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!
12 comments
Thanks for the tips here i just finished my first mini build. I have to get wheels and tires for it. Then I’ll be ready for some testing
Red < green < yellow < blue < purple
Is the order that goes softest to hardest across the option spring line. I don’t have data on specific rates. Typically the stock spring is equal to the yellow, but not always the case.
You can now mount the Kyosho Toyota GT-One on the LMP2 utilizing this:
https://houstonrc.net/products/lmp2-optional-toyota-gt-one-body-mounts
We have now fixed 12+ cars where the builder put the wrong size bearings in the servo saver.
Please note. Two of the bearings are shorter. They belong in the servo saver.
Replying to Mark:
Now that we have a dozen of these running with varying skill levels:
- stock up on the kingpin screws,
- an extra screw set for this kit goes a long way,
- get the optional front springs,
The most common breakage points are the front headlights on the body and the kingpin screws falling off.