Overview
The HOBAO HYPER EXTREME VTE2 V2 1/7 Rear Hub Extension Arm (2 pieces) is an essential performance upgrade component designed specifically for the HoBao 1/7 Extreme VTE2-V2 on-road electric RC car platform. These precision-engineered rear hub extension arms are critical suspension components that allow you to fine-tune your vehicle's handling characteristics, geometry and overall performance on demanding track surfaces. Whether you're a competitive racer looking to dial in the perfect setup for victory, or an experienced RC enthusiast pushing your car to its limits, this genuine HoBao OEM spare part gives you the mechanical advantage you need to stay ahead of the competition.
If you own a HoBao Extreme VTE2 or VTE2-V2 series 1/7 scale on-road electric RC car, you understand the importance of having quality replacement parts readily available. The rear hub extension arms are subject to significant stress during aggressive driving, rapid cornering, and high-speed manoeuvres. This two-piece set ensures you have both the left and right extensions needed to maintain symmetrical suspension geometry and balanced handling. The design integrates seamlessly with your existing VTE series chassis, maintaining the factory engineering standards that HoBao is recognised for in the competitive RC racing community across the UK and beyond.
HoBao has engineered these rear hub extension arms to work in perfect harmony with the rest of the VTE2 suspension system, delivering consistent steering response, predictable body roll characteristics, and the precise geometry needed for serious competition. As an authorised RC retailer stocking genuine HoBao parts, RC Model Shop supplies authentic components that meet manufacturer specifications exactly, ensuring compatibility and performance you can rely on.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM HoBao Component — These are original manufacturer parts produced to exact HoBao specifications, guaranteeing perfect fit and compatibility with your VTE2-V2 chassis without any modification required.
- Two-Piece Set — The package includes both left and right rear hub extension arms, allowing you to maintain perfectly balanced suspension geometry on both sides of your vehicle for optimal handling.
- Precision Engineering — HoBao has engineered these arms with tight tolerances and consistent dimensions to ensure repeatable steering response and predictable behaviour across multiple runs and varying track conditions.
- VTE Series Compatibility — These parts are specifically designed to fit the HoBao VTE series and VTE2 series platforms, ensuring seamless integration with your existing suspension components and chassis.
- Performance Upgrade Potential — By replacing worn or damaged hub extension arms, you'll restore your vehicle's original handling characteristics and may unlock improved performance as part of a comprehensive suspension setup adjustment.
- Essential Spare Part — For competitive drivers and serious racers, having replacement suspension components on hand is critical to maintaining your vehicle between races and ensuring you're never sidelined by component damage.
- Direct Replacement — As a factory OEM part, these extensions work directly with your existing suspension geometry without requiring any secondary modifications or alignment adjustments.
Technical Performance
The rear hub extension arms represent a critical link in the HoBao VTE2-V2 suspension architecture. Manufactured to strict engineering tolerances, these components interface with the rear hub assembly and determine the effective mounting points for your suspension linkages and geometric alignment angles. The precision of these parts directly affects your vehicle's anti-squat characteristics, camber curves, and overall suspension compliance through the suspension travel range. In high-performance on-road racing applications at 1/7 scale, suspension geometry is absolutely critical to competitive success—even subtle changes in hub extension length can influence how your chassis responds to steering inputs, how it manages lateral load transfer during cornering, and how effectively it maintains traction through direction changes. The engineering standards HoBao applies to these components ensure they maintain dimensional stability through hundreds of runs and competitive heats, resisting the fatigue and micro-fracturing that can develop in inferior aftermarket alternatives. Whether you're running on asphalt circuits, concrete tracks, or challenging mixed-surface courses throughout the UK and Europe, these genuine replacement arms will help you maintain the precision handling that serious competitors demand from their 1/7 scale racing platforms.
What's in the Box
- 2 x Rear Hub Extension Arm (left and right pair)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a rear hub extension arm and why would I need to replace it? — The rear hub extension arm is a suspension component that connects your rear hub assembly to the chassis and determines the geometry and alignment of your rear suspension. You'll need replacements if your arms become bent from crashes, develop micro-fractures from fatigue, or wear out from repeated use. Replacing them restores your vehicle's original handling geometry and may improve performance if your current arms are damaged.
- Will these parts fit my HoBao VTE2-V2 on-road RC car? — Yes, these are genuine OEM HoBao parts manufactured to factory specifications for VTE series and VTE2 series platforms. They are direct replacements and require no modification or additional components to install.
- Are these suitable for beginners or only for experienced racers? — While these are primarily replacement spare parts used by competitive racers and serious hobbyists, they're essential for any VTE2-V2 owner who needs to maintain their vehicle. Even casual drivers will eventually need suspension replacement parts, and using genuine OEM components ensures reliability and proper fit.
- How do hub extension arms affect my RC car's handling? — Hub extension arms directly influence your suspension's camber curve, anti-squat geometry, and how your chassis distributes weight during acceleration and cornering. Bent or worn arms will cause misalignment, unpredictable steering response, and inconsistent handling. Fresh factory-correct arms restore the engineer-specified geometry that makes your VTE2-V2 competitive.
- Why should I choose genuine HoBao parts rather than aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine OEM parts are engineered and tested by HoBao to exact specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility, consistent quality, and performance characteristics that match your chassis. Aftermarket parts can introduce compatibility issues, dimensional inconsistencies, and unknown material properties that may compromise handling or durability.
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 EXTREME VTE2 V2 1/7 REAR HUB EXTENSION ARM (2) H85164 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.
- Brand: HoBao
- Product Type: Rear Hub Extension Arm Suspension Component
- Model Number: H85164
- Scale: 1/7
- Quantity: 2 pieces (left and right pair)
- Compatibility: HoBao VTE series, HoBao VTE2 series, HoBao Extreme VTE2-V2 on-road electric RC cars
- Application: 1/7 on-road electric racing platform
- Part Category: Suspension spares
- Material: Precision engineered to OEM specifications
- Function: Rear hub extension arm assembly that determines suspension geometry and alignment
- Installation: Direct replacement component, no modification required
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