Overview
The HOBAO SPACER 6.1X13.9X0.15MM H87005-2 is a precision engineering component designed for serious RC enthusiasts who demand the highest levels of performance and reliability from their RC car setups. This genuine HoBao spare part is an essential component for maintaining optimal performance in HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 scale nitro buggies, one of the most competitive and popular RC buggy platforms available in the UK market today. Whether you're an experienced racer preparing your RC buggy for competition or a dedicated hobbyist looking to maintain your vehicle in peak condition, this spacer plays a crucial role in the mechanical precision of your RC car.
HoBao is renowned throughout the RC community for manufacturing high-quality RC buggies and spare parts that meet the demanding requirements of competitive racing and serious bashing. This spacer represents the precision engineering standard that HoBao has built its reputation upon, ensuring that every component in your RC car works together in perfect harmony. For RC enthusiasts in the UK seeking genuine HoBao parts to keep their RC buggies running perfectly, this spacer is an authentic replacement component that maintains the exact specifications your vehicle requires.
Spacers are fundamental components in RC car construction, serving to maintain precise spacing and alignment between various mechanical elements within your RC buggy. The exact dimensions of 6.1mm inner diameter, 13.9mm outer diameter, and 0.15mm thickness make this spacer compatible with specific mounting points on compatible HoBao models. Understanding the importance of correct spacing and alignment in RC car assembly is essential for anyone serious about getting maximum performance from their RC vehicle, whether you're competing at your local RC track or enjoying recreational bashing sessions.
Key Features
- Genuine HoBao Manufacturer Part — This spacer is an authentic HoBao component, ensuring that you receive a part manufactured to the exact specifications required by your RC buggy and guaranteeing compatibility and performance reliability that aftermarket alternatives cannot match.
- Precision Engineering Dimensions — With exact measurements of 6.1x13.9x0.15mm, this spacer is manufactured to tight tolerances that maintain the critical spacing required for proper mechanical alignment and operation of your RC car's drivetrain and suspension components.
- Critical Alignment Function — Spacers serve the essential purpose of maintaining precise distances between components, which is vital for ensuring that gears mesh correctly, suspension arms operate without binding, and all mechanical elements work together in perfect synchronisation for optimal RC car performance.
- HoBao Hyper VS2 Compatibility — This spacer is specifically designed for use with HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 scale nitro buggies, including the RTR versions with Hyper 21 and Hyper 30 engines, as well as the roller buggy platform, making it an essential maintenance and repair component for these models.
- Lightweight Precision Component — The thin 0.15mm profile demonstrates HoBao's engineering precision in creating components that provide exact spacing without unnecessary weight, allowing your RC buggy to maintain its performance characteristics while ensuring proper mechanical function.
- Essential Maintenance Part — Whether you're replacing a damaged spacer or performing routine maintenance on your RC buggy, having genuine HoBao spacers ensures that your vehicle maintains the manufacturer's exact specifications for performance and reliability.
Technical Performance
This HoBao spacer represents the level of precision engineering that competitive RC buggy racing demands. The specific dimensions of 6.1mm inner diameter and 13.9mm outer diameter, combined with the ultra-thin 0.15mm thickness, indicate that this component plays a role in critical spacing applications within the HoBao Hyper VS2 drivetrain or suspension system. In RC car engineering, even minor deviations from specification can result in binding, misalignment, or accelerated wear of adjacent components, which is why genuine manufacturer parts like this spacer are essential. The precision manufacturing tolerance of genuine HoBao parts ensures that when you install this spacer, you're maintaining the exact mechanical specifications that the engineers at HoBao designed into your RC buggy. For 1/8 scale nitro buggies operating at the competitive levels that HoBao vehicles are designed for, maintaining precise component spacing is absolutely critical for achieving the smooth operation and reliability that separates championship-winning setups from mediocre ones. The material composition and manufacturing process used by HoBao for this spacer ensures durability and consistent performance across numerous RC racing sessions, whether on tarmac circuits or loose off-road tracks.
What's in the Box
- HoBao Spacer 6.1x13.9x0.15mm (H87005-2) — Genuine HoBao spare part
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a spacer used for in an RC buggy? — A spacer is a precision component that maintains exact spacing between various mechanical elements in your RC car, such as between gear hubs, suspension mounting points, or drivetrain components. Correct spacing is essential for ensuring that all parts work together without binding, that gears mesh smoothly, and that your RC buggy operates at peak performance. Without proper spacing, you may experience misalignment issues that lead to accelerated wear or mechanical failure.
- Is the HOBAO SPACER H87005-2 compatible with my RC car? — This spacer is specifically designed for HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 scale nitro buggies, including the HB-VS2-C21Y model with Hyper 21 engine, the HB-VS2 roller buggy, and the HB-VS2-C30Y model with Hyper 30 engine. If your RC buggy is a HoBao Hyper VS2 variant, this is the correct spacer for your vehicle. We recommend verifying the model number of your RC buggy before ordering.
- Why should I use genuine HoBao parts instead of aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine HoBao parts like this spacer are manufactured to the exact specifications that your RC buggy was designed with, ensuring perfect fitment and performance. Aftermarket or generic spacers may have slightly different dimensions that can lead to misalignment, binding, or inadequate spacing, resulting in mechanical problems. For serious RC enthusiasts and competitors, using genuine manufacturer parts is the only way to ensure your RC buggy performs as intended.
- How often do I need to replace this spacer? — Spacers are typically long-lasting components, but they may need replacement if they become damaged, bent, or worn during use. If you disassemble your RC buggy for maintenance or repairs and notice any damage to the spacer, replacement is recommended. Many RC enthusiasts replace spacers during major rebuilds or overhauls of their RC vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- What tools do I need to install this spacer? — Installation requirements depend on the specific location of this spacer within your HoBao Hyper VS2 RC buggy. Generally, you may need basic RC car maintenance tools such as hex wrenches or screwdrivers to access the component. We recommend consulting your HoBao Hyper VS2 manual for specific assembly instructions for your RC buggy 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 SPACER 6.1X13.9X0.15MM H87005-2 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.
- Product Type: Spacer Component
- Brand: HoBao
- Model Number: H87005-2
- EAN: 4711605977159
- Inner Diameter: 6.1mm
- Outer Diameter: 13.9mm
- Thickness: 0.15mm
- Compatible Models: HB-VS2-C21Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 21 Engine
- Compatible Models: HB-VS2 HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro Roller Buggy
- Compatible Models: HB-VS2-C30Y HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR Buggy with Hyper 30 Engine
- Vehicle Scale: 1/8
- Vehicle Type: RC Buggy
- Power Type: Nitro
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