This aluminum front damper stay is an RC-scale replacement part intended for TAMIYA Thunder Dragon and Thunder Shot chassis, finished in gun metal. It serves as a direct-fit option for the front suspension tower area, aimed at hobbyists who need a metal alternative to stock plastic stays for routine maintenance or setup changes.
Fitment and installation rely on existing factory mounting points on the Thunder Dragon and Thunder Shot layouts, so alignment with the original screw holes is essential. When installing, secure fasteners progressively to avoid misalignment and inspect that the damper caps and tower mounting clearances remain correct. This part is used in the front suspension stack and affects chassis rigidity and steering feedback as part of your setup adjustments.
In tuning terms, swapping to an aluminum stay provides a stable mounting platform that can help keep damper geometry consistent during hard cornering or repeated runs. Use it as part of incremental setup changes, observing handling differences before and after the swap rather than relying on a single change to define performance.
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