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CAR SIDE CONNECTOR — Motorsport Hydration Car Side Kit

€44,99 EUR

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The fixed half of the system. The SRC Car Side Connector mounts permanently on your 4040 profile. Every time you get in, your Driver Hydration Kit snaps straight in. Every time you get out, press the button on the female fitting and it springs apart cleanly. No fumbling, no drips.

Standard configuration is Female CPC, designed to pair with the Male CPC Driver Hydration Kit. Already have your own drink system? The Car Side Connector works with any compatible male 3/16" CPC fitting. Just add your own tubing and you're set.

Compatible with most radio plugs via the included spacers, no drilling, no modifications, works with virtually any comms setup.

The same connector system is available for real racing at realracingcraftsmen.com, built to full motorsport spec with hose clamp mounting for roll cage installation.

Key Features

4040 Profile Mounting

Multiple bolt holes for maximum positioning flexibility
Mount onto a vertical or horizontal 4040 profile
4040 mounting hardware included

Car Side Connector Housing

Two bolt-together halves wedge the 3/16" CPC fitting and radio plug securely in place
Spacers included: compatible with most radio plugs, no drilling or modifications needed
Standard Female 3/16" CPC fitting included
Compatible with any male 3/16" CPC driver side fitting

3/16" CPC Dry Break Fitting

Press the button on the female fitting to disconnect, springs apart cleanly every time
Watertight on connect and disconnect, no drips even with a full line
Snaps directly into the Driver Hydration Kit male CPC fitting
Same 3/16" standard across the entire SRC system

Optional Duckbill Check Valve

One way check valve for no backflow
Keeps the system primed and ready
Replaceable

All SRC and RRC products use the same 4x7mm food-safe silicone tubing — everything in the system is works with this tubing size.

For Sim Racing
SRC products are designed and manufactured for sim racing use only. Not suitable for real racing environments or vehicles. For real racing car use, see the RRC Car Side Connector at realracingcraftsmen.com

Compatible Products

Driver Hydration Kit — The other half of the system. Male CPC as standard, pairs directly with the Car Side Connector. Available in 1, 2 or 3 set options.

Driver Hydration Kit + Car Side Connector Bundle — Both sides together at a discount. Everything you need for the full connector setup, standard configuration, check valve included.

SRC-100 DrinkBox — The heart of the SRC system. Connect your Car Side Connector tubing straight to the DrinkBox inlet — same 4x7mm spec, all fits in one go.

SRC Tubing — Same 4x7mm food-safe silicone as the rest of the system. Available in 2.5m or 5m. All SRC and RRC tubing is interchangeable.

Duckbill Check Valve — Replacement check valves. Replace periodically for best performance.

CPC Coupling — 3/16" male or female dry break coupling. Add snap points anywhere in your tubing run or panel mount on your rig.

Race Bottle — 950ml insulated bottle. Use with the CPC Quick-Connect Cap and SRC Endurance Bottle Dock for a complete pitstop setup, or upright in the SRC Bottle Mount with the Sipping Cap.

Race Bottle Cap — CPC Quick-Connect Cap for upside down mounting in the SRC Endurance Bottle Dock, or Sipping Cap for upright use in the SRC Bottle Mount. Same caps used in real endurance racing.

SRC Endurance Bottle Dock — Integrated 3/16" CPC fitting — same standard as this bundle. Slam your bottle in, latch locks it, swap in seconds.

SRC Bottle Mount — Simple upright bottle mount for your 4040 profile rig. Use with the Sipping Cap or add a CPC Coupling for upside down use.

Care and Maintenance

Designed for low-maintenance, hassle-free use.

After use: Flush the connector with clean water for 20-30 seconds, then run the system briefly without liquid to clear excess moisture
After sugary drinks: Always flush the connector thoroughly with clean water to prevent buildup
Regular cleaning: Occasionally run warm water with a small amount of mild detergent through the connector, then flush thoroughly with clean water
Deep clean (as needed): Use warm water with a bit of vinegar through the connector, then rinse thoroughly

Avoid alcohol-based cleaners, they may reduce the lifespan of the seals and fittings.

Going real racing?

Stepping into a real racecar? The RRC Car Side Connector is built to full motorsport spec with hose clamp mounting for roll cage installation, the same connector system, built for the forces of real racing.

Explore the RRC Range at realracingcraftsmen.com