VBC Racing Lightning FX User manual

COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT
1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC COMPETITION FORMULA 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-P50625 Lightning FX Main Chassis
A-01-P50603 Lightning FX Lower Pod Plate

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Pivot Brace (bottom) A-03-VBC-5007 x 1
Pivot Brace (cover) A-03-VBC-5008 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
STEP2-3
Pivot Brace (bottom)
Pivot Brace (cover)
M2x6 Cap Head
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
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x10 Flathead
M3x10 Flathead
M3 Lock Nut
M3 Lock Nut
LightningF V2 Main Chassis
LightningF V2 Lower Pod Plate
M3x10 Flathead C-02-SC-F0310 x 2
M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2

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M2x6 Cap Head C-02-SC-R2.0x6 x 4
Pivot Brace Assembly Part2
STEP2-3
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Tighten each side screw
slowly, Make sure the lower pod
plate can rotate freely.
Lightning Pod Link Set
A-03-VBC-5009 x 2
LightningF Al7075 Motor Mount B-02-VBC-5128
LightningF Al7075 Left Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5129
Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part1
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LightningF Al7075 Motor Mount
LightningF Al7075 Left Bulkhead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 1
Note the direction screw in from
the larger hole side

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STEP2-3
Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part2
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 6
Rear Wing Mount B-02-VBC-5132 x 2
LightningF Rear Motor Mount Brace A-01-VBC-5130 x 1
Rear Wing Mount B-02-VBC-5132
Rear Wing Mount B-02-VBC-5132
LightningF Rear Motor Mount Brace A-01-VBC-5130
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M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead

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STEP4-5
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Side Spring (Soft/Silver) 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 6
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17mm Aluminum Standoff B-02-VBC-5005 x 2
Lightning FX Rear Chassis Brace A-01-P50616 x 1
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3x6 Roundhead
OPTIONAL SIDE SPRINGS SET :
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
Side Spring (Medium/Gold)
Side Spring (Hard/Black)
(A-03-VBC-1047)
M3x8 Set Screw
Rear Chassis Brace Assembly
STEP4-5
M3x6 FlatheadM3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
17mm Aluminum Standoff
Between height
approx 1.7mm
M3x8 Set Screw
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
Lightning Body Post
Lightning Body Post
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
Lightning Body Post A-03-VBC-5010 x 2

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STEP4-5
Side Damper Tube Assembly
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T2 7075 Spacer B-02-VBC-0019-20 x 1
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft B-02-VBC-5018 x 2
Turnnuckle Cup (Short) A-03-VBC-5021 x 4
Lightning Damper Tube B-02-VBC-5019 x 2
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft Set
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
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T2 7075 Spacer
M3x6 Roundhead
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
Lightning FX Upper Pod Plate A-01-P50624 x 1
M3x8 Flathead
Friction Grease
Ball Connector B-02-VBC-0045 x 1
Ball Connector
Make Two
M3x10 Flathead C-02-SC-F0310 x 2

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STEP6-7
Ball Differential Assembly
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Differental Drive Ring B-02-VBC-1001 x 2
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 2
64 Pitch 93T Spur Gear C-02-VBC-5077 x 1
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
C-02-BB-3814F x 3
Differential Seal O-ring
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”
Ball Bearing 5 x 11mm
Bevelled Washers
Bevelled Washers
Note : The Direction Of Washers
Diff Grease
LowHigh
Thrust Washer B-02-VBC-5125 x 1
Aluminum Diff Hub B-02-VBC-5123 x 1
Hardened Differential Cap B-02-VBC-5124 x 1
M2x14 Shaft Pin A-03-VBC-1049 x 1
M1.0x7.5 O-ring
C-02-VBC-5036
M2x14 Shaft Pin
Axle Height Adjuster Spacer
A-01-VBC-5131
LightningF Rear Axle
D-05-VBC-0124
Lightning12 Axle Height Adjuster
Lightning12 Axle Height Adjuster
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
Ball Bearing Flanged 3/8”x1/4”
Axle Height Adjuster Spacer
A-01-VBC-5131

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STEP6-7
Ball Differential Assembly
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Aluminum Wheel Hub, Left B-02-VBC-5122 x 1
M2.5x8mm Cap Head Screw C-02-SC-R2508 x 2
M2.5x8mm Cap Head Screw
M2.5x8mm Cap Head Screw
Aluminum Wheel Hub, Left

