Overview
The Team Associated RC28R FT Side Wall Flange Set in white is an essential spare part for owners of the RC28R FT micro racer platform. As a genuine Associated spare component, this replacement set ensures your RC car UK hobby investment maintains its factory appearance and structural integrity. Whether you're a dedicated micro racing enthusiast or someone looking to keep their RC car in top condition, this side wall flange set offers a straightforward maintenance solution that restores reliable performance to your model.
Micro racing has become increasingly popular amongst RC enthusiasts across the UK, and the RC28R FT stands as one of Team Associated's premier offerings in this category. This compact, high-performance platform demands quality spare parts to maintain peak performance. The side wall flange set plays a crucial role in the chassis construction, and having genuine replacement parts on hand ensures you can quickly address any wear or damage that occurs during regular racing or recreational use. For anyone serious about maintaining their ready to run RC car UK or race kit, this is an authentic component you can rely on.
Team Associated has established itself as a trusted manufacturer of precision RC vehicles and parts, and this side wall flange set exemplifies their commitment to quality engineering. By choosing genuine Associated spares like the AS21657, you're investing in components designed and tested specifically for the RC28R FT platform. This practical choice for routine maintenance and repairs helps restore both the reliable performance and professional finish to your RC28-based model, making it an essential addition to any RC enthusiast's spare parts collection.
Key Features
- Genuine Team Associated Spare Part — This is an official Associated component manufactured to exact specifications for the RC28R FT platform, ensuring perfect fitment and performance characteristics that third-party alternatives cannot guarantee. Using genuine spares maintains the integrity of your micro racer and supports the manufacturer's engineering standards.
- Factory White Finish — The clean white colour provides a tidy, professional factory appearance that matches the original RC28R FT aesthetic. This genuine finish option allows you to restore your model to showroom condition if side wall flanges become worn or damaged through regular use and competition.
- Direct Compatibility with RC28R FT — Specifically designed for the RC28R FT platform, this side wall flange set ensures perfect alignment and fitment without modification. This precise compatibility means installation is straightforward and eliminates the guesswork associated with universal or generic alternatives.
- Essential for Routine Maintenance — Side wall flanges are structural components that benefit from periodic inspection and replacement as part of regular RC car maintenance. Having a genuine replacement set allows you to perform preventative maintenance and keep your micro racer performing at its best throughout the racing season.
- Restores Structural Integrity — If your side wall flanges have become cracked, bent, or worn through use, this replacement set restores the structural integrity of the chassis. Proper side wall flanges ensure the chassis maintains its intended stiffness and handling characteristics for optimal performance.
Technical Performance
The RC28R FT Side Wall Flange Set represents Team Associated's precision engineering approach to micro racing components. Side wall flanges serve as critical structural elements within the chassis assembly, providing lateral support and helping to maintain the overall rigidity of the frame during high-speed cornering and aggressive racing manoeuvres. The white finish is applied using Team Associated's standard manufacturing process, ensuring consistent colour matching with original equipment. These flanges are engineered to work seamlessly with the RC28R FT platform's suspension geometry and chassis dimensions, contributing to the stable handling and responsive performance characteristics that the RC28R FT is renowned for amongst micro racing competitors in the UK and beyond. The construction quality reflects Team Associated's reputation for precision manufacturing, with tight tolerances that ensure each flange performs identically to the original equipment specifications. Whether you're racing competitively or enjoying casual recreational driving, these genuine spares maintain the performance envelope your micro racer was designed for.
What's in the Box
- Team Associated RC28R FT Side Wall Flange Set in white (one package containing the complete flange set)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the RC28R FT and why would I need this side wall flange set? — The RC28R FT is Team Associated's micro racing platform, a precision 1/28 scale electric RC car designed for high-speed racing on dedicated micro tracks. The side wall flanges are chassis components that provide structural support and maintain frame rigidity during driving. Over time through regular use, these flanges may become cracked, bent, or worn, and this replacement set allows you to restore your model to original specifications with genuine Team Associated parts.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a replacement spare part rather than a complete ready to run RC car UK product, so it's most suitable for owners who already have an RC28R FT and understand basic RC car maintenance. If you're new to RC micro racing, you would first purchase a complete RC28R FT kit or ready to run model, and then use spare parts like this set for future maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Will this side wall flange set fit my RC28R or other micro racers? — This flange set is specifically designed for the RC28R FT platform. Team Associated manufactures different models with distinct chassis designs, so these flanges are engineered for precise fitment on the RC28R FT only. Using genuine parts ensures perfect alignment and performance without requiring modification or adaptation.
- How long do side wall flanges typically last before needing replacement? — The lifespan of side wall flanges depends on your driving intensity, track conditions, and maintenance practices. Regular maintenance and inspection allow you to identify wear early and replace components before failure. Having a genuine replacement set available means you can perform maintenance during the off-season or quickly address any damage that occurs during racing season.
- What makes genuine Team Associated spares better than aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine Team Associated spares are manufactured to exact engineering specifications and quality standards established by the brand. These components have been tested and validated to work perfectly with the RC28R FT's precision chassis geometry and suspension design. Choosing genuine spares ensures optimal performance, perfect fitment, and maintains the structural integrity that your micro racer depends on for competitive racing.
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 RC28R FT SIDE WALL FLANGE SET, WHITE AS21657 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: RC28R FT Side Wall Flange Set
- Model Number: AS21657
- Part Number: 21657
- Colour: White
- Package Quantity: 1
- UPC Barcode: 784695216570
- Compatibility: RC28 Team Kit, RC28R Team
- Component Type: Chassis side wall flanges
- Manufacturer Status: Official Team Associated genuine spare part
- MSRP: £12.99 / $12.99
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