VBC Racing Lightning 12 Manual de usuario
COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT
1/12 SCALE ELECTRIC COMPETITION CAR KIT
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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing VBC Racing product.
This VBC Racing kit is a high performance, racing grade car kit
intended for experienced racers. The kit compose of VBC
formulated composite materials, top quality full carbon fiber
chassis and high grade 7075 material which will give you a
competitive edge over the others.
Novice racer should seek advice from more experienced racer
before assembly.
Always keep this instruction manual handy at all times for quick
reference even after completing the assembly.
Before your assembly, sand the chassis edges.
Things that we should remind you.
Sand the chassis edges with #600 sand paper and apply CA
glue to the edges and counter sink holes.
Need help or support.
If you need help or you would like to leave us a comment,
please email to our support team: [email protected] or
visit our web site www.vbcracing.com
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STEP1
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Graphite Edges Protection Procedure
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CA
Sand the chassis edges with #600 sand paper(not included) and
apply CA glue(not included) to the edges of the chassis.
Sand the below graphite edges with #600 sand paper and apply CA glue to the edges.
*Not included in this kit
A-01-VBC-5002 Lightning12 2.5mm Graphite Main Chassis
A-01-VBC-5072 Lightning12 Graphite Chassis Brace
A-01-VBC-5083 Lightning12 Graphite Lower Pod Plate
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Pivot Brace D-05-VBC-0101 x 1
Pivot Brace Cover D-05-VBC-0101 x 1
Pivot Balls A-03-VBC-1027 x 5
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 5
Pivot ball shoulder should be facing downwards
Pivot Brace Assembly Part1
STEP2-5
Pivot Brace
Pivot Brace Cover
M2x6 Cap Head
M3x6 Flathead M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
Pivot Balls
Pivot Balls
Pivot Balls
Pivot Balls
Use screws to adjust the
play of the piviot ball Movement. Do not
overtighten to avoid stripping
M2x6 Cap Head C-02-SC-R2.0x6 x 2
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M3x10 Flathead C-02-SC-F0310 x 2
M2x6 Cap Head C-02-SC-R2.0x6 x 4
Pivot Brace Assembly Part2
STEP2-5
Lightning Pod Link Set
A-03-VBC-5009 x 2
2
Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part1
3
M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2
Tighten each side screw
slowly, Make sure the lower pod
plate can rotate freely.
Note the direction screw in from
the larger hole side
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
Aluminum Right Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5089 x 1
Aluminum Left Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5090 x 1
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Aluminum Left Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5090
Aluminum Right Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5089
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
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Lightning12 Graphite Motor Mount Brace
A-01-VBC-5091 x 1
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
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STEP2-5
Chassis Brace Assembly
Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part2
3
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
14mm Aluminum Standoff B-02-VBC-5073 x 2
14mm Aluminum Standoff
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
4
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STEP2-5
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Side Spring (Medium/Gold) A-03-VBC-1047 x 2
4.7mm Ball Nuts B-02-VBC-5020 x 2
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer B-02-VBC-5074 x 2
M3x8 Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0308 x 2
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
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4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3x6 Roundhead
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer
Side Spring (Medium/Gold)
M3x8 Set Screw
M3x6 Roundhead
05
M3x6 Roundhead
Thead Lock
Thead Lock
OPTIONAL SIDE SPRINGS SET :
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
Side Spring (Medium/Gold)
Side Spring (Hard/Black)
(A-03-VBC-1047)
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STEP2-5
Side Damper Tube Assembly
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Ball Connector 4.7x17mm A-02-VBC-5092 x 1
T2 7075 Spacer B-02-VBC-0019-20 x 2
T1 7075 Spacer B-02-VBC-0019-10 x 1
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
4.7mm Ball Nuts B-02-VBC-5020 x 2
M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 1
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft D-05-VBC-0103 x 2
Turnnuckle Cup (Short) A-03-VBC-5021 x 4
Lightning Damper Tube D-05-VBC-0103 x 2
Ball Connector 4.7x17mm
2mm Spacer
2mm Spacer
1mm Spacer
M3x6 Roundhead
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3 Locknut
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft Set
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
Lightning 12 Graphite Upper Pod Plate
A-01-VBC-5084
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
Friction Grease
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MAKE TWO
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STEP6
Front Suspension Assembly
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M2.5x4 Roundhead C-02-SC-R2504 x 4
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm A-02-VBC-5015 x 2
Lightning12 Front Axle B-02-VBC-5060 x 2
Pivot Ball B-02-VBC-5068 x 4
M3x15mm Turnbuckle, Black A-02-VBC-5053 x 2
Lightning12 Front Upper Arm Eyelet
A-02-VBC-5092 x 2
M3x10 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0310 x 4
M3x12 Flathead C-02-SC-F0312 x 4
Lightning12 Front Upper Arm Spacer, 1.5mm
A-01-VBC-5048 x 2
M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim C-02-VBC-5069 x 12
Lightning12 Kingpin C-02-VBC-5044 x 2
Front Spring (Medium/Gold) C-02-VBC-5042 x 2
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M2.5x4 Roundhead
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
Lightning12 Front Axle
Pivot Ball
Lightning12 Front Upper Arm Eyelet
M3x15mm Turnbuckle, Black
Lightning12 Front Upper Arm
A-02-VBC-5051
Please note the direction of
the Upper Arm Eyelet as they
are offset.
