Vanquish is Class 2 Ready - VRD Carbon Builders Kit

Vanquish Products has just released the VRD Carbon builders kit. The VRD platform is a high performance focused crawling focused design that aligns with current rules for competition. But if you're just trying to pull harder lines than your friends or challenge yourself, this is best tool to add to your arsenal!
Available Here:
VRD Carbon Kit: www.vanquishpr...
Other Items I used on my build:
KMC Impact: www.vanquishpr...
Scarn Beadlock Rings: www.vanquishpr...
225 SLW Hubs - Black: www.vanquishpr...
0.8" Brass Ring: www.vanquishpr...
VXT2 Tires: www.vanquishpr...
VTS Stance Foams 4.75: www.vanquishpr...
Hobbywing Fusion Pro 2300kv: bit.ly/3GvQEb0
Reefs Smart 1100: alnk.to/3ckBzsn
Futaba 2106GF RX: bit.ly/3sVzgTe
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[@TinyTruckee]

Vrd carbon kit + wheels of fortune!!!! Come on do it this holiday season !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

Flat rails, bent links and button heads?! 😂

[@adamargue999]

Wile I do miss the days of trying new things and seeing what works and what doesn’t for crawling. It is awesome to see what trucks straight from the factory come with compared to all the work I put into my Wheely King back in the day lol

[@sum-dood]

The og days

[@westdesertwheeler]

Definitely excited for this! Great buildout of parts my comp truck is very similar and it’s a real performer

[@joshuacollins9855]

Thanks josh your a blessing to our cummunity.

[@RiceCrisp320]

With everything else being so good I wish you guys would come out with a shock that doesn't leak...

[@rc-daily]

Be nice wouldn't it....

[@booncha1971]

Odd...I never had issues on mine...2 years and not one rebuild on em...mine were made on a Wednesday perhaps lol

[@rc-daily]

@booncha1971 you must be one of the lucky ones lol.

[@Cassienope]

​@@booncha1971my rtrs leaked out of the box.

[@letsgetitrc]

When building shocks use a good marine grease instead of slime on your o-rings and it helps tremendously 👍 your welcome 😆

[@themountain59]

Lol..."performance train" anybody?? If Redcat does it, right?😅

[@travistaylor8122]

Vanquish flat rail chassis! Harley from a few years ago is throwing up all over himself...lol I absolutely love this kit and where vp is going! Lfg!

[@RC-ll1rt]

Great alternative to throwing a Phoenix on a Interceptor chassis !

[@ProjektONE]

You got me to buy a Lamy Safari pen this morning and now this. Order placed! Can’t wait!

[@GrimJerr]

I was soooooo close to pulling the trigger on an SCX10 Pro kit, but then while I was making dinner last night this video came up on rotation and now I have my Kit for my 2024 build. I took a break from RC after RMR because I have been neglecting so many other things to play with little trucks. I had a decent summer and the (self imposed) ban on Hobbies and Social Media did help get a lot accomplished. Now I can slow down again and settle in for winter I can allow myself more leisure time, get back to maintenance, a few changes, and my next Kit for 2024, A VRD Carbon. The SOA configuration was something I contemplated for my Phoenix Groundfox, and what was the thing that sealed the deal, as well as the price point being the same as the SCX10 Pro, I would rather have the Vanquish. 🤩✌ Thanks for another great offering from VP

[@ProNoobRC]

Page 14. Part vps10144. Looks like bearing install in back cover is missed too.

[@jasonmoore5686]

Instantly looked for the knuckle weights for my c1

[@smallscalemotoring]

I think now I know what truck I'm going to build to go with the BCA wheels that I just picked up. 😁 looks awesome!!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

That TRD font…..😮

[@joecarini7863]

Are you going to make the servo on axle mount separate and sell it?

[@xr70man]

Finally something I want from vanquish

[@axellness]

Vanquish phoenix is good. Are you daft ?

