VBC Lightning FX
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#49
Tech Regular
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Finished assembling the kit last night. For my 1st F1 it went together smoothly.
Next is electrics and body.
Had a undersized 1/4 inch bearing in the kit which VBC is replacing.
Here are my build tips.
Pre thread the hollow hinge pins with the M2x6mm screw. Use some black grease to help cut the threads, other wise the screw might snap off.
Polish the king pin, it makes a huge difference. Also polish the front axle.
Check/ream the steering arm where the King pin slides in.
Would like to see a carbon fibre rear axle as an option in the future.
Next is electrics and body.
Had a undersized 1/4 inch bearing in the kit which VBC is replacing.
Here are my build tips.
Pre thread the hollow hinge pins with the M2x6mm screw. Use some black grease to help cut the threads, other wise the screw might snap off.
Polish the king pin, it makes a huge difference. Also polish the front axle.
Check/ream the steering arm where the King pin slides in.
Would like to see a carbon fibre rear axle as an option in the future.
#50
I just got 6 protoform bodies in stock. I cut one out to test on the Lightning fx, I am happy to say you can make it work on the Lightning fx with a conventional shorty lipo, I am still going to test the low profile lipo as I am curious if the lower center of gravity will help the car
The bodies should be up on the website by end of day.
The bodies should be up on the website by end of day.
#51
Tech Elite
iTrader: (94)
I assume you mean the new 15 body?
Could you post a pic so we can see how you trimmed it?
Could you post a pic so we can see how you trimmed it?
I just got 6 protoform bodies in stock. I cut one out to test on the Lightning fx, I am happy to say you can make it work on the Lightning fx with a conventional shorty lipo, I am still going to test the low profile lipo as I am curious if the lower center of gravity will help the car
The bodies should be up on the website by end of day.
The bodies should be up on the website by end of day.
#52
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#54
thanks for the pictures i have the same body and I'm trying to mount it to your pic helped how you mount the front body post the screw is way to long you cut the screw ?
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#59
Tech Master
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I just finished this build and it's a nice car. got it setup in perpendicular battery location and wow!! it turns great. Out of the box it feels like cheating. lol
I will have a video out in a little while once I get it edited (3 hours of footage) to just show the build. Cheers to a great car
I will have a video out in a little while once I get it edited (3 hours of footage) to just show the build. Cheers to a great car
#60
Regional Moderator
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I just finished this build and it's a nice car. got it setup in perpendicular battery location and wow!! it turns great. Out of the box it feels like cheating. lol
I will have a video out in a little while once I get it edited (3 hours of footage) to just show the build. Cheers to a great car
I will have a video out in a little while once I get it edited (3 hours of footage) to just show the build. Cheers to a great car
I have the old LightingF and to be honest that car doesnt turn no matter what setting I throw at it. Coming here and reading your comments saying the FX handles like its on rails sparked my interest in upgrading to the FX, but as Ive dealt with building 2 VBC kit, I do question the quality.