GL Racing's LMP2 1/28
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Everything you need to know about the GL Racing LMP2 chassis.
This is a collaborative effort between Houston RC racers, testers and the online 1/28 community.
You can view our information video on this chassis here.
GL released the LMP2 in September of 2024. The initial batch of the LMP2 came with a 1/28 plastic Gulf Racing livery body. At the time of the launch a Green/Red/Black body was offered for sale.
You can read about our first race, the results and what we learnt here.
Things we've learned:
- In our HRC2500 class, this car shines! The 102mm wheelbase as well as the extremely low chassis (lowest COG from GL) make it extremely stable and easy to drive car.
- The car likes 15k Kyosho grease on its front and side, and 30k Kyosho grease on its center shock.
- For wheels, we found its best to stick with 8.5mm up front and 11mm in the rear. Zero offsets all around.
- We've found that while all 102mm bodies fit it really well.
- RADBody's Lumpy 98mm and Marka's LM6 98mm bodies also fit.
Our 1/28 RC racers practice 2-3x a week and race weekly, as we learn more about this chassis - we will update this blog. If you'd like to contribute or ask questions, feel free to post below.
Kit can be purchased here.
Standard and Option parts here.
If you enjoyed reading this, and have any tips of your own to add - please post them in the comments below. It helps build the community!
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Did some testing. Definitely build the kit with the hybrid chassis. The carbon winglets for 2500kv class, and brass winglets for 3500kv class!
Trying to run without winglets on the brass chassis made it less stable.
Weights:
LMP2, servo, motor, esc – 103g
Body – 28g
Wheels ~ 13g
Battery + rx + transponder ~ 22g
So about 160-170g range for a brass chassis lmp2. Not bad
- How many plastic bodies be made by GL for this chassis? 6. The first two will be available in late September.
- Will there be a 98mm conversion made for this from GL? No.
- When will Lexan bodies be made for this. Late 2024. However you can mount current 102mm lexan bodies from other brands on this now.
- Will 14mm wide tires fit in the rear? Yes, but only on lexan with trimming. For plastic bodies we recommend sticking with 11mm 0 offset wheels for the rear.
In the manual, on the bulkhead installation step. Rather than using 2 M2x6mm PB screws, use ONE. Use an M2x4mm PB screw in the hole that seems to struggle with the M2x6mm screw.
The front end can be built with the kingpin screws on TOP or BOTTOM. Favor the top.
The manual suggest 26.7mm for front toe in/out rods, we recommend 26.4-26.5mm so your base setup starts closer to 1 deg of toe out. Measure both sides to be even.
We will continue to update this list as we learn more. Please consider sharing your tips as well to help build the community.