Overview
The HoBao Hyper SS/Cage Front Aluminium Top Plate H90013 is an essential spare part for RC enthusiasts in the UK who own HoBao Hyper series buggies and truggies. This precision-engineered aluminium chassis component is designed to provide durability, weight efficiency and reliable performance across the entire HoBao Hyper range. Whether you're a dedicated racer maintaining your competitive RC buggy, a weekend basher pushing your off-road machine to its limits, or an RC hobbyist looking to upgrade and maintain your ready to run RC model, this front aluminium top plate is a critical upgrade that enhances chassis rigidity and longevity.
HoBao is renowned throughout the RC community for manufacturing high-quality 1/8 scale nitro and electric RC buggies and truggies that deliver exceptional performance on track and terrain. The Hyper SS (Super Sport) and Cage models are amongst their most popular offerings, prized by UK RC enthusiasts for their competitive capabilities and robust construction. This authentic HoBao spare part ensures you're using genuine components engineered to exact specifications, maintaining the integrity and performance characteristics of your RC vehicle.
Constructed from aluminium, this top plate combines lightweight properties with exceptional strength, making it an ideal replacement or upgrade component for your RC model. The H90013 is compatible with a comprehensive range of HoBao Hyper models, ensuring that whether you own a nitro-powered RTR buggy or an electric rolling chassis, you'll find this spare part fits perfectly and performs reliably through countless hours of RC driving enjoyment.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from premium aluminium alloy, this top plate delivers an optimal balance between weight savings and structural rigidity, allowing your RC buggy or truggy to maintain chassis stability during aggressive cornering and high-speed driving.
- Precise Engineering — HoBao's factory specifications ensure this component integrates perfectly with your Hyper series chassis, maintaining exact fitment and mechanical tolerances that preserve your RC model's handling characteristics and durability.
- Enhanced Durability — The aluminium material resists bending and deformation under the stresses of off-road RC driving, providing years of reliable service whether you're racing competitively or enjoying recreational RC adventures.
- Universal Compatibility — This front top plate works across the entire HoBao Hyper range, including both nitro-powered and electric variants, making it a versatile spare part for collectors and multi-model RC enthusiasts.
- Lightweight Performance — By reducing unsprung weight at the front of your RC chassis, this aluminium component helps improve suspension response and overall handling dynamics during fast cornering and jumps.
- OEM Quality — As a genuine HoBao factory spare part, you're guaranteed authentic manufacturing quality and exact mechanical compatibility with your RC model.
Technical Performance
The HoBao Hyper SS/Cage Front Aluminium Top Plate represents the pinnacle of chassis component engineering for 1/8 scale RC buggies and truggies. This spare part is manufactured to the exacting standards HoBao applies across their entire Hyper series, ensuring seamless integration with both the legendary Hyper SS nitro and electric models, as well as the Hyper Cage truggy platform. The aluminium construction provides superior rigidity compared to composite materials, whilst maintaining a lightweight profile that enhances acceleration and braking performance. This component is engineered to withstand the extreme forces encountered during high-speed circuit racing, rough terrain bashing, and competition-level driving. The front mounting location makes this plate critical to chassis geometry and suspension performance, directly affecting how your RC model handles cornering forces and absorbs impacts from jumps and obstacles. Whether you're upgrading from a damaged original component or retrofitting your rolling chassis with performance-oriented parts, this aluminium top plate delivers the engineering excellence that has made HoBao a respected name in the RC hobby throughout the UK and globally.
