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Old 07-03-2015, 01:36 AM
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Wooohooo!!! Looks like the RM version of the awesome MM Firebolt is going to be here soon.

Already looks like there's a fair amount of parts similarity between the MM and RM version.



Some features:
– Rear motor layout
One piece 7075 aluminium alloy chassis with front angled kick-up clearance
– Adjustable flex graphite upper deck
– Full carbon fibre front and rear shock towers
– Composite/7075 aluminium alloy hybrid motor guard
– Accept stick, shorty (in straight and transverse configurations), square and saddle packs
– Lightweight low friction 3 gears transmission with V2 composite gears
– Smooth high torque ball differential
– Lightweight slipper clutch
– 3.5mm high strength carbon fibre shock tower
– Ultra strong spring steel turnbuckles, CVDs, top shaft and wheel shafts
– Ball raced steering system
– Highly adjustable via included inserts
– V2 ultra strong lightweight composite materials
– Finned CNC 7075 aluminium alloy motor mount
– Fully ball raced
– Slim lined racing body with high down force wing
– Complete line of options available to suit different track conditions









I'll be picking one of these up! One thing that seems to have been quite sneaky with the pictures is that we can't see the underside of the chassis where the gearbox is. I know that we can't directly use the MM chassis with the RM components, as it lacks the screw holds to screw the gearbox down when the gearbox is flipped around. If this chassis has the holes for both RM and MM, could theoretically use this alum chassis with the MM parts and not have to worry about the old plastic kick up piece snapping when using the alum pivot block.

EDIT: Looks like you might not be able to flip to MM - I can't see the holes in the chassis for the C suspension hinge pin block when it would be MM but these are the photos for the prototype. We'll see!!

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This buggy looks sick! I hope someone gives it a try and gives us a report.
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I have mine on order from vbcusa

heres the store link if anyone is interested
VbcRacingUSA - Firebolt RM
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The DM was always marketed as a mid motor ideal for clay tracks or other less-than-perfect grip conditions.
So is there a need for a rear motor kit? And one that can not be converted like others, i.e. the B5 or the Dex210.
It seems that: or there is a conversion in the cooks for the RM or the DM is not as good on clay as it says.

I really like the DM, so I'm a bit confused.
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Originally Posted by manumanrc
The DM was always marketed as a mid motor ideal for clay tracks or other less-than-perfect grip conditions.
So is there a need for a rear motor kit? And one that can not be converted like others, i.e. the B5 or the Dex210.
It seems that: or there is a conversion in the cooks for the RM or the DM is not as good on clay as it says.

I really like the DM, so I'm a bit confused.

The b5 isnt exactly "convertible", no more then the firebolt anyway. RM kit is more suited for dry or wet, loose and dusty tracks or even clay tracks lacking bite.
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Vbc now offers a conversion kit for dm to rm priced around $90 USD
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Heres a couple of pics of my car, been running in 17.5 lately.
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As always, I'm late to the party. Nevertheless, I just bought a Firebolt RM and I'm excited to start building.

Visually, this buggy is a work of art. I'm excited to get it on the track.
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Originally Posted by TIME MACHINE
As always, I'm late to the party. Nevertheless, I just bought a Firebolt RM and I'm excited to start building.

Visually, this buggy is a work of art. I'm excited to get it on the track.
Good luck with the build, Time Machine!
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Does anyone have any feedback on how this car runs? I'm debating getting a kit for $120. It seems worth it, but I would like to see how people who own it have liked it and what they have not liked about it. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by CaptainOne
Does anyone have any feedback on how this car runs? I'm debating getting a kit for $120. It seems worth it, but I would like to see how people who own it have liked it and what they have not liked about it. Thanks.
I'm debating it as well - they look quality, but parts/aftermarket support for the buggy is very limited/almost non-existent from my search over the net

*edit - the RM kit I was looking at on HK is no longer on sale - back to full price (AUD$343), they were on special a couple of days ago for like AUD$157! Will give it a miss I think
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That's the big fear. The kit is of great quality, but parts are non-existent and getting worse by the day. My advice, buy two kits and keep one for parts...lol

At that price, it's well worth it. The extra kit will pay for itself fast.
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Originally Posted by wombat
I'm debating it as well - they look quality, but parts/aftermarket support for the buggy is very limited/almost non-existent from my search over the net
I just got done building one, top notch parts and finish. Didn't get to try it tho cause I traded her off. Build went great that but it's new owner I'm sure will check in and post results . If I had a chance I'd buy another one .
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Originally Posted by TIME MACHINE
That's the big fear. The kit is of great quality, but parts are non-existent and getting worse by the day. My advice, buy two kits and keep one for parts...lol

At that price, it's well worth it. The extra kit will pay for itself fast.
Actually I had a RM and a MM. They both are going to the same new owner. Everything was identical minus the chassis . One interesting thing not mentioned anywhere is that the RM trans case has room to instal a fourth gear so you can reverse the trans and use in MM. With my DEX 210 I remember being able to run RM 3 and 4 gear as well as MM 3and 4 gear configuration , cool tunning tool for track conditions
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Originally Posted by CaptainOne
Does anyone have any feedback on how this car runs? I'm debating getting a kit for $120. It seems worth it, but I would like to see how people who own it have liked it and what they have not liked about it. Thanks.
Where can u find the kit for $120? I'll def buy one again
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