Overview
The Team Associated DC10 Top Plate Bulkhead in grey is an authentic OEM replacement part designed specifically for the Team Associated DC10 Drift Car. This genuine bulkhead component is essential for maintaining and repairing your RC drift car with original manufacturer parts, ensuring perfect fit and compatibility. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK enthusiast or someone restoring your DC10 after competition use, this replacement part allows you to keep your drift car in peak condition using only genuine Team Associated components.
As an authorised retailer of Team Associated RC products, RC Model Shop supplies this OEM bulkhead to RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand genuine spares for their drift cars. The DC10 is renowned in the RC drift community, and maintaining it with original parts ensures longevity and reliability. This grey top plate bulkhead is the correct replacement component for routine maintenance and repairs, making it an essential spare part for any DC10 owner who wants to keep their drift car performing at its best.
Identified by part number AS72252, this bulkhead comes in grey and is a standard fitment for the DC10 Drift Car. It's the ideal choice for RC enthusiasts in the UK looking to maintain their RC car with confidence, knowing they're using authentic Team Associated parts rather than third-party alternatives. Order with complete peace of mind from an authorised Team Associated dealer.
Key Features
- Genuine Team Associated Part — This is an original OEM component manufactured by Team Associated, ensuring it meets the exact specifications and quality standards required for perfect fit and performance on your DC10 Drift Car.
- Grey Colour Finish — The grey colour matches the original DC10 specification, maintaining the aesthetic consistency of your drift car whilst providing the structural component you need for repairs and maintenance.
- DC10 Drift Car Compatibility — Specifically designed as a standard fitment for the Team Associated DC10 Drift Car, this bulkhead integrates seamlessly with all other DC10 components and assemblies without modification.
- Top Plate Bulkhead Function — The top plate bulkhead is a critical structural component that maintains the integrity and geometry of your DC10's chassis, essential for consistent drift performance and handling characteristics.
- Routine Maintenance Solution — Perfect for replacing worn or damaged bulkheads, this OEM part allows you to restore your DC10 to factory specifications without compromise, ideal for drivers who compete or bash regularly.
- Authorised Dealer Supply — Supplied directly by RC Model Shop, an authorised Team Associated retailer, you can be confident you're receiving a genuine product with full warranty protection and authenticity guarantee.
Technical Performance
The Team Associated DC10 Top Plate Bulkhead (AS72252) is engineered to the precise specifications required for the DC10 drift platform. As a structural component, this bulkhead maintains the critical geometry of the DC10 chassis, which is fundamental to the car's handling balance and drift characteristics. Team Associated designs all their OEM spares to exacting tolerances, ensuring that replacement parts perform identically to factory components. The grey finish not only matches the original DC10 aesthetic but also indicates this is a genuine Team Associated component, distinguishing it from inferior aftermarket alternatives. For drift car enthusiasts in the UK who demand reliability and authenticity, using genuine OEM parts like this bulkhead is essential. The component is manufactured to the same standards as the original, meaning it will integrate perfectly with your existing DC10 assembly, servo mounts, and other chassis components without any fitting issues or compromises to performance. Whether you're rebuilding after a competition season or replacing a damaged part from intensive bashing, this genuine bulkhead ensures your DC10 maintains its precision drift handling and structural integrity.
What's in the Box
- Team Associated DC10 Top Plate Bulkhead in grey (AS72252)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Team Associated DC10 Top Plate Bulkhead a genuine OEM part? — Yes, absolutely. This is an authentic Team Associated original equipment manufacturer part, identified by the official part number AS72252. It is not a third-party or aftermarket alternative, but the genuine component designed and manufactured by Team Associated for the DC10 Drift Car, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance.
- What is the DC10 Drift Car and why would I need this bulkhead? — The Team Associated DC10 is a purpose-built drift car platform that is popular in the RC drift racing community. The top plate bulkhead is a structural component of the chassis that maintains the correct geometry and rigidity of the car. You would need to replace it if it becomes damaged, cracked, or worn from intensive use or competition, or as part of a restoration project.
- Will this bulkhead fit my DC10 Drift Car? — Yes, this bulkhead is a standard fitment for the Team Associated DC10 Drift Car. As an OEM component designed specifically for the DC10, it will integrate perfectly with your existing chassis components without any modification required. Simply remove the old bulkhead and install this replacement following your DC10 manual instructions.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a replacement part rather than a complete car, so it is intended for DC10 owners who already have the chassis and are performing maintenance or repairs. If you're new to RC cars and interested in drift racing, you would first need to purchase a complete DC10 Drift Car kit or ready-to-run model, then use this part as a spare if needed in the future.
- What colour does this bulkhead come in? — This top plate bulkhead is available in grey, which matches the original DC10 specification and maintains the visual consistency of your drift car's chassis components.
- Can I buy this as a spare for future use? — Absolutely. Many RC enthusiasts and competitive drivers purchase genuine OEM spares like this bulkhead before they are needed, ensuring they have replacement parts on hand if something breaks during competition or intensive use. Having spare bulkheads allows you to minimise downtime and keep your DC10 on the track.
- Why should I choose genuine Team Associated parts over aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine OEM parts like this bulkhead are designed and tested to exact specifications by Team Associated engineers, ensuring perfect fit, compatibility, and performance. They maintain the precision characteristics that make the DC10 such a respected drift platform. Aftermarket parts may introduce fit issues or geometric inconsistencies that can affect handling and performance. For a precision platform like the DC10, using authentic parts ensures reliability and consistency.
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 TEAM ASSOCIATED DC10 TOP PLATE BULKHEAD, GREY AS72252 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: Team Associated
- Product Type: Top Plate Bulkhead
- Part Number: AS72252
- Barcode: 784695722521
- Colour: Grey
- Vehicle Compatibility: DC10 Drift Car
- Fitment Type: Standard Part
- Component Function: Structural chassis bulkhead
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