Features
- Tough composite material for long-lasting durability during extreme RC action
- Precision manufactured mounting holes for secure and reliable fit
- Integrated gearbox housing, battery compartment and steering servo mount
- Low Center of Gravity design for increased agility
Overview
The ARRMA Chassis LCG SWB (Z-ARA-1545) is a premium replacement chassis set designed for serious RC enthusiasts who demand precision engineering and reliability. This Low Centre of Gravity Short Wheelbase chassis is the perfect upgrade or replacement part for your ARRMA VORTEKS stadium truck, offering improved handling characteristics and extended durability for competitive racing and weekend bashing alike. Whether you're looking for a ready to run RC car upgrade or need to repair a damaged chassis, this genuine ARRMA component provides the engineering excellence you expect from one of the world's leading RC manufacturers.
Built with tough composite materials and manufactured to ARRMA's exacting standards, this chassis set delivers the performance and longevity that RC enthusiasts across the UK have come to trust. The Low Centre of Gravity design significantly improves vehicle stability during high-speed cornering and aggressive manoeuvres, whilst the Short Wheelbase configuration provides nimble, responsive handling that makes this chassis ideal for both competitive track racing and off-road bashing. This is a genuine spare part compatible with multiple VORTEKS 2WD models, making it an essential item for any serious RC hobbyist's spares collection.
RC Model Shop stocks only authentic ARRMA parts, ensuring you receive genuine components manufactured to the same rigorous quality standards as the original vehicle. Whether you're replacing a worn chassis or building a second setup for your RC truck, this chassis set represents excellent value for money and the assurance of proper fit and compatibility with your existing ARRMA models.
Key Features
- Low Centre of Gravity Design — The LCG configuration significantly increases agility and stability during high-speed turns and aggressive driving, allowing for faster cornering speeds and more predictable handling characteristics that give you a competitive edge on the track or in the field.
- Tough Composite Material Construction — Built from durable composite materials specifically engineered to withstand the extreme stresses and impacts of competitive RC action, this chassis resists cracking and damage far better than plastic alternatives, ensuring your investment lasts through countless racing sessions.
- Precision Manufactured Mounting Holes — Every mounting point is manufactured to exact tolerances, guaranteeing a secure and reliable fit with your transmission, servo, battery compartment and other components without wobbling or misalignment that could affect performance.
- Integrated Component Housing — The chassis features an integrated gearbox housing, battery compartment and steering servo mount, eliminating the need for separate brackets and reducing assembly complexity whilst maintaining structural rigidity and optimal weight distribution.
- Short Wheelbase Configuration — The SWB setup provides superior manoeuvrability and quick directional response, making this chassis perfect for tight technical courses and allowing you to attack corners with confidence and precision.
- Genuine ARRMA Component — As an official ARRMA replacement part, this chassis is engineered to exact OEM specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with all supported VORTEKS 2WD models and maintaining the vehicle's original performance characteristics.
Technical Performance
The ARRMA Chassis LCG SWB represents the pinnacle of composite chassis engineering for 1/10 scale stadium trucks. This Short Wheelbase, Low Centre of Gravity platform is manufactured from reinforced composite materials that deliver exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, meaning you get maximum durability without unnecessary bulk. The precision manufacturing process ensures that all mounting holes align perfectly with transmission components, servo brackets and battery compartments, eliminating common fitment issues that plague cheaper alternatives. The integrated design consolidates the gearbox housing, battery compartment and steering servo mount into a single rigid structure, improving overall vehicle stiffness and responsiveness. The Low Centre of Gravity configuration lowers the vehicle's centre of mass, dramatically improving stability during acceleration, braking and cornering whilst the Short Wheelbase provides the nimble, responsive handling that makes technical courses significantly easier to navigate. This chassis is compatible with the ARRMA VORTEKS 2WD range in all variants, including the brushed RTR models and the upgraded brushless versions, making it an ideal upgrade for drivers seeking improved handling and durability.
What's in the Box
- Left Side Chassis Mold
- Right Side Chassis Mold
Frequently Asked Questions
- What ARRMA models is this chassis compatible with? — This Chassis LCG SWB set is compatible with the ARRMA VORTEKS 2WD range, including the C-ARA3205T1 (No Battery/Charger) in blue, C-ARA3205ST2 (With Battery/Charger) in purple, and C-ARA3205ST1 (With Battery/Charger) in orange variants.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Whilst this is a genuine ARRMA component, it is a replacement chassis part rather than a complete vehicle, so you'll need existing mechanical knowledge or experience with RC models to fit it properly. It's ideal for intermediate to advanced RC enthusiasts who are maintaining or upgrading their VORTEKS trucks, but beginners should start with a ready to run RC car package rather than individual chassis components.
- What materials are used in this chassis? — The chassis is manufactured from tough composite material engineered specifically for RC performance, offering excellent durability and impact resistance whilst maintaining the lightweight characteristics necessary for competitive performance.
- Why choose Low Centre of Gravity design? — A Low Centre of Gravity design significantly improves vehicle stability during cornering and high-speed manoeuvres, reduces body roll, and allows for faster corner entry speeds, making it the preferred choice for competitive track racing and technical course driving across the UK RC community.
- How does Short Wheelbase improve performance? — The Short Wheelbase (SWB) configuration provides superior manoeuvrability, quicker directional response and easier weight transfer during cornering, making it ideal for technical courses with tight turns and complex layouts where responsive handling is essential.
- Is this a genuine ARRMA product? — Yes, the Z-ARA-1545 is an official ARRMA chassis component manufactured to original equipment specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance with supported VORTEKS 2WD models.
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 ARRMA Chassis LCG SWB Z-ARA-1545 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.
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