VBC Racing Firebolt RM Instruction Manual

COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT
1/10 RWD ELECTRIC COMPETITION OFFROAD BUGGY 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 7075 aluminum chassis and high grade full carbon fiber 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 carbon fiber parts edges.
Things that we should remind you.
Sand the 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: info@vbc-racing.com or visit our web site www.vbcracing.com
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STEP1
Asssmbling the main Chassis
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Side Guard, Right A-03-VBC-6017 x 1
Side Guard, Left A-03-VBC-6016 x 1
Firebolt RM 7075 Main Chassis B-02-P60180 x 1
M3x8 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0308 x 4
M3x8 Flathead
M3x8 Flathead
M3x8 Flathead
M3x8 Flathead
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STEP2-3
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Firebolt Alum Front Suspension Brace B-02-VBC-6012 x 1
3x35mm Suspension Pin C-02-VBC-6015 x 2
Front Suspension Arm Mount A-03-VBC-6014 x 1
Front Suspension Arm, FL A-03-VBC-6045 x 1
Front Suspension Arm, FR A-03-VBC-6044 x 1
Front Suspension Assembling
Note the bottom markings of the front suspension arm mount. The default setting is 25 towards the front. You can change the kickup setting to 30 by turning the 30 towards the front. The set screws are to lock the suspension pins.
3x35mm Suspension Pin
3x35mm Suspension Pin
Front Suspension Arm, Left
Front Suspension Arm, Right
Front Suspension Arm Mount
Firebolt Alum Front Suspension Brace
M3x3 Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0303 x 2
M3x3 Set Screw
M3x3 Set Screw
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Front Suspension Assembly
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STEP2-3
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4.7x15mm Ball Connector C-02-VBC-6008 x 2
Firebolt Alum Front Camber link Mount B-02-VBC-6013 x 2
Firebolt Alum Front Camber link Mount
Front Center Bulkhead A-03-VBC-6046 x 1
Front Bumper A-03-VBC-6011 x 1
Firebolt Graphite Front Camber Link Plate A-01-VBC-6001 x 1
4.7x15mm Ball Connector
4.7x15mm Ball Connector
Front Center Bulkhead
Firebolt Graphite Front Camber Link Plate
M3x12 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0312 x 2
M3x14 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0314 x 2
M3x8 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0308 x 1
M3x8 Roundhead Screw
M3x14 Flathead Screw
M3x12 Flathead Screw
Front Bumper
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Front Steering Assembly
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STEP4-6
Steering Center Bridge A-03-VBC-6022 x 1
Steering Arm A-03-VBC-6028 x 2
4.7x12mm Ball Connector B-02-VBC-5015 x 3
5x8 Ball Bearings C-02-BB-0805-B x 4
M3x10 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0310 x 2
Steering Swivel Tube B-02-VBC-0033 x 2
Steering Swivel Tube
Steering Swivel Tube
5x8 Ball Bearings
5x8 Ball Bearings
5x8 Ball Bearings
5x8 Ball Bearings
4.7x12mm Ball Connector
M3x10 Roundhead Screw
M3x10 Roundhead Screw
4.7x12mm Ball Connector
Firebolt Alum Steering Post B-02-VBC-6011 x 2
M3x16 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0316 x 2
Firebolt Alum Steering Post
Firebolt Alum Steering Post
M3x16 Roundhead Screw
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Assembling Front Part
Servo Mount, Left A-03-VBC-6018 x 1
Servo Mount, Right A-03-VBC-6019 x 1
OR
Servo arm, Futaba (F) A-03-VBC-6034 x 1
OR
Servo arm, Sanwa/KO (A) A-03-VBC-6035 x 1
Ball Cup, Short A-03-VBC-6029 x 2
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm B-02-VBC-5015 x 1
M3x6x0.5 Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 4
M3x8 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0308 x 4
M3x10 Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0310 x 1
4.7x12mm Ball Connector
Servo arm, Futaba (F)
OR
Servo arm, Sanwa/KO (A)
Servo Mount, Left (A)
Servo Mount, Right (B)
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
M3 Washer
Ball Cup, Short
Ball Cup, Short
M3x10 Set Screw
A
B
M3x6 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0306 x 1
M3x6 Roundhead Screw
M3x8 Roundhead Screw
Front Upper Bulkhead A-03-VBC-6013
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M3x20 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0320 x 4
Front Damper Mount Assembly
Graphite Front Damper Mount A-01-VBC-6004 x 1
M3x8 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0308 x 4
M3 Nut C-02-SC-FN03 x 2
STEP7-9
CA
*Not included in this kit
Sand the graphite shock tower edges with #600 sand paper and apply CA glue to the edges.
