Kirk WMS-V2 spacer (height extension) for Kirk car window mount WM-2

Kirk WMS-V2 spacer (elevation) for Kirk car window mount WM-2, more height, more freedom of movement

Sometimes when shooting from a car, you're just missing that little bit of extra height to finally get the framing exactly the way you pictured it. That’s where the Kirk WMS-V2 Spacer comes into play: a compact but surprisingly effective elevation for the Kirk car window mount WM-2 that raises your tripod head and gives you significantly more freedom of movement.

Mounted on the Kirk car window mount WM-2, the WMS-V2 spacer provides a noticeably greater operating radius. Suddenly you can reach subjects that were previously just outside the feasible range – whether you’re shooting wildlife at the edge of the forest, grabbing a quick snapshot in a parking lot, or working on the road using the side window as a stable base.

Precision from 6061-T6 aluminum, robust and surprisingly practical for everyday use

The Kirk WMS-V2 Spacer is made of 6061-T6 aluminum, a material known from professional mechanical engineering and high-quality accessories. It is strong, dimensionally stable, and still easy to carry. We’d say: exactly the mix you want in everyday photography when your gear needs to be tough but not so heavy that it overwhelms your backpack.

The weight of 283.5 g may not sound particularly impressive on paper, but in practice it’s a very pleasant compromise: heavy enough to provide a solid, steady base for your tripod head, yet light enough that you can just leave it in the car or your bag without giving it a second thought.

Black anodized finish – discreet, durable, practical

The surface of the Kirk WMS-V2 spacer is black anodized. This not only looks pleasantly unobtrusive, it also reliably protects the 6061-T6 aluminum from scratches and corrosion. Especially if the car window mount is regularly left in the car, bumps against the door trim, or comes into contact with other metal in your backpack, this anodizing really pays off.

In addition, the dark surface hardly reflects any light. This is useful when you’re out in nature and don’t want shiny parts that could spook birds or other animals. Or distract you when you’re looking through the viewfinder and just want a calm, distraction-free image.

Well-thought-out dimensions: 5.08 cm height and 7.4 cm diameter for more freedom of movement

The Kirk WMS-V2 Spacer has a height of 5.08 cm. That may sound like a rather small elevation at first, but once mounted on the window it makes a surprisingly big difference. This extra distance between the car window mount WM-2 and the tripod head gives you more room to tilt, pan, and align without the head constantly bumping into the door or window edge.

With a diameter of 7.4 cm, the spacer offers a stable contact surface that works seamlessly with the Kirk car window mount WM-2. The proportions are chosen so that the spacer neither looks bulky nor feels wobbly. It sits firmly in place, gives a very direct sense of stability, and makes handling pleasantly predictable, even when you’re working with heavier telephoto lenses.

Mounted with 3/8-16, compatible with common tripod heads

For mounting the tripod head, the Kirk WMS-V2 spacer features a tripod-head mounting stud with 3/8-16 thread. This is the classic standard in photography, so most high-quality tripod heads can be attached directly without an adapter. Just place it on, tighten it, done.

On the underside there is a matching 3/8-16 threaded socket. This allows the spacer to be mounted cleanly on the Kirk car window mount WM-2 or other compatible bases. The system remains modular: you can remove the spacer if needed, swap it out, or combine it with other accessories that also use 3/8-16.

Made in the USA – build quality you notice in the details

The Kirk WMS-V2 Spacer is made in the USA, and you can feel that origin in the workmanship. The edges are neatly deburred, the black anodized finish looks uniform, and the 3/8-16 threads usually run silky smooth without scratching or binding. We know how it is: with lower-quality accessories you often have to rework parts or live with tolerances – here, the opposite is true.

In combination with the Kirk car window mount WM-2, you get a very coherent, professional setup for anyone who shoots from a car and doesn’t want to constantly compromise on stability or freedom of movement. Whether you’re watching birds at a lakeshore, capturing motorsports at the track, or simply like working flexibly out of the side window, this elevation gets significantly more out of your tripod head than you’d expect from such a compact component at first glance.