VBC Racing have introduced new option parts for the Firebolt DM and RM buggy as well as the WildfireD08 touring car. Starting with the buggy part, new is a gear differential set with aluminium outer case. The set includes all needed parts including heat treated outdrives, metal cross pins and internal gears as well as shims and seals. The metal diff promises higher durability and it fits the Firebolt DM, DM2 and RM buggies.
VBC Racing have announced the signing of Dominic Vogl to their team. The 2015 Austrian Touring Modified national champion joins a growing European team and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m super happy to announce that I am joining VBC Racing to run their all new D08 car. I want to thank VBC racing for the trust in me and for this awesome opportunity. I can’t wait to work with my new team and I really looking forward to the next races.
Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]
VBC Racing have announced the signing of German frontrunner, Yannic Prümper to their factory team. The former Yokomo driver will compete in electric on-road and off-road classes at all major races while also assisting with product development. Yannic has the following to say:
I would like to thank VBC Racing for putting the trust in me and giving me the opportunity to become a part of the very exciting VBC Racing Team! I can’t wait to share my experience with the team and work on future projects. See you at the track!
Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]
Coming from VBC Racing and made for the Wildfire D08 electric touring car is the low centre of gravity True Big Bore Short shock absorber system. The set includes four “short” shock absorbers and it was made for the use with the optional graphite LCG front and rear shock towers. The shock set includes all needed parts to build four dampers, it comes with genuine SMJ TS3.0 and TS2.8 short springs and makes for a more stable handling of the car especially in high-traction conditions.
Coming from VBC Racing and made for the Lightning FX is an aluminium main chassis plate. A trend in touring car racing when running on high-grip surfaces, more and more pan cars now also enjoy the advantages of running higher rigidity chassis. The latest is VBC Racing’s high-end formula car that can be equipped with a black anodised 7075 aluminium main chassis. Offering silver chamfered edges the part not only looks cool, it also helps to calm the car’s reactions while making it more consistent when running on high-bite surfaces or when utilising high-traction tyres. Also new and advised to run in combination with the aforementioned alloy chassis is an aluminium lower pod plate. Just like the main chassis the plate comes black anodised, laser-etched and with silver chamfered edges.
VBC Racing have introduced two new option parts to adjust the chassis flex of the WildfireD08 touring car. First up is the Motor Mount Mod Flex set that provides less chassis flex than the stock setup. It utilises a 2-piece alloy post that is equipped with a rubber O-ring to create a medium flex setting as it connects the top deck with the motor mount but the floating connection makes for less flex than a rigid 1-piece post. The second new part and making for the stiffest chassis flex setting is the 1-piece Motor Mount Post set. It directly connects the top deck with the motor mount to stiffen up the mid section of the chassis. The posts are cut from high-quality aluminium, they come red anodised and include the needed mounting hardware.
VBC Racing have released new gold-compound suspension parts for the Wildfire D08 touring car. Available are lower A-arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear uprights all made from a new hard compound whose use can be beneficial in a range of racing conditions such as high ambient temperatures or very high traction. All parts sport a gold-colour dot for easy identification. Also new are two suspension mount shim sets for the outer 1-piece and inner split suspension brackets. They are cut from black fibre glass and each pack includes two 1.0mm and two 0.5mm shims for swift and easy roll centre adjustments.
VBC Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of the Wildfire touring car, the D08. It is based off of the successful D07, adapting most of its features although subtle revisions will make for a more versatile, more durable and even faster car. The D08 builds on a redesigned 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis with minimal cut-outs, providing totally new flex characteristics with the chassis being able to torsionally flex throughout its entire length and not just in the middle of the car, resulting in higher corner speeds and more confidence when going through the corner.
