Overview
The Fastrax Superflex Silicone Tubing Green (1 Meter) is an essential component for RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand quality fuel delivery systems for their nitro-powered RC vehicles. Whether you're running a competitive nitro RC car, buggy, or truggy, or simply enjoying casual bashing with your RC model, reliable fuel tubing is absolutely critical to consistent engine performance. This high-quality silicone tubing from Fastrax represents a professional-grade solution that serious RC car hobbyists and competitors rely upon to keep their engines running smoothly lap after lap.
Fastrax is a recognised manufacturer of precision RC components trusted by the RC community across the United Kingdom and beyond. The Superflex Silicone Tubing range is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of nitro-powered RC vehicles, where fuel delivery reliability directly impacts engine performance, lap times, and the overall enjoyment of your hobby. If you're building a new nitro RC setup, maintaining an existing fleet of RC cars, or upgrading worn fuel lines on your competition vehicle, this versatile tubing offers exceptional value and proven durability.
What sets this product apart is the generous 1-meter length, providing ample material for multiple fuel line installations or repairs. The silicone construction delivers superior flexibility compared to older rubber alternatives, making installation easier and reducing the risk of kinks or damage during fitting. For RC model shop customers seeking reliable, quality components at competitive prices, the Fastrax Superflex Silicone Tubing Green represents a smart investment that will serve you well across multiple builds and seasons of RC driving.
Key Features
- Superflex Silicone Construction — The tubing is manufactured from premium silicone material that provides exceptional flexibility, allowing smooth bends and routing around engine bays and chassis components without kinking or cracking, which is essential for reliable fuel delivery on RC cars during aggressive driving and tight cornering.
- 1-Meter Length — The generous 1-meter supply offers enough material to service multiple fuel lines on different RC vehicles, or to provide spares and backup tubing for maintenance and repairs, representing excellent value for the serious RC hobbyist.
- Vibrant Green Colour — The distinctive green colour makes it easy to identify fuel lines at a glance during maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting, which is particularly useful when working on complex RC engine bay layouts with multiple lines and connections.
- Fuel System Compatible — This tubing is specifically designed for nitro RC fuel applications, delivering reliable service with methanol-based fuels and the aggressive operating conditions found in nitro-powered RC cars, buggies, truggies, and other nitro models.
- Professional Grade Quality — Fastrax components are engineered to exacting standards and trusted by RC competitors and serious enthusiasts across the UK, ensuring you're purchasing a product backed by real-world performance validation.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax Superflex Silicone Tubing represents a precision-engineered fuel delivery component designed specifically for the demands of nitro-powered RC vehicles. Silicone tubing offers superior performance characteristics compared to traditional rubber alternatives, including improved flexibility, enhanced chemical resistance to methanol-based nitro fuels, and greater longevity even when subjected to the vibration, temperature cycling, and physical stress of competitive RC driving. The tubing's flexibility profile is carefully engineered to prevent kinking while maintaining structural integrity during the high-pressure fuel delivery cycles of RC nitro engines. At 1 meter in length, a single package provides substantial material for complete fuel system installations or multiple repair projects, making it an economical choice for RC car enthusiasts building or maintaining their collection. The silicone construction remains stable across the temperature ranges experienced in RC nitro engine bays, resisting degradation and maintaining reliable fuel flow throughout extended driving sessions. Whether you're running a stock engine package for recreational weekend bashing or a tuned competition engine demanding precision fuel delivery, this tubing delivers consistent performance that serious RC hobbyists depend upon.
What's in the Box
- Fastrax Superflex Silicone Tubing Green — 1 meter length
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fastrax Superflex Silicone Tubing compatible with my nitro RC car? — Yes, this tubing is specifically engineered for nitro-powered RC vehicles including RC buggies, RC truggies, RC monster trucks, and other nitro-powered RC models. The silicone construction resists methanol-based nitro fuels and delivers reliable fuel delivery across a wide range of RC engine types and displacements.
- How long will one 1-meter package last? — The length of the tubing depends on your RC setup, but typically one 1-meter package will provide fuel lines for multiple vehicles or serve as a useful backup supply for maintenance and repairs. For a single RC car build, you may use between 30-50cm depending on your engine installation layout.
- What is the difference between silicone and rubber fuel tubing? — Silicone tubing offers superior flexibility, better chemical resistance to methanol-based nitro fuels, longer service life, and improved resistance to temperature cycling and engine vibration compared to traditional rubber tubing. These advantages translate to more reliable fuel delivery and extended component lifespan on your RC vehicles.
- Can I use this tubing for other RC applications? — This tubing is specifically designed and recommended for nitro RC fuel systems. For other applications such as air lines or exhaust systems, always verify compatibility with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- How do I install this tubing on my RC car? — Simply cut the tubing to your required length using a sharp knife or tubing cutter, then slide it over the fuel line barbs on your RC engine and fuel tank. The silicone's flexibility makes installation straightforward compared to rigid alternatives, though you may need to warm the tubing slightly in warm water if fitting is very tight.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Absolutely. Fuel tubing replacement and installation is one of the most straightforward maintenance tasks in RC hobby, making this an ideal product for newcomers to nitro RC who are learning basic maintenance skills. The flexible silicone construction makes it more forgiving to work with than older rubber alternatives.
- What colours does Fastrax offer in this tubing range? — The source material confirms the availability of green tubing. Fastrax may offer additional colours in their Superflex Silicone Tubing range, so check the RC Model Shop website for alternative colour options to match your preference or existing colour scheme.
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 Superflex Silicone Tubing Green (1 Meter) FAST940G 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: FAST940G
- Product Name: Superflex Silicone Tubing Green
- Length: 1 Meter
- Colour: Green
- Material: Silicone
- Application: Nitro RC Fuel Systems
- Fuel Compatibility: Methanol-based nitro fuels
- Stock Status: In Stock
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