[@xr70man]

@@axellness not saying it isn’t but it’s not my style of crawler. If i bought a Phoenix the only thing I’d end up using would be the axles

[@ninthislandrc]

OUTSTANDING kit. My only "wish" is that it had been offered in two versions - portal or straight axle choice.

[@Ginga_Ninja_RC]

As should have been the case with every version of the Phoenix, Fordice, SCX10.3, & Basecamp.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Flat rails and a 4-link, Josh?! Lmao! Seriously though, great build spec! 👍 Not sure about those aluminum sliders and cast aluminum portal covers, though? Easy enough to change but there's still the shocks - I guess we'll see how well they hold up? Overall, impressive release by Vanquish! 👍

[@stevenstaubitz6935]

Scale news, reminds us its build season... today drops this B.A builders kit.. i see what you did here lol! Edit: i still fell for it and ordered one

[@beng.6417]

Vanquish Racing Development

[@offroad1911]

I was thinking Vanquish Rock Division. 😂

[@clintonlloyd8561]

Will the incision driveshafts work on this chassis

[@gatorrcgames]

This is awesome!!! Just got done watching the live on vanquish.

[@justinluczak5611]

Hi Josh! Thanks for the video! I know I’m late to the game but just picked up my first VRD carbon kit. If I want to knock it back down to 21%od what the correct part number for the front axle gears? Would it be VPS08354? Thanks for the help!

[@ShogunGlock]

Hey Josh, Noob question: I’m running a HW fusion pro 2300 with a reefs 1100 servo, the internal bec on the system is only capable of 7.4v. Can I hook up an external bec to get 8.4 for maximum servo power? Or would that void the warranty on the servo, or damage any of the electronics? TIA!

[@JC-Nor-Cal]

Hi Josh. Thanks for your videos. I always enjoy them. Question: can I run 2.2 wheels with 5.2 tires and get good performance with this build.?

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work, VP team! Looks great and I am looking forward to seeing all the content people create on this truck.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

That rig needs to see some vertical lines bro!

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Good stuff Josh and your explanations always very detailed. This one is certainly on my wish list.

[@themadscientistofmakers339]

Got mine! I was just about to order an scx pro... This looks great!

[@chevyon37s]

I’ve got an SCXpro and it’s a decent kit. It crawls well (once you get brass knuckles and weight down low) but it was a bit of a let down for me. Coming from vanquish I can guarantee you this will be better out of the box as well as much better fit and finish than the axial.

[@_alienx_p]

Will the servo on axle mount fit the F10t axles?

[@archerash6695]

Love it! Not sure I can handle this for my first build. Lol Thinking about it.

[@Island-RC]

Just finished building mine, I didn't have a body for it so I took a spare 4 tec 2.0 mustang gt touring car body and hacked it up. looks terrible can't wait to go crawl it

[@wncrcandoffroad3919]

Im glad its carbon fiber, otherwise i wouldnt want it. Can i put leaf springs and a hardbody on it as well? 😂

[@snigs5T5]

Kinda sad that Vanquish couldn't provide the brass for 400 hundo.

[@slzbuildz]

But... but.. you said Vanquish would never come out with a flat rail. 😂

[@sprather84]

What size hub is required for the heavy brass knuckles

[@rc_guy_miami]

Will you guys be offering a winch mount option in the future? Great Kit! Thanks

[@TheCraigwallace736]

Which would be better? Vrd or scx10 pro? Or your thoughts. Thx.

[@markclausson564]

I think you said drive shaft clearance when you should have said link clearance With the shorter screw. Otherwise great video like usual.

[@clintdyson5765]

Well I guess this will be my winter build! Did not know this was coming yesterday when you asked. Lol looking forward to this

[@beng.6417]

That looks awfully like the TRD font Toyota uses on their TRD division

[@getitdone361]

Just built the scx10 pro less than 3 days ago now this is gonna be taking my money my wife gonna be pissed

[@Shane_S.]

