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October 25, 2016

T-Works Wildfire D09 aluminium & titanium option parts

T-Works have expanded their range of optional aluminium and titanium parts by several sets for VBC Racing’s new Wildfire D09 touring car kit. Available soon are a hybrid titanium and aluminium turnbuckle set, an all-titanium turnbuckle set, a 64-grade ball end kit, 64-grade UFO and standard head screw kits, black or red anodised 7075-T6 aluminium screw kits, mixed titanium and aluminium screw sets with black or red alloy fasteners as well as a set of gold-plated steel screws. As usual the titanium and aluminium parts offer a lighter weight and improved looks over the standard steel parts while the golden screws are for looks in the first place.

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October 14, 2016

VBC Racing Wildfire D09 touring car kit

Following first teaser images VBC Racing have now officially introduced their forthcoming Wildfire D09 1/10th scale 4WD electric touring car kit. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the car utilises a newly designed carbon fibre main chassis and top deck with optimised flex characteristics. A new motor mount offers five adjustable flex configurations and the Center Isoflex Linkage system allows for improved torsional flex while keeping the chassis stiffness in longitudinal direction.

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October 5, 2016

VBC Lightning12M alloy chassis & on-road car stand

VBC Racing have introduced an aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate for the Lightning12M as well as an aluminium on-road car stand. Starting with the option parts, the chassis and lower pod plate are both cut from 2.5mm aluminium and they come black anodised and with silver chamfered edges for improved looks. With a higher rigidity than the standard carbon parts the alloy pieces will increase the overall stiffness of the car which leads to an improved handling especially on high-bite surfaces while the added weight will lower the centre of gravity which further helps in grippy conditions. Both the chassis and the pod plate are available separately.

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September 30, 2016

VBC Racing welcomes Toni Mateo

Spaniard Toni Mateo is the latest addition to VBC Racing’s growing portfolio of drivers, the Asian manufacturer announced. An ETS Pro Stock A-main finisher, the Gran Canaria based former Yokomo driver brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

September 28, 2016

VBC Racing announce Wildfire D09 touring car kit

Coming soon from VBC Racing is the all-new Wildfire D09 4WD electric touring car kit. Featuring a redesigned suspension geometry the D09 will be VBC’s most competitive touring car kit to date. The kit is set for a release in October and more information should surface in time for the release. Update: In the meantime we were able to dig up a list that describes the D09’s new features as well as get our hands on a couple of – pretty rough – renderings. We bring you more information as soon as they surface.

View the features list and some renderings images here

September 21, 2016

Jan Rettke teams up with VBC Racing

VBC Racing have announced the signing of Germany’s Jan Rettke to their team. A Stock class expert, the 2015 1/12th 10.5T German National Champion will use the company’s products from now on and he has the following to say:

I am very happy and want to thank Victor L and VBC Racing for giving me the opportunity to use their products. I can’t wait to work together with my new team and looking forward to next season.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

September 12, 2016

VBC Racing Lightning FXM 1/10th formula car kit

VBC Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of the Lightning FX formula car, the Lightning FXM. With a focus on being an evolution rather than a revolution many design features were taken over from the predecessor with refinements being made to create a more versatile, easier to drive and faster car. The rear end of the car underwent the most changes with the rear pod being a complete redesign. Inspired by the Lightning 12M the FXM features a very low centre of gravity and lightweight rear pod design, with the bulkheads being made of black anodised 7075 aluminium. The assembly also features a cross brace support made from carbon fibre tubing that prevents the pod from tweaking, it shields the rear axle from dirt and debris and it also makes for longer axle bearing life.

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August 12, 2016

VBC Racing release new Wildfire D08 option parts

VBC Racing have released new optional parts for the Wildfire D08 touring car in the form of an anti-tweak battery mount, new hard compound suspension parts as well as SMJ-made springs. Starting with the battery mount, the design eliminates any tweak created by using mounting tape as the machined alloy loops do away with the need to wrap the tape around the chassis bottom as they can be looped around the mounting brackets. The rear mount also incorporates a length adjustment feature to adapt the mounts to different length LiPo packs.

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