Overview
The FTX OUTBACK MINI 3.0 ROUND HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW 1.4X6 (8PC) FTX8919 is an essential spare part for owners of the FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger 1:24 ready to run RC car. Whether you're a serious RC enthusiast running a high-performance electric RC vehicle or a casual hobbyist enjoying weekend bashing, having quality replacement fasteners on hand is crucial for keeping your RC car UK-ready and race-fit at all times. These precision-engineered self-tapping screws are specifically designed to fit the FTX Outback Mini 3.0 platform, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable assembly every single time you need to perform maintenance or repairs on your model.
Self-tapping screws are an intelligent engineering solution that allows them to cut their own thread pathway as they are driven into material, which means you don't need pre-drilled holes or thread inserts in many applications. This makes them incredibly convenient for RC hobbyists who need to quickly reassemble chassis components, body panels, or internal mechanisms without spending hours preparing mounting points. The round head design provides a clean, finished appearance whilst maintaining excellent holding power under the vibrations and stresses experienced by a 1:24 scale ready to run RC car during high-speed runs and off-road adventures.
For anyone maintaining or upgrading their FTX Outback Mini 3.0, this pack of eight screws represents excellent value and peace of mind. RC model enthusiasts across the UK trust FTX spare parts because they are manufactured to the exact same specifications as the original equipment, guaranteeing fitment and performance. Whether you're replacing stripped fasteners, building custom configurations, or simply stocking your spare parts box for future maintenance, these self-tapping screws are the professional choice for dedicated RC car UK hobbyists.
Key Features
- Self-Tapping Design — These screws are engineered to cut their own thread pathway directly into compatible materials, eliminating the need for pre-drilled holes or threaded inserts and allowing for faster, easier assembly and reassembly of your FTX Outback Mini 3.0 components without specialist tools or extensive preparation work.
- Round Head Profile — The rounded head design provides a clean, professional finish to your RC car's assembly whilst distributing load evenly across a wider surface area, reducing the risk of over-tightening damage and providing a neat appearance to chassis and body panel fastening points.
- Precision Specifications — Measuring 1.4mm diameter by 6mm length, these screws are precision-engineered to FTX's exact standards, ensuring perfect compatibility with all designated assembly points on the FTX Outback Mini 3.0 platform and delivering reliable performance under the demanding stresses of RC driving.
- Pack of Eight — The eight-piece pack ensures you have enough spare fasteners for multiple maintenance sessions or to replace several fastening points simultaneously, making this an economical way to keep your RC car ready to run without repeatedly purchasing individual screws.
- OEM Quality — As genuine FTX spare parts, these screws are manufactured to the same rigorous quality standards as the original equipment supplied with your ready to run RC model, guaranteeing authenticity, durability and perfect fitment every time.
- Universal Compatibility — Specifically designed for the FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger 1:24 platform across all colour variants, these screws maintain compatibility with Dark Red, Green, and Dark Grey models, ensuring consistent fastening solutions regardless of which version of this popular ready to run RC car you own.
Technical Performance
These self-tapping screws represent precision engineering at the component level, delivering the reliability that dedicated RC enthusiasts expect from genuine FTX spare parts. The 1.4mm diameter combined with the 6mm length creates an optimal balance between holding power and minimal weight impact on your 1:24 scale ready to run RC vehicle. Self-tapping fasteners operate through a process of thread generation as the screw is driven forward, cutting matching threads into the surrounding material and creating a permanent, secure connection that resists vibration and lateral stress. This is particularly important for RC cars that experience constant vibration from high-speed operation, off-road terrain traversal, and the dynamic forces generated during acceleration, deceleration, and cornering. The round head profile ensures even pressure distribution across a wider contact surface, preventing the concentration of force that could damage softer plastic or composite materials commonly found in 1:24 scale RC car construction. These fasteners are engineered to work seamlessly with the polymer chassis components, body panels, and internal mechanisms that comprise the FTX Outback Mini 3.0, maintaining structural integrity through countless hours of operation. Whether you're performing routine maintenance, replacing worn or damaged fasteners, or building custom configurations with aftermarket components, these self-tapping screws deliver the consistent, dependable performance that distinguishes quality spare parts from inferior alternatives in the competitive RC car UK market.
What's in the Box
- 8x FTX Round Head Self Tapping Screws 1.4x6mm
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these genuine FTX factory spare parts? — Yes, these are authentic FTX original equipment manufacturer parts manufactured to the exact same specifications and quality standards as the fasteners supplied with new FTX Outback Mini 3.0 ready to run models, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable performance.
- Which FTX Outback Mini 3.0 models do these screws fit? — These screws are compatible with all FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger 1:24 ready to run variants, including the Dark Red (FTX5503DR), Green (FTX5503G), and Dark Grey (FTX5503DG) versions, making them a universal solution for any colour of this popular ready to run RC car platform.
- What is the advantage of self-tapping screws over standard fasteners? — Self-tapping screws cut their own thread pathway as they are driven into material, eliminating the requirement for pre-drilled holes, threaded inserts, or complex preparation steps, allowing you to perform rapid assembly and reassembly of your ready to run RC model without specialist tools or extensive technical knowledge.
- Why should I buy genuine FTX spare parts instead of generic alternatives? — Genuine FTX spare parts are engineered and manufactured specifically for perfect fitment, compatibility, and performance with your FTX Outback Mini 3.0 ready to run RC car, whereas generic fasteners may vary in dimension, material quality, and thread pitch, potentially causing assembly problems, loose connections, or damage to your vehicle.
- How many screws are included in this pack? — This pack contains eight round head self-tapping screws measuring 1.4mm diameter by 6mm length, providing sufficient spare fasteners for multiple maintenance sessions or to replace several fastening points simultaneously on your FTX Outback Mini 3.0.
- Are these screws suitable for beginners to use? — Yes, self-tapping screws are ideal for hobbyists at all skill levels because they eliminate the complexity of pre-drilling holes or installing threaded inserts, allowing even newcomers to the RC car UK hobby to perform basic maintenance and assembly tasks confidently and without specialised equipment.
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 OUTBACK MINI 3.0 ROUND HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW 1.4X6 (8PC) FTX8919 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: FTX8919
- Product Type: Round Head Self Tapping Screw
- Screw Diameter: 1.4mm
- Screw Length: 6mm
- Quantity per Pack: 8 pieces
- Head Style: Round Head
- Fastener Type: Self Tapping
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX Outback Mini 3.0 Ranger 1:24 Ready to Run (FTX5503G, FTX5503DG, FTX5503DR)
- EAN Code: 5056135728987
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