Was not expecting that drop! Vanquish has totally killed it on this kit! I can't wait to get my hands on one!!🦾🦾🦾

[@blakepurdum]

Great job VP fellas. One question, might be dumb, is the servo on the trans for anything different on this one?

[@vlozity]

very nice, would have loved to have a higher angle on the lower skid, 12 degrees is our norm here. also I don't run with a 78mm tranny skid, always use a machined down 70mm.

[@AllBadAZ]

Super sick

[@kjflyte5088]

Great video answering all my questions... may be putting that on a Christmas list and roll the dice.. lol.

[@fklem9802]

So i got me vrd carbon. Getting alot of binding when turning with heavy brass covers

[@josephtiani6145]

This kit looks awesome and so much attention to performance and detail, nothing less from vanquish! I wasn’t planning on building another kit this year but now….

[@DrGorillafist]

Awesome! It should be nicknamed "The Harley"!

[@THgamingRO]

imagine running this rc in the Pscale in eu 😂😂 last place would be you're

[@oldironsfury]

429.99 not bad considering all that comes with it

[@fredstemwinder6333]

I'll pass, bring back the builders' kits!!

[@aegixxer1]

This is basically what I was thinking about building over the winter. Thanks for simplifying it for me! Can't wait to get ahold of this one.

[@17madracki17]

Its an exciting time to be getting back into rc. For the 13th time 😂

[@Ginga_Ninja_RC]

Will the VFD Twin fit into this setup? Future options for servo mounts?

[@jeremydavis1692]

Well I guess I’m gonna be getting rid of some trucks then 😂

[@CheradenineSma]

use normal units, not your burger per square hulk hogan!11

[@andrewdecavia7553]

Any chance you may come out with a straight axle version?

[@2superblus]

Great looking truck!

[@brucebartlett1950]

My next purchase out of stock, so i built a tgh/ sherpa

[@jonthomas8487]

Pretty great price point really at $429 with full carbon

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

This is going to be such a better choice than that redcat

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

I would hope so seeing as vanquish markets themselves as a premium crawler brand and redcat comes in under $300.

[@johnskender4386]

i'm looking to start a new build and was just thinking about what chassis to go with. i really like the quality of this kit

[@justinosterman2436]

did he drop this during the live lmao

[@leestewart5424]

Excellent job on this Kit I can't wait to get one Thanks for the videos

[@gbc101498]

Did anyone else notice that the VRD looks alot like the TRD logo😂

[@1957fuzz]

Wow josh, you and the guys at vanquish have knocked this one out of the park. I cant wait to get one.

[@JoshDTech]

Does anyone else feel like Traxxas makes an obsolete crawler kit now.

[@chevyon37s]

Traxxas has been doing that for 3-4 years now.

[@whitieford_rc948]

It's an Axial and Vanquish world everyone else is brining up the rear

[@joni.palomaki]

@HarleyDesignsInc Isn’t this kit too long (wheelbase) to meet 2024 rules?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Not in the most common rule sets that are run. If you're referring to one of the less used rule sets, maybe, but several RTR's come with even longer wheelbases so it would surprise me if a rule set over looked that.

[@BROCSRC]

New kit looks great. Can’t wait to see some running video.

[@BoostedTV1]

Are you guys going to sale the links separate?

[@GrimSpeedFPV]

🔥 Vanquish coming out swinging!! This is a very well thought out kit. Having portal's with a low center belly makes sense! Nice work guys!💯

[@TwainEdwiin]

769 Hagenes Crossing

[@jakefifelski3851]

Will there be a straight axle version available?

[@WinstonCorneilius]

They’re already gone 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@CmdrVOODOO]

I just ordered one yesterday from Amain. I'll have it on the 26th. Looking forward to building it over my Christmas break!

[@hoodratrc]

Awe man. Now I gotta buy it

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

This really looks like a great chassis well done y’all!

