VBC Racing FireboltDM 2wd Buggy
 

Hi there, I don't know if anyone posted on this buggy. It is VBC Racing soon to be released FireboltDM 2wd buggy. As some of you might know that VBC makes really high quality TC cars at a reasonable price. The 2wd buggy looks good, just thought that I'd share the info with you guys. Click at the link to check out the pre-production buggy pictures and specs :thumbsup: :

http://www.vbcracing.com/blogs/firebolt-dm

I was considering a B5M but now i want on of these. Cheers for the update mate.

Distributed by SMD in the UK

http://www.smddirect.co.uk/vbc-racin...buggy-kit-2411

Looks great.

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps8488b60f.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6547127f.jpg

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps41ec54e5.jpg

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Features:

Chassis
2.5mm Lightweight 7075 aluminum chassis
Adjustable chassis flex system
Carbon fiber chassis brace
Narrow chassis design
Lightweight 7075 aluminum motor mount, arm mount and rear bulkhead


Suspension & Steering
Big bore 12mm oversize shocks
7075 aluminum shock caps with integrated bleed screws
Adjustable caster insert
3.7mm carbon fiber shock tower
Quick rear toe and anti squat adjustment
Adjustable front suspension mount kick up angle
Oversize rear hub bearing and camble link insert.
Captured hinge pin system
Horizontal Steering ball studs for fine Ackermann adjustments
Drive train
High torque slipper system
Ultra smooth ball differential
Hardened heavy duty CV drive shaft
Design & Quality
Intergraded motor fan mount
Carbon filled composite parts
Hardened heavy duty turnbuckle
Multiple battery positions for in-board, shorty, saddle and square packs
Available in July 2014

You should go for it mate. It looks like it's going to be my next 2wd buggy too... :D

Looking forward to getting mine in the next few weeks! :)
Manual, default set-up and editable set-up are available on petitrc, the German manual is finished and should be available online soon. Maybe it is time for a VBC Racing section on oOple, the RM buggy, SCT and 4WD buggy are in the works. :thumbsup:

Soooo tempted

It looks very good, but it'd be good if VBC shared a bit more information, for example some info how and for what tracks it was developed and who was involved. After all they're new to the buggy scene and therefore I'm probably not the only one wondering how VBC ensures that their entry into the buggy scene is a successful one :)

Last week I asked for some information on the Firebolt project and VBC Racing for an upcoming review on German rc-news.de. VBC's John Fung did not provide me with any names (we would probably not know most of them anyway), but informed me that the project started more than a year ago, involved several handmade prototypes and extensive testing in various parts of the world. After the design had been determined, they tested various materials in order to optimize weight and durability (e.g. five or more compounds for wishbones alone) until they were happy.

With the emergence of Astroturf in Asia, I'd guess the kit has been tested on all kinds of surfaces. Including a ball diff in the kit probably was a nod towards the biggest 2WD market, but an optional gear diff and additional front weight is already foreseen on the editable set-up sheet. With the whole set of possibilities of battery positions and the numerous rear end set-ip options I am sure this car will work well on any MM compatible surface, and with a little less power (=enough for average drivers lacking the skills and reflexes to win races, like me) also on dirt. A 10.5 with transverse shorty in the rear and 3.6 to 4.1 degrees toe-in should be a good starting point. :)

Hi I see this buggy in the flesh at the oople round at RHR where Jamie booth had a pre production model all I can say is WOW :drool: very nice bit of
kit the anodising is nice and deep red and all parts are very nicely machined. in my opinion well worth the money and worth a try and you have a true RC legend to call upon should you have any problems.

Jamie Booth? Cool! I used to run an Astute as a kid when he showed the rc world what this car was capable of. :D

SMD are taking pre-orders now, the first batch is imminent along with spares. As mentioned previously VBC are a very professional team and the quality of the product is absolutely spot on.

Hey guys! Did you shoot this video in the UK or was it recorded overseas?

Firebolt DM built

Video done in the UK by Joe from smd I believe. I've just built mine and its superb!

So they should arrive in mainland Europe soon... :)

Sat across from John whilst he built this car at the Invernational this weekend and it looks a very nice piece of kit indeed. It went together really well.
If it goes as well as it looks it should be a winner!.

Vbc racing firebolt
 

I got my vbc racing firebolt kit this week from Alex @ moss models,
will be building it this weekend.
Looking forward to getting it on the track and see what it can do thumbsup::thumbsup:

www.vbcracing.com

www.mossrcmodels.co.uk

vbc
 

I watched two people strip the idler gear last night don't no if it's a faulty part or what but it doesn't fill me full of confidence when I get to run mine

Fixed that for you mate :thumbsup:

That's what I thought when people started reporting about stripped idlers on the B-Max2. I have yet to strip one, and I've been running the Yoke since day one. I've tried anything from stock to aluminum to TeamC POM idlers, and all of them are still looking good.

The bearings in the idler gears are a very good fit, make sure they are pushed right into the idler and sitting flush with the side of the gear. If this is done the gearbox should be nice and free straight away.

I just watched jimmy maddison (vbc factory driver) actively try to strip these gears at broxtowe, and didn't manage it whilst I was there.

vbc = very Brittle components :lol:

Love my new car

I really like the shape of the body shell! Still waiting for my kit to arrive in Germany... I think I'll check out in the meantime if there are any red blingy items I've missed out so far. ESC - check, servo - check... :p

Why is there not a VBC section on oople?

Plenty of red bling available!-Unfortunately Iain removed the wheels instantly...I liked them!-Car ran sweetlly at Broxtowe, Ready for W. Bridgford ( I think!!), cheers, Gord..

Really?????

Really love the look of these ! Can't seem to find any footage of one though :/ it's this or the b5m for me. Helpppp haha

Can't say anything about the VBC's quality yet, but from the B5M's I've seen so far I'd at least say that the DM is worth a try. ;)

Those wheels don't do the car justice at all...it looks like a toy car.
The paint job looks top notch however!

Paint was by Si. Cox,(Bandiccoot Bodies) really impressed, especially as he did it in a few days..
-Ran at W Bridgford regionals on Sunday & fluked(!) a win, car was excellent all day with no problems, looking forward to this weekend at Broxtowe.
- I still like the wheels!
Cheers, Gord..

Setup sheet, pleeeeeeeeeeeeease! :)

Yesterdays set up sheet..Almost kit except front kick up @ 30, 3mm under inner rear ball stud, cut off outside pins from front & rear tyres.Loads of 2nd boost on speedo (very long straight). Grass was flat & very grippy, couple of long jumps..
Hope you can read the sheet, can write it out again if forced!!
Cheers, Gord..

Vbc racing 2wd kit
 

I have now built my vbc racing firebolt dm 2wd kit , looking forward to getting it on the track see what she can do.

Are there any issues with the battery brace using saddles? I actually prefer a shorty with the saddle-sized weight plate in my Yokomo, but if saddles are the way to go in this car, they are still in my box. :)

Hi, no issues except having to dremel away some carbon round the front battery connection, wires could be squeezed underneath I think, but I didn't want any dramas with short ccts.
Forgot 'til I removed the pack that we also ran 30 g brass plate under the front saddle
Hope this helps, cheers, Gord..

Thanks for the pic! I guess there will be optional braces for using saddles without dremelling, either from VBC or aftermarket manufacturers.

Vbc racing firebolt
 

Hi vbc firebolt drivers
How is the vbc firebolt working on the track compared to b5m,kF,bmax2, etc
I have set mine up as per manual
Is there anything worth doing before my first run.
Would like to be at the sharpened first time out
Just not racing till September 6th
Cheers