Kyosho TF102 Front Upper Plate TF-5 Stallion

This is the front upper plate for the Kyosho TF-5 Stallion touring car.

On a touring car the upper deck plates are a genuine tuning component rather than just structure. They tie the front bulkhead to the chassis and control how much the car twists between the two ends, and that torsional stiffness determines how quickly weight transfers across the car in a corner. A stiffer front section makes the car respond faster and feel more direct on turn-in; more flex lets the chassis absorb surface irregularities and can find grip on a low-bite or bumpy track.

That is why touring car racers pay attention to upper deck configuration in a way buggy racers generally do not.

It also takes structural load and sits exposed in a crash, so a cracked plate changes chassis stiffness quietly before it becomes obvious. Worth inspecting after a heavy impact rather than assuming it is fine because the car still drives.

Kyosho lists this as a standard part for the TF-5 Stallion specifically rather than the base TF-5, so confirm which car you have. Kyosho states no material, so do not assume graphite.