lifetime of your RC car.
- Universal Compatibility — The 48DP standard and 14-tooth specification make this gear compatible with most modern RC cars, whether you're running brushless or brushed motors, and whether your setup is stock or heavily modified.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax 48DP 14T Aluminium 7075 Pinion Gear is engineered for serious RC car enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on drivetrain quality. The selection of 7075 aluminium alloy as the base material is significant—this is the same material specification used in aerospace applications due to its exceptional hardness and fatigue resistance. When compared to standard aluminium or plastic alternatives, 7075 offers dramatically superior wear characteristics, which means your teeth remain sharp and engaged longer, power transfer remains efficient throughout extended driving sessions, and the risk of catastrophic gear failure is substantially reduced. The 48-pitch specification aligns with industry standards established across the RC car UK market, ensuring that replacement and upgrade options are readily available. The 14-tooth count is a popular intermediate specification that suits a broad range of motor sizes from modest 2000KV brushless motors to higher-KV setups, depending on your desired acceleration characteristics and top speed preferences. This tooth count strikes an excellent balance between responsiveness and reliability, avoiding the extreme ratios that can create excessive stress on drivetrain components. The precision manufacturing process ensures that each tooth is uniformly shaped and hardened, preventing the uneven wear patterns that plague lower-quality gears and leading to predictable, consistent performance lap after lap. Whether you're maintaining your existing RC car or building from the ground up, this pinion gear provides the engineering excellence that defines the difference between an average drivetrain and one that delivers championship-level reliability.
What's in the Box
- Fastrax 48DP 14T Aluminium 7075 Pinion Gear
- Precision-engineered component ready for immediate installation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a pinion gear and why does it matter for my RC car? — The pinion gear is the smaller gear on your RC car's motor shaft that meshes with the larger spur gear on the main drivetrain. The ratio between these two gears (determined by tooth count) directly controls your acceleration, top speed, and torque characteristics. Investing in a quality pinion gear like this Fastrax 48DP 14T ensures smooth power delivery, reduces drivetrain noise, and dramatically extends the lifespan of your entire transmission system. A worn or low-quality pinion gear will cause accelerated wear to your spur gear, create drivetrain vibration, and lead to unpredictable handling.
- Is the 14-tooth specification suitable for my RC car? — The 14-tooth count is a versatile middle-ground specification that works with most modern RC cars and motor sizes. If you're running a typical 2000-3000KV brushless motor with a LiPo battery, a 14-tooth pinion paired with a suitable spur gear will give you a balanced setup with good acceleration and a reasonable top speed. However, final suitability depends on your spur gear tooth count and your specific motor specifications, so consult your vehicle manual or contact us if you're uncertain about compatibility.
- What makes 7075 aluminium better than standard aluminium for pinion gears? — 7075 is a much harder, stronger aluminium alloy that resists wear significantly better than standard grades. The hardness means your gear teeth remain sharp and engaged with the spur gear longer, preventing the rounding and wear that causes meshing problems. This translates to longer component life, more predictable performance, and better value for money—you'll replace this gear far less frequently than you would a standard aluminium or plastic alternative.
- Will this pinion gear fit my RC car? — As long as your RC car uses a 48-pitch motor pinion with a splined bore matching standard sizes, this Fastrax gear will fit. The 48DP pitch is the industry standard for most hobby-grade RC cars produced in recent years. However, we always recommend checking your vehicle's manual or contacting our expert team before purchasing to confirm compatibility with your specific setup, as some vintage or specialist vehicles may use different pitch specifications.
- How do I know when my pinion gear needs replacing? — Signs of wear include visible tooth rounding or chipping, increased drivetrain noise or grinding sounds, reduced acceleration responsiveness, or visible play between the pinion and spur gear. If you're running your RC car regularly, a quality pinion gear like this will typically last many hours of driving, but harsh driving conditions, impacts, or improper meshing can accelerate wear. Replace your pinion gear immediately if you notice any of these symptoms to prevent secondary damage to your spur gear and motor.
- What is the difference between 48DP and other pitch specifications? — The diametral pitch (DP) number refers to how many teeth fit into one inch of diameter. A 48DP gear is finer-pitched than a 32DP gear, meaning smaller teeth and a smaller overall diameter for the same tooth count. This makes 48DP gears suitable for compact RC cars with limited space and allows for precise gear ratio adjustments through tooth count. The 48DP standard has become the industry norm for modern hobby-grade RC cars across the UK market.
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 FASTRAX 48DP 14T ALUMINIUM 7075 PINION GEAR FAST48-14 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: Fastrax
- Model Number: FAST48-14
- Product Type: Pinion Gear
- Pitch Specification: 48DP (48 Diametral Pitch)
- Tooth Count: 14 teeth
- Material: Aluminium 7075 alloy
- Material Grade: Aircraft-grade aluminium
- Construction: Precision-engineered with tight tolerances
- Compatibility: 48-pitch standard RC car drivetrains
- Application: Electric RC cars, brushless and brushed motor systems
- Features: Hard-anodised finish, wear-resistant teeth, universal compatibility with standard spur gears
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.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- 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.
