VBC Lightning 12
 

VBC has released a picture of the new Lightning 12!

Check out all the specs at VBC Racing!


http://www.vbcracing.com/collections...-d-05-vbc-ck02

http://www.redrc.net/2013/09/hirofac...an-car-teaser/

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Same parent manufacture, but different branding. Speedpassion actually does this with their Sp-1 Formula 1 chassis. Its a gunmetal car under the Speedpassion name and red under Tresrey.

Either way, the car looks pretty awesome!

Looks cool
Hiro Factory or VBC L12, either way

Rumour has it that all of the bolt spacing on this car is compatible with AE as well, which is nice if true!

I like, I like:nod:

nothing special by any means but should be a solid performer.

Sure does look like a 12r5. Id try one if its out pretty soon.

Dave Ehrlich Started a Thread!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

He Just might break the 20 post mark:lol:

brake or break?

Thanks T-Bag...

Any words on pricing?

Site says $299. Which is the upper end of 1/12 =\. For $200 id be all over it.

Ohh I didn't see the pricing on the VBC site, I assume that's retail pricing not the discount pricing that we often see on the web.

at least the battery slot/cut-outs under the chassis aren't "solid". looks better than cell slots :)

I want one.

That is the MSRP price. The retail price would be very attractive. :nod:

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Sweet ride.... love the black with chrome chamfered edges.. matches the Hudy station perfect. Has it been confirmed that the front end bopts up to the 12R5.2? Looks like a hybrid may be in the future. .. Then Ehrlich and Maybell can both share me. ;)

Very nice looking car! I like the idea that parts can be used from AE if you can't get your hands on the real deal. (if that is true)

Parts availability will not be a problem.

Where's the thread for your F1?

Hey JayBee.

The original Flash04 thread was created some time ago.

I will get the thread bumped.

Pre-order started. :) But not allow to show the price yet.......

Sounds like word from team is initial runs are going awesome with the car! Look for the team to be fast in Vegas in the coming weeks!

There are lots of great things in store for VBC Racing and VBC Racing fans. :)

Yes, had check the pre-production sample, the r5 front end plastic parts will bolt onto the VBC front end without issue.

I wont be surprise the street price around 290.00 or more..

i dont think it will be that high! :sneaky:

Sure hope not!

Nono, nowhere near that. It will be lower than the r5.1 street price. :D

Anyone else notice the tweak springs aren't on top of the rear links? That changes some stuff for sure. That's not like the Associated.

-Sean

You can either mount the springs inboard or you can also mount them so they touch on the top of the links, ala AE. As you move the springs inboard, I believe they will feel softer. We will see where Max and Dave end up mounting them :sneaky:

EDIT: Don't listen to me, I don't know what I am talking about.

Softer.

Moving the springs inboard decreases the motion ratio acting upon them... thus, it requires a stiffer spring to yield the same effective spring rate as the same car would with the springs mounted over the links.

Thanks James, this is what happens when you don't think before posting. Either way, the car does support both spring positions.

I will try both positions this week!

That's what she said.

Is there a WGT car in the pipeline?

Also, when will the manual for the Lightning 12 be posted?

Hum. that is a good idea. Let me tell the VBC guys. ;) BTW: retail price would be 249.99usd