Overview
The Team Associated DC10 FT Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set (AS72283) is a precision-engineered upgrade component designed specifically for the DC10 drift car platform. This carbon fibre shim pack provides drift enthusiasts and RC car UK hobbyists with a lightweight, high-quality solution for hub link adjustments and tuning. Whether you're running a competition-grade DC10 setup or maintaining a weekend basher, this official Factory Team component ensures your drift car performs at its peak with factory-spec consistency and reliability.
Manufactured by Team Associated and carrying the prestigious FT (Factory Team) designation, this hub link shim set represents the engineering excellence that has made Associated a trusted name among competitive RC racers worldwide. The carbon fibre construction delivers superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to alternative materials, making it an essential addition to any serious DC10 builder's spares kit. Available at RC Model Shop, this is an authorised Team Associated component that guarantees genuine quality and perfect compatibility with your DC10 drift car.
For anyone investing in a DC10 drift car setup, having quality replacement shims on hand is essential maintenance practice. Hub link adjustments affect steering response, handling characteristics and overall chassis geometry, making this seemingly small component absolutely critical to dialling in your drift car for optimal performance. The FT designation means you're getting the same components used in Team Associated factory racing programmes, giving you access to competition-grade parts in the UK RC market.
Key Features
- Carbon Fibre Construction — The shim pack is manufactured from carbon fibre material, which provides exceptional rigidity and minimal weight compared to traditional plastic or metal alternatives. This ensures your hub link adjustments maintain their precise tolerances during aggressive driving and repeated adjustments, crucial for maintaining consistent steering geometry in a drift car.
- Factory Team Specification — Carrying the FT designation, these shims meet Team Associated's factory racing standards and are the exact components specified for DC10 drift cars. This guarantees perfect fitment, proper material properties and performance characteristics that align with your vehicle's engineering tolerances.
- Optimised for DC10 Platform — These shims are purpose-designed specifically for DC10 hub link applications, ensuring perfect fitment without modification. This eliminates guesswork and compatibility concerns, allowing you to focus on tuning and driving rather than troubleshooting fitment issues.
- Clearly Labelled Components — Each shim in the pack is clearly marked with the Associated brand name and part number, making it simple to identify components during assembly and ensuring you always have the correct specification parts on hand for your DC10.
- Straightforward Installation — The hub link shim set integrates seamlessly into your existing DC10 setup as an option part, requiring no special tools or modifications. This makes it an accessible upgrade for drift car enthusiasts at any skill level, from beginners learning hub link geometry to experienced competitors fine-tuning their setups.
- Official Authorised Component — As a genuine Team Associated product stocked by authorised UK retailers like RC Model Shop, you can be confident that you're purchasing authentic, quality components rather than counterfeit or inferior alternatives.
Technical Performance
Hub link shims are fundamental components in RC drift car geometry tuning, controlling the vertical positioning and angle of the hub relative to the chassis. The DC10 FT Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set delivers precision engineering in a lightweight package, utilising carbon fibre's superior stiffness-to-weight ratio to ensure that your tuning adjustments remain stable and repeatable across multiple driving sessions. The material selection reflects Team Associated's commitment to performance engineering—carbon fibre resists the flex and deformation that can occur with lower-grade materials, particularly important when you're making fine adjustments to camber and steering angle. For drift car applications where steering response and handling consistency are absolutely critical to competitive performance, this level of precision engineering makes a tangible difference in how your DC10 tracks through transitions and maintains line stability. The shim pack works in conjunction with your DC10's hub links to establish proper suspension geometry, directly influencing how your tyres contact the track surface and how your car responds to driver input. Whether you're dialling in aggressive drift geometry or fine-tuning for technical courses, having quality shims ensures your adjustments hold true rather than settling or shifting during use.
What's in the Box
- DC10 FT Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set
- Multiple shims of varying thickness for hub link geometry adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are hub link shims and why do I need them for my DC10 drift car? — Hub link shims are precision spacers that adjust the vertical position and angle of your hub assembly relative to the chassis. They're essential for establishing proper suspension geometry, controlling steering response, and dialling in camber angles for optimal tyre contact and handling characteristics. For competitive drift car setups, having quality shims allows you to make fine geometry adjustments that directly impact how your DC10 performs through transitions and maintains line stability.
- Will these shims fit my DC10? — Yes, the Team Associated DC10 FT Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set is specifically designed for DC10 drift cars and is listed as compatible with the DC10 platform. As an official Factory Team component with proper part number AS72283, you can be confident of perfect fitment without modification or workarounds.
- What makes carbon fibre better than plastic or metal shims? — Carbon fibre offers exceptional stiffness combined with minimal weight, meaning your geometry adjustments remain stable and don't deform under the stresses of aggressive driving. Unlike plastic shims which can flex and settle over time, or heavier metal alternatives, carbon fibre delivers precision that competitive drift car drivers demand, particularly when fine-tuning steering response and handling characteristics.
- Are these original Team Associated parts? — Yes, the DC10 FT Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set is an official Team Associated Factory Team component, manufactured to factory racing specifications. When purchased from authorised UK retailers like RC Model Shop, you receive genuine products with full confidence in quality and compatibility.
- Do I need any special tools to install these shims? — No, hub link shims are straightforward components that integrate into your existing DC10 hub link assembly using standard RC car tools and procedures. Installation is accessible for drift car enthusiasts at any skill level, whether you're a beginner learning geometry setup or an experienced competitor making precision tuning adjustments.
- What's the difference between FT (Factory Team) and standard Associated components? — Factory Team components are engineered to the specifications used in Team Associated's official racing programmes, representing the highest standards of quality and performance. The FT designation indicates that these shims meet competition-grade tolerances and material properties, giving you access to the same components used by professional racers in the UK RC scene.
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 DC10 FT CARBON FIBRE HUB LINK SHIM SET AS72283 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
- Model Number: AS72283
- Part Type: Carbon Fibre Hub Link Shim Set
- Designation: Factory Team (FT)
- Material: Carbon Fibre
- Compatible Vehicle: DC10 Drift Car
- Product Status: Active
- UPC Code: 784695722835
- Fitment: Option Part
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