The new generation of 1/12 pan car is here. This 1/12 car is a joint development project between VBC Racing and Hiro Factory Japan with extensive testings and drivers feedback to created this ground breaking new car. Introducing the Lightning12!

Offset inline battery placement has proven to make the car easier to drive, have better balance, and weight transfer. Incorporated into our design has been the standard VBC Racing flair. Aesthetics are what we at VBC Racing take pride in. The car looks good on and off the track.åÊ


Features:åÊ

2.5mm carbon fiber chassis

Offset inline battery placement for better balance and weight transfer

Chassis has slots to fit various size servos

Fully adjustable front end
-CNC-machined lowered front arm bulkheads for precise building and adjustment
-CNC-machined aluminum caster blocks for durability and to stiffen the upper arm
-Reactive caster adjustments 7.5, 5.0, or 2.5
-Precise machined front axles
-Polished kingpins
-Front ride-height adjustability with one piece shims
-Front upper brace to reduce flex for higher grip surfaces like carpet
-Aluminum turnbuckles for adjustment and durability

New DM12 center shock designed for super smooth dampening, fully adjustable, and long shock
-Aluminum hard anodized shock body
-Aluminum shock cap
-Soft silicone bladder
-Soft silicone o-rings

Aluminum shock/antenna mount

Aluminum rear bulkheads specifically lightened without giving up durability

Easy top motor access

Rear pod designed specifically for current brushless motors

2.5mm carbon fiber cross brace for support from side hits and flex

Super smooth and slop free VBC Racing Center pivot

Side links made of a special VBC Racing blend to give maximum durability and a slop-free fit

Side springs can be mounted 2 different positionsåÊ
-inboard on the pod for when you need the car to be more aggressive
-outboard on top of the side link where the car will be more docile

Laterally mounted dampening tubes for smooth side to side dampening making the car easier to drive and easier to work on

Rear carbon fiber axle with lightened right and left hubs for minimum rotating mass

Adjustable body posts with "twist" body mount adjusters for consistent body height adjustments

Everything you need to be competitive!

*Wheels, tires, car body, pinion gears, batteries and electronics are not included.

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