VBC Racing LightningF 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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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 Main Chassis
LightningF 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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Note the direction screw in from
the larger hole side
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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 B-02-VBC-5128
LightningF Al7075 Left Bulkhead B-02-VBC-5129
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

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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 1
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 3
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17mm Aluminum Standoff B-02-VBC-5005 x 2
LightningF Rear Chassis Brace A-01-VBC-5116 x 1
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3x6 Roundhead
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
M3x8 Set Screw
Thead Lock
Thead Lock
OPTIONAL SIDE SPRINGS SET :
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
Side Spring (Medium/Gold)
Side Spring (Hard/Black)
(A-03-VBC-1047)
M3x8 Set Screw
Aluminum Side Spring Retainer
Side Spring (Soft/Silver)
Rear Chassis Brace Assembly
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
STEP4-5
M3x6 FlatheadM3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
Between height
approx 1.7mm

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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 3
4.7mm Ball Nuts B-02-VBC-5020 x 2
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft B-02-VBC-5018 x 1
Turnnuckle Cup (Short) A-03-VBC-5021 x 2
Lightning Damper Tube B-02-VBC-5019 x 1
Lightning Damper Tube Shaft Set
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
Turnbuckle Cup (Short)
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T2 7075 Spacer
M3x6 Roundhead
4.7mm Ball Nuts
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
LightningF Upper Pod Plate A-01-VBC-5127 x 1
M3x8 Roundhead
M3x8 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0308 x 1
Friction Grease

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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”

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STEP6-7
Ball Differential Assembly
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Aluminum Wheel Hub, Left B-02-VBC-5122 x 1
M2.5x6mm Cap Head Screw C-02-SC-R2506 x 2
M2.5x6mm 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 A-03-VBC-1062 x 2
LightningF Front Upper Arm Mount A-01-VBC-5103 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 (Right)
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball Mount (Left)
Steering Limiter
Steering Limiter
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball
Front Lower Arm Pivot Ball
LightningF Front Upper Arm Mount
LightningF Front Upper Arm Mount
Note the Pivot Ball Direction
Note the Pivot Ball Direction
LightningF Front Graphite Lower Arm, R
LightningF Front Graphite Lower Arm, L
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
Ball Connector 4.7x12mm
M3x8 Flat Head Screw C-02-SC-F0308 x 2
M3x8 Flat Head
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x8 Flat Head
M3x6 Roundhead
M2x10 Roundhead Screw C-02-SC-R0210 x2
Note dot marking on top

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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
M3x8 Roundhead
M3x8 Roundhead
Ride Height 1.5mm Adjustment Spacer
LightningF Kingpin C-02-VBC-5111 x 2
3x6x0.5mm Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 2
Front Springs (Soft) C-02-VBC-5041 x 2
M2 E-Clip B-03-VBC-0129 x 4
Front Springs (Soft)
M2 E-Clip
M2 E-Clip
LightningF Kingpin
3x6x0.5mm Spacer
Spacer T1 Composite x 2
Spacer T1 Composite x 2
Same procedure as on right side

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STEP11-15
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Installing Servo Mount
LightningF Upper Deck Support Mount A-01-VBC-5106 x 2
M3 Steel Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 2
Graphite Servo Plate A-01-VBC-5117 x 1
Servo Mount B-02-VBC-5099 x 2
Cut away sleeve using a cutter
LightningF Upper Deck Support Mount
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 2
M3x6 Flathead
M3 Steel Spacer
M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2
M3x10 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0310 x 2
M3 Locknut
M3x10 Roundhead
Noted low profile servo is required
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
M3x6 RoundheadM3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead
M3x6 Flathead

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STEP11-15
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Installing Steering Linkage
Turnbuckle Cup (Long) A-03-VBC-5016 x 4
32mm Turnbuckle B-02-VBC-5102 x 2
Servo Saver Set for Lightning series B-03-VBC-5017 x 1
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Front Top Arm Assembly
Camber Adjuster, Type B B-02-VBC-5105 x 2
Front Upper Arm Pivot Ball C-02-VBC-5114 x 2
M2x6 Round Head C-02-SC-R-0206 x 4
Camber Adjuster, Type B B-02-VBC-5104 x 2
19mm
Same procedure as on the right side
Make sure the pivot ball
smooth freely
Make two
M3x10 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0310 x 2
Spacer T2 Composite x 4
M3x10 Roundhead
4.7mm Ball Nuts B-02-VBC-5020 x 2
3 Difference Servo Adaptors included
For Sanwa/KO [A) /Futaba [F] /JR/Hitec [H]
4.7mm Ball Nuts
M2x6 Round Head
Camber adjust by plastic pivot ball holder in difference direction
- 1 Deg - 1.5 Deg - 2 Deg - 2.5 Deg
Drill the holes to 3mm

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STEP11-15
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Battery Mount and Upper Deck Assembly
LightningF Shock Mount Plate A-01-VBC-5097 x 1
Lightning Alum Shock Mount Brace A-01-VBC-5003 x 1
Front Upper Deck Caster Mount C-02-VBC-5109 x 2
LightningF Upper Deck Mount B-02-VBC-5096 x 2
LightningF Graphite Battery Mount A-01-VBC-5118 x 1
LightningF Shock Mount Plate
Lightning Alum Shock Mount Brace
LightningF Upper Deck
Mount
LightningF Graphite Battery Mount
LightningF Upper Deck A-01-VBC-5098
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 4
M3x6 Flathead C-02-SC-F0306 x 4
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Flathead
Front Upper Deck Caster Mount
M3x10 Flathead C-02-SC-F0310 x 2
M3 Locknut C-02-SC-NN03 x 2
M3x6 Flathead
M3x10 Flathead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3 Locknut
M3x6 Flathead
M3x10 Flathead

