Overview
The FTX Comet Gearbox Idler Gears 13/18T (FTX9026) are essential replacement parts for the FTX Comet 1/12 scale desert buggy. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast or discovering the world of RC cars in the UK for the first time, maintaining your RC vehicle with genuine OEM replacement parts is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. These gearbox idler gears are precision-engineered components that play a vital role in your Comet's drivetrain, ensuring smooth power delivery and reliable operation during both casual weekend bashing and competitive racing.
As an authorised FTX dealer, RC Model Shop stocks genuine replacement parts for all FTX models, including the popular Comet range. The Comet is a compact 1/12 scale desert buggy that combines impressive performance with user-friendly features, making it ideal for hobbyists looking for a ready-to-run RC car UK enthusiasts can rely on. Keeping spare gearbox components on hand means you can keep your Comet running at peak performance and minimise downtime if wear or damage occurs.
These idler gears are specifically designed to work seamlessly with the FTX Comet's gearbox system, providing the correct engagement and gear ratios needed for the vehicle's transmission. Having quality replacement parts available ensures your investment in RC equipment continues to deliver the performance and reliability you expect from FTX's engineering.
Key Features
- 13T and 18T Gear Set — This replacement pair includes both the 13-tooth and 18-tooth idler gears, which work together to transfer power through the gearbox with precision and efficiency. Idler gears play a critical role in the drivetrain by providing the correct spacing and engagement between the pinion and spur gears, ensuring smooth acceleration and reliable torque delivery to your wheels.
- Genuine FTX Component — These are official FTX replacement parts manufactured to exact specifications for the Comet desert buggy, guaranteeing perfect fitment and compatibility with your vehicle's existing drivetrain components. Using genuine parts rather than generic aftermarket alternatives ensures you maintain the performance characteristics and reliability that FTX vehicles are known for.
- Precision Engineering — The gears are manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring consistent mesh with the pinion and spur gears for quiet, efficient operation and extended component lifespan. Precision-engineered gears reduce play in the drivetrain, which translates to better handling and more responsive vehicle control during racing and bashing.
- Durable Construction — These replacement gears are built from quality materials that withstand the stresses of RC driving, including aggressive acceleration, braking, and high-speed cornering. The robust construction ensures the idler gears maintain their shape and engagement even after extended use or during intense driving sessions.
- Easy Installation — These replacement parts are designed for straightforward installation by users, requiring only basic RC maintenance knowledge and common tools. Whether you're performing routine maintenance or replacing worn components, FTX replacement parts like these idler gears are engineered for quick, hassle-free swaps to get you back to driving faster.
- Essential Maintenance Part — Over time, gearbox components can wear from continuous use, and worn idler gears can cause noise, inefficiency, and eventually drivetrain failure. Keeping a spare set of these gears on hand ensures you can maintain your Comet's peak performance and avoid being sidelined at the track or during a bash session.
Technical Performance
The FTX Comet Gearbox Idler Gears represent a critical component in the 1/12 scale buggy's power transmission system. The 13-tooth and 18-tooth gear configuration provides the necessary intermediate gearing to manage power delivery from the motor through the main drivetrain. These idler gears sit between the pinion gear and the main spur gear, controlling the overall gear ratio and ensuring the Comet's electric motor drives the wheels with the correct speed and torque characteristics. The precise tooth count and manufactured tolerances mean these gears engage smoothly with adjacent components, minimising backlash and vibration that could otherwise compromise handling and accelerate wear across the drivetrain. Quality construction materials and precision engineering ensure these replacement gears perform identically to the original components, restoring your Comet to factory performance specifications. Whether you've noticed increased gearbox noise, experienced a loss of efficiency, or suffered a damaged gear through a crash or hard impact, these replacement idler gears will restore proper drivetrain function and help maintain the overall reliability and performance of your FTX Comet RC car.
What's in the Box
- FTX Comet Gearbox Idler Gears 13/18T set
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do idler gears do in an RC car's gearbox? — Idler gears are intermediate gears that transfer power between the pinion gear (driven by the motor) and the spur gear (which drives the wheels). They don't change the overall gear ratio by themselves, but they allow the pinion and spur gears to be properly spaced within the gearbox housing whilst maintaining the correct engagement and mesh. This ensures smooth, quiet operation and efficient power transfer throughout your Comet's drivetrain.
- How do I know if my Comet's idler gears need replacing? — Signs of worn or damaged idler gears include unusual grinding or whirring noises coming from the gearbox, reduced acceleration efficiency, or a sensation of the drivetrain slipping or grinding during hard acceleration. If you've had a crash that impacted the gearbox area, visually inspecting the gears may reveal chipped or broken teeth, which would necessitate replacement to restore proper function.
- Are these genuine FTX parts? — Yes, these are official FTX replacement components manufactured to the exact specifications for the Comet 1/12 scale desert buggy. Being genuine OEM parts ensures perfect fitment and compatibility with your vehicle, maintaining its designed performance and reliability characteristics.
- Will these gears work with other FTX models? — These gears are specifically designed for the FTX Comet. Whilst FTX manufactures a comprehensive range of RC vehicles and hop-up parts, different models may use different gearbox configurations and gear sizes. Always verify you're purchasing the correct replacement part for your specific FTX model to ensure compatibility and proper function.
- How difficult is it to replace the idler gears? — Replacing idler gears is a moderate-difficulty task that requires disassembling part of the gearbox, carefully removing the old gears, and installing the new ones in the correct positions. Most RC hobbyists with basic mechanical knowledge and common tools can complete this task. FTX replacement parts are designed with user serviceability in mind, and detailed instruction manuals or online guides for the Comet can walk you through the process step by step.
- Do I need any special tools to install these gears? — You'll need standard RC maintenance tools including screwdrivers, hex keys, and possibly a small bearing puller or gear puller if the old gears are seized. The specific tools required depend on your Comet's design and condition, but most RC enthusiasts already have these items in their workshop.
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 Comet Gearbox Idler Gears 13/18T FTX9026 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.
- Model: FTX Comet Gearbox Idler Gears 13/18T
- Model Number: FTX9026
- Scale: 1/12
- Vehicle: FTX Comet Desert Buggy
- Component Type: Gearbox Idler Gears
- Gear Sizes: 13-tooth and 18-tooth
- Quantity: Pair (2 gears)
- Application: Gearbox drivetrain system
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