Overview
The FMS 12483 Car Body Hinge Parts (Model FMS-C3735) are essential replacement and upgrade components designed for RC enthusiasts who demand reliable performance from their scale models. These hinge parts are specifically engineered to provide smooth, durable body mounting for the FCX24M Discovery, ensuring your RC car maintains perfect panel alignment and structural integrity during every run. Whether you're a dedicated RC car UK hobbyist, a competitive racer, or simply someone who enjoys maintaining their ready to run RC vehicles to the highest standard, these genuine FMS hinge parts deliver the precision engineering you need.
As a dedicated RC car enthusiast, you understand that the smallest components often make the biggest difference. Body hinge parts are critical to maintaining your vehicle's appearance and performance, preventing rattling, misalignment, and potential damage to your RC car's bodywork during intense driving sessions. The FMS-C3735 hinge parts are manufactured to OEM specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with your FCX24M Discovery model and delivering the exact fit and finish that factory-original parts provide. When you invest in genuine FMS components like these hinge parts, you're investing in durability, reliability, and the continued enjoyment of your RC hobby.
RC Model Shop is proud to stock genuine FMS parts and upgrades, ensuring that RC enthusiasts across the UK have access to authentic, high-quality components without compromising on performance or longevity. These hinge parts represent an affordable way to keep your RC car in showroom condition or to replace worn components that have seen plenty of action on the track or trail.
Key Features
- OEM Genuine FMS Parts — These are authentic factory-original hinge components designed and manufactured by FMS specifically for the FCX24M Discovery, guaranteeing perfect fit, finish and compatibility with your model without the need for modification or adjustment.
- Precise Engineering — Each hinge is manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring smooth body panel movement and secure mounting that prevents rattling, unwanted movement and cosmetic damage during aggressive driving.
- Affordable Replacement Solution — At just £1.49, these hinge parts offer exceptional value for money, making it cost-effective to maintain your RC car's condition and replace worn components without breaking your hobby budget.
- Essential Maintenance Component — Body hinges experience regular wear and tear through repeated opening and closing of body panels, making replacement parts a practical necessity for long-term RC car ownership and maintenance.
- Compatibility Guarantee — Specifically designed for the FCX24M Discovery, these parts ensure seamless integration with your model and provide the exact performance characteristics that FMS engineered into the original design.
Technical Performance
The FMS Car Body Hinge Parts represent precision engineering at a micro scale, manufactured using durable materials specifically selected for the demands of RC car operation. These components experience constant stress from body panel movement, vibration during high-speed running, and the environmental exposure that comes with outdoor RC hobby sessions. FMS has engineered these hinge parts to withstand these demands whilst maintaining smooth operation and secure mounting throughout the life of your vehicle. The design ensures that body panels remain properly aligned, preventing gaps that can affect aerodynamics and creating the clean, finished appearance that separates a well-maintained RC car from one that has been neglected. By utilising genuine FMS hinge parts rather than third-party alternatives or worn original components, you ensure that your FCX24M Discovery performs and looks its absolute best, maintaining proper body panel fitment and eliminating the squeaks, rattles and misalignment issues that compromise both performance and appearance.
What's in the Box
- FCX24M Discovery Car Body Hinge Parts (FMS-C3735)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are car body hinge parts and why do I need them? — Car body hinge parts are the small but essential components that allow your RC car's body panels to open and close smoothly whilst maintaining secure, aligned mounting. Over time, these hinges experience wear from repeated use, environmental exposure and the vibrations generated during driving sessions. Worn or damaged hinges result in loose, rattling body panels, poor panel alignment and potential damage to your RC car's bodywork. Replacement hinge parts restore smooth operation and ensure your vehicle maintains its factory finish and structural integrity.
- Are these genuine FMS parts? — Yes, these are authentic OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) FMS parts designed and produced by FMS specifically for the FCX24M Discovery. When you purchase genuine factory parts from authorised dealers like RC Model Shop, you guarantee compatibility, quality and the exact performance characteristics that FMS engineered into your model.
- Will these parts fit my FCX24M Discovery? — These hinge parts are specifically designed for the FCX24M Discovery and will provide perfect fit and compatibility. If you own a different FMS model, please verify the model number before ordering to ensure these parts are correct for your vehicle.
- How difficult is it to install these hinge parts? — Body hinge parts are generally straightforward to install, though the specific process depends on your model's design. We recommend consulting your FCX24M Discovery manual for detailed installation instructions, or contacting our knowledgeable team at RC Model Shop if you need guidance. Replacement of hinge parts is well within the capabilities of most RC hobbyists with basic mechanical skills.
- How long will these hinge parts last? — Genuine FMS hinge parts are engineered for durability and longevity. The lifespan depends on usage frequency and driving conditions, but properly installed and maintained hinge parts should provide years of reliable service. Regular inspection and prompt replacement of any visibly damaged hinges will keep your RC car in optimal condition.
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 FMS 12483 CAR BODY HINGE PARTS FMS-C3735 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.
- Model Number: FMS-C3735
- Product Type: Car Body Hinge Parts
- Brand: FMS
- Compatibility: FCX24M Discovery
- Price: £1.49 USD
- Parts Included: FCX24M Discovery Car Body Hinge Parts
- Warranty: 90-day warranty on electronic accessories from date of delivery
- Return Policy: 30-day return policy for new and unused products
- Shipping: Free shipping on orders over £99, £6.99 shipping on orders under £99
- Shipping Time: 3-7 working days from US warehouse, 10-15 days from Chinese warehouse
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
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- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.