Possibly a sneak peek at Axial's new kit..

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by MAVERICKJK

Seems to me it's due to the style of racing at the KOH... they're not just crawling... but, I haven't competed in the RC world... do you have similar competitions?

That said... is this the first year rock bouncers have attended KOH?

Matt Myrick (owner of BustedKnuckleFims) went out there last year with a rental. I believe it was the Hitman buggy. This year, though, it seems that most of the superstars have gone out there. Bobby Tanner (Screaming Blue), Richie Keith (Plowboy), Showgirl, Oversized and a few others.

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by Harley

I think AR60's with a 5"-5.5" tall tire are still very scale for a Ultra4 style car built to the right proportions. Yes some people build them very narrow, but 2.2's are still very well proportioned.

Very true. If you really think about and scale it out with a chassis that is of the tire's scale or even the axle, you'll see that they come in pretty close to the 1:1 sizes.

The secret and challenge is making a chassis that really fits the width of the AR60 axle and the height of a 2.2 tire, without making it extremely heavy and useless. Even DOM tubing gets heavy after a few weld joints and cross beams....

I think Harley mentioned that the axles are closer to 1/8th (maybe 1/9th) scale, so think about a Summit size... That's pretty much the scale you need to build.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by MAVERICKJK

Seems to me it's due to the style of racing at the KOH... they're not just crawling... but, I haven't competed in the RC world... do you have similar competitions?

That said... is this the first year rock bouncers have attended KOH?

We have very similar competitions to that, the G6 is close, but locally we run something even closer to KOH style.

[MAVERICKJK]

Originally Posted by Harley

We have very similar competitions to that, the G6 is close, but locally we run something even closer to KOH style.

When and where? Missouri IS home.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by MAVERICKJK

When and where? Missouri IS home.

We run a season full of events. We'll have our calendar up this month. Watch the Missouri section.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

we are starting a U4 race series here in Arkansas..

And keeping the G6 going as well..

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by Harley

We have very similar competitions to that, the G6 is close, but locally we run something even closer to KOH style.

How is the G6'n down there?
We're planning on bringing the Chicago crew down in April...

[Harley]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

How is the G6'n down there?
We're planning on bringing the Chicago crew down in April...

Last year it was INSANELY hot, but other than that it was fun. Being much earlier this year the weather should be a little easier on us. Also, I'd keep an eye out for something else that may be convenient for you to swing by that weekend...

[Lentsnh2012]

I would love to meet up with you guys at a G6 event. I'll have to watch out when the next G6 is. :thumbsup:

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Harley

How can you be a grumpy guy running those SCX axles?! The AR60's at least resemble a scale axle

I was generally speaking aboot 2.2 rigs.
New 2.2 build on the bench as I type this with AR60's and 2.2 swampers. Come at me bro!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

The new axial truck finished in the top 5... New rig would be great...

[aribelin]

Originally Posted by 2JSC

I think the most popular size for the last couple of years has been 37's. The first couple of years guys were running 40-42's.

Not true, I have several friends that run KOH including Shannon Campbell. The only guys that are running 37's are the guys in the Every Man Challenge. All the Ultra4 rigs are running at least 40's. I personally know five competitors this year, including three that finished to 10 in their respective classes.

[aribelin]

Originally Posted by Harley

I think a 40" Trep and Goodyear is the tallest I have seen out there on a competitive rig this year. I wonder if anyone has mounted up anything larger (on a rig that has an actual chance out there).

I believe that Shannon Campbell is running 40's, I could check as I drive by his shop most everyday. Andrew McLaughlin (finished 10th this year) is running 40's, as is Desert Fab Racing (driven by Curt LeDuc the past two years-dnf). Andrew (Letzroll Racing-Mesa, AZ) had rigs in three classes this year and all three finished top 10, pretty amazing. They are all running axles built in his shop , the rears being junk yard salvaged 14 bolts at full one-ton width. Would make AR60's pretty much in line.

[MX304]

Originally Posted by aribelin

I believe that Shannon Campbell is running 40's, I could check as I drive by his shop most everyday. Andrew McLaughlin (finished 10th this year) is running 40's, as is Desert Fab Racing (driven by Curt LeDuc the past two years-dnf). Andrew (Letzroll Racing-Mesa, AZ) had rigs in three classes this year and all three finished top 10, pretty amazing. They are all running axles built in his shop , the rears being junk yard salvaged 14 bolts at full one-ton width. Would make AR60's pretty much in line.

Shannon is on 40s.

[HillbillyCrawler]

I can say that there is a Ultra 4 coming from axial.

[hotwheels000]

Originally Posted by hillbillycrawler

i can say that there is a ultra 4 coming from axial.

pics or your lying

[MX304]

Originally Posted by HillbillyCrawler

I can say that there is a Ultra 4 coming from axial.

Any idea as to when it might be released?

[HillbillyCrawler]

As soon as the deal with Dave Cole is finished. If you don't know who he is then sell your crawlers because you don't need to be anywhere near the rocks. Or desert.

[alpine4x4]

Originally Posted by HillbillyCrawler

As soon as the deal with Dave Cole is finished. If you don't know who he is then sell your crawlers because you don't need to be anywhere near the rocks. Or desert.

Makes me giddy

[jpf]

Originally Posted by HillbillyCrawler

((((Dave Cole))) If you don't know who he is? Then sell your crawlers because you don't need to be anywhere near the rocks!. Or desert.

haha love that statement.


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