VZ Wide Front Plate 15524: Measure Before Fitting
Tamiya's VZ Wide Front Plate, item 15524, is 1.5 mm FRP with holes for 9, 11, 13, 17 and 19 mm rollers. The manufacturer shows it fitted to a VZ car with the front bumper either retained or removed. The name says VZ, but Tamiya also lists MA, FM-A, AR, Super X and Super XX. Some chassis or bodies may need modification, so a compatibility tag is the beginning of a fit check, not the end.
Measure the assembled front end
Identify the bumper configuration, the hole pair you intend to use, the selected roller diameter and the body overhang. Set the plate against the chassis before installing hardware. Check that screw heads, nuts and roller edges clear the shell and tires through their full rotation. Measure the final car width at the roller edges; the plate alone being regulation-sized does not guarantee a finished car inside the event limit.
Keep bumper choices separate
With the original VZ bumper attached, the plate adds a second structure ahead of the body; without it, the same holes sit in a different assembly. Follow Tamiya's illustrations and the kit instructions for the chosen arrangement. Do not trim a body just because a plate is listed as compatible. If a class restricts bumper cutting or plate modification, check its current sheet before changing plastic.
Confirm what the part changes
The plate offers additional roller mounting positions and a firm FRP surface. It does not select the best roller size for your course. Start with the existing rollers, note their height and width, then test one position at a time. The in-stock item 15524 is most useful when your planned roller layout actually needs its hole pattern.
Check current availability and the exact variant on the product listing before ordering.
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Frequently asked questions
Can 15524 fit with the VZ bumper still attached?
Yes. Tamiya illustrates both bumper-on and bumper-off installation.
Is the plate limited to VZ?
No. Tamiya lists five other chassis families, with a warning that some cars may need modification.
Sources checked 26 September 2026: https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/15524/index.html, https://www.tamiya.com/english/mini4wd/regulation.htm. Recheck product availability before ordering.