What's in the Box
- HoBao Hyper SS/Cage Front Aluminium Top Plate H90013
Compatible RC Models
This front aluminium top plate is engineered to fit the following HoBao Hyper models:
- HBCB-C28RG — HoBao Hyper Cage Buggy RTR Mach 28 Engine (Orange)
- HBCB-C28B — HoBao Hyper Cage Buggy RTR with MACH 28 Engine (Black)
- HBCBE — HoBao Hyper Cage Buggy Electric Roller
- HBCTEB — HoBao Hyper Cage Truggy Electric Rolling Chassis
- HBSS-C21B — HoBao Hyper SS 1/8 RTR Buggy Hyper 21 3-port Engine
- HBSS-C28B — HoBao Hyper SS 1/8 RTR Buggy Mach 28 6-port Engine
- HBSSE — HoBao Hyper SS 1/8th Buggy Electric Roller
- HBSSE-C100BU — HoBao Hyper SSe 1/8 RTR Buggy 100A (Blue)
- HBSSE-C100B — HoBao Hyper SSe 1/8 RTR Buggy 100A (Black)
- HBGTL-C28G — HoBao Hyper SS GTB RTR Nitro Street Racer
- HBSST-C28RG — HoBao Hyper SS Nitro RTR Off-Road Truggy
- HB-SSTE-C150RG — HoBao Hyper SS Brushless 1/8th Truggy 150A 6S RTR
- HBSSTE — HoBao Hyper SSTe Truggy 1/8th Scale Electric Rolling Chassis
- HBCT-C28B — HoBao Hyper SS Cage RTR Nitro Powered Truggy (Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HoBao Hyper SS/Cage Front Aluminium Top Plate used for? — This is a chassis component that forms part of the front end structure of your HoBao Hyper SS or Cage RC buggy or truggy. It provides structural support for the suspension and drivetrain while contributing to overall chassis rigidity. It's essential for maintaining proper chassis geometry and handling characteristics, and may need replacement if damaged during aggressive driving or accidents.
- Which HoBao Hyper models is this compatible with? — The H90013 is compatible with an extensive range of HoBao Hyper models including the Hyper SS in both nitro (Mach 28 and Hyper 21 engine variants) and electric versions, the Hyper Cage Buggy in RTR and roller chassis formats, the Hyper Cage Truggy, the Hyper SS GTB street racer, the Hyper SS off-road truggy, and various electric rolling chassis models including the brushless SSTe truggy platform.
- Is this a genuine HoBao part? — Yes, the H90013 is a genuine factory HoBao spare part manufactured to OEM specifications. The EAN 4717677170191 and official model number H90013 confirm this is an authentic component, ensuring perfect fitment and long-term reliability in your RC model.
- Why choose an aluminium top plate over composite alternatives? — Aluminium offers superior rigidity compared to plastic or composite materials, meaning the chassis maintains its geometry under stress and provides better handling feedback during aggressive RC driving. The lightweight nature of aluminium also improves performance by reducing unsprung weight, enhancing acceleration and suspension responsiveness.
- Can I use this as an upgrade on a standard HoBao Hyper chassis? — If your current model uses a different top plate material or design, you should verify compatibility before purchasing. The H90013 is specifically engineered for the models listed above. Contact our RC Model Shop team if you're unsure whether this part will fit your specific machine.
- What should I do if my top plate is damaged? — If your chassis top plate is bent, cracked, or stripped of threads, replacement is essential to maintain proper handling and prevent further damage to surrounding components. Order the H90013 as a direct replacement and follow HoBao's installation instructions, which typically involve removing the old plate and securing the new one with appropriately-sized fasteners.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a spare part rather than a complete RC model, so it's intended for users who already own a compatible HoBao Hyper RC buggy or truggy and need to repair or upgrade their chassis. It's not suitable for beginners just starting out in the RC hobby, but is essential for owners of these models.
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 SS/CAGE FRONT ALUM TOP PLATE H90013 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
- Model Number: H90013
- Part Type: Chassis Spares — Front Aluminium Top Plate
- Scale: 1/8
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- EAN Code: 4717677170191
- Compatible Models: HBCB-C28RG, HBCB-C28B, HBCBE, HBCTEB, HBSS-C21B, HBSS-C28B, HBSSE, HBSSE-C100BU, HBSSE-C100B, HBGTL-C28G, HBSST-C28RG, HB-SSTE-C150RG, HBSSTE, HBCT-C28B
- Application: HoBao Hyper SS Buggy (nitro and electric variants), HoBao Hyper Cage Buggy (nitro and electric variants), HoBao Hyper Cage Truggy, HoBao Hyper SS GTB Street Racer, HoBao Hyper SS Off-Road Truggy, HoBao Hyper SSTe Brushless Truggy
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