Overview
The HoBao H85026 Adjustable Arm Insert is an essential suspension component for owners of the HoBao Hyper VS and Hyper VS2 1/8 scale RC buggies. Whether you're a seasoned RC racer looking to fine-tune your suspension geometry or a weekend basher seeking to maintain your buggy's handling characteristics, this genuine HoBao spare part delivers the precision and reliability you need. As a dedicated UK RC hobby retailer, we understand that quality replacement parts are crucial for keeping your RC car UK-ready and performing at its best, and this adjustable arm insert is precisely engineered to help you achieve consistent, predictable handling on any terrain.
This adjustable arm insert forms a critical part of your buggy's suspension system, allowing you to make precise setup changes that directly impact how your vehicle handles under acceleration, braking and cornering. The HoBao Hyper VS and VS2 series are renowned for their robust construction and tuning flexibility, and maintaining genuine OEM components ensures you can confidently make suspension adjustments without compromising reliability. Whether you're refreshing worn inserts after intensive racing or experimenting with different geometry setups to optimise your buggy's performance, this H85026 insert is an indispensable addition to any RC enthusiast's spares collection.
Available from RC Model Shop, this is a genuine HoBao factory component that maintains the exacting standards HoBao is recognised for throughout the competitive RC buggy community. Keep your suspension setup precise, consistent and race-ready with this authentic replacement part.
Key Features
- Genuine HoBao Component — This is an authentic factory-manufactured spare part produced to HoBao's original specifications, ensuring compatibility and performance that matches your buggy's original equipment perfectly.
- Adjustable Suspension Geometry — The adjustable design allows you to modify your suspension arm angles and pickup points, enabling fine-tuning of your buggy's handling characteristics for different track conditions and driving styles.
- Universal Compatibility with HoBao Hyper Series — Designed to fit multiple models within the HoBao Hyper range, including the VS, VS2, VSe and VT series, making this a versatile component for owners with multiple HoBao buggies in their RC collection.
- Precision-Manufactured Construction — Created using HoBao's rigorous manufacturing standards, this insert maintains tight tolerances that ensure reliable, consistent suspension response and handling feel.
- Essential Maintenance Spare — Perfect for keeping on hand during race days or intensive practice sessions, allowing you to quickly replace worn components without waiting for delivery and keeping your buggy competition-ready.
- Supports Suspension Tuning — Enables both routine maintenance replacement and intentional setup modifications, supporting your ability to experiment with different suspension geometries to optimise performance on your preferred terrain.
Technical Performance
The HoBao H85026 Adjustable Arm Insert represents precision engineering designed specifically for the demanding environment of competitive 1/8 scale RC buggy racing. Manufactured using durable materials and precise tolerances, this component works in conjunction with your buggy's suspension system to maintain optimal arm geometry and pickup angles. The adjustable nature of this insert allows you to fine-tune suspension characteristics without requiring complete component replacement, making it an economical choice for racers who regularly experiment with setup variations. Whether you're running your HoBao Hyper VS or VS2 on high-grip carpet, abrasive outdoor tarmac, or loose dirt, the ability to adjust your suspension geometry directly impacts how effectively your buggy's shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and suspension arms work together to manage weight transfer and maintain consistent handling. This is particularly valuable for competitive racers who understand that suspension tuning is often the difference between podium finishes and mid-pack results. The robust construction ensures this insert will withstand the forces generated during aggressive acceleration, hard cornering and heavy braking, maintaining its dimensional stability even after extended racing sessions. By maintaining genuine HoBao components like this insert, you preserve the integrity of your buggy's suspension system and ensure that all factory-designed suspension components work together harmoniously, delivering the predictable, responsive handling that makes the Hyper series so competitive in UK RC racing clubs and competitions.
