Overview
The Team Associated RC10T6.4 FT Side Rails Carbon (AS71171) are genuine Factory Team carbon side rails designed specifically for the RC10T6.4 platform. Whether you're maintaining your existing RC car UK setup or building a complete Factory Team configuration, these OEM components offer the perfect solution for refreshing worn side rails with authentic branded parts from Team Associated. As a dedicated RC hobby enthusiast in the UK, you'll appreciate the quality and precision engineering that comes with using genuine Factory Team components for your RC buggy or competition vehicle.
These side rails are engineered to exact specifications by Team Associated, ensuring perfect fitment and reliable performance on your RC10T6.4. Part of the comprehensive FT range of spares and upgrades, the AS71171 carbon side rails represent the choice of serious RC car UK racers and builders who demand nothing but the best. If you're looking to maintain peak performance or complete a Factory Team build with matching carbon parts, these side rails are an essential component that delivers both durability and authenticity to your RC vehicle.
The RC10T6.4 is a professional-grade platform renowned in the RC hobby community, and using genuine Factory Team spares ensures you're investing in components designed and tested by Team Associated's engineering team. Available at competitive pricing through RC Model Shop, these carbon side rails represent excellent value for money and are the correct branded component for any RC10T6.4 maintenance or assembly project.
Key Features
- Genuine Factory Team Component — These are authentic OEM parts from Team Associated, not aftermarket copies, ensuring they meet the exact specifications and quality standards expected by RC10T6.4 owners and professional racers who rely on precision engineering for competition and weekend racing.
- Carbon Construction — The carbon material provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio, delivering durability whilst minimising additional weight on your RC buggy, which is crucial for maintaining responsive handling and acceleration during high-speed RC car racing.
- Perfect Fitment for RC10T6.4 — Designed specifically for the RC10T6.4 platform, these side rails ensure perfect alignment and compatibility without modification, saving you time and frustration during assembly or maintenance of your RC model.
- Maintenance and Upgrade Solution — Whether you're replacing damaged or worn side rails from heavy use, or completing a Factory Team build with matching carbon parts, the AS71171 provides a straightforward upgrade path that maintains the integrity of your RC vehicle's construction.
- Professional-Grade Quality — As part of Team Associated's Factory Team range, these components are engineered to the highest standards expected by competitive RC car UK racers, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent performance.
Technical Performance
The Team Associated RC10T6.4 FT Side Rails Carbon are precision-engineered components manufactured from high-quality carbon material, which delivers the optimal balance of strength and light weight critical to RC buggy performance. Carbon construction is favoured in competitive RC racing because it provides exceptional rigidity whilst contributing minimal mass to the overall chassis assembly. This material choice is particularly important for the RC10T6.4 platform, which is renowned for its responsive handling characteristics and precision engineering. The side rails play a crucial structural role in maintaining chassis integrity during aggressive cornering, acceleration, and braking typical of competitive RC car UK racing. By choosing genuine Factory Team components like the AS71171, you ensure that your RC10T6.4 maintains its designed performance characteristics and reliability. The carbon construction also provides excellent durability against impact damage compared to plastic alternatives, making these side rails a long-term investment in your RC vehicle's structural integrity.
What's in the Box
- Team Associated RC10T6.4 FT Carbon Side Rails (AS71171)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these side rails compatible with my RC10T6.4 FT? — Yes, the AS71171 is specifically designed for the RC10T6.4 platform and offers perfect fitment without modification. These are the correct OEM components manufactured by Team Associated for this model.
- What makes carbon side rails better than plastic alternatives? — Carbon construction provides superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to plastic components, offering better durability against impact damage whilst minimising added weight that could affect handling and acceleration in RC car racing.
- Why should I choose genuine Factory Team parts? — Genuine Factory Team components like the AS71171 are engineered and tested by Team Associated's professional team to exact specifications. They ensure perfect fitment, reliable performance, and compatibility with the rest of your RC10T6.4 assembly, particularly important for competitive RC car UK racing.
- Can I use these as an upgrade or just for replacement? — These side rails work equally well as replacements for worn or damaged components and as upgrades when completing a Factory Team build. They offer the same quality regardless of whether you're maintaining existing equipment or building a new RC buggy configuration.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — The AS71171 is an OEM spare part and is not specific to skill level. If you're new to RC car UK hobbies and own an RC10T6.4, these are the correct factory parts to use for maintenance. However, this is a standalone component and doesn't include everything needed for a complete vehicle assembly.
- What is the difference between Factory Team parts and standard parts? — Factory Team components are engineered to premium specifications by Team Associated's professional racing division, offering tighter tolerances and superior materials. The carbon construction of these side rails exemplifies this commitment to quality and performance that distinguishes Factory Team components in the RC hobby market.
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 Team Associated RC10T6.4 FT Side Rails Carbon AS71171 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: Team Associated
- Part Number: AS71171
- Barcode: 784695711716
- Model Compatibility: RC10T6.4
- Material: Carbon
- Component Type: Side Rails
- Product Line: Factory Team (FT) Range
- Fitment: Standard Part
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