M3x18 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0318 x 2
M3x20 Roundhead Screw
M3x18 Roundhead
M3x8 Roundhead Screw
M3x20 Roundhead Screw
M3 Nut
M3 Nut
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Front Knuckle Assembly
3 front caster angles included in this kit. We recommend default 0deg.
C-hub, Left A-03-VBC-6020 x 1
5x10 Ball Bearing C-02-BB-1005-B x 4
Aluminium Front Axle Washer B-02-VBC-6005 x 2
Front Axle C-02-VBC-6006 x 2
C-hub, Right A-03-VBC-6021 x 1
Steering Knuckle, Right A-03-VBC-6025 x 1
M2x10 Shaft Pin B-02-VBC-0020 x 2
Steering Knuckle, Right
C-hub, Left
C-hub, Left
Front Axle
Front Axle
M2x10 Pin
M2x10 Pin
5x10 Ball Bearing
5x10 Ball Bearing
5x10 Ball Bearing
5x10 Ball Bearing
Aluminium Front Axle Washer
Aluminium Front Axle Washer
Steering Knuckle, Left A-03-VBC-6024 x 1
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Ball Connector 4.7x15mm C-02-VBC-6008 x 4
3x6x2mm Plastic Spacer A-03-VBC-6056 x 2
0° caster adjuster A-03-VBC-6031 x 2
2.5x6x1mm Plastic Spacer A-03-VBC-6052 x 2
Front Wheel Adaptor A-03-VBC-6057 x 2
2.5x24.8mm Kingpin C-02-VBC-6018 x 2
M2x4 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0204 x 2
Insert the Front Wheel Adaptor to the Front Axle first and then insert the 2x10mm Shaft Pin
Thread Lock
2.5° caster adjuster A-03-VBC-6032 x 2
5° caster adjuster A-03-VBC-6033 x 2
Thread Lock
Insert the Front Wheel Adaptor to the Front Axle first and then insert the 2x10mm Shaft Pin
3 front caster angles included in this kit. We recommend default 0deg.
Left Assembly
Right Assembly
Ball Connector 4.7x15mm
Ball Connector 4.7x15mm
Ball Connector 4.7x15mm
Ball Connector 4.7x15mm
3x6x2mm Spacer
3x6x2mm Spacer
Steering Knuckle, Left
0° caster adjuster
2.5x6x1mm Spacer
2.5x6x1mm Spacer
0° caster adjuster
Front Wheel Adaptor
Front Wheel Adaptor
2.5x24.8mm Kingpin
2.5x24.8mm Kingpin
M2x4 Roundhead Screw
M2x4 Roundhead Screw
Insert the Kingpin before put on the M2x4 screw
Insert the Kingpin before put on the M2x4 screw
STEP7-9
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
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STEP7-9
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Steering System Assembly
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Upper Camber Linkage Steering Tie Rod
M2x4 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0204 x 2
2.5x6x1mm Plastic Spacer A-03-VBC-6052 x 2
3x52mm Hardened Turnbuckle
3x52mm Hardened Turnbuckle
32mm
32.5mm
Ball Cups,, Long
Ball Cups,, Long
3x52mm Hardened Turnbuckle
2.5x27.8mm Suspension Pin C-02-VBC-6016 x 2
Ball Cups,, Long A-03-VBC-6030 x 8
3x52mm Hardened Springsteel Turnbuckle C-02-VBC-6003 x 4
Upper Camber Linkage
Steering Tie Rod
Make Two
Make Two
M2x4 Roundhead Screw
2.5x6x1mm Plastic Spacer
Perform the same assembly on the other side
2.5mm Suspension Pin
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