Overview
The FTX Outback Gear Cover (FTX8139) is an essential accessory for RC enthusiasts who own FTX Outback models. This protective gear cover is designed to safeguard your RC car's sensitive components during storage, transport, and outdoor use. Whether you're a serious competitor, a weekend basher, or exploring the world of RC cars in the UK, having proper protection for your investment is crucial. The Outback range is renowned for its durability and off-road capability, and this gear cover ensures your model remains in pristine condition between adventures.
Keeping your RC car protected from dust, debris, moisture, and accidental damage is a fundamental part of RC ownership. The FTX Outback Gear Cover provides peace of mind, whether you're storing your model at home, transporting it to the track, or leaving it in your car boot. This is a genuine FTX spare part, manufactured to the same quality standards as the vehicles themselves, ensuring reliable protection for your Outback model.
For RC car enthusiasts in the UK looking to extend the lifespan of their Outback, this gear cover is a practical and affordable solution. It's the type of essential accessory that every serious RC hobbyist should have in their collection, protecting against the everyday wear and tear that comes with regular use.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX Spare Part — Manufactured by FTX to exact specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable protection for your Outback model. Using genuine parts guarantees the best fit and performance.
- Protective Design — The gear cover is engineered to shield your RC car's delicate components from dust, dirt, moisture, and physical damage during storage and transport. This extends the life of your vehicle and maintains its resale value.
- Universal Outback Compatibility — Designed to fit across the FTX Outback range, making it a versatile spare part suitable for multiple Outback variants. This makes it an excellent investment for collectors with multiple models.
- Affordable Protection — At an excellent price point, this gear cover offers exceptional value for money, making professional-grade protection accessible to all RC enthusiasts regardless of budget.
- Compact and Portable — Lightweight and easy to store, the gear cover doesn't take up much space in your RC bag or toolkit, making it perfect for transporting to meets, races, or casual driving sessions.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outback Gear Cover is a precision-engineered protective accessory crafted from quality materials designed to shield your RC car from environmental hazards and accidental damage. As a genuine FTX component, it meets the manufacturer's strict quality standards and has been tested to ensure reliable protection across various storage and transport conditions. The cover is specifically designed for the FTX Outback chassis and related models within the Outback family, providing a snug fit that protects all critical areas of your vehicle including the transmission, motor assembly, and electronics. Whether you're storing your ready-to-run RC car indoors, in a garage, or transporting it in a vehicle, this gear cover creates a barrier against dust accumulation, moisture exposure, and minor impacts that could otherwise damage internal components. The design philosophy behind this accessory reflects FTX's commitment to helping RC enthusiasts maintain their models in top condition, ensuring that performance and reliability remain consistent throughout the vehicle's operational life.
What's in the Box
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Outback Gear Cover suitable for all Outback models? — Yes, this gear cover is designed to fit across the FTX Outback range, making it a versatile spare part for anyone with multiple Outback variants. It's engineered to provide compatibility with the various Outback models available.
- What does the gear cover protect against? — The cover shields your RC car from dust, dirt, debris, moisture, and minor physical damage during storage and transport. This protection is essential for maintaining your vehicle's condition between driving sessions and extending component lifespan.
- Will this gear cover fit in my RC car bag? — Absolutely. The FTX Outback Gear Cover is lightweight and compact, designed to be easily stored in RC bags, toolkits, or alongside your vehicle for convenient transport to the track or local RC car club.
- Is this a genuine FTX part? — Yes, the FTX8139 is a genuine FTX spare part manufactured to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable quality. Using genuine parts is always recommended for optimal fit and performance.
- Why do I need a gear cover for my RC car? — Protecting your RC car investment is essential for long-term performance and reliability. Dust, moisture, and accidental impacts can damage sensitive electronics and mechanical components. A quality gear cover provides affordable insurance against these hazards.
- Where can I use this gear cover? — The gear cover is suitable for use during storage at home, in the garage, during transport in vehicles, or even at RC tracks and racing venues where you need to protect your model between heats or sessions.
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 GEAR COVER FTX8139 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: FTX8139
- Product Type: Chassis Spares - Gear Cover
- EAN: 5055323979811
- Compatibility: FTX Outback range
- Availability: In Stock
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- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
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