Overview
The FTX Zorro Brushless Carbon Main Chassis Plate (FTX6996) is a premium upgrade component designed specifically for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR. This carbon fibre chassis plate represents a significant performance enhancement for RC enthusiasts in the UK who demand the highest quality upgrade parts for their brushless RC vehicles. Whether you're a serious basher, weekend racer, or dedicated RC car UK hobbyist, this genuine FTX replacement chassis plate offers the durability and precision engineering that separates competitive rigs from casual builds.
As a direct OEM replacement part manufactured by FTX, this carbon main chassis plate is engineered to exacting standards to ensure perfect fitment and optimal performance on your Zorro Trophy Truck. The brushless platform has become the gold standard for modern RC off-road trucks, delivering consistent power delivery, minimal maintenance requirements, and superior reliability compared to traditional brushed motors. By investing in genuine FTX upgrade components like this chassis plate, you're ensuring your ready to run RC truck performs at its absolute best across all terrain types and weather conditions.
Carbon fibre construction provides a significant weight reduction advantage whilst maintaining exceptional structural rigidity, making this chassis plate an essential upgrade for drivers who want to improve handling characteristics, reduce rotating mass, and enhance overall vehicle responsiveness. The precision-manufactured design integrates seamlessly with your existing Zorro Trophy Truck assembly, making installation straightforward for both experienced technicians and enthusiasts new to RC car customisation in the UK market.
Key Features
- Premium Carbon Fibre Construction — The main chassis plate is manufactured from high-grade carbon fibre material, which offers superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to standard polymer alternatives, allowing your brushless RC truck to achieve better acceleration, improved handling precision, and reduced wear on drivetrain components.
- OEM Genuine FTX Component — As an authentic factory replacement part directly from FTX, this chassis plate guarantees perfect compatibility with your Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR, eliminating fitment issues and ensuring warranty protection on your investment.
- Precision Engineering — Every dimension and feature has been engineered to exacting tolerances by FTX designers, ensuring this chassis plate maintains the exact geometry and performance characteristics your trophy truck was designed to achieve.
- Weight Reduction Advantage — The lightweight carbon construction reduces overall vehicle mass without compromising structural integrity, delivering noticeable improvements in acceleration, braking response, and cornering speed across all terrain types.
- Direct Bolt-On Installation — Designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic chassis plate, this upgrade installs using existing mounting points with no modifications required to your Zorro Trophy Truck.
- Enhanced Durability — Carbon fibre's superior impact resistance and fatigue properties make this chassis plate far more resistant to cracking, warping, and stress fractures compared to traditional materials, extending the service life of your RC vehicle.
- Professional-Grade Quality — This component meets the same manufacturing standards as OEM parts supplied with new FTX trophy trucks, delivering confidence that you're purchasing a component built to last through countless sessions of off-road bashing and racing.
Technical Performance
The FTX Zorro Brushless Carbon Main Chassis Plate represents the pinnacle of chassis engineering for 1/10 scale brushless RC trophy trucks. Carbon fibre's exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratio ensures that chassis flex—a common issue with polymer plates under high-speed cornering loads—is virtually eliminated, allowing your brushless motor to deliver consistent power directly to the wheels without energy loss through plate deflection. The Zorro Trophy Truck platform already benefits from a sophisticated suspension design and brushless drivetrain capable of delivering rapid acceleration and high-speed performance; this carbon chassis plate maximises those capabilities by providing an immovable foundation for all suspension and drivetrain components. The manufacturing process used by FTX creates a plate with uniform thickness throughout, ensuring symmetrical stiffness that contributes to predictable handling characteristics in both high-speed flat terrain and technical crawling situations. For drivers upgrading from standard RTR-specification plastic chassis plates, the difference in vehicle responsiveness and durability is immediately apparent. The weight savings achieved through carbon construction translates directly to reduced inertia, meaning your brushless motor responds more quickly to throttle inputs and your truck achieves higher exit speeds from corners. This is particularly valuable in competitive off-road racing environments where every fraction of a second and every metre of improved handling makes the difference between winning and placing. The carbon fibre also exhibits superior damping characteristics compared to plastic, naturally absorbing vibration and reducing transmitted feedback through the radio control system, resulting in a more pleasant driving experience during extended RC basher sessions.
What's in the Box
- FTX Zorro Brushless Carbon Main Chassis Plate (FTX6996)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Zorro Brushless Carbon Main Chassis Plate a direct replacement for my standard Zorro Trophy Truck? — Yes, this carbon chassis plate is designed as a direct OEM replacement component for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR (model FTX5557WO in orange and white livery). It uses identical mounting points to the standard plastic chassis plate, requiring no modifications or additional components for installation. Simply remove your existing plate and bolt on this carbon upgrade using the same fastening system.
- Will upgrading to a carbon chassis plate improve my Zorro Trophy Truck's performance? — Absolutely. The carbon fibre construction is significantly lighter and more rigid than the standard plastic plate, which directly translates to improved handling precision, faster acceleration, quicker braking response, and reduced chassis flex during high-speed cornering. You'll notice immediate improvements in overall vehicle responsiveness and steering feel, particularly when driving at speed or on technical terrain requiring precise control inputs.
- What weight savings does the carbon chassis plate offer compared to the original plastic plate? — Whilst specific weight figures are not detailed in the manufacturer specifications, carbon fibre components in RC vehicles typically deliver 20-30% weight reduction compared to polymer alternatives of equivalent thickness. This reduction lowers your vehicle's centre of gravity and rotating mass, enhancing both acceleration and handling dynamics across all driving conditions.
- Is this suitable for both casual bashing and competitive racing? — This carbon chassis plate is equally suited to weekend bashers and serious racers. Casual drivers will appreciate the improved durability and longer service life, whilst competitive drivers will benefit from the performance advantages delivered by reduced weight and increased rigidity. Either way, you're investing in a premium component that will serve reliably through countless hours of driving.
- Can I use this chassis plate with other FTX truck models? — This plate is specifically engineered for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR. Whilst it may physically fit some other FTX platforms, we recommend using model-specific components to ensure perfect fitment, optimal performance characteristics, and preservation of manufacturer warranties. Always verify compatibility with your specific vehicle before purchasing upgrade components.
- What tools do I need to install this carbon chassis plate? — Installation requires only basic hex key/Allen key tools matching the fastener sizes used on your Zorro Trophy Truck (typically 2.5mm or 3mm sizes). No drilling, cutting, or additional modifications are necessary. If you're unfamiliar with RC vehicle assembly, our experienced team at RC Model Shop are always happy to provide guidance on installation procedures.
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 ZORRO BRUSHLESS CARBON MAIN CHASSIS PLATE FTX6996 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: FTX6996
- Product Type: Main Chassis Plate
- Compatible Vehicle: FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR (FTX5557WO - Orange/White)
- Chassis Material: Carbon Fibre
- Construction Type: Chassis Plate Upgrade Component
- EAN: 5056135739020
- Tune-Up Category: Chassis Upgrade
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