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Old 01-30-2013, 06:39 AM   #101
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I wonder what made them go 1.9 with it.
The most popular scale market to date has been the 1.9 size. Seems like an easy call if that's the market you are attacking.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:45 AM   #102
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Rear Axle looks like a LCC, very small diff - can't be worm drive though.
it is small, but per the parts listing its ring and pinion.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:53 AM   #103
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That thing should tear it up in the 1.9" G6 class.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:56 AM   #104
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:59 AM   #105
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Very cool!

I dig the smooth diff cover on the axle:
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:03 AM   #106
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Interesting!! I love that floating rear end! Im a little curious, since Horizon Hobbies owns Axial, why they did'nt release it under the Axial name? This thing has Axial written all over it.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:15 AM   #107
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tires are "race claws"....


looks like a decent rig...time will tell.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:19 AM   #108
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as soon as someone mass produces a A arm/ Axle shock mount, I see a great build platform.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:20 AM   #109
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Horizon Hobbies, does not own Axial.

Hobbico owns Axial.

completely different.

Excited about seeing this one. Hopfully it holds up well.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:24 AM   #110
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Yep Hobbico owns Axial, which is a Great Planes Model Distributors brand. So Horizon can't get their hands on Axial.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:24 AM   #111
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as soon as someone mass produces a A arm/ Axle shock mount, I see a great build platform.
I agree. This could be a great platform, with the front end, skid, and rear links already done. Very similar to how the Wraith custom builds start (only using the axles, skid, links). It also says brushless ready driveline as well.

This could be a fun little basher.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:26 AM   #112
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just looking at this now. looks great. i think it could open another class of rock racers.

rear axle looks awesome. would love a front axle that smooth thoguh! where is their scaler?

love the lay down front shocks.

love the sealed RX, but how do i plug in a different servo? rear the whole RX apart?
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So some one has been browsing RCC and built an Ultra 4 Wrexo.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:30 AM   #114
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Looks like a strong contender. Ill be waiting in line for one.
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So some one has been browsing RCC and built an Ultra 4 Wrexo.
This thing has been designed and prototypes in the hands of a few for something like 2 years.
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Looks like a fun rig could be good.....
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:31 AM   #117
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love the sealed RX, but how do i plug in a different servo? rear the whole RX apart?



those are servo extenders coming out of the sealed case.
Production version of the diy method.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:34 AM   #118
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just looking at this now. looks great. i think it could open another class of rock racers.

rear axle looks awesome. would love a front axle that smooth thoguh! where is their scaler?

love the lay down front shocks.

love the sealed RX, but how do i plug in a different servo? rear the whole RX apart?
The rx has pigtails sticking out, that makes it "water resistant" instead of putting it in a box.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:34 AM   #119
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I would love to see the BND version, no need for that radio. Looks great.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:39 AM   #120
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Looks pretty cool. Hopefully it will be somewhat durable without having to upgrade every single part right from the start.
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