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STEP8-10
Steering Blocks
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Flash04 Steering Block & Shaft
D-05-VBC-1003 x 2
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
B-02-VBC-5015 x 2
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Front End Assembly
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball Mount (Right) D-05-VBC-1006 x 1
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball Mount (Left) D-05-VBC-1006 x 1
Steering Limiter V2 A-01-P50789 x 2
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball A-03-VBC-1022 x 2
M2x6 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0206 x2
Flash04 Steering Block & Shaft
Flash04 Steering Block & Shaft
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball Mount (Left)
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball
Lightning FX Front Graphite Lower Arm, L
A01P50605
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
M3x8 Flat Head Screw C-02-SC-F0308 x 2
M2x10 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0210 x2
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball Mount (Right)
Steering Limiter V2
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball
Note the Pivot Ball Direction
Lightning FX Front Graphite Lower Arm, R
A01P50606
M3x8 Flat Head
M2x6 Roundhead
M2x10 Roundhead
M2x10 Roundhead
M3x8 Flat Head
M2x6 Roundhead
Steering Limiter V2
Note the Pivot Ball Direction

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STEP8-10
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Front End Assembly Continue
Ride Height 1.5mm Adjustment Spacer x 2
D-05-VBC-1018
M3x8 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0308 x 4
M3x8 Roundhead
Front Springs (Soft) C-02-VBC-5041 x 2
Front Springs (Soft)
M2.5 E-Clip
Spacer T1 Composite
Lower Arm support A-03-VBC-1033 x 1
Lightning FX Lower Arm Support Mount B-02-P50607 x 2
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
Standard Wheel Base : Suitable for Fast Track
-4mm Wheel Base : Suitable for Techinical Track
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Flathead
Lightning FX Lower Arm Support Mount
Lower Arm support
Ride Height 1.5mm Adjustment Spacer
Spacer T1 Composite
Spacer T2 Composite
Spacer T2 Composite
Flash04 King Pin B-02-VBC-1004 x 2
M3 E-Clip B-02-VBC-0044 x 2
Suspension Arm Spacer T2 Composite A-03-VBC-0052 x 4
Suspension Arm Spacer T1 Composite A-03-VBC-0051 x 4
Same procedure as on right side

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STEP11-15
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Installing Front Caster Mount
Standard 0 Deg Active Caster
5 Deg Active Caster
M3x8 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0308 x 4
Lightning F Active Caster Mount Base B-02-P50784 x 1
Lightning F Active Caster Mount B-02-P50785 x 2
Lightning F Active Caster Shim 2.5mm A-01-P50786 x 2
M3x8 Roundhead
M3x8 Roundhead
Lightning F Active Caster Mount Base
Lightning F Active Caster Mount
Lightning F Active Caster Mount
Lightning F Active Caster Shim 2.5mm
Lightning F Active Caster Shim 2.5mm
3.7 Deg Caster 5.7 Deg Caster 8.2 Deg Caster 10.7 Deg Caster 13.2 Deg Caster
Flash04 Upper Arm A-03-VBC-1035 x 2
Flash04 Upper Arm Outer Cup A-03-VBC-1031 x 2
King Pin Upper Ball A-03-VBC-1023 x 2
Super Steel Front Camber Link Turnbuckle C-02-P50790 x 2
2.6 x 5 x 1 Caster Spacer B-02-P50791 x 8
2.6 x 5 x 4 Wheelbase Spacer B-02-P50781 x 2
Caster Spacer
Caster Spacer
Caster Spacer
Caster Spacer
Wheelbase Spacer
Lightning FX Front Upper Arm Pin
C-02-P50787 x 2
M2x4 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0204 x 2
M2x4 Roundhead
M3x3mm Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0303 x 2
M3x3mm Set Screw
Lightning FX Front Upper Arm Pin
Make Two
Upper Arm Outer Cup
Upper Arm
Camber Link Turnbuckle
King Pin Upper Ball

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STEP11-15
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Installing Front Upper Arm
M4x28 Flathead Screw
C-02-SC-F0428 x 1
M4x28 Flathead
M3 E-Clip B-02-VBC-0044 x 2
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Installing Steering System
Adjust by 1mm increasement
Default Setting
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
5x8 Ball Bearing
5x8 Ball Bearing
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
M3x4 Roundhead
Lightning FX Steering Post B-02-P50627 x1
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 1
M3x3mm Set Screw C-02-SC-SS-0303 x 2
M3x3mm Set Screw
M3x6 Flathead

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STEP11-15
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Alum Servo Mount for Low Profile Servo B-02-P50262
M3x6x0.5mm Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 4
Servo Horn Type F (Futaba)
A-03-VBC-0053 x 1
Servo Horn Type A (Airtronics/KO)
A-03-VBC-0054 x 1
M3x8mm Round Head Screw C-02-SC-R0308 x 4
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 1
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
B-02-VBC-5015 x 1
Alum Servo Mount
Alum Servo Mount
M3x6x0.5mm Spacer
M3x6x0.5mm Spacer
Servo Horn
M3x8mm Round Head
M3x8mm Round Head
M3x6 Roundhead
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
19mm
Make two
32.3mm
Turnbuckle Cup (Long) A-03-VBC-5016 x 6
32mm Turnbuckle B-02-VBC-5102 x 2
42mm Turnbuckle, Black B-02-VBC-5014 x 1
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
Installing Steering Linkage

