Overview
The FTX Supaforza Center Chassis Brace Mount FTX9616 is an essential spare part for owners of the FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th scale brushless electric RC car. This precision-engineered chassis component is specifically designed to reinforce and support the centre of your RC model's chassis, providing improved structural integrity during high-performance driving. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK looking to maintain your Supaforza GT or someone seeking genuine replacement parts for your RC car, this centre chassis brace mount offers the durability and fit quality you can expect from FTX's engineering standards.
The Supaforza GT is a high-performance 1/7th scale RC vehicle that demands robust chassis support, especially when tackling demanding terrain and aggressive driving styles. The centre chassis brace mount plays a crucial role in keeping your vehicle's frame rigid and responsive, preventing flex and ensuring consistent handling characteristics. This spare part is ideal for racers, competitive drivers, and serious RC enthusiasts who want to maintain their Supaforza GT at peak performance or those rebuilding their vehicles after heavy use or accidents.
Purchasing genuine FTX spare parts like this centre chassis brace mount ensures that your RC car UK setup remains factory-spec and reliable. Rather than attempting to repair or improvise with inferior alternatives, investing in authentic FTX components guarantees compatibility and longevity. This part is readily available in the UK through authorised retailers, making it easy to keep your Supaforza GT in top condition.
Key Features
- Precision-Engineered Design — The centre chassis brace mount is manufactured to exact FTX specifications, ensuring perfect fit and alignment with your Supaforza GT's chassis frame. This precision engineering means you won't experience any gaps, misalignments or fitment issues that could compromise your vehicle's handling.
- OEM Quality Construction — As a genuine FTX component, this spare part is built to the same exacting standards as original equipment, delivering reliability and performance characteristics that match or exceed the original part, ensuring your RC car performs as intended.
- Chassis Reinforcement — The brace mount strengthens the centre section of your chassis, reducing flex and improving torsional rigidity. This translates to more predictable handling, better cornering stability, and improved overall control of your 1/7th scale RC vehicle.
- Direct Compatibility — This centre chassis brace mount is specifically engineered for the FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th Brushless Electric RTR models, including both the blue (FTX5494B) and red (FTX5494R) variants, guaranteeing perfect integration with your RC car.
- Easy Installation — Designed for straightforward replacement or installation, this component integrates seamlessly into your existing chassis setup without requiring modifications or adapters, allowing you to maintain your RC car quickly and efficiently.
- Durability and Reliability — FTX's commitment to quality means this brace mount is constructed from robust materials capable of withstanding the stresses and strains of serious RC car driving, whether you're racing competitively or enjoying weekend basher sessions.
Technical Performance
The centre chassis brace mount is a structural component essential to the FTX Supaforza GT's performance envelope. As a 1/7th scale brushless electric RC vehicle, the Supaforza GT operates at high speeds and experiences significant acceleration forces that demand a rigid chassis structure. The centre chassis brace mount reinforces the mid-section of the chassis frame, providing crucial support that prevents flex during cornering, acceleration and deceleration. This rigidity enhancement is particularly important in a brushless RC car, where the responsive power delivery of modern ESCs and high-torque motors can place significant stresses on the chassis structure. By maintaining frame rigidity, this brace mount ensures that suspension geometry remains consistent, suspension articulation remains effective, and steering response remains crisp and predictable. The component is manufactured from high-quality materials selected for their durability and strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring that reinforcement doesn't add unnecessary mass to your RC vehicle. For those operating their Supaforza GT in competitive environments or during sustained high-performance driving sessions, the centre chassis brace mount is an integral element of a well-maintained RC car that performs reliably and safely.
What's in the Box
- FTX Supaforza Center Chassis Brace Mount
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX Supaforza models is this centre chassis brace mount compatible with? — This spare part is specifically designed for the FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th Brushless Electric RTR models. It is compatible with both the blue variant (FTX5494B) and the red variant (FTX5494R), ensuring perfect fitment for either colour option of this popular 1/7th scale RC car.
- Why would I need a replacement centre chassis brace mount? — The centre chassis brace mount can wear, bend or crack through normal use, particularly if you drive your Supaforza GT hard or have experienced a collision. Replacing it restores chassis rigidity and handling characteristics to factory specification, ensuring your RC car performs optimally.
- Is this a genuine FTX part? — Yes, the FTX9616 is an authentic OEM spare part manufactured by FTX. Purchasing genuine components ensures compatibility, durability and performance consistency with your Supaforza GT, whereas aftermarket alternatives may not fit correctly or perform reliably.
- How difficult is it to install this brace mount? — Installation is straightforward and within the capability of most RC enthusiasts. The component is designed to mount directly into the chassis without modifications, though you should refer to your Supaforza GT manual or seek guidance from experienced RC hobbyists if you're unfamiliar with chassis work on RC cars.
- What is the part number for this component? — The model number is FTX9616. This reference number ensures you're ordering the correct component for your Supaforza GT and helps with identification, warranty purposes and technical support.
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 SUPAFORZA CENTER CHASSIS BRACE MOUNT FTX9616 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: FTX9616
- Product Type: Centre Chassis Brace Mount
- Component Category: Chassis Spares
- Compatible Models: FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th Brushless Electric RTR (FTX5494B blue variant, FTX5494R red variant)
- Scale: 1/7th
- EAN: 5056135758755
- Spare Part Type: Chassis Spares
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