New Axial "working on something fast"

[redsawacs]

Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic

it'd be nice if they made their products to the same standards as, say, Team Associated....top shelf right out the box. Sure, lot's of upgrade parts, but at the end of the day, they're really not needed.

Here is the marketing problem with that. If I build something that doesn't need or offer upgrades, how the heck do I get more money from you?!?!

The idea is get a lot of money form you the first, knowing some parts aren't perfect, then offer the fix in a better solution to get back in your pockets.

Car dealerships don't make money on selling cars, they make money when you come back for service and warranty work.

[C*H*U*D]

"Axial is working on something fast. What's your color choice? #1, #2, #3 or #4?"



Obviously it's an SCX with a JeepSpeed body

[redsawacs]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

"Axial is working on something fast. What's your color choice? #1, #2, #3 or #4?"



Obviously it's an SCX with a JeepSpeed body

And a brushless system!

[2JSC]

Casey Currie just posted this on his FB page.... wonder if the new Axial rig is based on it.

[fr8cture]

I doubt it. It would be really unexpected.

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[2JSC]

But it has a Jeep hood! Haha

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I doubt it. It would be really unexpected.

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That fits the rumors- they're working on something that will be different from what they have been doing.

They are sponsoring Casey now, so why wouldn't they make a live rear axle, IFS front Jeep?

[wurster]

I want those tires in r35 2.2s for my ps wraith

[1tonscout]

Dang, that's one ugly ass pile

[jpf]

Originally Posted by 2JSC

Casey Currie just posted this on his FB page.... wonder if the new Axial rig is based on it.

that would be no problem for us to make a U4RC or a trail/crawler by us on this forum; change gearbox, shocks?
I would like it


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[rockhugger]

Is that a super light?

[djjiz]

We need a puke smiley.

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by Lentsnh2012

That fits the rumors- they're working on something that will be different from what they have been doing.

They are sponsoring Casey now, so why wouldn't they make a live rear axle, IFS front Jeep?

Anything with IFS could fit that because all they have done is solid axle and the exo. This style of truck wouldn't be what I would expect them to make.

[crwlnCreeper]

Originally Posted by rockhugger

Is that a super light?

That would be Casey's Pro Lite ride. Maybe Jeep is gettin' ready to launch a production Brute-style vehicle. Then Axial could follow suit by offering a licensed version!

[monkeyracer]

Smart money is on a wrexo type U4. (Smart money as in, axial would be smart and make some good money on...)

Easy to do; exo front end, wraith rear, new cage (though likely re-use the wraith), new chassis/skid plate

It will most likely have the wraith transmission (already in the parts bin) and the cage will likely be very similar to the wraith in terms of style. They will probably drop the damn 20T brushed motor in it (because they have them, and they call it a "fast" motor).

They are in bed with griffin, nitto, jeep, rigid, bfg, raceline, poison spyder, etc, so expect a decal sheet with all these names on it...

I think a production RTR version of bender's Wrexo build is the most likely:

"Now that Axial is the official R/C company of Ultra 4 Racing, I figured it was time to build a proper Ultra 4 R/C vehicle."

Sure, this was more than a year ago, but being the official U4 vehicle, and not having a U4 vehicle? I'm sure this is where they are heading. They've had more than a year to ogle the wrexo and draw up some parts, test a prototype, prepare marketing materials, etc... it's time.

If this is where they are going, I can't wait for the kit version... If not, then axial is dumb.

[GRIMGREG]

I'm still thinking reworked EXO as a SCT, with a Vanguard in it. 2 versions, one with one of the color pallet from the OP pic, and a licensed/sponsored Currie, with a few "upgrades" from the get go. They have all the parts but the bodies in production already.

Who knows, they could also be working on a 2wd, using a reworked XR10 rear axel with the Vanguard, and the front IFS loosely based on the EXO parts.

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by monkeyracer

Smart money is on a wrexo type U4. (Smart money as in, axial would be smart and make some good money on...)

Easy to do; exo front end, wraith rear, new cage (though likely re-use the wraith), new chassis/skid plate

It will most likely have the wraith transmission (already in the parts bin) and the cage will likely be very similar to the wraith in terms of style. They will probably drop the damn 20T brushed motor in it (because they have them, and they call it a "fast" motor).

They are in bed with griffin, nitto, jeep, rigid, bfg, raceline, poison spyder, etc, so expect a decal sheet with all these names on it...

I think a production RTR version of bender's Wrexo build is the most likely:

"Now that Axial is the official R/C company of Ultra 4 Racing, I figured it was time to build a proper Ultra 4 R/C vehicle."

Sure, this was more than a year ago, but being the official U4 vehicle, and not having a U4 vehicle? I'm sure this is where they are heading. They've had more than a year to ogle the wrexo and draw up some parts, test a prototype, prepare marketing materials, etc... it's time.

If this is where they are going, I can't wait for the kit version... If not, then axial is dumb.

This is actually what I'm guessing too (my jeepspeed comment was meant to be a joke). But I'd rather see more parts (transmission, motor) come from the RTR EXO, not the Wraith. 48P wouldn't be my first choice for a U4 transmission, and honestly their RTR brushed motors are only good for a few packs before tossing. I'd also rather not see the EXO front end just dropped in as an after-thought. Sure they have the parts, but the EXO arms are pretty weak. I broke my EXO right front on my bare foot...still got the mark

I'm hoping for a 2.2 with a well thought out IFS meant for hard hits, not the track.

[braceysdad]

I'm thinking they are venturing into the real "adult" toy market... One can dream

[Drail]

Originally Posted by braceysdad

I'm thinking they are venturing into the real "adult" toy market... One can dream

[BC Racing]

Guess we might get that new section after all......be it in the brand specific section however.