VBC new 1/10 touring car, Wildfire.

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08-29-2012, 09:15 AM

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had just gotten my kit and plan to run it with 13.5 boosted. Any advice for medium traction indoor asphalt? Can't seem to find any setups posted online yet :-(

08-29-2012, 10:54 AM

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i saw that and just assumed it was "one piece of a puzzle"

Yes it is. You still use the Standard pulley and spool cups with it.

08-29-2012, 12:40 PM

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ahh. thanks
just reading and prepping. getting one on my payday

08-29-2012, 04:52 PM

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I have been watching this thread for a minute and just sent payment to GIJOE64 for his ride. I look forward to trying this car out at my local Carpet Track. Couple questions though. I am looking to pick up some spare parts to have around. I was thinking hubs front and rear, steering blocks, belts and arms. Is there anything else I should definitely have around? Or any tuning options I should pick up right away to run on Carpet? Also, are most people replacing the arms with the softer version that VBC came out with? Max, I heard from other guys at 5280 raceway (CORCC) that you will be up testing in Denver before IIC? I will be racing in Denver and Fort Collins this winter, so I would love to get a chance to pick your brain when you make it up here in the next month.

Yes I should be up there the weekend before Vegas. Feel free to PM me with questions about the car or setup help.

08-29-2012, 04:56 PM

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ahh. thanks
just reading and prepping. getting one on my payday

I saw the aluminum spool center piece on Schreff's car....it looks absolutely pimp...
plus i prefer to use alum on the spool... will last forever.

08-29-2012, 05:58 PM

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a few pics.

finally got the car built up.
all that's left is the electronics.

first parts order tomorrow as well as the CRC batteries (numbers are crazy good on those).

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08-29-2012, 06:48 PM

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Looks good! Did you glue the edge of the CF?

08-29-2012, 10:56 PM

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Looks good! Did you glue the edge of the CF?

No glue on it.
I use super fine sand paper on the edges just a quick pass to smooth the edge off.
Running on carpet so not too worried about breaking/chipping.

08-29-2012, 11:30 PM

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Can we get a CRC red anodized kit? You can have my money now.

08-30-2012, 04:19 AM

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finally got the car built up.
all that's left is the electronics.

first parts order tomorrow as well as the CRC batteries (numbers are crazy good on those).

Looking good. I havent been able to find time this week. Working 12 hour days!
All i have left is shock and electronics so hopefully tomorrow ill find time.

08-30-2012, 02:41 PM

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Has the Nats setup been posted yet?

Also does anyone know what the new "steering stiffener bar" is?

08-30-2012, 09:22 PM

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Beautiful car!

08-30-2012, 09:49 PM

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So they have soft, med, and composite arms now...

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Has the Nats setup been posted yet?

Also does anyone know what the new "steering stiffener bar" is?

I believe it goes on top of the steering assembly poles. It can be seen in the diagram on page 7 of the manual. At least thats the speculation.

08-30-2012, 10:16 PM

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So they have soft, med, and composite arms now...

I do believe the med arms are released at CRC, the material is darker plastic....should give a bit more flex and a little bit extra traction.

Plus for anyone new to TC, softer arms make it a bit easier to drive. In my past experiences.