[@genemaster74]

G'day Josh ol son..... last xmas i got the Vanquish Builders kit, plus Method rims and VXT2 tyres(ive only test run this truck?) still got the Cliffhanger body to go on top. the only thing seconf hand is my 2 stage foams( couldnt afford new foams).... love the Carbon version with a nice clear Purple to cover that carbon. Cheers from A M8 Downunder

[@Sysiphos]

Seems great, shame the overdrive is a bit high for an ugly trail truck. For anyone else wondering, stock wheelbase is 322mm/12.67"

[@cbmd2011]

How much shaft travel on those shocks?

[@Love2Wander]

Love it amazing looking build kit.

[@angiolobt]

hi Bro, what are the substantial differences between Phoenix and VRD, without bodywork? why can't they be compared?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The cars serve completely different purposes, the axles are similar but have different gearing, the chassis is completely different, the transmission is completely different. There really isn't much comparison between them.

[@angiolobt]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Thanks.

[@bergcrawler1]

Hey Josh, can the f10 aluminum axle housing be used with the BTA kit? I hear there's a mounting hole missing on the aluminum housing?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes it will still work, that hole isn’t needed.

[@bergcrawler1]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Thank you for the fast response.

[@gtneil1]

Oh hell yes.... been holding off pulling a trigger on a SCX10 Pro... now I know why.

[@bdonner01]

would this also work as a trail truck?

[@RC_Fabricator]

Awesome job Josh and VP crew!!

[@keldonator]

What is the width between side skirts?

[@FreedomYak]

Darn it. I thought I was done for a while. I have a Phoenix on the bench getting some upgrades. Looks like I’m going to take a stab at my first comp build earlier than I thought. Any suggestions on making it more LCG?

[@fklem9802]

Is there a kit without axle going to be offered? I got phoenix that would be nice to transfer over

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No, this will only be offered in a complete kit version at this time.

[@Noizy-Boy]

I absolutely love the kit. It's very straightforward and very easy to understand. Are you aware that vanquish shipped the wrong spur gear with the kit? I'm having a devil of a time where the spur gear is either warped or possibly the input shaft. I'm not sure yet. But the instructions call for a 52 tooth spur gear, and the one that was sent with the kit is 56. This cause issues with the mesh adjustment. Holmes Hobbies had an issue with it. I have installed the correct spur gear and still have the same issue. It solved the mesh issue, but not the warped or out of round issue. Just curious, is anyone else having this issue? I know contact customer support. But, I felt it needed to be brought up on this channel.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You can put the t-wrench on the locknut and then tighten the 3 screws holding the spur on. This will help center the gear. If the top shaft is bent, then it’s just a customer service issue. Yes I am aware of the difference in the instructions. I prefer the 56t spur myself though.

[@Noizy-Boy]

@HarleyDesignsInc Thank you for the super quick reply and solution! It's greatly appreciated! I will give that a try. I'm really getting anxious to get this puppy on the rocks! 😈

[@henryurbina2555]

Competitors should learn from you/Vanquish. These videos are so helpful and they answer alot of questions . Great job!!!! Can’t wait to get my kit. Looking forward to the build!!!!!

[@dqpbwk]

Thanks for giving a quick build overview! Better stamp them logos in that carbon!😎

[@brianbeck7468]

No antenna tube included?

[@brianbutton1591]

Are they sold out? I ordered last night and it’s still waiting fulfillment. It didn’t say it was preorder or out of stock.. just wondering. Thank you.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

If your order went thru, then they were in stock. They may have sold out since then though.

[@brianbutton1591]

@@HarleyDesignsInc yeah it’s paid for so I wasn’t sure lol.

[@knotical689]

Sweet looking kit! Been planning to do my first 1/10th crawler kit in January and I might just have to pick this one up

[@rcvg69420]

Real tempting. It's kind of just all the best chassis crap in a box ready to assemble, no dinking around trying to source odds and ends here and there. Very nice!

[@jcautodesign]

I have no complaints with this. I'm impressed and intrigued. I don't need this, but I want it and will probably order one. Good job everyone at vanquish!