Overview
The HoBao EPX O-Ring 10x1mm (5) H36112 is an essential replacement spare part for owners of HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 scale RC vehicles. These precision-engineered rubber O-rings are critical components in your RC car UK setup, providing crucial sealing and securing functions throughout your model's suspension and drivetrain systems. Whether you are maintaining a HoBao Hyper EPX cab truck roller or require spares to keep your RC vehicle in peak condition, this pack of five o-rings offers excellent value and reliability for RC enthusiasts and serious hobbyists alike.
For RC car UK enthusiasts who demand consistent performance from their models, having a supply of genuine HoBao spare parts is essential. These o-rings wear over time through regular use, weather exposure, and the demanding conditions that come with bashing, racing, or casual weekend driving. By keeping replacement O-rings in stock, you ensure your RC vehicle remains perfectly tuned and maintains its factory specifications without compromise.
The HoBao brand is recognised throughout the global RC community for producing high-quality, dependable 1/10 scale vehicles and components. This spare part maintains the same quality standards you would expect from HoBao's main product line, ensuring compatibility and longevity in your ready to run RC setup.
Key Features
- Genuine HoBao Manufactured Part — These o-rings are authentic components designed and produced by HoBao themselves, guaranteeing perfect fit and compatibility with your Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller, ensuring your RC car UK performs exactly as intended without modifications or workarounds.
- Pack of Five Units — This product includes five individual o-rings measuring 10x1mm, providing you with multiple replacement spares so you can maintain several vehicles or have backups readily available for your next RC bashing session.
- Precise 10x1mm Dimensions — The specific 10 millimetre inner diameter and 1 millimetre cross-section specification ensures these o-rings fit perfectly into the designed mounting points on your HoBao EPX, maintaining proper sealing and structural integrity throughout your RC vehicle's operations.
- Compatible with Multiple Body Styles — These o-rings work seamlessly across all HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller variants, whether your model features the yellow body, pearl white body, or clear polycarbonate body, making this a versatile spare part for any EPX owner.
- Durable Rubber Construction — Manufactured from quality rubber materials, these o-rings resist degradation from UV exposure, heat cycles, and chemical contact from fuels, oils, and water that your RC vehicle experiences during typical outdoor use.
- Essential Maintenance Component — O-rings are wear items that require periodic replacement in any RC car UK, and having genuine spares ensures you can complete full servicing and maintenance routines without searching for parts or compromising on quality.
Technical Performance
The HoBao EPX O-Ring 10x1mm components are precision engineering elements that play a vital role in maintaining the structural integrity and performance reliability of your 1/10 scale RC vehicle. These o-rings function as seals and securing elements throughout the drivetrain and suspension systems, preventing dirt ingress, maintaining proper alignment, and ensuring smooth operation of moving parts. The 10 millimetre inner diameter and 1 millimetre cross-section specification has been carefully calculated by HoBao engineers to provide optimal compression force whilst avoiding over-tightening that could damage surrounding components. The rubber construction provides excellent elasticity, allowing the o-rings to accommodate minor tolerance variations in the plastic or metal components they secure, which is particularly important in RC vehicles where manufacturing tolerances can vary between production runs. Regular replacement of these components as part of your scheduled maintenance routine maintains your RC car UK's performance characteristics and prevents more expensive damage to gearboxes, suspension components, and drivetrain assemblies.
What's in the Box
- 5x HoBao EPX O-Ring 10x1mm components
Compatibility
The HoBao EPX O-Ring 10x1mm (5) H36112 is specifically designed for the following HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller models:
- HB-GPX4E-Y — HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 Cab Truck Roller with Yellow Body
- HB-GPX4E-W — HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 Cab Truck Roller with Pearl White Body
- HB-GPX4E-CL — HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 Cab Truck Roller with Clear Body
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I need replacement o-rings for my HoBao EPX RC truck? — O-rings are consumable wear items in RC vehicles that gradually lose their elasticity through repeated compression cycles, exposure to ultraviolet light, temperature changes, and chemical contact from oils and fuels. Over time, worn o-rings lose their ability to create proper seals and secure components effectively, which can lead to dust and debris entering sensitive mechanisms, misalignment of drivetrain components, and reduced overall performance. By replacing your o-rings as part of regular maintenance, you ensure your 1/10 scale RC vehicle operates at factory specifications and prevent more costly damage to gearboxes and suspension assemblies.
- How often should I replace the o-rings on my RC car UK? — The replacement interval depends on your usage patterns and environmental conditions. If you use your HoBao EPX regularly for bashing or racing, you should inspect o-rings every month and replace them if they show visible cracking, hardening, or loss of shape. Models used in dusty environments, exposed to salt water, or subjected to extreme temperatures may require more frequent replacement. Keeping spare o-rings on hand ensures you can perform this essential maintenance without delays or compromises.
- Are these genuine HoBao parts? — Yes, these are authentic HoBao manufactured components, not aftermarket substitutes. Using genuine HoBao spare parts ensures perfect fit, compatibility, and longevity in your Hyper EPX 1/10 vehicle. Aftermarket or counterfeit o-rings may have slightly different dimensions that can cause improper sealing or component misalignment.
- Will these o-rings work on other HoBao models? — These o-rings are specifically engineered for the HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller series. While they may physically fit other HoBao models by coincidence, we recommend only using parts specified for your exact model to ensure proper function and avoid damaging your RC vehicle. The HoBao product range includes multiple different o-ring sizes for different applications.
- How should I install these o-rings on my RC truck? — Installation procedures vary depending on which component you are servicing. Generally, o-rings should be carefully stretched around the designated mounting points without twisting or pinching them. The grooves or channels where o-rings seat should be clean and free from debris before installation. Most HoBao instruction manuals include detailed diagrams showing o-ring placement and installation procedures for your specific model.
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 EPX O-RING 10 x 1MM (5) H36112 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.
- Part Number: H36112
- Manufacturer: HoBao
- EAN: 4711605978330
- Product Type: O-Ring Spares
- Dimensions: 10x1mm (inner diameter x cross-section)
- Quantity: 5 units
- Compatible Models: HB-GPX4E-Y, HB-GPX4E-W, HB-GPX4E-CL
- Compatible Vehicle: HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 Cab Truck Roller
- Material: Rubber
- Recommended Use: Replacement spare parts for suspension and drivetrain sealing
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