Tuesday , 19 March 2024

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – The rise of RC Formula 1 has put a huge resurgence in Pan Car racing all across the country. Organizations like the UF1 have created a format that has put a ton of excitement back into 1/10 scale Pan Cars, but the true foam-tired, enclosed-bodied Pan Cars of yesteryear have long been forgotten.

Until now. Speed Passion has released a 1/10 Pan Car based around their SP-1 F1 car, threw on a set of foam tires and molded a killer looking LM-1 LeMans body! The LM-1 Spec Racer is designed to get Pan Car lovers back in to it while keeping with a theme that has made F1 so popular…realism.

Being a Pan Car, the build for the LM-1 is pretty straightforward. Painting the body with a cool paint scheme is probably going to be the most time-consuming part, especially if you haven’t painted an RC car body before.

The following support parts will be used with this build:
• Futaba BLS551 Servo, www.futaba-rc.com
• Speed Passion ReventonS Brushless ESC, www.speedpassion.net
• Speed Passion Competition 3.0 17.5T Brushless Motor, www.speedpassion.net
• Thunder Power Battery, www.thunderpowerrc.com
• Futaba 4PL Radio System, www.futaba-rc.com
• Paint by F1RCLab, www.f1rclab.com

These parts are available through shops like AMain Hobbies or your local hobby shop.

Here are the links to the build steps. Each individual page has instructions on that particular part of the LM-1 LeMans build complete with notes and additional tools needed.
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 1 – Rear Pod
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 2 – Rear Axle
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 3 – Steering
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 4 – Front Suspension
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 5 – Rear Suspension
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 6 – Center Shock
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 7 – Body Mount, Wheels, Tires
Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Part 8 – Electronics

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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2 comments

  1. RC Lover Lover of Rc

    I like the RC car displayed above. I wish I get one

  2. Great car, that’s for sure!