Overview
The FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate (FTX10307) is an essential spare part designed specifically for the FTX Tracker RC model. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast running your RC car on UK tracks or a hobbyist enjoying weekend bashing sessions, slipper pads are crucial wear items that protect your transmission and drivetrain from damage during high-torque situations. This genuine FTX component ensures your Tracker maintains optimal performance and longevity, making it an indispensable addition to any RC car UK enthusiast's spares collection. The slipper clutch system works by allowing controlled slipping between the motor and transmission when excessive torque is applied, preventing catastrophic damage to gears and shafts. Having replacement slipper pads on hand means you can keep your RC vehicle in peak condition and ready for action whenever you want to hit the track or trail.
RC cars are subject to significant mechanical stress, particularly the transmission components that transfer power from the motor to the wheels. The slipper clutch is your first line of defence against costly damage, and maintaining it with quality replacement pads is fundamental to responsible RC ownership. The FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate represents genuine manufacturer engineering, ensuring perfect compatibility with your Tracker and consistent performance characteristics that aftermarket alternatives simply cannot match. Whether you're preparing for competitive racing or casual recreational driving, investing in authentic FTX spares demonstrates a commitment to reliability and value for money.
FTX has established itself as a trusted name in the ready to run RC car market, offering accessible, quality vehicles for hobbyists across the UK and beyond. Their spare parts range reflects the same commitment to quality and affordability. By choosing genuine FTX components like the Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate, you're ensuring your vehicle receives the exact engineering and tolerances the manufacturer intended, maintaining warranty protection and achieving the performance characteristics your RC car was designed to deliver.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX Manufacturer Part — This is an authentic component manufactured by FTX specifically for the Tracker model, guaranteeing perfect fit, compatibility and performance that third-party alternatives cannot provide. Using genuine spares maintains your vehicle's reliability and helps preserve its resale value.
- Slipper Clutch Function — The slipper pads work in conjunction with the slipper plate to provide controlled slipping action when the motor applies excessive torque to the transmission, protecting expensive gearbox components from shock load damage and extending the working life of your RC car's drivetrain.
- Essential Wear Item — Slipper pads gradually wear during normal operation as they absorb impacts and prevent transmission damage, making regular replacement necessary for sustained performance and protection. Having replacement pads available means you're never left sidelined when wear occurs.
- Affordable Maintenance Solution — At just £5.99 including VAT, the FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate offers exceptional value for protecting your entire transmission system, making preventative maintenance budget-friendly and accessible to all RC enthusiasts.
- Easy Installation — As a direct FTX component designed specifically for the Tracker, these slipper pads install quickly and straightforwardly into the existing slipper clutch assembly without modification or adjustment to other drivetrain components.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate is engineered to work within the Tracker's transmission system, managing the critical function of torque management between the motor and gearbox. Slipper clutch systems are fundamental to RC car design, as they allow the motor to continue spinning when the wheels encounter resistance or impact, rather than transmitting that shock directly through the transmission gears where it could cause irreversible damage. The slipper pads are the wearing component within this system, gradually degrading through normal operation as they slip under load conditions. Quality slipper pads provide consistent, predictable slipping characteristics that protect your drivetrain while maintaining performance. The FTX Tracker platform represents a popular choice in the ready to run RC car market, with a user base spanning from casual weekend bashers to more serious hobbyists, making replacement components like these slipper pads readily necessary parts of ownership. Proper maintenance of the slipper clutch system by replacing pads when worn ensures that your Tracker continues to provide reliable, predictable handling and protects against the cascading damage that can occur when slipper pads become excessively worn or glazed.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are slipper pads and why do I need them for my FTX Tracker RC car? — Slipper pads are a critical component of your RC car's slipper clutch system, which protects the transmission and gearbox from shock loads and excessive torque. When your wheels hit an obstacle or the motor delivers a sudden surge of power, the slipper pads allow controlled slipping to occur rather than transmitting that damage directly through your gears. Without functional slipper pads, you risk severe transmission damage that is far more expensive to repair than replacing the pads. They are wear items that gradually degrade with use, making replacement necessary for continued protection.
- How often should I replace the slipper pads on my Tracker? — Replacement frequency depends on how intensively you use your Tracker. Frequent basher activities, competitive racing, and high-torque driving situations cause faster wear than casual recreational use. You should inspect your slipper clutch regularly and replace the pads when they become glazed, glossy, or thin. If your Tracker's wheels lock up during acceleration or you notice inconsistent torque management, it's likely time for new slipper pads.
- Is this a genuine FTX part or a third-party alternative? — This is a genuine FTX manufacturer part, designed and engineered specifically for the Tracker model. Genuine components ensure perfect compatibility, consistent performance characteristics, and maintain your vehicle's warranty protection. Third-party alternatives may fit but often deliver inconsistent slipping characteristics and may not provide the same level of protection for your transmission.
- Can I install these slipper pads myself? — Yes, the FTX Tracker Slipper Pads/Plate can be installed by most RC enthusiasts with basic mechanical knowledge. Installation requires access to your slipper clutch assembly and typically takes just a few minutes. However, if you're unfamiliar with your vehicle's transmission layout, you may wish to consult the FTX Tracker manual or seek assistance from an experienced RC enthusiast or hobby shop to ensure correct installation.
- Why should I choose FTX genuine spares over aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine FTX components are engineered to exact manufacturer specifications, ensuring they deliver the precise performance characteristics your Tracker was designed around. Aftermarket alternatives may vary in material quality, friction characteristics, and tolerances, potentially affecting how your slipper clutch feels and functions. Genuine parts also maintain your vehicle's warranty coverage and often provide better long-term value through superior durability and consistency.
- How long do slipper pads typically last? — The working life of slipper pads varies considerably based on driving style, terrain, and usage intensity. Casual recreational drivers might enjoy several months of use between replacements, whilst competitive racers or aggressive bashers may need to replace them every few weeks or even more frequently. Regular inspection is the best approach to determining when replacement is necessary.
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 FTX TRACKER SLIPPER PADS/PLATE FTX10307 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX10307
- Product Type: Slipper Pads/Plate Assembly
- Application: FTX Tracker RC vehicle
- Function: Transmission slipper clutch protection
- EAN: 5056135752371
- Recommended Retail Price: £5.99 including VAT
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