What's in the Box
- 1 x HoBao H85026 Adjustable Arm Insert
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which HoBao models is the H85026 compatible with? — This adjustable arm insert is compatible with a comprehensive range of HoBao Hyper models, including the HB-VS2E-C100Y Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR Buggy with 4S 100A ESC, HB-VS2E Hyper VS2e 1/8 Electric Roller Buggy, HB-VS2E-C150Y Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR Buggy with 6S 150A ESC, HB-VS2-C21Y Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 21 Engine, HB-VS2 Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro Roller Buggy, HB-VS2-C30Y Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 30 Engine, HBVSE-C100R Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy in red, HBVSE Hyper VS 1/8 Buggy Electric Roller, HBVSE-C150BU Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Buggy with 150A ESC in blue, HBVSE-C100BU Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy in blue, HBVSE-C150R Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Buggy with 150A ESC in red, HBVSE-PRO Hyper VS 1/8 Pro Buggy Electric Roller, HBVTE Hobao Hyper VT Onroad 1/8th Roller Chassis, HBVTE-C150BU Hobao Hyper VT Onroad RTR with 150A ESC 6S in blue, and HBVTE-C100BU Hobao Hyper VT Onroad RTR with 100A ESC 4S in blue. If you're unsure whether your specific HoBao model is compatible, please contact our expert team at RC Model Shop who can confirm compatibility for your particular buggy.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a spare part rather than a complete buggy, so it's designed for owners who already have a HoBao Hyper VS or VS2 buggy. If you're new to RC buggies and looking for your first ready-to-run model, we'd recommend exploring our range of beginner-friendly RC cars first, then adding spares like this as you develop your tuning knowledge. Experienced racers and serious hobbyists will appreciate the suspension tuning capabilities this adjustable insert provides.
- How often will I need to replace the arm insert? — The frequency of replacement depends on how intensively you use your buggy. For casual weekend bashing, these inserts can last many months of regular use. However, if you're racing competitively or practising extensively several times per week, you might want to carry spares for reliability during competitions. Worn inserts may show visible cracks, distortion or noticeably loose tolerances where the suspension arm connects.
- Can I use this for suspension tuning experiments? — Absolutely. The adjustable design specifically enables you to modify your suspension geometry by altering where your suspension arms connect to the chassis. This allows you to experiment with different anti-roll bar angles, ride height geometry and suspension arm pickup points to optimise your buggy's handling for your preferred driving style or track conditions. This makes it an invaluable tool for racers who like to fine-tune their setups.
- What makes a genuine HoBao component better than aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine HoBao components like this H85026 insert are manufactured to exact original specifications using HoBao's quality control standards, ensuring perfect compatibility with all other HoBao factory components. Using genuine parts means you can be confident that your suspension will work as originally designed by HoBao's engineering team, delivering the handling characteristics and reliability you expect from a competitive RC buggy brand.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the HOBAO HYPER VS/VS2 ADJUSTABLE ARM INSERT H85026 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Manufacturer: HoBao
- Part Number: H85026
- EAN: 4711605976190
- Spare Part Type: Chassis Spares - Suspension Component
- Product Type: Adjustable Arm Insert
- Scale: 1/8
- Compatible Models: HB-VS2E-C100Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR Buggy with 4S 100A ESC, HB-VS2E HoBao Hyper VS2e 1/8 Electric Roller Buggy, HB-VS2E-C150Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR Buggy with 6S 150A ESC, HB-VS2-C21Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 21 Engine, HB-VS2 HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro Roller Buggy, HB-VS2-C30Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 30 Engine, HBVSE-C100R HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy Red, HBVSE HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 Buggy Electric Roller, HBVSE-C150BU HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Buggy 150A ESC Blue, HBVSE-C100BU HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy Blue, HBVSE-C150R HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Buggy 150A ESC Red, HBVSE-PRO HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 Pro Buggy Electric Roller, HBVTE Hobao Hyper VT Onroad 1/8th Roller Chassis, HBVTE-C150BU Hobao Hyper VT Onroad RTR 150A ESC 6S Blue, HBVTE-C100BU Hobao Hyper VT Onroad RTR 100A ESC 4S Blue
- Application: Suspension Setup and Maintenance
- Features: Adjustable suspension geometry, Genuine HoBao factory component, Precision-manufactured construction
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