4LikesVBC WILDFIRE D07
10-27-2014, 07:04 PM
#31
So it was mentioned that one of the new things will be "harder" plastics. Does this mean stiffer (more brittle), or was this meant to mean stronger. After the upgrade to the V2 suspension parts, I am not seei g a need for a return to harder plastics. I broke several V1 C-Hubs, spindles and arms on my Ghost and D05. After I changed all the parts over on my Ghost, and got the D06, I have a bunch of spares I have yet to use. My car handles great on carpet, is very durable, and I thought you would want more flex for low traction asphalt. So why the need for "harder" plastics?
10-28-2014, 02:18 AM
#32
they need to hurry up and release it,if its not out in a week then ill be sticking with xray
10-28-2014, 02:24 AM
#33
Tech Initiate
The 06's have super soft suspension plastics. Softest I've ever seen. Coming off a rough round I'd surely have to check on droop and camber settings as these don't hold very well. Yeah, better for grip, but I'd like to see medium plastics at least in arms and tie rod ends. Hopefully the 06's can use these new parts...
10-28-2014, 07:20 AM
#35
Tech Fanatic
To change geometry, the easiest way to do it is to change the lower suspension mounting block locations and Heights, as well as the position of the upper inner camber link mount on the bulkhead. Perhaps this is what VBC did. Hopefully more detailed info on the changes between the D06 and D07 surface soon.
Last edited by DBM; 10-28-2014 at 07:34 AM.
10-28-2014, 03:47 PM
#36
Tech Rookie
It is possible to change the geometry while keeping the same plastic parts. I'm not sure if this is the case with the D07, but If the plastic parts are interchangeable, they very well could be the same parts.
To change geometry, the easiest way to do it is to change the lower suspension mounting block locations and Heights, as well as the position of the upper inner camber link mount on the bulkhead. Perhaps this is what VBC did. Hopefully more detailed info on the changes between the D06 and D07 surface soon.
To change geometry, the easiest way to do it is to change the lower suspension mounting block locations and Heights, as well as the position of the upper inner camber link mount on the bulkhead. Perhaps this is what VBC did. Hopefully more detailed info on the changes between the D06 and D07 surface soon.
So please wait for a while.
10-29-2014, 01:11 AM
#37
Tech Rookie
Jimmy Maddison won the first round of the EWS 13.5 blinky class - the UK's biggest carpet winter series - with a D07. There's a photo of the chassis too:
Smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewnews&news_id=64
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Smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewnews&news_id=64
Sorry didn't have a high enough post count to post the URL properly.
Last edited by matt31313; 10-29-2014 at 04:51 AM.
10-29-2014, 07:33 AM
#39
Tech Adept
10-29-2014, 07:55 AM
#40
On RedRc: http://www.redrc.net/2014/10/vbc-rac...uring-car-kit/
Features:
– Floating steering system
– Inline CNC 7075 aluminium alloy one piece motor mount system
– Zero Tolerance Pulley system
– New centre arm mount with adjustable flex setting, ready for rear active toe system (sold separately)
– New roll bar system for easy tweak adjustment
– High quality CNC 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck
– New suspension geometry for more front and rear traction
– Ultra smooth rear gear diff with lightweight front spool
– All new 3.5mm carbon fibre lightweight shock towers
– TBB big bore shocks
– Front dual joint driveshafts
– Lightweight 1-piece inline mounted steering servo mount with integrated antenna mount
– Lightweight CNC aluminium alloy belt tensioner
– New carbon composite Rear Suspension Upright V2, WildFireV3 Suspension Arms, Steering Block V3
Features:
– Floating steering system
– Inline CNC 7075 aluminium alloy one piece motor mount system
– Zero Tolerance Pulley system
– New centre arm mount with adjustable flex setting, ready for rear active toe system (sold separately)
– New roll bar system for easy tweak adjustment
– High quality CNC 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck
– New suspension geometry for more front and rear traction
– Ultra smooth rear gear diff with lightweight front spool
– All new 3.5mm carbon fibre lightweight shock towers
– TBB big bore shocks
– Front dual joint driveshafts
– Lightweight 1-piece inline mounted steering servo mount with integrated antenna mount
– Lightweight CNC aluminium alloy belt tensioner
– New carbon composite Rear Suspension Upright V2, WildFireV3 Suspension Arms, Steering Block V3
Last edited by patorz31; 10-29-2014 at 08:09 AM.
10-29-2014, 08:12 AM
#41
I like the sway system. Just converted my Ghost and 06 with are parts. Are the shock towers lower/higher/holes in different spots? Whats the difference is the V2 rear hubs, and V3 arms and steering blocks from their predicessors? But it looks good overall. Price ???
10-29-2014, 08:18 AM
#42
Also I've been wondering since my first D05. What the poop is the inner hole for on tbe rear arm. Seams like they thought about attaching a sway bar there, but decided not to. If changing the molds for the arms why not get rid of it if its not used?
10-29-2014, 10:23 AM
#43
Jimmy Maddison won the first round of the EWS 13.5 blinky class - the UK's biggest carpet winter series - with a D07. There's a photo of the chassis too:
Smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewnews&news_id=64
Sorry didn't have a high enough post count to post the URL properly.
Smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewnews&news_id=64
Sorry didn't have a high enough post count to post the URL properly.
10-29-2014, 01:25 PM
#45
The one in the pic above is Jimmy Maddison's prototype that he had at IIC and used to win the Super Stock class at the Essex Winter Series in the UK. His car is slightly different than the production D07 from the look of the pics.