VBC Firebolt 2WD buggy – Production prototype

VBC Racing have first images of their forthcoming first 2WD off-road buggy available. The Firebolt is based around a narrow 2.5mm 7075 aluminium chassis with adjustable chassis flex system and a carbon fibre battery brace. Composite sidepods prevent dust, dirt and moisture from entering the chassis while giving additional support when a shorty LiPo battery pack is used. The battery mount will also take saddle or square pack batteries while the upper carbon brace incorporates a fan mount to cool the mid motor when needed. The kit will include several aluminium parts from stock such as 12mm big bore shocks, front arm mount, rear bulkhead and rear suspension mounts. The shock towers are cut from 3.7mm carbon fibre and the turnbuckles and CV-type driveshafts are made from high-quality spring steel. There is no official release date so far but expect the buggy to hit stores anytime this Summer.

Features:
– 2.5mm Lightweight 7075 aluminum chassis
– Adjustable chassis flex system
– Carbon fiber chassis brace
– Narrow chassis design
– Lightweight 7075 aluminum motor mount, arm mount and rear bulkhead
– Suspension & Steering
– Big bore 12mm oversize shocks
– 7075 aluminum shock caps with integrated bleed screws
– Adjustable caster insert
– 3.7mm carbon fiber shock tower
– Quick rear toe and anti squat adjustment
– Adjustable front suspension mount kick up angle
– Oversize rear hub bearing and camble link insert.
– Captured hinge pin system
– Horizontal Steering ball studs for fine Ackermann adjustments
– High torque slipper system
– Ultra smooth ball differential
– Hardened heavy duty CV drive shaft
– Intergraded motor fan mount
– Carbon filled composite parts
– Hardened heavy duty turnbuckle
– Multiple battery positions for in-board, shorty, saddle and square packs

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]