Overview
The Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm Shims (10) FAST10-8 are precision-engineered spacer components designed for RC car enthusiasts and hobbyists across the UK who demand quality spare parts for their models. Whether you're a seasoned racer fine-tuning your competition rig or a weekend basher maintaining your favourite RC vehicle, these shims play a crucial role in achieving optimal performance and alignment. Manufactured by Fastrax, a recognised name in RC hobby parts and accessories, these shims are essential wear items that help maintain proper spacing and clearances in your RC car's drivetrain and suspension systems.
Shims are fundamental components in any RC car setup, allowing you to adjust bearing clearances, gear mesh spacing, and suspension geometry with precision. The Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm specification makes these shims compatible with a wide variety of popular RC car models and platforms. Whether you're working on an off-road buggy, a crawler, a drift car, or any number of other RC vehicles, having a quality set of replacement shims in your workshop is essential maintenance practice. These 10 shims per pack provide enough material for multiple adjustments or repairs, making them excellent value for money.
RC car maintenance and tuning requires access to genuine, accurately-manufactured spare parts, and the Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm Shims represent exactly that standard of quality. Rather than settling for generic aftermarket parts, choosing branded shims from Fastrax ensures you're getting components manufactured to precise tolerances that will fit correctly and perform reliably. Available now at RC Model Shop, your trusted UK RC retailer, these shims are in stock and ready to ship to RC enthusiasts nationwide.
Key Features
- Precision dimensions of 8x10x0.3mm — These exact measurements ensure compatibility with specific RC car platforms and provide the precise spacing adjustments needed for optimal bearing clearance and gear mesh tuning, critical for achieving smooth power delivery and extending component lifespan.
- Pack of 10 shims — Each pack contains 10 individual shims, giving you sufficient spare parts for multiple adjustments, repairs, or to keep extras on hand for future maintenance, representing excellent value for regular RC hobbyists.
- Genuine Fastrax manufacture — These shims are produced by Fastrax, a respected manufacturer of RC spare parts and accessories, ensuring consistent quality and accurate tolerances that match the engineering specifications of compatible RC platforms.
- Durable spacer components — Shims are engineered to withstand repeated use and adjustment cycles, helping maintain proper clearances and alignment throughout extended RC driving sessions and competitive use.
- Universal RC application compatibility — These shims are designed to work across multiple RC car types and platforms, making them a versatile addition to any RC hobbyist's spare parts collection and workshop supplies.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm Shims are precision-manufactured spacer components engineered to exacting tolerances that ensure accurate fit and performance in RC car applications. The 8mm inner diameter, 10mm outer diameter, and 0.3mm thickness specifications have been carefully calculated to provide the exact clearance adjustments needed in modern RC car designs. These shims play a critical role in maintaining proper bearing spacing, controlling gear mesh, and ensuring suspension geometry remains within optimal parameters. Whether you're adjusting differential clearance, fine-tuning suspension geometry, or maintaining proper bearing preload in your RC car's drivetrain, these shims deliver the precision required for reliable performance. The 0.3mm thickness allows for incremental adjustments when stacked or used individually, giving RC tuners and technicians the flexibility to dial in their setups to exact specifications. Made from durable materials capable of withstanding the forces encountered in both casual and competitive RC car driving, these shims represent essential maintenance components for any serious hobbyist or weekend basher looking to keep their RC vehicles running smoothly and reliably.
What's in the Box
- 10 x Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm shims
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are RC shims used for? — Shims are precision spacer components used in RC cars to adjust bearing clearances, control gear mesh spacing, and fine-tune suspension geometry. They allow you to make precise incremental adjustments to your RC car's setup, ensuring optimal performance, smooth power delivery, and extended component lifespan. Whether you're a competition racer dialling in your setup or a hobbyist performing routine maintenance, shims are essential tools in any RC workshop.
- Are the Fastrax 8x10x0.3mm shims suitable for beginners? — Yes, these shims are suitable for RC enthusiasts at all skill levels. Beginners learning to maintain and tune their first RC cars will find them straightforward to use, whilst experienced racers will appreciate the precision tolerances for competition setups. Having spare shims on hand is good workshop practice regardless of your experience level.
- How many shims come in this pack? — Each pack contains 10 individual shims, providing ample spare parts for multiple adjustments, repairs, or maintenance cycles on your RC vehicles. This quantity offers excellent value and ensures you'll have extras available for future use.
- What RC car models are these shims compatible with? — The 8x10x0.3mm dimensions are compatible with a wide variety of popular RC car platforms. However, we recommend checking your specific RC model's parts list or instruction manual to confirm compatibility before purchasing, as different brands and scales may use different shim specifications.
- Where can I use these shims on my RC car? — These shims can be used in multiple locations depending on your specific RC car design and tuning requirements, including differential clearance adjustment, bearing spacing, gear mesh fine-tuning, and suspension geometry adjustment. Refer to your RC car's manual or setup guide for specific recommendations on shim placement and quantity.
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 Fastrax 8X10X0.3Mm Shims (10) FAST10-8 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: Fastrax
- Model Number: FAST10-8
- Product Type: Shims
- Inner Diameter: 8mm
- Outer Diameter: 10mm
- Thickness: 0.3mm
- Quantity per Pack: 10 shims
- EAN Code: 5055323900365
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