RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys) screw size
M3 · length not stated in the sources
Our records put RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys) on M3 screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
Where it is used: hex screws, e-clips and body clips for chassis and suspension.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from adrianosquillante.com.
An M3 screw is 3 mm in diameter with a 0.5 mm pitch, tapped with a 2.5 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys) screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | not stated | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Hex screws, e-clips and body clips for chassis and suspension | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Hex screws, e-clips and body clips for chassis and suspension
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Frame and motor screws must not reach the motor windings; check the length against the motor's mounting depth.
- Diameter: across the threads an M3 screw measures about 3 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.5 mm from one thread crest to the next (20 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M3 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T10 for Torx, and a 2.5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M3 is about 80-130 N·cm into metal threads and 35-60 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M3
- LED strip clips strip easily — M3x12 into thin plastic should be hand-driven, never with a power driver.
- Camera and tripod mounting threads themselves are imperial 1/4in-20 or 3/8in-16 — the metric M2-M4 screws in rig kits are only for the accessory hardware, not the tripod mount.
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Questions about RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys) screws
- What size screw does RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys) use?
- M3 for hex screws, e-clips and body clips for chassis and suspension.
- How long are the screws in RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys)?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- What is the thread pitch of an M3 screw?
- 0.5 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M3 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 3.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for RC car hardware kit (1/10-1/8 Traxxas/HSP/WLtoys)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M3, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T10; socket heads take a 2.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M3?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3. Use a true M3 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.