VBC Racing LIGHTNING 12M, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ial 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...

Page 2: ...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 P50667 Lightning1...

Page 3: ...lathead 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 C 02 SC F0306 x M3x10 Fla...

Page 4: ...2 2 Rear Bulkhead Assembly Part1 3 M3 Locknut C 02 SC NN03 x 2 Tighten each side screw slowly Make sure the lower pod plate can rotate freely Note the direction screw in from the larger hole side M3x6...

Page 5: ...head M3x6 Flathead Side Spring Medium Gold A 03 VBC 1047 x 2 4 7mm Ball Nuts B 02 VBC 5020 x 2 Aluminium Side Spring Retainer B 02 VBC 5074 x 2 M3x10 Set Screw C 02 SC SS 0310 x 2 M3x6 Roundhead C 02...

Page 6: ...BAG MARKED STEP2 5 05 VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M M3x6 Roundhead C 02 SC R0306 x 2 4 M3x6 Roundhead 05 M3x6 Roundhead M3x6 Roundhead C 02 SC R0306 x 2...

Page 7: ...M3x6 Roundhead C 02 SC R0306 x 2 M3x6 Roundhead M3x6 Roundhead VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M...

Page 8: ...direction of the Upper Arm Eyelet as they are offset 4mm Pivot Ball Lightning12 Steering Knuckle D 05 VBC 0111 Lightning12 Front Lower Arm A 02 VBC 5067 Lightning12 Front Upper Arm Spacer 1 5mm Light...

Page 9: ...Caster Spacer 0 8mm D 05 VBC 0110 x 2 M3x2mm Set Screw C 02 SC SS 0302 x 2 Caster Spacer 1 2mm D 05 VBC 0110 x 2 Front Cross Brace Tube B 02 P50640 x 2 Front Cross Brace Insert B 02 P50641 x 1 Front C...

Page 10: ...g 64 Pitch 94T Spur Gear 1 8 Differential Balls 1 8 Differential Balls C 02 DB 0801 x 18 Ball Bearing 3 8 x1 4 Lightning12 Alum Diff Hub B 02 VBC 5080 Ball Bearing Flanged 3 8 x1 4 Thrust Cone Bevelle...

Page 11: ...m Turnbuckle Black B 02 VBC 5014 x 2 Ball Connector 4 7x12mm A 02 VBC 5015 x 1 M2 5x8 Cap Head 26mm Turnbuckle Cup Long 42mm Turnbuckle Black Turnbuckle Cup Long M3x6x0 5mm Spacer M3x6 Roundhead Alum...

Page 12: ...ad M3x6 Roundhead 17mm Aluminum Standoff M3x8 Roundhead Alum Shock Mount M3 Hex Nut 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 Light...

Page 13: ...24 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...

Page 14: ...ly M3x6 Roundhead C 02 SC R0306 x 2 M3x8mm Flat Head Screw C 02 SC F0308 x 2 Lightning12 Body Posts A 03 VBC 5010 x 4 Lightning12 Plastic Front Bumper D 05 VBC 0112 x 1 M3x8mm Flat Head Screw Lightnin...

Page 15: ...Flanged C 02 BB 1856F x 4 M3 Locknut C 02 SC NN03 x 2 M3 3x0 4 Kingpin Shim C 02 VBC 5069 x 2 11 M3x8 Roundhead C 02 SC R0308 x 2 12 Install Motor And Electronics M3x6x0 5mm Spacer B 02 VBC 5093 x 4 B...

Page 16: ...BAG MARKED STEP12 15 VBC Racing LIGHTNING12M 12 Install Electronics And Battery Install ESC And Receiver Items Are Not Included 3 7V Lipo Battery Item Is Not Included Double Side Tape...

Page 17: ...O ring C 02 VBC 5037 M2x6 O ring A 03 VBC 1027 5mm Pivot Ball B 02 VBC 5015 Ball Connector 4 7x12mm 5pcs C 02 VBC 5038 M1 5 E Clip B 02 VBC 5022 TBX Shock Cap B 02 VBC 5023 TBX Shock Body B 02 VBC 502...

Page 18: ...or Lightning Assoc R5 series C 02 DB 0801 1 8 Ceramic Diff Balls B 02 VBC 1001 Diff Drive Ring for Lightning Assoc R5 series B 02 VBC 1001 Diff Drive Ring B 02 VBC 5082 Diff Seal O ring B 02 VBC 5082...

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