Overview
The FTX Tracer Battery Strap (FTX9741) is an essential chassis spare part designed specifically for the FTX Tracer range of 1/16 scale RC monster trucks and truggy models. This genuine OEM replacement component is engineered to securely hold and retain your battery in place during intense off-road driving sessions, ensuring reliable power delivery and preventing battery movement that could affect your RC car's performance and handling characteristics. Whether you're bashing at the local RC track in the UK or tackling rough terrain in your garden, having a quality battery strap is crucial for maintaining optimal vehicle stability and protecting your valuable battery investment.
The FTX Tracer Battery Strap is compatible with multiple versions of the popular FTX Tracer range, including the 1/16 RTR Monster Truck variants in blue, red and orange, the brushless 4WD Monster Truck models, and the Truggy truck configurations. This versatile spare part is manufactured by FTX to exact factory specifications, guaranteeing a perfect fit and reliable performance across the entire Tracer model line. If your existing battery strap has become worn, damaged or lost, this genuine replacement will restore your RC vehicle to factory condition and ensure your battery stays firmly secured during demanding driving conditions.
RC enthusiasts across the UK rely on FTX components for their durability and quality, and this battery strap exemplifies that commitment to excellence. Whether you run a single FTX Tracer model or maintain a collection of ready to run RC vehicles, keeping genuine spare parts like this battery strap on hand ensures you can quickly get back to the track or bash spot when needed, minimising downtime and maximising your hobby enjoyment.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX Component — Manufactured by FTX to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliability with your FTX Tracer RC vehicle. Using genuine spares maintains your model's performance and resale value.
- Secure Battery Retention — Designed to firmly hold your battery in place during aggressive driving, preventing unwanted movement that could affect handling characteristics, weight distribution and power delivery to your ready to run RC monster truck or truggy.
- Universal Tracer Compatibility — Works with all major FTX Tracer 1/16 scale models including both standard and brushless variants, making it an invaluable multi-model spare for collectors and enthusiasts running the complete Tracer lineup.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand the demands of regular bashing and off-road use, this battery strap maintains its integrity across multiple charging cycles and driving sessions, providing long-lasting performance.
- Easy Installation — Simple to fit and remove, allowing quick battery swaps between driving sessions or straightforward replacement when wear occurs, making maintenance of your RC car effortless.
- OEM Quality — As an official FTX spare part, this battery strap meets the same rigorous quality standards as the vehicle components it was designed to work with, guaranteeing reliable performance.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracer Battery Strap represents careful engineering designed to solve a critical problem in 1/16 scale RC vehicle ownership: secure battery retention during demanding driving. The strap is manufactured using durable materials selected to withstand repeated use, temperature changes and the vibrations inherent in off-road RC driving. This component plays a vital role in the overall reliability and performance of the FTX Tracer range, which includes both brushed and brushless powered variants capable of thrilling high-speed driving and challenging terrain navigation. The strap's design ensures that whether you're running a standard brushed motor setup or stepping up to a brushless 4WD Monster Truck with enhanced power delivery, your battery will remain perfectly positioned throughout your driving session. The engineering accommodates the dimensions and weight of standard RC LiPo batteries commonly used in 1/16 scale models, providing the secure mounting necessary for stable vehicle handling and predictable power characteristics. For UK RC hobbyists running the FTX Tracer Monster Truck or Truggy in their collections, this battery strap is an indispensable component that ensures consistent performance and protects your investment in quality RC equipment.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracer Battery Strap (FTX9741)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX Tracer models is this battery strap compatible with? — The FTX9741 battery strap is compatible with the complete FTX Tracer 1/16 scale range, including the FTX5576B Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck in blue, FTX5576R in red, FTX5576O in orange, the brushless variants FTX5596B, FTX5596R and FTX5596Y, as well as the Truggy models FTX5577G, FTX5577R and FTX5577O in their various colours. It's also compatible with bundle versions of these models that include extra batteries.
- Why do I need a replacement battery strap for my RC monster truck? — The battery strap is essential for securing your LiPo battery firmly in place during driving. Without a functioning strap, your battery can shift during acceleration, braking or cornering, which negatively affects your RC vehicle's handling characteristics, weight distribution and power delivery. A worn or damaged strap should be replaced immediately to maintain optimal performance and prevent battery damage.
- Is this battery strap suitable for brushless and brushed FTX Tracer models? — Yes, this genuine FTX battery strap is designed to work with all versions of the FTX Tracer range, whether you're running a standard brushed motor configuration or a more powerful brushless 4WD setup. The strap accommodates the battery dimensions required for both motor types.
- How difficult is it to install the FTX Tracer Battery Strap? — Installation is straightforward and requires no special tools or technical expertise. The battery strap is designed for quick installation and removal, allowing you to fit a replacement or swap your battery between driving sessions in just moments. This makes maintenance and parts replacement simple for RC enthusiasts of all experience levels.
- Is this an official FTX spare part? — Yes, the FTX9741 is a genuine OEM component manufactured by FTX to exact factory specifications. Using official spare parts ensures perfect compatibility with your model, maintains performance characteristics and preserves your vehicle's value and reliability.
- What makes FTX components reliable for ready to run RC vehicles? — FTX manufactures their components to the same rigorous quality standards as the complete ready to run models, ensuring that spare parts like this battery strap perform reliably across multiple seasons of use. FTX is a recognised brand among UK RC enthusiasts for producing durable, well-engineered vehicles and components.
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 TRACER BATTERY STRAP FTX9741 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.
- Product Type: Chassis Spare Part - Battery Strap
- Brand: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9741
- EAN Code: 5056135730638
- Compatible Vehicle Scale: 1/16
- Compatible Models: FTX5576B FTX5576B-Bundle FTX5576R FTX5576O FTX5576O-Bundle FTX5576R-Bundle FTX5596B FTX5596R FTX5596Y FTX5577G FTX5577G-Bundle FTX5577R FTX5577O FTX5577O-Bundle FTX5577R-Bundle
- Compatible Vehicle Types: FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Monster Truck RTR FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16 4WD Monster Truck RTR FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Truggy Truck RTR
- Available Colours: Blue Red Orange Yellow Green
- Stock Status: In Stock
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