Overview
The FTX HAVOK PANHEAD SELF TAPPING SCREWS 2.5 x 14MM represent essential replacement fasteners for owners of FTX Havok drift trucks and roadsters. These precision-engineered self-tapping screws are purpose-designed replacement parts that ensure your RC car UK hobby model maintains peak structural integrity during competitive drift sessions and weekend bashing. Whether you're rebuilding your FTX Havok 1/14th scale 4WD RTR model after intensive use or performing routine maintenance, these replacement screws provide the reliability and precision fit that serious RC enthusiasts demand.
Self-tapping screws are engineered to create their own thread pathway as they are driven into pre-drilled or softer material surfaces, making them ideal for assembly and reassembly of plastic components on ready to run RC cars. The panhead design offers excellent surface contact and aesthetic appeal, presenting a clean, professional appearance on your FTX Havok model. For RC hobbyists in the UK who demand quality replacement parts that match OEM specifications, these screws deliver the authentic fitment and performance characteristics that your Havok drift truck or roadster requires.
This pack of 12 precision fasteners provides excellent value, allowing you to stock up on spares for routine maintenance or to have replacements readily available after crashes or component damage during intense RC sessions. The consistent quality of FTX genuine spares ensures compatibility with your existing model and maintains the structural reliability of your investment.
Key Features
- Self-Tapping Design — These screws are manufactured to create their own thread pathway as they are driven into material, eliminating the need for pre-threading and allowing for quick assembly and reassembly of plastic bodywork and internal components on your RC drift truck or roadster.
- Panhead Profile — The panhead screw design provides a larger bearing surface compared to traditional screw heads, distributing clamping force more effectively across plastic components and reducing the risk of surface deformation or counter-sinking through softer materials.
- Precise 2.5 x 14mm Dimensions — These screws are engineered to exacting specifications that match the original FTX factory fasteners, ensuring perfect fitment in the designated mounting points throughout your Havok model without forcing or component damage.
- Genuine FTX Replacement Part — As official FTX spares, these fasteners are manufactured to the same quality standards and material specifications as the original factory components, guaranteeing authentic performance and longevity.
- Pack of 12 Units — This generous quantity provides multiple replacement options, allowing you to perform complete service replacements or stock spare fasteners for future maintenance and repair work on your RC car.
- Compatible with Multiple Havok Models — These screws are specifically engineered for use on the FTX5597BL and FTX5598BL Havok Drift Truck and Havok Drift Roadster models in both blue and yellow colour variants, ensuring authentic OEM fitment.
Technical Performance
The FTX HAVOK PANHEAD SELF TAPPING SCREWS 2.5 x 14mm are precision fasteners engineered from high-quality steel material that provides superior corrosion resistance and durability compared to inferior aftermarket alternatives. The 2.5mm diameter shaft combined with the 14mm overall length creates the optimal proportions for securing plastic body panels, interior trim components, and structural brackets throughout the FTX Havok 1/14th scale 4WD drift platform. The self-tapping thread profile is precisely machined to cut cleanly into plastic substrates without generating excessive heat or material shaving that could compromise surface integrity. The panhead design incorporates a conical bearing surface that distributes load across a wider area than standard Phillips or flathead screws, particularly important when fastening to plastic components that can experience plastic creep under sustained stress during intense RC driving sessions. These genuine FTX spares maintain the engineering standards established by the manufacturer, ensuring consistent performance across multiple assembly cycles and providing reliable hold-down force that prevents component loosening during aggressive drift manoeuvres on UK RC courses and private tracks. The superior material composition and precision manufacturing of these genuine FTX fasteners make them the optimal choice for serious RC hobbyists who demand authentic replacement parts that protect their investment in high-quality ready to run RC models.
What's in the Box
- 12 x FTX Havok Panhead Self Tapping Screws 2.5 x 14mm
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these screws compatible with all FTX Havok models? — These FTX HAVOK PANHEAD SELF TAPPING SCREWS 2.5 x 14mm are specifically engineered for the FTX5597BL and FTX5598BL Havok Drift Truck and Havok Drift Roadster models in both blue and yellow colour options. Always verify your model number before ordering to ensure correct fitment with your specific RC drift truck or roadster variant.
- What is the difference between self-tapping screws and standard screws? — Self-tapping screws are engineered with a specially designed thread profile that cuts its own thread pathway as the screw is driven into material, eliminating the need for pre-threaded holes and allowing faster assembly and reassembly of plastic components on your RC car. This design is particularly valuable for plastic-bodied models like the FTX Havok, where pre-threading could weaken component integrity.
- Why should I choose genuine FTX replacement parts over aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine FTX spares are manufactured to the original factory specifications and material standards that your Havok model was engineered around, ensuring perfect fitment, reliable performance, and consistent quality across multiple assembly cycles. Authentic replacement parts protect your investment in a quality ready to run RC model and maintain the structural integrity and performance characteristics that the manufacturer designed.
- How many replacement screws do I receive in this pack? — This pack contains 12 individual FTX HAVOK PANHEAD SELF TAPPING SCREWS 2.5 x 14mm, providing an excellent supply of spare fasteners for routine maintenance, component replacement, or stocking spares for future RC hobby use.
- Can these screws be used for other RC models? — Whilst these screws are specifically engineered for FTX Havok 1/14th scale drift platforms, the self-tapping design and dimensions may prove compatible with other plastic-bodied RC cars of similar scale. However, we recommend verifying compatibility with your specific model before installation to prevent component damage or poor fitment.
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 HAVOK PANHEAD SELF TAPPING SCREWS 2.5 x 14MM (12pc) FTX10645 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.
- Manufacturer: FTX
- Part Number: FTX10645
- EAN Code: 5056135766491
- Product Type: Self-Tapping Panhead Screws
- Screw Diameter: 2.5mm
- Screw Length: 14mm
- Quantity per Pack: 12 pieces
- Screw Head Type: Panhead
- Thread Type: Self-Tapping
- Compatible Models: FTX5597BL FTX Havok Drift Truck 1/14th 4WD RTR Blue, FTX5598BL FTX Havok Drift Roadster 1/14th 4WD RTR Blue, FTX5597YL FTX Havok Drift Truck 1/14th 4WD RTR Yellow, FTX5598YL FTX Havok Drift Roadster 1/14th 4WD RTR Yellow
- Recommended Use: Bodywork fastening, component assembly, plastic substrate attachment
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