142LikesVBC Lightning FX
08-21-2016, 05:38 AM
#316
thanks guys for the great info
09-10-2016, 09:18 PM
#318
09-12-2016, 01:40 AM
#320
The new FXM is out...pretty disappointed. They changed the rear pod around but the rest is pretty much the same
http://www.vbcracing.com/collections...-d-05-vbc-ck23
http://www.vbcracing.com/collections...-d-05-vbc-ck23
Last edited by disaster999; 09-12-2016 at 02:05 AM.
09-12-2016, 06:18 AM
#321
Yeah, kind of looks similar to the 12M rear pod, so of course, a new rear wing mount has been added.
Was sorta hoping for an integrated servo saver in the steering bellcrank at the very least. I was really jonesing to get one of these, but will probably hold off for a more significant update, as the FX is a great kit - and now have the aluminum bits coming.
Was sorta hoping for an integrated servo saver in the steering bellcrank at the very least. I was really jonesing to get one of these, but will probably hold off for a more significant update, as the FX is a great kit - and now have the aluminum bits coming.
09-12-2016, 06:23 AM
#322
The new FXM is out...pretty disappointed. They changed the rear pod around but the rest is pretty much the same
http://www.vbcracing.com/collections...-d-05-vbc-ck23
http://www.vbcracing.com/collections...-d-05-vbc-ck23
So, they aren't really marketing it as a "NEW" kit. . . I do like the rear pod though, and much prefer that wing mount versus the cross-brace mount on the FX.
09-12-2016, 06:58 AM
#323
Does xray release a "new" kit every year..
Why revolutionize the fastest f1 kit on the market. I for one am extremely excited for this evolution.
There are lots of little bits that will help make the car go even faster
Why revolutionize the fastest f1 kit on the market. I for one am extremely excited for this evolution.
There are lots of little bits that will help make the car go even faster
09-12-2016, 07:49 AM
#325
Roll dampers are updated to mount in the center. Side springs moved Inwards. Shock has changed to the tbb shock. So no more slip in the front of the damper.
Rear pod will reduce a lot of weight. Add in a carbon axle and th brass front mount and this thing will be lightning fast lol
09-12-2016, 08:00 AM
#326
Front end very similar. Updated upper kingpin balls and ball cups. Update steering stops.
Roll dampers are updated to mount in the center. Side springs moved Inwards. Shock has changed to the tbb shock. So no more slip in the front of the damper.
Rear pod will reduce a lot of weight. Add in a carbon axle and th brass front mount and this thing will be lightning fast lol
Roll dampers are updated to mount in the center. Side springs moved Inwards. Shock has changed to the tbb shock. So no more slip in the front of the damper.
Rear pod will reduce a lot of weight. Add in a carbon axle and th brass front mount and this thing will be lightning fast lol
Don't hold one for me, I'll jump on GRIPWORKSRC.COM and order when I get the money. I need a 12 step program, not another F1. . . Nah!
09-12-2016, 04:08 PM
#329
FXM
thrust bearing?
thrust bearing?
09-12-2016, 05:36 PM
#330
And, in all fairness to VBC, they do list it on their website as "latest evolution of the Lightning FX 1:10 Formula platform."
So, they aren't really marketing it as a "NEW" kit. . . I do like the rear pod though, and much prefer that wing mount versus the cross-brace mount on the FX.
So, they aren't really marketing it as a "NEW" kit. . . I do like the rear pod though, and much prefer that wing mount versus the cross-brace mount on the FX.
Also, it would be interesting to see how the rear pod holds up to the rear wing mount. I hope it would be a lot stronger than the swiss cheese of a x-brace wing mount before, but wouldnt be surprised if people starts breaking cracking the CF since all the energy is going through it in a crash.
Well it seems like, to me, they revolutionized something that didnt need revolutionizing and left the flawed parts still...flawed.