Alex97 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Features: Chassis 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 Drive train High torque slipper system Ultra smooth ball differential Hardened heavy duty CV drive shaft Design & Quality Intergraded motor fan mount Carbon filled composite parts Hardened heavy duty turnbuckle Multiple battery positions for in-board, shorty, saddle and square packs Available in July 2014 (Source http://www.vbcracing.com/blogs/firebolt-dm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have to say this is the best looking buggy out there, the only thing is part support is poor in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 not any more http://www.smddirect.co.uk/our-brands-304/vbc-racing-381/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypersonic77 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 mb models sell parts for wildfire so most likely start selling parts for this soon too, also I have got parts from vbc direct before in less then week so parts are not much of problem no more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yep SMD will be the supplier retails at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 dms are selling them at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) its been well designed from the ground up, the shell is a little bit ugly. I think after market parts will be bit poor as will other company's making parts for it. Edited August 12, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 bare in mind SMD are just distributors so buying from them will be more expensive than most shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Saw this via pbm racing facebook a couple days back. Not my thing but looks capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Certainly a nice looking buggy, SMD supported Scottish racer Kenny Clark will be rocking one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Saw one close up last weekend, looked nicely made, and quite like the shell too (different). If it starts getting decent results could be a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I like the built in fan mount. If I don't get on well with my B5M, I might give one a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad-Co Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think your B5m will be just as capable, cheaper on spares and less problematic in the long run.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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