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STEP11-15
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Front Upper Arm Assembly
Aluminum Center Mount C-02-VBC-5107 x 1
Front Caster Mount Spacer C-02-VBC-5110 x 2
Top Arm Washer C-02-VBC-5115 x 1
Center Front Upper Mount C-02-VBC-5108 x 1
M4x22 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0422 x 2
Marking facing downwards on both mounts
Front Upper Deck Caster Mount Direction
AND
LightningF Front Upper Arm Mount A-01-VBC-5103
TO ACHEIVE 8° CASTER
Marking facing upwards on both mounts
LightningF Front Upper Arm Mount A-01-VBC-5103
Front Upper Deck Caster Mount Direction
Front
TO ACHEIVE 5° CASTER
Adjustable Front Caster Settings
Front
M3 Steel Spacer B-02-VBC-5093 x 1
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2
M3x22 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0322 x 2
M3x14 Flathead Screw C-02-SC-F0314 x 2
M4x22 Flathead Screw
C-02-SC-F0422
M3x22 Flathead
M3x14 Flathead
M3x14 Flathead
M3x6 Roundhead
Front Caster Mount Spacer
Aluminum Center Mount
Center Front Upper Mount
M3 Steel Spacer
Front Caster Mount Spacer
M3x6 Roundhead

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STEP16-17
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TBX Shock Assembly
TBX Shock Body B-02-VBC-5023 x 1
TBX Shock Bottom Cap B-02-VBC-5025 x 1
TBX Piston [2 Holes] A-02-VBC-5027 x 1
TBX Shock Ball End B-02-VBC-5033
Shock Bottom O-ring Guard A-02-VBC-5030 x 1
M2x6mm O-ring C-02-VBC-5037 x 2
Lightning12 TBX Shock Shaft C-02-VBC-5026 x 1
M1.5x10 O-ring C-02-VBC-5035 x 1
M1.5 E-Clip C-02-VBC-5038 x 2
TBX Shock O-ring Guard A-02-VBC-5029
TBX Shock Thru Cap A-02-VBC-5031 x 1
M1.0x7.5 O-ring C-02-VBC-5036 x 2
5mm Pivot Ball A-03-VBC-1027 x 1
TBX Spring Adjuster B-02-VBC-5024 x 1
TBX Piston [3 Holes] A-02-VBC-5028 x 1
Note The Direction Of
O-ring Guard On Top
Fill supplied shock oil
and remove air by
moving the piston up
and down until air
bubbles disappear
TBX Shock Body
TBX Spring Adjuster
M1.5x10 O-ring
Insert Sealer O-Ring inside the Spring Adjuster Groove
TBX Shock Bottom Cap
Shock Bottom O-ring Guard
M2x6mm O-ring
TBX Piston [2 Holes]
Lightning12 TBX Shock Shaft
M1.5 E-Clip
TBX Shock Ball End
TBX Spring Retainer
A-02-VBC-5032 x 1
M1.0x7.5 O-ring
TBX Shock Thru Cap
M2x6mm O-ring
TBX Shock O-ring Guard
Lightning12 TBX Sping
[Gold/Medium]
C-02-VBC-5034
OPTIONAL LIGHTNING12 TBX SPRINGS :
C-02-VBC-5039 (Med. Soft/Silver)
C-02-VBC-5040 (Med. Hard/Black)
Note The Direction Of
O-ring Guard On Top
TBX Shock Cap B-02-VBC-5022 x 1

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STEP16-17
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Installing TBX Shock to Chassis
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2

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STEP18-19
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Body Posts and Antenna Holder Assembly
Lightning12 Body Posts Set D-05-VBC-0102 x 2
M3x6 Roundhead C-02-SC-R0306 x 2
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
Lightning12 Body Posts Set
M3x6 Flathead
M4 Aluminum Lock Nut (Flanged)
M4 Aluminum Lock Nut
5x10 Ball Bearing
5x10 Ball Bearing
Wheel Spacer
Antenna Mount
*Tires, wheels and tire inserts are not included in this kit

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STEP18-19
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Front and Rear Wings Assembly
Lightning12 Body Posts Set D-05-VBC-0102 x 1
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
M4x22 Flathead
M3x6 Roundhead
M3x8 Roundhead
M3x6 Spacer
M3x6 Roundhead
*Car body shell not included. This car fits all available F103/F104 compatible car bodies

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Install Battery
Unscrew the 4 screws to remove the upper deck and secure the battery
on the chassis by fiber tape through the fiber tape slot (battery is not included)
Install the battery mount on backward positon
when using the shorty lipo battery
Install the battery mount on forward position
when using the standard size lipo battery
To install and replacing battery :
Fiber Tape Slots
Fiber Tape (not included)
Fiber Tape (not included)

COMPETITION GRADE HIGH PERFORMANCE RADIO CONTROL RACING CAR CHASSIS KIT
1/10 SCALE ELECTRIC COMPETITION FORMULA CAR KIT
Instruction Book P-0006.0 VBC Racing LightningF Car Kit D-05-VBC-CK04
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