New Axial Release - Mystery !

[backtomyroots]

Well, any guesses on the new Axial ? I assume it's a truck but could be a CORR ! No idea but here you go:

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/thecountdown/

One of my favourite Tamiya alternatives is Axial products.

[TWINSET]

2 1/2 months is gonna be a long wait

The crystal ball nerds have already seperated into 4WS and 4WD factions over the 4W... exposed just after "such as our upcoming..."

This is gonna be almost as much fun as a 'They'll never rerelease the (insert desired vehicle here)' thread

[backtomyroots]

39 Days left & counting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What no interest here .

[arh21]

Well they are one of only a few that have not launched a short course truck yet, or it could be a moster truck simular to a t-maxx. If I remember rightly they make body shells for both.

[SteelRat]

The bit that sticks out for me is the last line... "the ones that know Axial best know we like to take it fast". Couple that with the vagueness of 4W... makes me wonder if they're going to do something Summit-esque? Use their proven Rock Crawler know how into something that moves a **** site faster? Selectable 2 or 4WS and Lo / Hi Ratio maybe?

If they do I'm going to be a bit miffed (but at the same time delighted heheh ). I buy an AX10, then buy an Xtrail chassis to make it a scaler, and 3 months later they bring the Honcho out. Now I'm building my AX10 based mudder with big tyres and a 27t motor to make it sit between crawler and buggy, and now this? I'm going to search my house for Axial-cams.

[WillyChang]

ONE WEEK TO GO fellas

oh i just can wait!!!!

[backtomyroots]

I have a sneaking suspicion that my bank account is going to plummet !

[TWINSET]

I have a sneaking suspicion that my bank account is going to plummet !

Strange thing is, according to the timer I'm seeing (3 days 21hrs 46m) means the countdown finishes some time around 10:00 in the morning, UK Time on Monday

Would have thought it'd be later than that, due to the US boys being at least 5hrs behind the UK

[TWINSET]

Looks like it's gonna be an MOA (motors on axle) crawler;

Source; RCC http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.ph...mp;postcount=83

Possible specs;

AX90017 Axial XR10 - 1/10th Scale Electric 4WD Rock Crawler Competition Kit

Complete "No-Compromise" competition ready kit

• All new front and rear specific nylon lightweight axles
  
• Low profile design for extra ground clearance
  
• Front steering axle with the ability to clock the motor up/down
  
• Rear axle is 16mm narrower to squeeze through the obstacles
  
• All new Behind the axle steering and oversized universals
  
• Enclosed steering slide with adjustable tie rods to adjust toe in/out
  
• 8* kingpin angle to increase steering response
  
• Double sheer knuckles with replaceable aluminum steering arm
  
• Adjustable C's with splined design to provide caster adjustment in 15* increments
  
• Oversized 12.5mm universals with 4mm and 2.5mm cross-pins
  
• 45* of steering out of the box
  
• 37.9:1 Gear ratio using the included 14T Pinion. Gear box allows for use of 12-19T Pinions for gear ratios of 44.2:1 through 27.9:1.
  
• With the use of dual motors you can easily adjust your front and rear gear ratios independently for fine tuning.
  
• Front and Rear compact and lightweight gearboxes keep the motor tucked in close and above axle centerline for extra clearance
  
• Aluminum chassis plates with tapered molded nylon skid plate
  
• Chassis provides multiple upper link adjustment holes for suspension tuning
  
• Adjustable shock mounts for fine tuning ride height and driving style
  
• Adjustable body mounts move with shock mounts to provide finite adjustment (angle and height)
  
• Removable electronics tray for easy maintenance and installation
  
• Waterproof receiver box with wire routing guides
  
• Multiple ESC mounting plates and configurations
  
• Low profile battery mount places the weight of the battery low and up front
  
• Oversized rod ends with large 7mm aluminum links sleeved in replaceable nylon
  
• Nylon upper links to remove unnecessary weight from the top of the suspension
  
• Full Ball bearings (Oversize differential bearings)
  
• Differentials: Locked style (spool)
  

Wheels: Axial 2.2 Competition Beadlocks

• Includes CNC Orange anodized rings
  
• Licensed by Vanquish Products to work with their patented wheel weight system
  
• Minimal beadlock hardware for ease of assembly
  
• Offset to increase steering response and strength
  

Suspension:

• 4 Link double triangulated
  
• 72-103mm shocks: Includes aluminum bodies and 10mm machined piston
  

Axial Hardline Body

• Competition inspired body
  
• Meets all minimum requirements
  
• Minimalistic design with stylish tapered front and rear to clear tires throughout suspension cycle
  
• Rounded roof line and cab forward design for improved recoveries
  

Optional Cutting Brakes for XR10 rear axle

Rear axle upgrade kit that will allow for individual drive of the right and left tire on the rear axle

Requires an additional servo and channel on the TX/RX

Allows for very tight turns and maneuvers in extreme conditions

XR10 Measurements

• Wheelbase: 317.5mm (12.5") Max
  
• Front Wheel to Wheel (outside) Width: 260mm (10.20")
  
• Rear Wheel to Wheel (outside) Width: 241mm (9.50")
  
• Height: 5.25"-6.75" (133mm-172mm)
  
• Ground Clearance: 1.75"-3.40" (44.5mm-86.5mm)
  

*Note: Height and Ground Clearance measured with Pro-Line Chisels and memory foams with no weight added to the wheels

Hardline Body Measurements

• Length: 324mm (12.75")
  
• Width: 134mm (5.25")
  
• Height: 89mm (3.5")
  

Electronics (Not Included)

• Radio: 2, 3, or 4 Channel
  
• Servos: 1 (Standard Size)
  
• Speed Control: single or dual
  
• Motors: Dual 540 sized motors
  
• Battery : Compact LiPo, 2/3a, LiFe packs (Maximum size 30mmx25mmx90mm)
  

[WillyChang]

<YAWN>

gee thats nearly as anticlimatic as the "SOMETHING BIG IS COMING TO KYOSHO AMERICA" do...

[backtomyroots]

Truly disappointing. Although, they are a crawler based company so I guess it's no big surprise .

[RichieRich]

Strange thing is, according to the timer I'm seeing (3 days 21hrs 46m) means the countdown finishes some time around 10:00 in the morning, UK Time on Monday

Would have thought it'd be later than that, due to the US boys being at least 5hrs behind the UK

We have 4 time zones in the US: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern (-8, -7, -6 and -5 GMT, though there is a current +1 offset for daylight savings.)

Either way, Axial is located here in California, so it'll be 10:00am California time. Looks like you UK boys are looking at the evening time for it's unveiling.