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VBC Racing LIGHTNING 12M Instruction Manual

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COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT
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Thank you for purchasing VBC Racing product.
Things that we should remind you.
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.
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: support@vbc-racing.com or
visit our web site www.vbcracing.com
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing VBC Racing product. Things that we should remind you. 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.
  • Page 2 CA glue(not included) to the edges of the chassis. A-01-P50667 Lightning12M 2.5mm Graphite Main Chassis A-01-P50634 Lightning12M Graphite Chassis Brace A-01-P50642 Lightning12M Graphite Lower Pod Plate Sand the below graphite edges with #600 sand paper and apply CA glue to the edges. © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 3: M2X6 Cap Head C-02-Sc-R2.0X6 X

    Pivot Balls A-03-VBC-1027 x 5 Pivot Balls M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x M3x10 Flathead C-02-SC-F0310 x 2 M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2 M3x6 Flathead M3x10 Flathead M3x6 Flathead Pivot Balls M3x10 Flathead Pivot Balls M3x6 Flathead M3x6 Flathead © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 4: M3X6 Flathead C-02-Sc-F0306 X

    M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 1 Note the direction screw in from the larger hole side Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part1 Aluminium Motor Mount Aluminium Motor Mount Aluminium Motor Mount B-02-P50664 x 2 M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 2 © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 5 Side Spring (Hard/Black) (A-03-VBC-1047) M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2 Aluminium Side Spring Retainer B-02-VBC-5074 x 2 Thead Lock M3x10 Set Screw Side Spring (Medium/Gold) A-03-VBC-1047 x 2 M3x10 Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0310 x 2 M3x10 Set Screw Thead Lock © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 6 STEP2-5 BAG MARKED M3x6 Roundhead M3x6 Roundhead M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2 M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2 © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 7: Vbc Racing Lightning12M

    M3x6 Roundhead M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2 M3x6 Roundhead © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 8 M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim C-02-VBC-5069 x 12 M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim Lightning12 Kingpin C-02-VBC-5044 x 2 Front Spring (Medium/Gold) C-02-VBC-5042 x 2 M2x8 Caphead M2x8 Caphead C-02-SC-R2.0x8 x 2 Note : Tighten the screw slowly to adjust the pivot ball movement © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 9 Front Cross Brace Tube B-02-P50640 x 2 M3x8 Flat Head Screw Front Cross Brace Insert B-02-P50641 x 1 TBB Shaft Sealer O-Ring B-03-0011 x 2 Caster Adjustments 1.2mm Spacer 1.80 No Spacer 6.15 0.8mm Spacer 3.25 © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 10 M4 Nylon Nuts A-02-VBC-5075 x1 Ride Height 1.0mm Spacer A-01-P50968 x 4 M3x12 Flathead M3x12 Flathead C-02-SC-F0312 x 4 Lightning 12M Rear Hub Axle Housing B-02-P50666 x 2 Carbon Cross Tube A01P50665 x 1 M3x12 Flathead © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 11: A-03-Vbc

    SERVO IS NOT INCLUDED Turnbuckle Cup (Long) Turnbuckle Cup (Long) M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 5 1.2mm M3x6 Roundhead Alum Servo Mount B-02-VBC-5012 x 2 M3x6x0.5mm Spacer M3x6 Roundhead Ball Connector 4.7x12mm A-02-VBC-5015 x 1 Ball Connector 4.7x12mm © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 12 Lightning FX Steering Arm_A B-02-P50609 x 1 Lightning FX Steering Arm_B B-02-P50782 x 1 M3x4 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0304 x 1 Ball Connector 4.7x12mm B-02-VBC-5015 x 3 5x8 Ball Bearing C-02-BB-0805-B x 2 M3x6 Flathead Steering Post B-02-P50633 x 1 M3x6 Flathead © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 13 A-02-VBC-5032 x 1 TBX Shock O-ring Guard A-02-VBC-5029 Lightning12 TBX Sping [Gold/Medium] C-02-VBC-5034 OPTIONAL LIGHTNING12 TBX SPRINGS : TBX Shock Thru Cap A-02-VBC-5031 x 1 C-02-VBC-5039 (Med. Soft/Silver) C-02-VBC-5040 (Med. Hard/Black) M1.0x7.5 O-ring C-02-VBC-5036 x 2 © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 14 M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2 M3x6 Roundhead M3x8mm Flat Head Screw C-02-SC-F0308 x 2 Lightning12 Body Post Lightning12 Body Posts A-03-VBC-5010 x 4 M3x6 Roundhead Lightning12 Plastic Front Bumper D-05-VBC-0112 x 1 M3x8mm Flat Head Screw © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 15 Bearing 1/8x5/16, Flanged M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2 M3.3x0.4 Kingpin Shim C-02-VBC-5069 x 2 4-40x5/16” Cap Head Screw x 6 Install Motor And Electronics M3x6x0.5mm Spacer M3x8 Roundhead M3x8 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0308 x 2 M3x6x0.5mm Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 4 © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 16 STEP12 BAG MARKED 3.7V Lipo Battery [Item Is Not Included] Install Electronics And Battery Install ESC And Receiver [Items Are Not Included] Double Side Tape © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    M3x15 Turnbuckle BK for Lightning/Assoc.R5 series A-02-VBC-5053 M3x15 Turnbuckle, Black C-02-VBC-5054 2mm Upper Pin for Lightning/Assoc.R5 series C-02-VBC-5054 2mm Upper Hinge Pin A-01-VBC-5055 Lightning12 Caster Spacer. 0.8mm D-05-VBC-0110 Caster Spacer Set for Lightning/Assoc.R5 series A-01-VBC-5056 Lightning12 Caster Spacer. 1.2mm © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12...
  • Page 18 C-02-SC-F0306 M3x6mm Flathead Screw C-02-SC-R0306 M3x6mm Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0306 M3x6mm Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-F0308 M3x8mm Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0308 M3x8mm Flathead Screw C-02-SC-R0308 M3x8mm Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0308 M3x8mm Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-SS-0308 M3x8mm Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0308 M3x8mm Set Screw © VBC Racing LIGHTNING12...
  • Page 19 COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT Instruction Book P01-P-51097 VBC Racing Lightning12M Car Kit D-05-VBC-CK18...