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STEP11-15
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Install Battery
Inline Battery Position
Transversal Battery Position (Default Setting)
Firebolt Center Battery Stopper A-03-VBC-6074 x 1
Firebolt Side Battery Stopper X A-03-VBC-6075 x 1
Firebolt Side Battery Stopper Y A-03-VBC-6076 x 1
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 7
LightningF Upper Deck Mount B-02-VBC-5096 x 2
M3x6 Flathead Screw
Firebolt Center Battery Stopper
LightningF Upper Deck Mount
LightningF Upper Deck Mount
LightningF Upper Deck Mount
LightningF Upper Deck Mount
Firebolt Side Battery Stopper X
Firebolt Side Battery Stopper Y
M3x6 Flathead Screw
Transversal Battery Position (Default Setting) Inline Battery Position
Lightning FX Center Support Mount B-02-P50792 x 1
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2
Lightning FX Upper Deck A01-P50610 x 1 M3x6 Flathead Screw
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
Lightning FX Upper Deck
Lightning FX Center Support Mount

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STEP16-17
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Shock Assembly
Shock Body B-02-VBC-0039 x 1
Shock Height Adjuster B-02-P30350 x 1
Shock Bottom Cap B-02-P30351 x 1
Shock Piston (3 holes) A-03-VBC-0045W x 1
Shaft Cap A-03-VBC-0046W x 1
Shaft Guide A-03-VBC-0058W x 1
Shock Shaft B-02-VBC-0127 x 1
Sealer O-Ring B-03-VBC-0002 x 1
Shaft Sealer O-Ring B-03-VBC-0012 x 1
M2 E-Clip B-02-VBC-0129 x 2
Firebolt Shocks Ball Cups A-03-VBC-6001 x 1
6mm Damper End Pivot Ball A-03-VBC-6060 x 1
Insert Sealer O-Ring inside the Shock Height Adjuster groove
Sealer O-Ring
Shock Height Adjuster
Shock Bottom Cap
Shaft Cap
Shaft Sealer O-Ring
Shaft Guide
Firebolt Shocks Ball Cups
6mm Damper End Pivot Ball
Shock Height Adjuster
Shock Shaft
M2 E-Clip
M2 E-Clip
Shock Piston (3 holes)
Shock Body Cap
Shock Top Connector
Oil Sealer Cap
Fill supplied shock oil
and remove air by
moving the piston up
and down until air
bubbles disappears
When placing Oil
Sealer Cap make
sure no bubbles
are trap inside the
shock body
Shock Top Connector A-03-VBC-0042W x 1
Spring Bottom Support A-03-VBC-0043W x 1
Oil Sealer Cap B-03-VBC-0011 x 1
Shock Body Cap B-02-P30349 x 1
Shock Spring (Yellow) M1.5 x 14.1 x 25.5 x 7T
N-01-P50822 x 1
Shock Spring (Yellow)
Spring Bottom Support

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STEP16-17
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Installing Shock to Chassis
M3x14 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0314 x 1
M3x14 Roundhead

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STEP18-19
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Wheels and Antenna Holder Assembly
Antenna Mount A-03-VBC-1043 x 1
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 1
M4 Aluminum Lock Nut A-03-VBC-1024 x 2
5x10 Ball Bearing C-02-BB-1005-B x 4
Wheel Spacer B-02-VBC-0019-575 x 2
M4 Flanged Wheel Nut B-02-VBC-0086 x 2
Antenna Mount
*Tires, wheels and tire inserts are not included in this kit
Wheel Spacer
M3x6 Flathead
5x10 Ball Bearing
5x10 Ball Bearing
M4 Aluminum Lock Nut
M4 Flanged Wheel Nut

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STEP18-19
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Front and Rear Wings Assembly
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 3
Rear Wing Not Included
fits all F103/F104 rear diffusers
Front Wing Not Included
fits all F103/F104 front diffusers
Install Electronics
M3x8 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0308 x 2
M3x6 Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 2
Install ESC And Receiver
Not included in this kit
M3x6 Roundhead
*Car body shell not included. This car fits F103/F104 compatible car bodies
Lightning Body Post A-03-VBC-5010 x 1
M4x28 Flathead Screw
C-02-SC-F0428 x 1
M4x28 Flathead
M3x6 Roundhead
Lightning Body Post
M3x8 Roundhead M3x6 Spacer
Body Clip B-02-VBC-0076 x 3

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Installation For Lightning F Front End Conversion (Not Included)
M3x6x0.5mm Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 2
M3x6x0.5mm Spacer
M4x22 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0422 x 1
M4x22 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
M3x6 Flathead
Original Lightning F Parts
Original Lightning F Parts
Original Lightning F Parts