Overview
The Fastrax 1/8th/1/5th/Transponder Body Clips Metallic Green (6) represent an essential accessory for RC enthusiasts across the United Kingdom who demand reliable, high-quality components for their scale models. These body clips are purpose-designed to securely fasten bodyshells to your RC car, buggy, or truck chassis, ensuring that your investment remains protected during intense racing sessions and casual bashing alike. Whether you're a competitive racer running your RC buggy at the track or a weekend enthusiast enjoying off-road adventures with your RC crawler, these metallic green clips deliver the performance and durability you need.
Manufactured by Fastrax, a recognised brand within the RC hobby community, these body clips offer universal compatibility across multiple scales and chassis types. The metallic green finish provides both excellent visibility during use and an attractive aesthetic that complements modern RC car designs. With six clips included in each pack, you'll have spares on hand for replacement or maintenance, making this a cost-effective solution for keeping your RC model in top condition throughout the season.
Body clips are fundamental to RC car ownership, yet they're often overlooked until a failure occurs during a critical moment. By choosing quality clips from a trusted manufacturer like Fastrax, you ensure that your bodyshell remains securely fastened, preventing unnecessary damage to both the shell and underlying chassis components. These clips are compatible with 1/8th scale models, 1/5th scale models, and transponder bodies, making them an incredibly versatile choice for RC enthusiasts with diverse collections.
Key Features
- Universal Compatibility — These body clips are engineered to work seamlessly with 1/8th scale RC cars, 1/5th scale RC trucks, and transponder-equipped bodies, making them suitable for virtually any RC model in your collection without needing multiple types of clips.
- Metallic Green Finish — The distinctive metallic green colour provides superior visibility on the track or trail, allowing you to easily spot your clips during maintenance or when checking your bodyshell attachment, whilst also offering an attractive aesthetic upgrade to your RC setup.
- Pack of Six Clips — With six individual clips supplied in each pack, you receive sufficient fasteners for a complete bodyshell installation plus spares for replacement or backup, ensuring you're never caught short during a racing season.
- Fastrax Quality Manufacturing — Fastrax is a recognised manufacturer of RC components and spare parts, known for producing durable, reliable accessories that meet the demands of both casual hobbyists and competitive racers across the UK RC scene.
- Affordable Spare Parts Solution — At just £1.99, these body clips represent excellent value for money, allowing you to maintain your RC car's bodyshell security without breaking your hobby budget.
- Easy Installation — Body clips require no special tools or technical knowledge to install, making them accessible to RC enthusiasts of all experience levels, from newcomers discovering ready to run RC models to experienced competitors.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax 1/8th/1/5th/Transponder Body Clips are engineered for reliable performance across a wide range of RC applications. These clips are manufactured to exacting standards that ensure consistent quality, allowing them to withstand the vibrations, impacts, and stress generated during high-speed runs, jumps, and aggressive cornering typical of RC car use. The clips' design accommodates the varying bodyshell thicknesses found across different 1/8th and 1/5th scale models, providing a secure grip that prevents unwanted loosening during extended running sessions. The metallic green finish is both decorative and practical, offering excellent visibility for quick visual checks of your bodyshell security without requiring you to stop and inspect each clip individually. Whether you're running an RC buggy at competitive speeds, bashing through rough terrain with your RC crawler, or enjoying casual circuit racing, these clips deliver the dependable performance required to keep your bodyshell in place throughout your session. The six-clip package ensures that you have sufficient fasteners for a complete installation plus extras for long-term maintenance and storage.
What's in the Box
- 6x Fastrax Body Clips in Metallic Green finish
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these body clips suitable for my specific RC car scale? — Yes, Fastrax has designed these clips to accommodate 1/8th scale and 1/5th scale RC models, as well as transponder bodies, making them compatible with a diverse range of popular RC vehicles available in the UK market. Whether you own an 1/8th scale buggy, truggy, or truck, or a larger 1/5th scale model, these clips will fit your bodyshell mounting points.
- How many clips do I need for my RC car bodyshell? — Most RC bodyshells require between 4 and 6 clips for secure fastening, depending on the design and size of your specific model. The pack of six clips included here provides sufficient fasteners for a complete installation with spares remaining, which is ideal for long-term maintenance or as replacements if clips become damaged.
- Why should I buy spare body clips? — Body clips are exposed to constant stress from vibrations and impacts during RC car operation, and they can occasionally break or become loose over time. Having spare clips on hand, like the additional units included in this six-pack, ensures that you can quickly restore your bodyshell security without interrupting your racing schedule.
- What is the advantage of the metallic green finish? — Beyond the attractive appearance that complements modern RC designs, the metallic green finish offers excellent visibility, allowing you to quickly verify that your bodyshell clips are properly installed and secure before heading to the track or trail. This quick visual check can prevent potential issues during your RC session.
- Are these clips compatible with ready to run RC cars? — Yes, these Fastrax body clips work with any 1/8th or 1/5th scale RC model that uses standard bodyshell mounting clips, including ready to run RC cars, race kits, and custom-built models. They are a universal accessory designed to be compatible across the entire range of vehicles utilising these clip sizes.
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 1/8th/1/5th/Transponder Body Clips Metallic Green (6) FAST210MG 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: FAST210MG
- Product Type: Body Clips
- Quantity: 6 clips per pack
- Colour: Metallic Green
- Compatible Scales: 1/8th scale, 1/5th scale
- Compatible Bodies: 1/8th scale bodyshells, 1/5th scale bodyshells, Transponder bodies
- EAN: 5055323902390
- Availability: In Stock
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