The Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Portal Rock Crawler Kit is the first platform to feature the Vanquish Products VFD Twin transmission (patent pending) and F10 Portal Axles. This combination provides performance advantages never before offered in a scale kit of its kind. The VFD Twin incorporates Selectable Overdrive Shifting and a 3-position dig unit into one compact package. The molded F10 Portal Axles utilize a high clearance design which minimizes the size of the pumpkin and maximizes clearance around the C-hub and knuckle. Connecting the VFD Twin to the F10 Portal Axles are the ISD10 driveshafts. The ISD10 Driveshafts have machined CV style joints at each end with molded splined shafts between them for smooth and efficient performance.
The VFD Twin Transmission (Patent Pending) kit is an evolution of the original VFD. Taking the same balance of performance, scale appearance, strength, and adding industry first features. The VFD Twin comes equipped with selectable overdrive and rear dig. Twin shifting transfer case utilizes replaceable bearing plates, a brass pivot for the shift arms, and chromoly shift slides. Borrowing from the proven Hurtz dig, the VFD twin shifting is smooth and reliable. On the fly overdrive shifting from 6.5% to 46% makes an immediate change to the driving characteristics and tuning options. Plus, if you don't want to invest in additional servos for the dig or overdrive, both systems feature a mechanical lockout system so you aren't required to run these features unless you want to!
The F10 Portal axles benefit from Vanquish Product’s years of experience in making the industry’s best aluminum axles. The molded F10 Portal axles feature an ultra rigid design with an integrated truss that ties both ends of the axle together, as well as brass inner reinforcement tubes to add more strength and provide some weight down low to the vehicle.
Vanquish Products VS4-10 Chassis is made to provide you with a balance of scale looks and unhindered performance. The steel C-channel design provides scale detail, molded front and rear cross members fill the chassis rails in the highest stress locations for ultimate strength and provide features like dual servo mounts, winch line routing, and a fuel cell. The molded rock sliders come with a replaceable tapered outer portion that perfectly fits the Phoenix body. The VS4-10 chassis is developed to work with the VFD Twin transmission to keep the overdrive and dig servo low on the platform. The panhard mount on the chassis is made from machined aluminum to withstand the impacts of severe trail conditions. Molded shock towers capture the top of the 80mm Incision S8E Shocks in double shear for maximum support. Narrow molded front and rear bumpers maximize clearances while improving approach and departure angles.
The VS4-10 features Incision 80mm S8E shocks with larger 8mm bore aluminum threaded bodies, dual X-ring seals, locking preload collars, keyed spring cups, polished steel shock shafts, and machined pistons. The front 3-link with panhard suspension provides scale looks by keeping the servo out of sight, while still providing room for full suspension travel. The suspension pivots on a full set of stainless steel links to keep the weight down low with a smooth transition from the link to the rod ends.
NOTE:
Finished kit shown in photos is for illustrative purposes only. See needed to complete list below for a list of items required to complete the model.
On page 13 of the included manual, the e-clip is omitted from the transfer case shaft (VPS10143). See updated manual in resources tab for clarification.
Features:
Drivetrain
VFD Twin Transmission - Selectable Overdrive and Dig (Patent Pending)
F10 Portal Axle Housings
Offset Pumpkin Front Portal Axle
Centered Pumpkin Rear Portal Axle
Brass Inner Reinforcement Tubes
Machined Portal Gears
Universal-style front axle shafts
Double Shear Shock Mounts
Aluminum 12mm Hexes for 6mm output shafts
ISD10 Driveshafts
VFD Twin Transmission
On the fly Selectable Overdrive
Standard Overdrive 6.5%
Selectable High Overdrive 46%
Mechanical Overdrive Lockout to set Overdrive in Either 6.5% or 46% Positions
Use Overdrive neutral position for 2WD (disengage front output)
Dig with 3 Positions
Mechanical Dig Lockout
Compatible with 540 brushed and brushless motors (Fits most 540 brushed and brushless motors)
Slipper Clutch
Sintered Internal Gears
Hardened Chromoly Shafts
Molded VFD Twin Extended Skid Plate for Motor Protection
Molded Battery and Electronic trays
Full ball bearing transmission
Sintered Shift arms with Brass pivot shift bushing
Chromoly slide dogs for Overdrive and Dig shifting
Scale Molded Transmission Housing
Molded Bearing Plates
Molded 6mm motor plate
Molded Spur Gear Cover
32P 52T Spur and 15T Steel Pinion
Silicone dust shields for shift arms (Transmission dust shield is not 100% element proof. Use access cover to regularly check transmission for debris and add grease as needed.)
F10 Portal Axles
Molded Axle housings
Machined Chromoly Portal Gears
Universal Style Axle Shafts
49 Degrees of Steering
High Caster reinforced C-Hub
High-Pinion Hypoid Machined Axle Gears (30/8)
6-Bolt Ring Gear and Spool
1.4:1 Portal Gear Ratio
6mm Output shafts with M5 wheel nut
One-Piece Molded Bearing Retainers
Adjustable Lower Shock Mounting Position
Chromoly universal shafts
Brass tube inserts
Scale removable third member
Machined aluminum red anodized rear fill cap with molded install tool
Chassis
Heavy Duty High Clearance Steel C-Channel Frame Rails
Molded Front Inner Fenders with integrated LED mounts
Phoenix Molded Rock sliders
Phoenix High Clearance Bumpers
Integrated battery tray and electronic mounting positions
VFD Twin Overdrive and Dig servo mounts
Stainless Steel links
Molded inner fenders with front body hinge and scale radiator mount
Suspension
Stainless Steel Links
Stainless Steel Pivot Balls
S8E Scale 80mm Shocks
The Incision S8E Scale Shocks feature a larger 8mm bore for increased dampening & longer seal life
Dual molded X-Ring lower shock cartridge provides more sealing surfaces than standard o-rings
Threaded shock bodies allow a wide spring preload range
Scale shock cap with steel pivot ball and bleeder screw
Offset lower shock pivot balls allow for greater flexibility for tuning shock angles
Polished Shock shafts
Phoenix Body
VRD1 Rear Cage
3-Piece Body Design
Removable Bed Sides
Headlight and Tail Light buckets
Molded Grill
Hinged Design
Hidden body clips with quick release front pivot pin
Full interior
Molded details parts (Wipers, Gear shifter, Steering wheel)
Wheels and Tires
1.9 Falken Wildpeak MT Red Compound
1.9 Incision KMC KM233 Hex Beadlock Wheels
Specifications:
Overall Width: 250mm (9.84")
Overall height: 250mm (9.84")
Wheelbase: 313mm (12.3")
Overall Front Ratio (Standard 6.5% OD): 53.7:1
Overall Front Ratio (High 46% OD): 35.8:1
Over Rear Ratio: 57.2:1
Average RTR weight: 6.5lbs (2.9kg) (can vary with electronics)
Front axle width pin to pin: 190mm (7.5")
Rear axle width pin to pin: 188mm (7.35")
Needed to Complete:
ESC
540 Motor
Steering Servo (Vanquish 20mm servo horn recommended)
Battery
Transmitter and Receiver
Polycarbonate Paint for Body
Tools for Assembly
Additional Electronics for VFD Twin Functionality:
(2) Standard size servos for Dig and Selectable Overdrive (Standard or Low Profile)
(2) 24mm servo horns
4 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
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