Words and Photos: Don Almeido Why build a pan car since the introduction of Speed Passion’s LM-1 back in 2014 never took off in the USA? My ongoing obsession with the 24 Hours of LeMans could be a valued answer. Truth be told, after flipping through an old 2014 November issue of RC Driver magazine, …

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Speed Passion has released the Aventador, a waterproof, sensored ESC that is perfect for on and offroad car use. It’s loaded with the latest DRRS Version 3.0 software and is a part of Speed Passion’s Dynamic Sensor Technology Series, a state-of-the-art software program that combines maximum efficiency with a wide power band. Additional features include …

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If you’re new to the hobby, the vehicle on these pages might seem a bit obscure to you. Heck, even if you’re an old-timer like me, it might still have been some time since you last saw one of these. That’s an unfortunate thing as the Pan Car had a long and illustrious life as …

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The Build – Part 8 The final step to the Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans involves installing the electronics and the absolutely stunning LM-1 body. Big props to Brad Palmer at F1 RC Labs for his amazing paint work! Build Notes: The body contains multiple pieces, making it a bit difficult to mount after assembly. Before …

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The Build – Part 7 In this step we attach the tire/wheels to the car as well as the body mounts. We also top the LM-1 off with one of the most amazing bodies I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Brad Palmer over at F1 RC Lab for the extraordinary paint work. Build Notes: Nothing odd …

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The Build – Part 6 Time to build the center shock. We’ll also be attaching the upper deck in this step as well. Build Notes: Since we’ll be building the center shock at this time, have a few clean rags available in case of any spills. Start off by installing the o-ring into the spring …

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The Build – Part 5 This step is a short one and involves assembling the rear suspension; basically the rear damper, side springs and center shock mount. Build Notes: The side springs are a little bit delicate, so take care when attaching them to the side spring retainers. You don’t want to ‘skew’ them or …

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The Build – Part 4 If Part 4 of the LM-1 build, we assemble and attach the front end. It’s a simple, double a-arm setup that features a pillow-ball upper arm for quick and easy camber adjustments. Build Notes: Threadlock will be needed in a few of these steps, so have some ready! Pre-compress the …

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The Build – Part 3 The LM-1 uses a unique dual-bellcrank steering system, a setup found mostly in offroad and touring cars. This setup makes the steering feel (and react) a bit differently than a direct-setup and I’m actually loving it. Build Notes: When attaching the lower front arms to the chassis, pay attention to …

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The Build – Part 2 The next step of our Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans build is the assembly of the rear axle. We’ll also be assembling the differential as well. Build Notes: While not the norm, we do have to build the ENTIRE rear axle, which means pinning the inner diff hub to the chassis. …

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