Tamiya Mini 4WD Carbon Multi-Roller Flat Plate for stays - M4WD-16 by 3Racing  [M4WD-16]

Tamiya Mini 4WD Carbon Multi Roller Flat Plate - 3RACING M4WD-16
Price:
USD$5.00
Brand:
3Racing
Model:
M4WD-16
GTIN:
4895124749791
Condition:
Brand New
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Technical overview M4WD-16 carbon flat plate for Mini 4WD

This carbon multi-roller flat plate is an aftermarket component compatible with Tamiya Mini 4WD stay systems, designed for precise mounting of multiple roller configurations. The one-piece carbon construction increases torsional stiffness at the stay mount and offers a low-profile platform for competitive setups.

Design notes: the flat, co-planar roller layout reduces lateral stack complexity and improves repeatable mounting geometry. Increased rigidity compared with plastic stays can modify lateral compliance and tuning response on chassis such as Super-II, MA, MS, AR, FM-A and VS. Verify post spacing and hardware stack heights prior to track testing.

Installation considerations: measure hole pitch and select screw lengths that provide proper clamp without compressing bearings or puck spacers. Use flat washers or thin spacers to distribute load at each fastener and confirm each roller has sufficient axial and radial clearance during rotation.

Care and maintenance: inspect the laminate edges for chips or delamination after high-stress runs. Apply conservative torque settings when fastening and clean with non-aggressive agents to preserve bonded surfaces and any finish treatments.

What measurements ensure fitment to my stays?

Confirm center-to-center hole spacing and post diameter against your stay posts. If spacing matches, use M3 fasteners with appropriate spacers to achieve correct stack height and alignment.

How should I set up spacer stacks for different roller sizes?

Calculate spacer thickness so roller bearings sit concentric to the plate plane. Use thin washers to fine-tune lateral position and prevent binding against the plate edges.

Any special precautions when testing on race chassis?

Introduce the carbon plate incrementally and evaluate handling changes; increased stiffness may require adjustments to roller placement or other tuning components to stabilise corner behaviour.

Recommended fastener practice to avoid stress risers?

Use flat washers under heads and nuts to spread clamping force, select correct screw lengths, and apply moderate torque to prevent localized compression or cracking at hole edges.

Maintenance tips for prolonged service life?

Regularly check for edge damage and delamination after heavy use, avoid chemical cleaners that attack adhesives, and replace the plate if structural compromise is visible.