Overview
The FTX Tracker Brass Portal Housing Covers represent a premium upgrade solution for RC enthusiasts looking to enhance their FTX Tracker crawler with increased durability and improved weight distribution. These brass portal housing covers weigh 64 grams per pair and deliver noticeable performance benefits through strategic weight placement. Whether you're a dedicated rock crawler pilot in the UK or someone exploring the world of RC off-road vehicles, these upgrade parts offer genuine value for improving your vehicle's handling characteristics and longevity on demanding terrain.
Portal housing covers are essential components in modern RC crawler design, protecting critical drivetrain elements whilst contributing to overall vehicle geometry and balance. By selecting brass construction, FTX has created a solution that provides both protective benefits and functional weight distribution advantages. This makes the FTX Tracker Brass Portal Housing Covers an ideal choice for anyone serious about optimising their crawler setup. As a dedicated RC car UK retailer specialising in quality upgrades and replacement parts, we stock these covers specifically because they represent excellent engineering and genuine performance improvements for your FTX Tracker.
These portal housing covers are manufactured to exacting FTX standards and designed specifically for the FTX Tracker platform, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility. The brass construction provides superior durability compared to standard plastic alternatives, resisting impact damage and maintaining structural integrity through hundreds of hours of challenging terrain negotiation. For hobbyists seeking ready to run RC solutions that can be progressively upgraded and tuned, these brass covers offer a straightforward yet effective way to enhance your vehicle's capabilities and appearance.
Key Features
- Brass Construction — The use of brass material provides exceptional durability and impact resistance compared to standard plastic portal housing covers, ensuring your vehicle's drivetrain remains protected during intense rock crawling sessions and challenging off-road driving. Brass also offers superior aesthetic appeal with its distinctive metallic finish.
- Precise Weight Addition — At 64 grams per pair, these covers contribute meaningful weight to the portal housing area, which helps improve weight distribution and can enhance traction and stability characteristics of your FTX Tracker, particularly on technical terrain where mass placement is critical to performance.
- FTX Tracker Compatibility — These covers are engineered specifically for the FTX Tracker platform, guaranteeing perfect fitment and alignment with your vehicle's existing suspension and drivetrain geometry without modification or adaptation.
- Protection and Longevity — The housing covers protect delicate internal drivetrain components from mud, debris, and impact damage, extending the service life of your portal gearboxes and associated mechanical systems during extended crawling sessions.
- Premium Upgrade Option — As part of FTX's comprehensive hop-up and tune-up range, these brass covers represent a mid-level upgrade suitable for drivers looking to progressively improve their vehicle without committing to a complete rebuild.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracker Brass Portal Housing Covers exemplify careful engineering focused on enhancing both protective functionality and performance characteristics. The brass material selection represents a deliberate choice to provide superior durability compared to plastic alternatives whilst maintaining compatibility with the existing FTX Tracker suspension and drivetrain architecture. At 64 grams per pair, these covers offer meaningful mass addition to the portal area, strategically positioned to influence vehicle balance and weight distribution in ways that enhance crawling performance on rocky, technical terrain. The construction quality reflects FTX's reputation for producing crawler components that withstand demanding conditions whilst maintaining reliable fitment and operation across extended use periods. Whether you're navigating boulder-strewn landscapes or tackling steep technical climbs, these portal housing covers contribute to a more robust and capable platform. The brass construction resists corrosion better than ferrous materials and maintains its appearance through repeated outdoor use, making these covers a practical investment for serious RC crawler enthusiasts in the UK who demand both performance and longevity from their upgrade components.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracker Brass Portal Housing Covers (pair)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the FTX Tracker Brass Portal Housing Covers compatible with my FTX Tracker? — Yes, these covers are engineered specifically for the FTX Tracker platform and will fit perfectly without requiring any modification or adaptation to your existing vehicle. They are designed as a direct replacement for standard plastic portal housing covers.
- What are the benefits of upgrading to brass portal housing covers? — Brass portal housing covers offer multiple advantages including superior impact resistance and durability compared to plastic alternatives, beneficial weight addition for improved traction and stability, enhanced protection of internal drivetrain components, and a premium appearance that reflects high-quality build standards.
- Why does the weight specification matter for portal housing covers? — The 64-gram weight per pair contributes to overall vehicle mass distribution, which is particularly important in rock crawling where weight placement influences traction, stability, and how your vehicle navigates technical terrain. Proper weight distribution helps maintain ground contact and improves climbing ability on steep slopes.
- Are these covers difficult to install on my FTX Tracker? — No, these portal housing covers are straightforward to install as direct replacements for factory covers. They simply bolt into place using existing mounting points on your FTX Tracker's portal housing assembly. No specialised tools or technical expertise are required for installation.
- Will brass portal housing covers improve my FTX Tracker's performance? — These covers contribute to performance improvement primarily through weight distribution benefits and the added durability they provide to protect your drivetrain. The strategic mass addition can enhance traction on technical terrain, and the protective benefit reduces risk of drivetrain damage from impacts or debris exposure.
- What is the difference between brass and plastic portal housing covers? — Brass portal housing covers offer superior durability, impact resistance, and corrosion resistance compared to plastic alternatives. They also allow for meaningful weight addition that can benefit performance characteristics. Plastic covers are lighter but more susceptible to damage and cracking during demanding use. Brass represents a premium upgrade choice for serious crawlers.
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 FTX TRACKER BRASS PORTAL HOUSING COVERS - 64 Grams (PR) FTX10378 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX10378
- Product Type: Brass Portal Housing Covers
- Weight: 64 grams per pair
- Material: Brass
- Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Tracker
- Component Type: Portal Housing Upgrade
- EAN: 5056135752661
- Tune-Up Category: Chassis
- Included Quantity: Pair (2 covers)
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