oh crap another 4wd short course truck on the market

[flapjack]

so hpi released their new sc truck.....4wd....1.9 sheels.....shafty......schweeeet.......here are some specs and pics........


•RTR Ready-To-RUN = FUN!
•Desert Truck Body
Realistic looking three piece body with 1:1 replica race team graphics with windows to show driver figure set
•Shaft drive 4WD
4WD for high grip on any surface and the durability of shaft drive
•Metal Gear Differentials
Tough metal gears for strength and durability
•Steel Dogbones
Tough Steel Dogbones on all four corners
•Aluminum Suspension Uprights
High strength aluminum front and rear uprights
•Aluminum Hubs
Greater strength and durability
•Realistic Desert Racing Tires
Officially Licensed Yokohama Geolandar Tires
•4 Wheel Independent Suspension
Soaks up the ruts and bumps of desert terrain
•Oil filled shocks
Oil filled shocks for smooth suspension dampening
•Threaded Shock Bodies
Easily adjustable threaded shocks for quick ride height changes
•Realistic Spare Tires
Two lightweight faux-spare wheels/tires are mounted in the truck bed for realistic desert truck looks
•Realistic Interior with Two Driver figure set featuring an interior that includes a driver and navigator for the ultimate in realism. Say hello to our two friends!
•Adjustable Slipper Clutch
The included slipper clutch protects the drivetrain and can be adjusted to suit track conditions
•Complete Ball Bearings
A complete set of ball bearings is included for drivetrain efficiency and low maintenance
•Skid Plate Bumpers
Front and rear skid plate bumpers for realistic looks and crash protection
•Adjustable Body Mounts
Adjustable body mounts to help fine tune the body height and width
•Tough Chassis
High strength nylon tub chassis for durability
•Roll Cage
Complete interior roll cage for scale looks and crash protection
•Compatible Wheels
1.9" wheels with 12mm hex hubs allow you to use a wide variety of aftermarket wheels
•12mm Hex Hubs
Industry standard for compatibility with a wide variety of optional wheels
•Desert Truck Suspension
Realistic looking desert truck suspension arms for high grip and scale looks
•Window box to show scale appearance
Specifications:
Length: 21" - 533.4mm
Width: 9 3/16" - 233mm
Wheelbase: 12 9/32" - 312mm
Height: 6 3/8" - 162mm

[neoakaj]

Already have mine on order!

[monkeyracer]

Not a short course truck!

This is a scale trophy truck. Actually pretty different. I would never race this against a blitz or slash.

However, I want one, and it's almost like HPI just WANTS us to throw an axial axle under the back end...