Overview
The Fastrax Aluminium Collets (5) PURPLE w/SCREWS & WRENCH FAST34PU represents a premium upgrade for RC enthusiasts who demand precision engineering and durability in their hobby-grade vehicles. These high-quality aluminium collets are essential components for any serious RC car UK builder or basher looking to improve the performance and longevity of their suspension system. Whether you're running a ready to run RC monster truck, an RC buggy, or a competition-grade RC crawler, these collets provide the tight tolerances and reliable fit that separates a well-maintained machine from one plagued by mechanical issues.
Fastrax has earned a reputation as a leading manufacturer of premium RC spares and upgrade parts across the United Kingdom and beyond. These aluminium collets are precision-engineered components designed to provide superior performance compared to standard plastic alternatives. The purple anodised finish not only looks visually striking on your RC model, but the anodising process also provides additional corrosion resistance and durability, making these collets suitable for indoor racing, outdoor bashing, and everything in between. If you're serious about maintaining your RC investment and ensuring smooth suspension operation, these collets represent an affordable but essential upgrade.
This pack comes complete with everything you need for installation, including screws and a dedicated wrench tool, eliminating the need for additional purchases or improvised solutions. The inclusion of the wrench ensures you can achieve proper torque specifications and maintain consistent collet tension across multiple installation points on your RC vehicle.
Key Features
- Premium Aluminium Construction — These collets are machined from high-grade aluminium alloy, offering superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to plastic alternatives, which means your RC suspension will remain more stable and responsive through corners and over rough terrain.
- Anodised Purple Finish — The hard anodised purple coating provides excellent corrosion resistance and durability, protecting your collets from rust and degradation even when used in wet conditions or stored for extended periods, whilst also offering an attractive aesthetic upgrade to your RC car UK.
- Precision Engineering — Each collet is precisely manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring a perfect fit on suspension components and eliminating the play and wobble that can develop with inferior quality parts.
- Five Collets Per Pack — The set includes five individual collets, providing enough components to upgrade multiple areas of your RC model's suspension system, or to have spares on hand for replacement when wear occurs.
- Complete Installation Kit — This package includes not just the collets themselves, but also the necessary mounting screws and a purpose-designed wrench tool, making installation straightforward and ensuring you achieve proper torque specifications without guessing or using improvised tools.
- Universal Compatibility — These collets are compatible with a wide range of Fastrax RC vehicles and many other hobby-grade RC models, making them an excellent general-purpose spare part to keep in your RC toolbox.
- Enhanced Durability — The superior material quality means these collets will outlast their plastic counterparts, providing better value over time and reducing the frequency of replacement and maintenance on your ready to run RC or race kit vehicle.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax Aluminium Collets FAST34PU represent a significant step up in suspension component quality for RC vehicles of all types, from casual bashers to competition-grade machines. Aluminium is the material of choice in professional and high-end RC racing specifically because of its superior rigidity, thermal stability, and longevity compared to plastic. When suspension collets are made from aluminium, they maintain their dimensions more consistently across temperature variations, which is crucial for maintaining your RC's handling characteristics whether you're running in cold winter conditions or hot summer sun across the UK. The anodising process used on these purple collets adds a hard oxide layer that provides genuine corrosion protection, not just aesthetic appeal—this is particularly important if your RC hobby involves outdoor use or water crossings. The precision manufacturing ensures that each collet has a consistent internal diameter and threads that match exactly with your suspension shafts and fasteners, eliminating the gap-induced vibration and noise that can develop with lower-quality parts. These collets are suitable for use across all types of RC vehicles including off-road buggies, monster trucks, rock crawlers, and short course trucks. The included wrench tool means you can achieve proper installation torque without damaging the collets or their fasteners, which is essential for long-term reliability.
What's in the Box
- Five (5) Fastrax Aluminium Collets in purple anodised finish
- Mounting screws for installation
- Dedicated wrench tool for installation and maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between aluminium collets and plastic collets for RC cars? — Aluminium collets like these Fastrax FAST34PU components offer superior durability, precision, and consistency compared to plastic alternatives. Aluminium maintains its dimensions better across temperature variations, resists corrosion more effectively, and provides tighter tolerances that eliminate suspension play. If you're running a serious RC car UK setup, upgrading to aluminium collets will noticeably improve handling consistency and reduce maintenance frequency.
- Are these collets compatible with my RC vehicle? — The Fastrax Aluminium Collets are widely compatible with many Fastrax RC vehicles and other hobby-grade RC models. We recommend checking your vehicle's manual or contacting us to confirm compatibility with your specific ready to run RC or race kit setup before purchasing.
- Do I need any special tools to install these collets? — The package includes a dedicated wrench tool specifically designed for these collets, so no additional special tools are required. The included tool ensures you can achieve proper torque specifications and install the collets correctly without damaging them.
- What is the purple anodised finish and why does it matter? — Anodising is an electrochemical process that creates a hard, protective oxide layer on the aluminium surface. This layer provides corrosion resistance, enhanced durability, and a visually appealing finish. The purple colour is an aesthetic choice that makes your RC upgrade stand out, whilst the anodising itself extends the lifespan of the collets significantly.
- Can I use these on my brushless RC buggy or monster truck? — Yes, these collets are suitable for use on all types of brushless and brushed RC vehicles, from competitive racing machines to casual bashers. The material quality and precision engineering make them particularly valuable for brushless RC setups where suspension consistency directly impacts handling and performance.
- How often will I need to replace these collets? — With proper installation and maintenance, aluminium collets like these should last significantly longer than plastic alternatives. The hard anodised coating provides excellent durability, meaning you may only need to replace them if they become damaged through accident or after many years of heavy use.
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 ALUMINIUM COLLETS (5) PURPLE w/SCREWS & WRENCH FAST34PU 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: FAST34PU
- EAN: 5055323902970
- Quantity: 5 collets per pack
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Finish: Anodised purple
- Includes: Collets, mounting screws, wrench tool
- Application: RC suspension upgrade component
- Compatibility: Fastrax RC vehicles and compatible hobby-grade RC models
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