4mm
Pivot Ball
Lightning12 Steering Knuckle
D-05-VBC-0111
Lightning12 Front Lower Arm
A-02-VBC-5067
Lightning12 Front Upper
Arm Spacer, 1.5mm
Lightning12 Aluminum Upper Arm Mount
B-02-VBC-5057
Lightning12 Aluminum
Front Bulkhead, Right
B-02-VBC-5066
M3x12 Flathead
M3x10 Roundhead
Make Two (Leff And Right Side)
M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim
M2x8 Caphead C-02-SC-R2.0x8 x 2
M2x8 Caphead
Lightning12 Kingpin
Front Spring
(Medium/Gold)
M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim x 4
M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim
M2.5x4 Roundhead
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Note : 10 Is The Standard Setup
Note : Lower arm in the same direction,
dot marking should be facing up
<< Front >>
<< Rear >>
Dot Marking Dot Marking
Note : Tighten the screw slowly to
adjust the pivot ball movement
Upper Arm Mount Active Caster Setup
OPTIONAL FRONT SPRINGS :
Front Spring (Soft/Silver) C-02-VBC-5041
Front Spring (Hard/Black) C-02-VBC-5043
OPTIONAL FRONT UPPER ARM SPACER SET :
0.5mm/1.0mm Adjust Spacer
(D-05-VBC-0109)
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STEP6
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Lightning12 Height Adjust Spacer, 1.5mm
A-01-VBC-5045 x 2
Front Suspension Assembly
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M3x8 Flat Head Screw C-02-SC-F0308 x 4
1.80
1.2mm Spacer
0.8mm Spacer
No Spacer
3.25
6.15
Caster Adjustments
M2x4 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0204 x 2
2mm Upper Hinge Pin C-02-VBC-5054 x 2
Caster Spacer, 0.8mm D-05-VBC-0110 x 2
M3x2mm Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0302 x 2
Graphite Hinge Pin Brace, 55mm A-01-VBC-5061 x 1
Caster Spacer, 1.2mm D-05-VBC-0110 x 2
M3x8 Flat Head
M3x8 Flat Head
M3x2mm Set Screw
Caster Spacer,
1.2mm
Caster Spacer,
0.8mm
2mm Upper Hinge Pin
M2x4 Roundhead Screw
OPTIONAL HEIGHT ADJUST SPACER SET :
0.5mm/1.0mm Height Adjuster Spacer
(D-05-VBC-0108)
Height Adjust Spacer, 1.5mm
OPTIONAL GRAPHITE HING PIN BRACE :
56mm Hinge Pin Brace (A-01-VBC-5062)
57mm Hinge Pin Brace (A-01-VBC-5063)
58mm Hinge Pin Brace (A-01-VBC-5064)
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STEP7
Ball Differential Assembly
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Differental Drive Ring B-02-VBC-1001 x 2
Thrust Cone B-02-VBC-5081 x 1
Lightning12 Axle Height Adjuster
D-05-VBC-0114
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Differential Seal O-ring B-02-VBC-5082 x 2
Ball Bearing 3/8”x1/4” C-02-BB-3814 x 1
Bevelled Washer C-02-VBC-5076 x 3
64 Pitch 93T Spur Gear C-02-VBC-5077 x 1
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
C-02-BB-3814F x 4
Differential Seal O-ring
Lightning12 Carbon Rear Axle B-02-VBC-5078
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
Differental Drive Ring
64 Pitch 93T Spur Gear
1/8” Differential Balls
1/8” Differential Balls C-02-DB-0801 x 16
Ball Bearing 3/8”x1/4”
Lightning12 Alum Diff Hub
B-02-VBC-5080
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
Thrust Cone
Bevelled Washers
M4 Nylon Nut
Bevelled Washers
Note : The Direction Of Washers
Diff Grease
LowHigh
M4 Nylon Nuts A-02-VBC-5075 x1
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